Crispy’s Moke

[Crispy]

 

[Nominal]

Looks like a good score!

Mokes ruled back in the 80s even when I last attended a proper grasskhana

 

 

[CUL8R]

Just to reinforce what you're saying, a relative I think is something like 10-11 time National (?) motorkhana Champ, still has it too;

[Crispy]

18 hours ago, CUL8R said:

Just to reinforce what you're saying, a relative I think is something like 10-11 time National (?) motorkhana Champ, still has it too;

Yup. I remember seeing that article at the start of the year. Another thing that swayed me towards hunting a Moke down….Where is this relative of yours based? 

Dad used to get speedsport religiously, so cool they are posting up all the old articles.

Funnily enough I’ve done a few events with Tony Smitheram (Who got 3rd overall in that article). Still a really good pedaler 

It’s a shame they haven’t done the national clubsport championship for a while now. Sounds like it was a good event. 

[CUL8R]

He's based in Kaiapoi now, I think life member of Canterbury Car club, haven't asked him about it in ages

Has a De Joux as well

[mjrstar]

Having spent way too much money modifying a bmc A series, I would recommend converting to something Japanese and 5 speed if you are not looking to keep it road legal or "original".

It would be faster, more, reliable, have a better gearbox etc..

My personal choice would be something Honda, but there are plenty of options. Youd want to pick something that was reasonably easy to find a aftermarket final drive for to suit your tyre diameter..

[Crispy]

11 hours ago, mjrstar said:

Having spent way too much money modifying a bmc A series, I would recommend converting to something Japanese and 5 speed if you are not looking to keep it road legal or "original".

It would be faster, more, reliable, have a better gearbox etc..

My personal choice would be something Honda, but there are plenty of options. Youd want to pick something that was reasonably easy to find a aftermarket final drive for to suit your tyre diameter..

Yea I hear you. That’s a tricky one. While it probably won’t be road legal. I do want to keep it somewhat original in case I change my mind later on. I’m also not after all out power. I don’t need it. Something similar to the engine in my mini would do me fine. Especially in a lighter car (I’m hoping for around 100kg lighter). My driving is going to always be the weakest link. The main thing is with this setup I want to put in a qualife Atb diff to help me get all of that 80 or so horsepower down to the ground as I loose a lot of time on wheelspin on the grass.
A Honda swap has crossed my mind. But the amount of work involved is what has me wanting to stick with the A series. Even Honda engines are getting harder to find and are getting a bit older now…
I’m no fabricator and I don’t want to burden the old man with the time consuming task of making a subframe and adapting things. Most subframes you can buy are super expensive and you have to ship them here. Also except for a few of the d series ones do away with the mini type front suspension. Which also changes the handling.

IMO it’s easier sticking with the A series and building a mild engine. I think it would still work out cheaper than a swap and the handling wouldn’t be affected