Posted: Fri Nov 15, 13 6:50 pm
Yeah, I sent Blue a link with some pics of that car a while back to see what he thought of it............Blue wrote:What the hell is that monstrosity Nick? go wash your mouth out....
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Posted: Mon Nov 18, 13 7:35 pm
So let me get this straight.Jim wrote:A base Valiant with stroker small block does it for me. I don't know your plans but if it was me.... I'd run a quick shifting 5 speed (old 4 speeds are too slow, and too heavy), good brakes, and a handling package... Oh yes.
Just a thought.. Do you remember the small block Valiant Mopar Action successfully roundy roundy raced about 15 years ago? I remember the reg on it was NUKE GM. They did a great job with that car.
Also, you mention a modern Hemi.. At the Mopar Nat's in the USA a couple of months ago I saw a very tastefully built 70 Dart with a new Hemi installed, very nice indeed. As more new parts become available we'll see more of that.
I think the Hobby is evolving.
You take a car. Fit a modern alloy EFI engine. Better brakes and suspension. Wide wheels. Fit plastic body panels to make it lighter. Maybe remove the rear seat too so it is a two seater now.
Mmmm.
Posted: Mon Nov 18, 13 7:46 pm
But when you pull up at the lights your expected to we're not 
Great work blue keep it up
This is the first blue project I have seen and loving your work
Great work blue keep it up
This is the first blue project I have seen and loving your work
Posted: Mon Nov 18, 13 10:06 pm
Just replaced the front and rear bumpers on a Vette. Customer nsisted on GM parts.. $4000 just in parts.
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 13 6:42 pm
Working on seat mounts at the moment, spent a ridiculous amount of time working out the best way to make them strong, light and in the right place. 3 almost finished, 1 more to do....
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 13 8:59 pm
Very neat, love the flared holes.
Posted: Tue Nov 19, 13 9:17 pm
Great job Blue. I would get out of this wood playing game tomorrow if I could and work on Mopes. Would love the fabrication side of things ( I had a year doing sheet metal work after completing my carpentry and joinery apprenticeship. Mild , stainless and ally. Mig,tig and plasma welding. Loved it )
Posted: Wed Nov 20, 13 6:32 pm
Not me Dave..
Dave wrote:So let me get this straight.Jim wrote:A base Valiant with stroker small block does it for me. I don't know your plans but if it was me.... I'd run a quick shifting 5 speed (old 4 speeds are too slow, and too heavy), good brakes, and a handling package... Oh yes.
Just a thought.. Do you remember the small block Valiant Mopar Action successfully roundy roundy raced about 15 years ago? I remember the reg on it was NUKE GM. They did a great job with that car.
Also, you mention a modern Hemi.. At the Mopar Nat's in the USA a couple of months ago I saw a very tastefully built 70 Dart with a new Hemi installed, very nice indeed. As more new parts become available we'll see more of that.
I think the Hobby is evolving.
You take a car. Fit a modern alloy EFI engine. Better brakes and suspension. Wide wheels. Fit plastic body panels to make it lighter. Maybe remove the rear seat too so it is a two seater now.
Mmmm.
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 13 7:25 pm
Seat mounts tacked in today, could'nt finish off because I ran out of MIG wire 
Dug out some valve covers, the M/T's were in poor shape so needed to be blasted, Jem bless him polished both sets by hand. The M/T's will go on the 318 and the Ansen's will go on the 408 once I get the breathers.
Dug out some valve covers, the M/T's were in poor shape so needed to be blasted, Jem bless him polished both sets by hand. The M/T's will go on the 318 and the Ansen's will go on the 408 once I get the breathers.Posted: Sat Nov 23, 13 7:35 pm
Looking good - you did not opt for the usual Vauxhall seat runners?
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 13 9:41 pm
Nope, I'm trying to go super lightweight with everything on this one.
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 13 9:45 pm
Looks good Blue, "super lightweight", the drill coming out then. 
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 13 10:02 pm
thats coming on well now Blue...excellent work as always mate...keep it coming!!
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 13 10:40 pm
No adjustment on seat then Blue ?
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 13 11:15 pm
If your then only one that is going to drive it why make it adjustable, it stop the misses asking if she can have a goMossy68 wrote:No adjustment on seat then Blue ?