Threeonthetree Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I've always wanted to build a coffee table utilising an engine in a Vee configuration. But I don't like coffee. Or tables. Still, thought I'd build it because I like to put my feet up when I sit on the couch. Take one times Rover V8 engine. This one cames from a Leyland P76 and is a 4.4 Litre version. So it's a high(er) performance table than your average run-of-the-mill 3500cc twin SU crabbed V8 and has more torque, as evidenced in the following photo. Such power, blew the rest of the car away. And snapped my right ankle. It was a bit too yuck to keep in the lounge, so I gave it a homejob sandblasting. It came out looking okay, but definitely needed more work. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threeonthetree Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Sandblasted and powdercoated the engine. I went for a matte clear finish. I originally thought about leaving the bores unpainted and honing them. But eventually decided to blast and clearcoat them too. It came out looking better than new. The frostplugs were left in place because I think they look pretty damn good. Plus the block won't crack if the lounge freezes. Win win. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threeonthetree Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Currently thinking about a method of attaching the glass top. So far, this method is what I'm looking at doing: I have some old Holden 308 pistons that should do the job. Hopefully no Leyland P76 nuts come over and point out the difference between piston diameter and bore size. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourfingapete Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 and lights like thisBut red just coz holden (even tho rover) Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingbrick Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Just personally.. I want to see 8 pistons. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 and lights like this But yellow just coz Leyland Love it! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threeonthetree Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Just personally.. I want to see 8 pistons. Hmmm... You could be on to something here. I'm yet to see one with this layout, but picturing it in my head (with staggered conrod placement) it looks good. and lights like this But red just coz holden (even tho rover) Love it! Colour changing LED? For Ford/Holden/Mopar/Leyland/Oil-stained appearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingbrick Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I have seen a pic of one that managed to incorporate heaps of the engines parts. it was very interesting to look at- probably the whole reason you'd have a glass top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threeonthetree Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 I have thought of running the factory timing chain by using a sawn-off crankshaft and similar camshaft to mount the timing gears. This may end up being a long term project where I keep adding bits and pieces to it over time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threeonthetree Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 Update: A Krispie biscuit fell into cylinder number seven just now. Will retrieve it when the it's the only biscuit left. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xsspeed Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Glass just blocks access to the 8 beer holders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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