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« Reply #30 on: November 08, 2008, 18:05:54 PM » |
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would prefer if he was working on the babe on the otherside of the garage ?  |
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« Reply #31 on: November 12, 2008, 23:50:18 PM » |
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Got a bit more done this week  I`d been putting off repairing the rot in the lower `screen corners but it `s done now & did`nt take as long as I thought it would Also cut back the new inner wings & heater channels. I`ve now run out of bits to cut off.. Just need to do some repairs to the rear wing mounting edges, fit the deck lid & valence, some prepping and the shell`s off for primer A local fab shop made new end plates for the beam with a water jet cutter & did a neat job too, a trip to the blasters & its finished. Colour.. think I`ve considered everything from white to black & straight colour to 60`s style graphics  Still not decided but theres plenty of time left for that! |
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« Reply #32 on: November 17, 2008, 05:38:35 AM » |
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It looks like your project is bigger than mine. Keep up the good work Kev. I can't wait to see how she turns out.
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« Reply #33 on: November 17, 2008, 09:33:45 AM » |
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wow... a really light-weight oval one...hell Mario/DKT |
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« Reply #34 on: January 04, 2009, 19:56:35 PM » |
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Well I`m at the stage where you spend hours & hours in the garage with nothing big to show for it It`s now got mounting tabs & brackets for the `glass bonnet & deck lid which have all been fitted & gapped along with a removable rear valance. I`ve had it built up with the wings as well & it almost looks like a car again I`ve closed off the front ends of the heater channels & notched them for a bit more clearance with the cage, I`ll probably need to do the same with the other end too. Once I get the repairs to the rear wing mounting flanges finished its off for a coat of primer |
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« Reply #35 on: January 04, 2009, 20:19:51 PM » |
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No Kev you need to cut some more out of it before putting primer on it. Oh good to see you are working on own car. |
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« Reply #36 on: January 04, 2009, 23:34:28 PM » |
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No Kev you need to cut some more out of it before putting primer on it. Oh good to see you are working on own car. Managing to squeeze in the odd hour  |
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« Reply #38 on: January 06, 2009, 21:14:25 PM » |
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... Managing to squeeze in the odd hour ... Looking forward to seeing it run sometime in the Summer, all the best with those finishing touches.  So am I Cheers, Kev |
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« Reply #39 on: January 06, 2009, 23:04:07 PM » |
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Looking Good Kev. Isnt it about time you got that old fastback finished, I think Keiths looking for another car to break..... Keep up the good work. Martin. |
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Martin 9.86 @ 142 street tires shell v-power all steel so far..... New swing axle to CV convertion is on the website now www.taylormachine.co.uk its new and updated! SE/500 OFF/500 Car Planet Racing VW Paradise Pauter Machine Cog Box Paintbox Russ Fellows fabrications BIG BIG Thanks to the above! |
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« Reply #40 on: January 06, 2009, 23:10:13 PM » |
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Well, I know some northern dude who's got an old Fiat and a Resto-Cal Split which need breaking in... |
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« Reply #41 on: January 08, 2009, 23:34:47 PM » |
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Well, I know some northern dude who's got an old Fiat and a Resto-Cal Split which need breaking in... Oi ! less of the 'Dude' lol |
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« Reply #42 on: January 09, 2009, 22:19:20 PM » |
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shhhhhhhhh.. don`t mention the fasty |
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« Reply #43 on: January 09, 2009, 23:32:34 PM » |
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wasnt that going to be done for EBI 2 ? lol
Dont worry Kev, we know its in good hands. I know what its like when you get 'side tracked' lol
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« Reply #44 on: January 10, 2009, 12:19:33 PM » |
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... wasnt that going to be done for EBI 2 ? ... Given the project was started on July 11th 2008 I doubt it! |
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« Reply #45 on: January 10, 2009, 13:51:07 PM » |
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shhhhhhhhh.. don`t mention the fasty Or, in your case, the 'Slowy'... |
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« Reply #46 on: January 10, 2009, 20:50:10 PM » |
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shhhhhhhhh.. don`t mention the fasty Or, in your case, the 'Slowy'... Pretty sharp for an old guy... |
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« Reply #47 on: January 22, 2009, 18:38:08 PM » |
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Got an unexpected garage pass today Finished up the rear wing mounting flanges & fitted the body to the new pan, not a hard job now it weighs next to nothing Once the body was bolted & `squared` I tried the new (pattern) LH door... bit of trial & error but now fits the hole! A bit of attention with the hole saw & nibbler made it a bit lighter too.. Going away tomorow for a couple of weeks but there should be T2 gearbox mounts & maybe a cage waiting when I get back |
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« Reply #48 on: January 22, 2009, 19:52:53 PM » |
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Got an unexpected garage pass today Finished up the rear wing mounting flanges & fitted the body to the new pan, not a hard job now it weighs next to nothing Once the body was bolted & `squared` I tried the new (pattern) LH door... bit of trial & error but now fits the hole! A bit of attention with the hole saw & nibbler made it a bit lighter too.. Going away tomorow for a couple of weeks but there should be T2 gearbox mounts & maybe a cage waiting when I get back Nice work Kev, given the order in which you're priorotising your projects I'd say it's probable that you somehow got bit by the racing Bug.  |
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« Reply #49 on: January 22, 2009, 22:06:59 PM » |
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Nice work Kev, given the order in which you're priorotising your projects I'd say it's probable that you somehow got bit by the racing Bug. [/quote] You think? |
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« Reply #50 on: January 22, 2009, 22:27:52 PM » |
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Couldn't imagine the fastback on the strip  |
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« Reply #51 on: February 05, 2009, 13:30:16 PM » |
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« Reply #52 on: February 07, 2009, 19:31:04 PM » |
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Couldn't imagine the fastback on the strip Not this year anyway... Great Project, Cheers! |
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« Reply #53 on: February 07, 2009, 19:39:37 PM » |
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Couldn't imagine the fastback on the strip Hmmm, you're too young to remember... 13.56 on street tyres. Bloody kids. |
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« Reply #54 on: February 08, 2009, 19:29:44 PM » |
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Couldn't imagine the fastback on the strip Hmmm, you're too young to remember... 13.56 on street tyres. Bloody kids. I'm not that young! although I do have a picture somewhere of me with the fastback at the German Car Co in '87 maybe also got a photo of a certain Mr Seume that I took of you cutting the Custom Car 21st birthday cake. |
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« Reply #55 on: February 11, 2009, 00:21:24 AM » |
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Went out today to try in the gearbox, I`m using SSP mounts & there were a couple of areas along the inner fork flange that were in the way There was`nt much room for the CV joints either so I`ve notched the top of the forks & plated it back up. I`ve got a bit of a dilemma with wheels / hubs etc.. I`ve got 4 stud rear brakes (late type 3) & 5 stud front I can either use dropped front spindles which accept late 4 stud brakes or convert the rear to wide 5, even porsche 5 drilled late drums / discs, but can`t make up my mind I`d like to use 4.5 rims on the front with 5.5 or 6 on the rear which limits wheel choice too. Are wide 5 type 3 rear drums a straight fit onto late type 3 brakes or would I need to use bug drums? Cheers, Kev |
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« Reply #56 on: February 11, 2009, 11:04:50 AM » |
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Are wide 5 type 3 rear drums a straight fit onto late type 3 brakes or would I need to use bug drums?
i have had a set off wide 5's and i run the 4 lugs and it looks like a straight swap to me. the drums have the splined part in them and if the width is the same as the hub off the 4lug type i think it goes on like that. the diameter is the same i think. i can give the measurements off the 4lug, but you have those as well... i'll try do see what my books say. anyway, when is the fastback done? |
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« Reply #57 on: February 11, 2009, 20:10:42 PM » |
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Are wide 5 type 3 rear drums a straight fit onto late type 3 brakes or would I need to use bug drums?
i have had a set off wide 5's and i run the 4 lugs and it looks like a straight swap to me. the drums have the splined part in them and if the width is the same as the hub off the 4lug type i think it goes on like that. the diameter is the same i think. i can give the measurements off the 4lug, but you have those as well... i'll try do see what my books say. anyway, when is the fastback done? Cheers Fasty??lalalalalalala |
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« Reply #58 on: February 11, 2009, 23:23:47 PM » |
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Kev, you looking for a name for it when its done? How about Skeletor since there's not much left of it. Are you using a 1600 bus box or just to mock up?  |
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« Reply #59 on: February 12, 2009, 08:32:25 AM » |
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Hi Frank Keith`s already named it "the scrapper" & I kinda like it.... I`m not sure what `box I`ll use to begin with & I don`t know the ratios in a 1600 bay box but I doubt they`ll work, I`m just giving myself the option to use one. Whats the limits of a t1 irs box & cv`s / shafts? I`m aiming to get the body & chassis finished before settling on what engine & box to use, they`ll just change as I can afford better / break things anyway Hows the hand btw? Cheers, Kev |
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