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Nov 20, 2012 20:36:53 GMT
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I sold my caddy and decided I wanted to buy something non VAG, until I can find a perfect mk1 golf. I always liked Hillman Imps and bought this from a friend. It is a 1967 Super Imp, with a not so super 875cc engine. It has only covered 22000 miles as it was stored in a barn for about 30 years of its life that unfortunately started to fall down on it causing some dents on the roof. It has been resprayed but the body and paint is very far from show worthy. Plans are to pull the engine out, replace the slipping clutch, original carb, and worn electrics to try to get it running perfect and release a bit more power. Once this is done it will be getting lowered, and I hope to be able to use it regularly. Some pictures of the Imp and one of my old caddy.       |
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Nov 20, 2012 23:02:58 GMT
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Your imp looks pretty smart mate. It looks as though it might have already been lowered an inch, or maybe just tired springs.
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Nov 20, 2012 23:11:35 GMT
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Thanks mate, I did think that myself but never really looked at a standard one to compare it.
I have some GAZ coilovers coming for it so will hopefully get it sitting lower and improve the handling as atm it has a huge amount of body roll.
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Nov 20, 2012 23:22:48 GMT
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nice imp
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Nov 20, 2012 23:36:03 GMT
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She's lowered alright. Quite a bit. Re body roll, lowering it much more won't really help. It's most likely down to the tyres, pressure and height of the sidewalls being the biggest contributors. You really need to run the rears with 35 or more psi.
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Last Edit: Nov 20, 2012 23:36:57 GMT by firstin
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Defo lowered,nice looking imp that mate. I'm guessing you have had a look here www.theimpclub.co.uk/, if I can help in any way pm or email me gurnsimps@aol.com |
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Nov 21, 2012 19:28:37 GMT
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Thanks guys, yeah I have been on the imp club website and signed up to the club at the classic car show last weekend, seem like a really good bunch. Engine is now out.  |
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Really fancy one of these one day!
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Nov 22, 2012 13:30:00 GMT
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I know that car from one of the Imp get togethers but my old brain won't tell me where it was...were you surprised at how easy the engine and trans were to remove? Whats your plan engine wise?
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remmoc
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Nov 22, 2012 16:51:53 GMT
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love imps , Yours has been lowered somewhat and I to know the car from somewhere  Heres mine  |
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Last Edit: Nov 22, 2012 16:54:30 GMT by remmoc
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Nov 22, 2012 22:42:03 GMT
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Thanks lads, really nice car remmoc.
Was happy with how the engine came out. I put a new clutch in it, fitted twin carbs, and new ignition parts today.
Got it back in and it started straight away but can't get cylinder one to fire correctly. It seems to be causing a really bad misfire. Checked the plug, leads, points and compression tested it, really struggling to work out what the problem is.
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Nov 23, 2012 15:04:24 GMT
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If it ran ok before you changed the carbs then I would check there mate,strombergs by any chance? may need a strip and rebuild?
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remmoc
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Nov 23, 2012 19:26:26 GMT
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If its one cylinder it could be an air leak at the inlet manifold gasket around that cylinder , did you fit a new gasket
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Nov 23, 2012 21:50:28 GMT
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Yeah they are Strombergs, all running great now, It was an issue with the point connections. Thanks anyway lads.
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Nov 24, 2012 13:54:12 GMT
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Glad you got it sorted,here's mine,its on monte carlo springs so yours is defo lowered mate.  |
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Nov 26, 2012 19:45:56 GMT
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Looks cool mate, I managed to get it out of the garage and do some miles in it this weekend. These arrived today ;D   |
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Dec 21, 2012 17:58:08 GMT
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Dec 21, 2012 18:05:46 GMT
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I love that, don't get me wrong I'm a serious VW fan but like you i'm wanting a change at the moment. I'd keep it for a while, its very very cool
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Dec 21, 2012 18:31:56 GMT
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 That is seriously low mate,how does it drive?
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Dec 21, 2012 22:06:03 GMT
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Rides really well I was expecting it to be really harsh, but actually quite nice.
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That is seriously low mate,how does it drive?