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Jun 28, 2017 15:04:40 GMT
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LHD Pug 106 manual rack as anything based (even loosely) around a 32 Ford pickup HAD to be LHD!
Will go & have a look for steering stuff as he used none of it except the wheel centre and the shaft which he modified with 1/2" drive socket wobble joints to extend to the rack.
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Jun 27, 2017 20:18:57 GMT
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May also have similar bits of old Westwood T1200 which may help you out as my son chopped it up along with an MTD to build this at 14: He was taught to MIG on a Saturday, built the chassis on the Sunday & finished this (all himself) in 17 days... then he built a trailer to take his disabled brother out
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Last Edit: Jun 27, 2017 20:20:32 GMT by moosevan
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Jun 20, 2017 14:59:28 GMT
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Wait till you see it now... Just gone from LS400 power to Dual-quad carbed V12 Jaguar. Dollar bills were in recognition of donations from individuals who supported the project. Businesses who donated bits had logos on roof. Don't want to hijack so will send you a pic or 2 of latest version by PM.
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Bjornagn,
Please don't think I'm criticising for the sake of it - or even that I'm less than amazed at the concept, quality and ingeniousness of your work - it's a fantastic project!
My comments were solely from (sometimes bitter) experience in being the parts-gopher and general dogsbody/teamaker/sounding board for my son when he built his car last year (www.attitudeadjustmentracing.com). So far this year it's gone mental in having a new interior, engine swap, custom built intakes/exhaust/gas tank & a rewire in 9 days... I'm knackered & have only been helping out!
I'm glad you're going electric, but just wanted to save you the aggravation of having to redo stuff at a later date.
Keep up the outstanding work!
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Jun 17, 2017 22:19:17 GMT
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Please, please, please lose the fan & go electric! Not that expensive even from the 'Bay of Fleas' & with an adjustable thermostatically controlled on & off point you'll be on a win-win. Saps less power too Ok, I'll now...
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Last Edit: Jun 17, 2017 22:20:17 GMT by moosevan
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Jun 17, 2017 13:49:43 GMT
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Hmmm, reminds me... I've got some offcuts of galvanised roofing profile from when we converted the carport to a timber 'garage' (sounds awful but actually weathers down well & works for rural area). Add to that some spare 4 x 2s & a space behind said 'garage' & I think you've just convinced me of the need to add some outside covered storage space for odds & sods as well as making a bigger log-store. Dammit, another project - but it will clear some space for "The Boss"!
Thanks for the inspiration. I think...
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Last Edit: Jun 17, 2017 13:59:43 GMT by moosevan
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Jun 16, 2017 21:48:40 GMT
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Just read the whole thread today - got NOTHING else done! Absolutely brilliant! Bookmarked; thank you for sharing your journey.
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Last Edit: Jun 16, 2017 21:49:34 GMT by moosevan
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Jun 14, 2017 11:52:20 GMT
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Just a thought...
Why not replace the Alternator bolt with a button head cap screw - or even countersink the adjuster arm & use a countersunk cap screw. It may give you just enough clearance as there should be no lateral movement of the belt.
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May 10, 2017 12:42:23 GMT
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It's the end of the Hot Rods & Kool Kustoms Exhibition this weekend.
This Saturday the Museum is holding a Cars & Coffee: Hot Rods Saturday 13 May 9.00 to 4.00pm (museum opens at 10.00am) FREE Off their site:
Cars & Coffee: Hot Rods - Coventry Transport Museum
Our Hot Rods exhibition will be zooming off into the sunset this weekend so come and give it a big send-off with this special edition of Cars & Coffee!
Special vintage and Hot Rod themed activities include:
• Pin striping artist MG demonstrating the art of pin striping • Strictly Jitterbug demonstrating retro moves at 11am and 1pm • Tasty treats from Shake, Waffle & Roll on Millennium Place • FREE plays on our exhibition Jukebox crammed with vintage hits • Face painting fun (cost applies)
Would you like to bring your Hot Rod, Van or Custom Car? Due to space restrictions, places at Cars & Coffee are strictly limited and only pre-registered vehicles will be permitted onto Millennium Place on the day.
To register please email clive.skelhon@culturecoventry.com
Now in its fourth year, our regular Cars & Coffee events are growing in numbers every year. We also welcome on-board Footman James Insurance as our Cars & Coffee Sponsor for 2017. Every car owner will receive a voucher for a free Tea/Coffee and Party or Teacake from the Esquires Range.
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Apr 26, 2017 17:36:15 GMT
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Reckon I can help - have complete doors inc mirrors, should have most of the gauges & speedo. Loads of odds & sods from a strip down.
PM me with contact info & I'll give you a call. Where are you based? It'll preferably be collection from Hereford area.
Cheers.
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Mar 20, 2017 23:12:13 GMT
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You just did this so I wouldn't get a chance to see the green truck next week! Humph!
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Mar 19, 2017 19:47:45 GMT
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Grenade, it's not my build; all down to Rogan, my son. Looking forward to visiting, probably early the week after next. If you PM me with contact details I'll call you when we have a plan...
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Mar 14, 2017 22:07:01 GMT
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You have PM re: Donuts.
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Last Edit: Mar 14, 2017 22:07:39 GMT by moosevan
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Mar 12, 2017 15:12:40 GMT
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Hope the weather's warmer in a couple of weeks. Will be visiting OTC with Rogan for a lookee round. Are you far from them (I know, you're both Cleveland (OTC is 1374 E 51st St.). Might even bring coffee & donuts!
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Feel the need to pop over for a lemonade, methinks... & drool over the International & the F**d.
Leaving Hereford & landing in Columbus in a few weeks time, catching up with old vannin pals around the Lancaster area (Mid Ohio Vanels) & then bimbling off to see a pal in Colorado (I70's going to be soooooo much fun). Might well be up around Akron too, so not a million miles away.
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I like that... on SO many levels. Cracking job G!
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Feb 25, 2017 20:53:12 GMT
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Ifor Williams CT167G twin axle, Tilt Bed trailer for sale (please let me know if you need further pics or information - I'm a dinosaur & on the limit at email ) [img src=" i346.photobucket.com/albums/p410/euanmcgilp/Ifor%20Williams%20CT167G/20170222_100438_1487803141669_resized_zpsweiibn0g.jpg" src=" " alt=" "] [img src=" i346.photobucket.com/albums/p410/euanmcgilp/Ifor%20Williams%20CT167G/20170222_100533_1487803127837_resized_zpsgrkwvcr4.jpg" src=" " alt=" "] [img src=" i346.photobucket.com/albums/p410/euanmcgilp/Ifor%20Williams%20CT167G/20170222_100519_1487803132972_resized_zpsiw81zney.jpg" src=" " alt=" "] 3500Kg Max weight, 2700Kg load capacity. All galvanising is in good condition. Bed length 16’ (4.876m); bed width is a full 7’ (2.1336m). Will fit most vehicles on top only 22 degree ramp angle when tilted so will fit lowered vehicles. Front toe board with cut-out / mounting for winch cable and short drop loading ramp on rear. Marker lights on front & sides all work as do the rear lights. Hydraulic hand pump for twin ram lift system – all works fine, hoses & seals on rams all good. Currently has electric winch (purchased last June). Hand winch also available (depending on purchaser’s preference). Full dealer service last year including new tyres / brake cables / full brake overhaul. Less than 1000 miles since tyres replaced. Everything works as it should; all tie down points and strap loops work as expected (including centre-deck loops). All in all, this trailer is in very good used, but not abused condition. The trailer is fully registered on the National Trailer & Equipment Register (https://www.ter-europe.org/) as well as directly with Ifor Williams (this will all be changed legally for new owner). It is also security marked and is Smartwater coded on all panels as well as the chassis in random areas. £2450 ono - with electric winch. £2150 ono - with hand winch. Regards, Euan 07956 972005
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Dec 16, 2016 18:32:47 GMT
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Just been reading through the tread - brilliant! Keep it up. Back to engine options: My son has an LS400 in a wheelchair accessible, gull-wing doored, hand controlled rod. When he was nailing it together, cheap & reliable power was key as he couldn't afford a smallblock at 16. Found this on one of the kit car sites & found it fascinating reading... www.super7thheaven.co.uk/blog/rover-v8-vs-lexus-v8-dimensions/ "Lexus V8 Dimensions I apologise to the originator for not putting a link back to all the sites the info was gleaned from. These are great engines, you don’t need custom engine management and the power output shame the elderly Rover lump. Lexus V8 1uzfe Height and Width You’ll have to trust me on this, when standing next to the Lexus V8, it looks a brute. It looks really BIG! Rover V8 Dimensions vs Lexus V8 Dimensions The Rover V8 basic dimensions: Length : 708 mm Height : 707 mm Width: 770 mm Weight: 220Kg (minus starter & flywheel) Power: 150 – 230BHP (ignoring the TVR 5.0 version) Lexus V8 4.0 quad cam 32 valve V8 basic dimensions: Length : 655 mm Height : 610 mm Width: 620 mm Weight : 177Kg (minus starter & flywheel) Power : 256BHP - 305BHP Huh! This doesn’t make sense! The Rover looks tiny in comparison but yet the figures clearly say the complete opposite. The answer is very simple, your eyes look at the 2 rocker boxes, then tell you that’s how big the engine is. However, with the Rover V8, the water pump protrudes a long way out the front, the exhausts hang way out the side and the injection system stands high above everything. The Lexus engine has everything tucked in tight. The large rocker boxes span pretty much the whole length and width of the engine, nothing stands above them (apart from a few wires), only the cam belts stick out the front and the exhausts are tucked so far underneath, from the top they are invisible. The Lexus motor is quite tune-able. I’ve seen a supercharged / twin turbo Supra conversion claiming over 1200HP – even if that’s exaggerated, I’m guessing the power output is still healthy. The Lexus V8 wiring isn’t too scary either. Simply make sure you take the whole ECU and wiring loom, then add a handful of simple wiring; job done. Can strip the ECU from around 87 wires to 9 ish for basic running & there are plenty of guys doing good stuff with them (Froggy on R 'n S) So, it weighs less than a 2lt Ford Pinto and it’s smaller than a Rover V8; how long will it be before one is fitted to a Haynes Roadster? The Lexus / Toyota V8 is good for over 200,000 miles; even when abused. How many times would you have to rebuild the same Rover? Even with the catalytic converters still in the system, this engine sounds very similar to the Chevy LZ1 engine. By the way, look inside the Lexus oil pan and just dribble at the quality and over-engineering - beautiful. Rogan's had about 130k miles on it & still has the honing marks on the bores. I believe it was originally built to compete in NASCAR until a sudden rule change banning injection just as Toyota were getting started around 91. Prepared to be wrong, but I can believe it looking inside the motor. Hope this is of use.
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Bookmarked Mr G. Looking forward to this one.
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