mk2 sax Posted October 27, 2010 Report Posted October 27, 2010 Finally got some more pictures and a spec list sorted (Experimented with bike carbs but couldnt get it to run properly, currently undergoing second attempt ) Engine & Transmission 1630 crossflow, 1300 flywheel, A2 cam, webber twin choke carb, ashley 4-2-1 manifold and exhaust system Type 9 5 speed gearbox, quickshift kit, 3:5 RS diff Suspension & Brakes Bilsteins and Polybushes all round, 1 1/2" lowering blocks, tramp bars, anti-dive kit M16 calipers and vented disks, 9" rear drums, braided hoses
Modenamagic Posted October 28, 2010 Report Posted October 28, 2010 Very nice mate. I will be experimenting with bike carbs this winter. Lovely colour.
2litreScapri Posted October 28, 2010 Report Posted October 28, 2010 Looks clean, tidy & simple. Nice motor
Top Ghia Posted October 28, 2010 Report Posted October 28, 2010 Nice car mate,will be interested to see how you get on with the bike carbs.
mk2 sax Posted October 28, 2010 Author Report Posted October 28, 2010 thanks for all the comments black and silver plates aren't on any more as my dad got pulled over at 5:30 in the morning on his way to work a couple of weeks ago. As if they've got nothing else better to do
moredoorAsh Posted October 28, 2010 Report Posted October 28, 2010 Thats 1 lovely looking More Door you have there
mk2 sax Posted October 28, 2010 Author Report Posted October 28, 2010 Nice car mate,will be interested to see how you get on with the bike carbs. Thanks Aluminium inlet plate and tubes are getting cut in the CNC machine at work this weekend. dont know what carbs i'm going to use yet, any ideas anyone??
moredoorAsh Posted October 28, 2010 Report Posted October 28, 2010 I was advised to go for CBR900 (fireblade) carbs when i was looking into going down that route as they are 38mm jets/chokes
Synergy Posted October 29, 2010 Report Posted October 29, 2010 I've seen this motor in the flesh and it a true credit to you mate
mk2 sax Posted October 30, 2010 Author Report Posted October 30, 2010 I've seen this motor in the flesh and it a true credit to you mate Cheers mate Found some pictures of the restoration (not for the faint of heart) lol Came with a rover v8 in so the bulkhead was all cut back. The decision was made to restore the bulkhead and put the bubble back in. Must of had a bump up the rear back in the day which had pushed the rear quarter in, line and gap was all over the place so when the tank well was out we suspended the rear from the ceiling to try and straighten it out No that is not an ambulance in the background
Goldcrest Posted October 30, 2010 Report Posted October 30, 2010 Nice job m8, your car is looking well, did you sort out the door gap on the offside ?
mk2 sax Posted October 30, 2010 Author Report Posted October 30, 2010 Nice job m8, your car is looking well, did you sort out the door gap on the offside ? cheers mate and yeah we managed to straighten it out. Ratchet strapped it to the roof with the wheel arch and tank well cut out, straightened the chassis leg and welded the arch and tank well back in. Done the trick
D4N Posted November 6, 2010 Report Posted November 6, 2010 Nice car mate Im sure I seen this going over the tyne on the A1 couple months ago
mk2 sax Posted November 6, 2010 Author Report Posted November 6, 2010 Nice car mate Im sure I seen this going over the tyne on the A1 couple months ago Yeah that'll have been me, had to make the most of my 2 months insurance (all I could afford at the time lol)
Jonb Posted November 7, 2010 Report Posted November 7, 2010 Nice one. I need motivation at the moment as I need to get some paint on my 4 door mk2, and fit the poly bushes on the back Good to see some local cars too. Have made the decision to learn to paint and do mine in the garage at home, then everything has been done in the same single garage by me and a handful of mates - its been a steep learning curve so far
mk2 sax Posted November 8, 2010 Author Report Posted November 8, 2010 Nice one. I need motivation at the moment as I need to get some paint on my 4 door mk2, and fit the poly bushes on the back Good to see some local cars too. Have made the decision to learn to paint and do mine in the garage at home, then everything has been done in the same single garage by me and a handful of mates - its been a steep learning curve so far cheers mate I wanted to have a go at painting mine myself but i couldnt find anywhere to do it Wish you luck with your mk2 and hope to see it about
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