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Shit do these look nice when tidy, sooooo cool

Primo idea with the engine stands. Is there enough ground clearance get full rotation?

HI, your car is cool, those wheels will be bloody ridiculous, I am in love.

Thanks man, that would be great. Have it mostly figured out but any information is invaluable.

Doh, was using phone to view. Carry on then

No way mate, you wanna feel the wind/sand through your crotch like a true buggy enthusiast would.

Change of plans, engine will now be 2.8 litres. Easier, cheaper, and more powah (proven 184 at the wheels with efi, no idea with carbs)

so... updates thought I'd make a start on reassembly since I had all the bits needed, split crankcase before cleaning spent a good hour or two removing all the baked on gaskets, cleaning bearings, applying lube where needed, found these cracks throughout, they aren't deep but show on both sides :/ should I be concerned or just roll as is? was about to but.. Yeah, don't cheap out on gaskets. These shitty things weren't even close. Avoid 'NLK' branded ones at least. I've just spent hours measuring every single spec on the parts really, so it better be the one and only time I split it. Did buy some tires, last in stock at cycletreads and didn't have to pay gst, win. Oh, also rebuilt the carb, wired a modern rectifier, chopped spare ct90 bars to turn into a clubman-ish set. Should be updating more often now as the most tedious bits are over.

Fuck. Those. Spiders.

Updates in a few days, I'm way too pedantic for quick progress haha. Also, don't you hate when you remember that one essential item you need, right after your order is placed? Yeah..

http://www.ezibuy.co.nz/search.aspx?q=knob Used to work in the stockroom for these guys, the decorative knobs might be what you're after. Mostly ceramic and brass as far as I remember.

What the shit you've lowered it already. Awesome.

Just realised I have a fresh wheel cylinder and set of brake shoes for you. Call in if you're ever nearby, completely forgot about them.

Oh damn, must have sprung a leak on the way back? Happy it's gone to a good home, 175's would work well with a lower profile.

I use tinypic, free/easy. Colour came out awesome!

4 days from the Netherlands to Auckland. 3 days from one side of Auckland to the other, I guess traffic was bad? ha. BUT OH MY LOOK AT THE COLOUR The marks on the top of the tank are tape that's been on there for a good 30 years. Tried de-solv-it to no avail, any suggestions? Don't want to risk ruining the paint.

No windows = pedo spec maaaayte. I like the windows.

This guy, http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3onUv72eSfGZGo9bDO07Eg and these for example, It's been a few months but rowing the gears felt nice and solid. Have done plenty of quick 1st - 2nd shifts with no crunch. Mileage is 320k and shifter bushing is a bit worn I think.

Ohhhh actually, old that thought, I have a rebuilt gearbox going in eventually (will be a while though). Won't have any need for the one in the car after that. It's a getrag 245, I think you have to bolt a m10 clutch and flywheel onto your m30 to make it work. So much excite. I've been at uni watching dort videos for the last hour, girl next to me probably thinks I'm weirdo spec.

Yeah BMW is like that, think of it as selecting the best hits of the m20 series engine. And thanks for the offer, I will probably take you up on it!

Cheers man, can't wait to tear it down and get on with it. Goal is to have it sorted with a cert before the new year.

Hasn't been much going on here lately, but holidays are coming up and I'd like to get as much done as possible. So next week I'll be pulling this lovely thing out of this even lovelier thing It's an eta m20b27, but not for long. Plan is to strip it for the block, crank, and rods. Add early m20b25 pistons, e21 m20b20 cam, and a 731 (preferred) or 885 head. Should give a nice, free revving motor with a CR of about 10:2:1. Will rejet the stock carb in the short run, but eventually this car will see triple carbs after a bit of saving. Yes, I just waffled, there has been no actual progress.

Just when you think everyone's a sack of shit and we're all doomed, faith in humanity is restored once again. Truly awesome man.

Fine. I am here to redeem myself. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0475293/ I believe there's 3 of them, sets us up for a few outings yeah?

Yeah fair to say I've gone a bit overboard. If customs picks it up I'll be fuming. Main expense was the tank though, NOS in the original candy red, 1 of 2 left so I thought now or never ha.