davidian Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 fukin awesome man, more pix a must whats done to the 1500? lol looks more than "slightly" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 cool to have another person right into racing as Ive said before. Why 1500? A 1500 and under class that you're in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corrupt Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 looks like you have a few mk1 in that garage... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidian Posted April 18, 2007 Author Share Posted April 18, 2007 fuck them arches look tough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclejake Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Thanks Dudes. She is a Pre65 car so we have to use the 1500 pre-crossflow as the 1600 motors didn't show up until after 1965. The photos of the Cortina a a bit old as a fair bit of energy has gone into getting the Anglia ready for a good friend over the last seven months. I am 're-visiting' the Cortina engine this month and more changes are in the wind. I have to spend quite a lot of coin to get a tiny bit faster but it appears I enjoy building them more than I enjoy driving them I am a retard but at least it leaves me less money to spend on P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toucan Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 That looks like one MEATY 1500 Paint is awesome and wheels set it off nicely. Got any times in it yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclejake Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Got any times in it yet? Only slow ones. Circa 1.25 Manfield, 1.16 Puke and I guess around the 1.55-1.57 at the Taupo A1 track but I have not tried her out there yet. I hope to do about two seconds better at all tracks in early 2008. This is such a neat forum - thanks so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 1.25 is not a time I'd be dissapointed with at mannies! Not a bad time at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylan Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 awesome little machine you have got there mate the arches are awesome looking...whats been done to the suspension? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoozin Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 That motor is gooorrrgeous. Dry sumped to hell!!!! 1.25 round Manfeild isn't anything to be ashamed of either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thminiman Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 fucken love it. whats series are you in, Pre65's? edit, tuff, pre65's is prolly one of my favourite series, gonna try and watch a few races this year, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avenger79 Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Oh god, i'm in love. That stance is fantastic,best of luck in your series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8Pete Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 looks like you have a few mk1 in that garage... I spy Merc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blakamin Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 I spy Merc mee too w108 or finny?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Hell yea thats very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteretep Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 mean cars man, wheres all the pipes go to from the water(i assume) pump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thminiman Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 thats the oil pump for dry sump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2maniac Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 What is the gearbox/bellhousing coated/painted with. It looks awesome, reeal clean. I like what you've done with the guards as well, something different, and looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bistro Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 now there's a couple examples of some prime automobiles thats for sure. digging the team paint scheme too. keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclejake Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Chur Boes (sniggers) Hopefully I will remember all the questions: The engine and box are painted in Hammerite using a brush and then as the paint tacks off I 'stab' it with the bristles. Hammerite handles the heat everywhere except immediately above the exhaust ports. The suspension is essentially standard (Pre65 rules) but has been thoroughly reconditioned and has heavier front springs and shocks (all adustable) and lighter rear springs and shocks with a Watts linkage. The engine has most everything sone to it that is Pre65 legal (except a down port head). It would take an hour to write it all down so if there is anything specific you want to know sing out and I would be happy to pass on any knowledge. I have not raced the car for a couple of years - other priorities have got in the way. The Mercedes is a W111 Fintail (which has been one of the above priorities) and I will get some photos up of that later this week - I restored it myself but had a race engine builder do the motor. Thanks again for the kind words - I should be out again mid 2008. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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