dungbug
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Jan 24, 2011 21:37:32 GMT
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Looking well.  |
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Past: 13 VW Beetles from 1967 - 1974
Bay Window Campers (1973 & 1974)
Mini's (1992 Cooper lookalike & 1984 '25 Anniversary)
MK2 Polo Coupe S (1984 & 1986)
MK2 Polo Breadvan (1981 & 1984)
MK4 Escort (1989)
MK2 Granada Based Hearse (seriously)
Fiat Uno 60S (1986) Punto 60S (1998) Cinq (1997)
1998 Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat
2003 Ford KA
Current: 2004 Ford Focus (barely alive)
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i think that looks wicked mate!
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Russ
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Jan 25, 2011 16:25:18 GMT
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Thanks  Another bit arrived in the post this morning, my new speedo pod. The speedo is originally mounted in a sort of 'dashboard' type thing, which goes with the headlamp fairing, and since i've taken the fairing off, i thought about another way to mount the speedo. Original 'dashboard' mounting:  New mounting pod:   |
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dubscum
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Jan 25, 2011 17:45:17 GMT
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looking good!
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whip it, into shape ........ go forward
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Jan 25, 2011 18:00:48 GMT
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Is that a cheapy plastic ebay pod?
Thats what i was gunna do to my speedo, as mine mounts in the headlamp too.
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Russ
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Jan 25, 2011 18:35:05 GMT
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Jan 27, 2011 13:11:07 GMT
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russ, loving the bars....its coming along great (and putting mine to shame grrr LOL)
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Russ
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Haven't done much on the Tomos lately, but i've still got an update. I took the engine out this week, as the carb started leaking and the engine was misfiring abit. After I got the engine out, I took it straight to my bedroom and took it apart:  First things I noticed was it had no head gasket or base gasket fitted and the piston was installed the wrong way round   (Should be pointing down at the exhaust port) Also did abit of port mtaching, as the factory finish was pretty poor   Now it's all back together and cleaned up  It seems to have alot more compression now, after fitting a head and base gasket it's noticeably harder to turn it over now, so hopefully it'll go better. I should be able to get alot more done this week and have more updates.......hopefully |
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Last Edit: Feb 4, 2011 21:16:57 GMT by Russ
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dungbug
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Good progress, when will the little beasty be on the road? btw where did you get the handlebars from? It's the sort of thing I'm after for a push bike, cheers.
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Past: 13 VW Beetles from 1967 - 1974
Bay Window Campers (1973 & 1974)
Mini's (1992 Cooper lookalike & 1984 '25 Anniversary)
MK2 Polo Coupe S (1984 & 1986)
MK2 Polo Breadvan (1981 & 1984)
MK4 Escort (1989)
MK2 Granada Based Hearse (seriously)
Fiat Uno 60S (1986) Punto 60S (1998) Cinq (1997)
1998 Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat
2003 Ford KA
Current: 2004 Ford Focus (barely alive)
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Russ
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dungbug
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Past: 13 VW Beetles from 1967 - 1974
Bay Window Campers (1973 & 1974)
Mini's (1992 Cooper lookalike & 1984 '25 Anniversary)
MK2 Polo Coupe S (1984 & 1986)
MK2 Polo Breadvan (1981 & 1984)
MK4 Escort (1989)
MK2 Granada Based Hearse (seriously)
Fiat Uno 60S (1986) Punto 60S (1998) Cinq (1997)
1998 Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat
2003 Ford KA
Current: 2004 Ford Focus (barely alive)
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dubscum
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can't wait to see it finished, i really like the look of it. I am now watching them on ebay
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whip it, into shape ........ go forward
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Russ
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Well I got the engine back in today and it started up first kick, it runs noticable smoother now, it's more revvy and it idles without me keep blipping the throttle, so thats the engine sorted for now. I'm gonna aim to get the rims painted black tomorrow, so i'll take some new pics  |
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Last Edit: Feb 5, 2011 18:37:33 GMT by Russ
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dungbug
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Well I got the engine back in today and it started up first kick, it runs noticable smoother now, it's more revvy and it idles without me keep blipping the throttle, so thats the engine sorted for now. Amazing what a difference a few gaskets can make. ;D |
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Past: 13 VW Beetles from 1967 - 1974
Bay Window Campers (1973 & 1974)
Mini's (1992 Cooper lookalike & 1984 '25 Anniversary)
MK2 Polo Coupe S (1984 & 1986)
MK2 Polo Breadvan (1981 & 1984)
MK4 Escort (1989)
MK2 Granada Based Hearse (seriously)
Fiat Uno 60S (1986) Punto 60S (1998) Cinq (1997)
1998 Yamaha YZF600R Thundercat
2003 Ford KA
Current: 2004 Ford Focus (barely alive)
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Russ
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Painted the rims today, only managed to get one done and fitted before it got dark.  I think it looks alot better ;D. Will take some more pics tomorrow in the day. Also ordered a new chain for it last night (old one was slack on full adjustment), so it should be up and running again by tuesday/wednesday. |
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Russ
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dubscum
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looks better with black wheels, whats top speed, 30 ?
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Russ
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Yep 30mph top speed, doesn't struggle to do it either which is good. I'm planning on fitting a 70cc kit, bigger carb and performance exhaust in the future, then the top speed should be about 50mph |
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Last Edit: Feb 7, 2011 18:47:17 GMT by Russ
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dubscum
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sweet
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whip it, into shape ........ go forward
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qwerty
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1987 Tomos A3 Moped FOR SALEqwerty
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Loving the look. Totally stealing your idea for mounting my rear Light and Reg plate haha
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