Popular Post sleeektoy Posted July 28, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 28, 2023 Head's back - headgasket is a little longer to be made Head Before. Head After. 27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sleeektoy Posted August 9, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 9, 2023 Getting there.. 33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sleeektoy Posted August 20, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 20, 2023 I put a thing in a hole! It took a lot of convincing but got there in the end I was debating what to do with the water pump - but the bearing sounds a bit sketchy so it will be sent off for a rebuild.. all new engine and radiator - don't want it ruined. 31 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sleeektoy Posted September 1, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 1, 2023 Like just about every other part on this car .. the water pump seal is made of unobtainium. So a small mod to the impeller and its now got a much more common seal. Oh and a picture of some fine hooters Freshly painted 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sleeektoy Posted September 6, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 6, 2023 Water pump.. all clean and new I have to say that Gil from Waikato Engine reconditioners was awesome to deal with on this water pump - highly recommended and promptly fitted 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sleeektoy Posted September 10, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 10, 2023 I got something kinky made last week for it, and fitted it this weekend Generally copied from what remained of the original - went with a big-bore inch and a half!!! Downpipe with mega flange jiggery pokery in here to clear the crossmember, handbrake cables and floor Oldschool hanger strap used More dogleg over the diff and out the bum Not too bad i recon for the 1st ever exhaust system I've done myself. Bendy kinky stuff done by the local east Auckland Mr Muffler who was superb to deal with and charged next to nothing for it. 22 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sleeektoy Posted September 17, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 17, 2023 It only took 46 years to happen... Tools dropping off the front was a until I realised what it was. 22 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sleeektoy Posted September 24, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2023 I fixed a couple of fuel leaks and a brake leak. Brake check in the video. Popping is the carb running a little lean without the filter. Alternator Voltage is way way too high at 17v so wont run it too much until that's sorted. 13 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sleeektoy Posted November 12, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 12, 2023 Alternator got sorted thanks to Nick the sparky and his dad. So... the quest for compliance begins.. Main issue is the "rust" which is mostly cosmetic but proving that means stripping off the patina'd paint and proving its not structural. Radiator support panel = mint spare wheel well + patches in the sides of the floor = mint Rear window sill - was dubious about this but = mint And the only rust hole in the entire car so far is this one along the boot lip The shitty thing is the chassis needs a good cleaning - so it is coming off the body and getting a proper blast and paint - work in progress... 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sleeektoy Posted December 27, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 27, 2023 Overdue update - Body spaced off the chassis then the chassis removed completely then stripped everything off the chassis and epotec primed it Also acid dipped the wheels and straightened them up + painted them and some 155/80 R12 tyres fitted 27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sleeektoy Posted January 6 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 6 Chassis all painted in 2K black And reassembly started with the front engine cross member with new hand-cut rubber insert and plated bolts. 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sleeektoy Posted January 11 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 11 Front end back together and on the ground.. back to work now so progress will slow up 23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sleeektoy Posted January 15 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 15 Chassis fully assembled - with help from my 10 yo nephew who loves hanging out in the shed. Both chassis and body fit with millimetres to spare. onto the bodywork now... 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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