speedyxjs
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| posted on 21/6/09 at 05:33 PM |
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Build update as promised
I said i would post a build update and here it is 
Fuel tank is in (but not bolted in for some reason), diff, rear bones, hubs and driveshafts are on but have a slight problem with the off side
driveshaft not turning when i turn the near side wheel. Think the dust sheild it bent and preventing the brakwe disk turning properly.
The interior is about half way finished. I need to get some carpet and i have some green leatherette that i will cover the dash and the top of the
tran tunnel with.
View from front. Engine now bolted together.
Another view of the interior and my progress of the scuttle.
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 21/6/09 at 05:37 PM |
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that engine looks brilliant! 
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 21/6/09 at 05:41 PM |
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Thanks. Took a long time cleaning it and painting the rocker cover but it looks much better than it did
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 21/6/09 at 05:42 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Dangle_kt
that engine looks brilliant!
Took me about 5 mins to count all the Plug Ports/recesses in the rocker cover 
That might be the vodka from the weekend still having an effect though!
[Edited on 21/6/09 by Steve Hignett]
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aerosam
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| posted on 21/6/09 at 05:43 PM |
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looking good speedy, looking good.
I especially like what you have done with the rear of the chassis, as it is quite similar to what I have done with mine to accomodate my rear end. I
guess I'm just glad I'm not the only one building a locost with a fat ar5e!
Had enough of this dictatorship known as LCB. Gone elsewhere, not coming back. Kiss my ass ChrisW.
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l0rd
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| posted on 21/6/09 at 05:45 PM |
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Looks good but why do i have the feeling that you might have a slight problem with the steering column?
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omega0684
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| posted on 21/6/09 at 05:47 PM |
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 21/6/09 at 05:48 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by l0rd
Looks good but why do i have the feeling that you might have a slight problem with the steering column?
There is enough room (just). I wanted to get the steering column finished today but couldnt find anywhere local that sold the right bearings so had to
get one online. The column is made and has been mock fitted
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 21/6/09 at 05:49 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by aerosam
I'm just glad I'm not the only one building a locost with a fat ar5e!
Il bet yours is lighter though. I had to use the engine crane to get that in I can only just lift it on my own and even that isnt far
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 21/6/09 at 06:08 PM |
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Looks Great, but im a bit disappointed your engine doesnt look like your avater! 
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 21/6/09 at 06:21 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MakeEverything
Looks Great, but im a bit disappointed your engine doesnt look like your avater!
Yeah, me too. I did start to polish it but i think if i hadnt decided to just paint it, i would still be polishing now!
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big_wasa
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| posted on 21/6/09 at 06:54 PM |
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 thats a lot of engine
is it +4 wide and long or bigger ?
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 21/6/09 at 08:15 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by big_wasa
thats a lot of engine
is it +4 wide and long or bigger ?
4" wider 2" taller and 6" longer (the nose is also 6" wider)
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Fozzie
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| posted on 21/6/09 at 08:22 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MakeEverything
Looks Great, but im a bit disappointed your engine doesnt look like your avater!
Just for you and speedy...
Here's one we made earlier......
 
XK120
Fozzie
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 21/6/09 at 09:09 PM |
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Damn! Got to change my jeans now.
Does this lady do quality work or what!?
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 22/6/09 at 06:13 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Fozzie
XK120
Engine porn
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