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Mr Bonds Build (Car noob)

CarNoob 13 Dec 2012, 1:09pm
put on a hot wash
CarNoob 13 Dec 2012, 1:10pm
and glass bead blast
CarNoob 13 Dec 2012, 1:11pm
thats the job
CarNoob 13 Dec 2012, 1:16pm
thanks to Pal Steve from Webwww.crowndiffs.co.uk Landrover diferential repair specialist
mas123mas 14 Dec 2012, 3:00am
Hi Andy

Have you recived my private messages?

Regards


Mike
AndyP57 wrote:
Hi, My demonstrator Spyder has a MkII Vitesse running gear and engine and needed no bulges. It's close at the carb (Currently no air box but I'm looking at other solutions) but there is sufficient clearance.
Ben Caswell 14 Dec 2012, 10:43pm
mas123mas wrote:
Hi CarNoob, it looks good.

Hi All, Just a stupid question will I need to install a bulge, as I am going to use a Vitesse MKII engine and chassis on my build.

See http://www.mikessammio.com/photos.html


The picture you posted is of a big saloon 2ltr six and box standing on wood blocks, similar basic engine but the box is completely different to a Vitesse box.
mas123mas 15 Dec 2012, 3:25am
Thanks Ben

I was wondering about that the overdrive unit is a Laycock J-Type, I bought it unseen, but it was fitted in a Vitesse, I didn't do my home work first, but at that point I was planning to use a Herald and implant the 2.0, but now I have a complete Vitesse instead. I have since been informed, it is possible from a TR6 or GT6, if you have any other info please email me, when I get back to the I will check the serial numbers, then re-sell it, as I may also putting the engine up for sale once I find out what it is originally from.

Regards


Mike

Ben Caswell wrote:
The picture you posted is of a big saloon 2ltr six and box standing on wood blocks, similar basic engine but the box is completely different to a Vitesse box.
phil9 15 Dec 2012, 12:48pm
the gearbox looks to me to be a tr6/ triumph 2000 as vitesse /gt6 has re/move abell bell housing what is the engine num on the engine and i will tell you
mas123mas 15 Dec 2012, 1:46pm
Thanks phil9 when get back to UK I will get the numbers and message you.
phil9 wrote:
the gearbox looks to me to be a tr6/ triumph 2000 as vitesse /gt6 has re/move abell bell housing what is the engine num on the engine and i will tell you
CarNoob 17 Dec 2012, 9:30am
Handbrake position[IMG][/IMG]
CarNoob 17 Dec 2012, 9:33am
needs moving so out with the cutting discs
CarNoob 17 Dec 2012, 9:35am
I wanted it tucked to one side and space for some buttons hiden in the arm rest Bond style
CarNoob 17 Dec 2012, 9:37am
this will be position for new hand brake
CarNoob 17 Dec 2012, 9:39am
make fibre glass boxes to fit in space
CarNoob 17 Dec 2012, 9:41am
and put together after welding more bracing
CarNoob 17 Dec 2012, 9:44am
will look better than the old position
Mister Towed 17 Dec 2012, 10:21am
Nice work. Good to see that someone's progress isn't being completely crippled by work, weather and Christmas commitments.
oxford1360 17 Dec 2012, 4:56pm
Mister Towed wrote:
Nice work. Good to see that someone's progress isn't being completely crippled by work, weather and Christmas commitments.


Ditto.
seanick 17 Dec 2012, 7:42pm
Do you always use that little grinder for detail work?

I love the smell of two stroke in the morning!!
CarNoob 18 Dec 2012, 9:22am
I wondered how long it would take someone to notice my still saw in the background. lol::lol: :lol:
CarNoob 3 Feb 2013, 9:31am
[IMG][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q683/JPB007/091_zpsbe21f9b4.[IMG][IMG][IMG][/IMG][/IMG][/IMG]jpg[/IMG][/IMG]found a cable for phone while walking the dog. result. so can update progress
CarNoob 3 Feb 2013, 9:35am
bonnet catch

try again[IMG][/IMG]
CarNoob 3 Feb 2013, 9:35am
[IMG][/IMG]
CarNoob 3 Feb 2013, 9:39am
[IMG][/IMG]weded 2mm to herald bonnet catch to spread load on the fibre glass. nice and solid no flex