Nettles Posted May 26, 2008 Report Posted May 26, 2008 As some of you know we managed to blow the engine on Mrs Nettles 100e late last year coming back from one of the Medway meets. I managed to pick up a cheap replacement lump a while ago and due to peer pressure I decided to make a start on getting the 100e back on the road. Removed the old lump with the help of my dad (Mick the Mig) and then Jimbob came round to help me dismantle and inspect the replacement lump. Using the original engine as a donor for parts I’ve spent the last four weeks working every spare minute in the evenings and at the weekends on the new lump getting it ready for the rebuild today. Jimbob came round early this morning and between us we juggled some spanners, drank copious amounts of tea and listened to some of Jimbob’s famous hardcore/drum and bass CDs and this was the end result. Mrs Nettles is well pleased with it and she can’t wait until it’s back on the road. I just wanted to say a massive thanks to Jimbob for giving up his bank holiday Monday to help me out, you’re a star matey and I owe you one fella! Even managed to polish up the three brass thingy's on the top because Jim does like a bit of polished brass Jim does.
Jimbob-Squarepants © Posted May 26, 2008 Report Posted May 26, 2008 I still can't believe how good that looks. That is one sexy side-valve At the end of the day though, you were the one who spent hours upon hours cleaning and painting, I was just technical support. You have done a Bonza job mate I love it *edit* BTW, you can polish mine anyday mate.... Brass that is
Rick Posted May 27, 2008 Report Posted May 27, 2008 that looks awesome, reminds me of the racing green cosworth engine in the bda model a... only better
surfingturnip Posted May 27, 2008 Report Posted May 27, 2008 looking very much a sexy sidevalve I have to say. Loving the green against brass as well. Credit to you mate
mk2_escort_chick Posted May 27, 2008 Report Posted May 27, 2008 Wow!! That is one nice looking engine! Top work fellas
100e pard Posted May 27, 2008 Report Posted May 27, 2008 Bling! My 100e would never leave the garage if it had a block like that!! Excellent work both of you
FlashCadillac Posted May 27, 2008 Report Posted May 27, 2008 hopefully i should have an xflow that looks very similar state in a week or so... got a new 1660 for tess nice work nettles
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