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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 15 3:33 pm
by db
Thanks for all the kind comments guys, I couldn't have done it without you
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 15 3:44 pm
by Cannonball
Yes you have done a really nice job with that car, you have done it over a long period of time so it wont feel like you have put that much effort in but back track your thread, its taken a lot of hrs well done matey..
top ten at the nats i reckon, A for effort and its that bit different,,,,,,,
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 15 4:52 pm
by Steve Chapman
Looks great Paul, good colour too
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 15 5:48 pm
by db
Thanks Dunc
I've now tweaked my windows as they were sticking at the bottom.
I've lifted the drivers door a touch to compensate for the sag due to hinge pin wear. Another tweak to the latch height and it shuts lovely now.
The motor starts instantly and idles well. I ran it up to temp, the fans kicked in and kept it at 85-ish. AFR at idle 14.6, vac 5.
No leaks, no nasty noises, gears all select, brakes work.
Sweet
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 15 8:30 pm
by Dave81
Echo the other comments Paul........it looks fantastic mate!
One of those cars I'll look forward to seeing at the NATS............your hard work and effort have truly paid off........
You should be extreamly proud of that car.........quality build!
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 15 8:43 pm
by Mossy68
Just needs a name and some period graphics now Paul ..
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 15 9:59 pm
by MilesnMiles
Hey Paul, really nice work; you can help me pick up pushrods bits this year
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 15 10:11 pm
by ScottyDave
Thats a cracking motor, looking forward to seeing it in the flesh
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 15 11:40 pm
by db
Mossy68 wrote:Just needs a name and some period graphics now Paul ..
That was in the plan mate. I tried out loads of designs on paper and stressed for weeks over what go with. In the end we came to the day of painting and I'd still not made my mind up! We laid on the colour and it just didn't need anything else. I'd forgotten what great lines and subtle contours it has, the colour brought it all to life so I decided that wad it done!
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 15 11:42 pm
by db
MilesnMiles wrote:Hey Paul, really nice work; you can help me pick up pushrods bits this year
I'll bring some with me mate, I have a few spares
Posted: Mon Mar 30, 15 9:50 am
by Dave-R
Mossy68 wrote:Just needs a name and some period graphics now Paul ..
Nah. It looks better "low impact" to me.
Posted: Mon Mar 30, 15 10:03 am
by Dom66
I agree. IMHO graphics and wilder colours suit the 68-on shapes, but the earlier stuff looks better kept simple.
Looks great as it is
Posted: Mon Mar 30, 15 2:21 pm
by db
MOT in one hour...
Posted: Mon Mar 30, 15 3:07 pm
by latil
Fingers crossed
It's looking top dog now.
Posted: Mon Mar 30, 15 3:23 pm
by db
Leaving now, in the pi55ing rain naturally...
