30 Nov 2015, 11:02am
I agree about the under bonnet painting. Just not sure how easy it will be with the engine etc in place.
Z300swb?
30 Nov 2015, 1:07pm
A lot of tape!
1 Dec 2015, 2:17pm
After an entire hour tracing round the wiring to find why the drivers side light wasn't working it turned out to be a badly fitted bulb. The bulbs can ready fitted when I bought the headlight so I hadn't thought to check them. Grrr...
4 Dec 2015, 5:31pm
and now with a grill
Need to decide what to do with the bonnet vent. The engine looks a tad visible and prone to water ingress. I shall try to see what others have done
If anyone can post pictures of what they have done I would appreciate it. Can't see anything on the ones I have looked at on the forum.
Need to decide what to do with the bonnet vent. The engine looks a tad visible and prone to water ingress. I shall try to see what others have done
If anyone can post pictures of what they have done I would appreciate it. Can't see anything on the ones I have looked at on the forum.
4 Dec 2015, 7:43pm
The other 1s you have looked at on the forum dont have a bright red rocker cover.
When i done the vents on my MX250 i had to double the mesh up so you couldnt see through it.
When i done the vents on my MX250 i had to double the mesh up so you couldnt see through it.
4 Dec 2015, 10:56pm
I will look at mesh for mine then. I did the same for the other bonnet. I quite like the fact you can see the red cover so might just fill the mesh with clear silicone to stop the water
4 Dec 2015, 11:09pm
How about mesh over clear Perspex and sikaflex it in?
5 Dec 2015, 1:28pm
I have just been told that my car is an early Gilbern by a bloke stood next the the car when I returned from the shop. Apparently you can tell it is an early Gilbern by the front wings and the round instead of squared back end.
His wife and son were very impressed by his expert knowledge. I just smiled got in and drove off desperately trying to remember what a Gilbern actually looked like. Much squarer and a bit like a triumph dolomite rear end. I guess if you squint at the front and are forced to guess it was better than some of the other guesses I have heard.
His wife and son were very impressed by his expert knowledge. I just smiled got in and drove off desperately trying to remember what a Gilbern actually looked like. Much squarer and a bit like a triumph dolomite rear end. I guess if you squint at the front and are forced to guess it was better than some of the other guesses I have heard.
5 Dec 2015, 6:47pm
"Actually I think you'll find what you have there is an E Type Cobra - my father's uncle's great grandson's grandad used to race them against Carroll Cooper you know....."
6 Dec 2015, 5:50pm
Nice job on the SWB300, it looks good.
Here's a Mark1 Gilbern made about 10 miles from Cardiff in the early 60s. I don't think a soft top was ever offered so you Gilbern must have been a prototype.
I have just been told that my car is an early Gilbern by a bloke stood next the the car when I returned from the shop. Apparently you can tell it is an early Gilbern by the front wings and the round instead of squared back end
Here's a Mark1 Gilbern made about 10 miles from Cardiff in the early 60s. I don't think a soft top was ever offered so you Gilbern must have been a prototype.
6 Dec 2015, 7:53pm
There is only one Gilburn prototype the yellow T11 posted on my thread ages ago it lives where my Mx 250c is stuck as I am living in exile back in Wales. If you google it it's looks a bit like a Ford GT 40 only lower.
7 Dec 2015, 2:58am
20 Dec 2015, 2:21pm
Just back from running a performance check on my private road after switching the inlet manifold. I know it. Has been a while since I did that but I have been busy with other stuff.
No video but 20-80mph was done in 8.65 averaged over three runs.
This is down from 8.86 before the swap. Interestingly almost all the gain was at the top end. 60-70 and 70-80 were both 0.10 quicker. Across the rest it was pretty much identical, slightly slower at the start if anything, but building the advantage as the speeds increased.
Interesting looking at the total real world performance gains I have managed fairly cheaply. Originally 20-80mph was 9.94secs and now down to 8.65. Not as much as I hoped for but it does feel stronger across the Rev range so I guess I am happy.
No video but 20-80mph was done in 8.65 averaged over three runs.
This is down from 8.86 before the swap. Interestingly almost all the gain was at the top end. 60-70 and 70-80 were both 0.10 quicker. Across the rest it was pretty much identical, slightly slower at the start if anything, but building the advantage as the speeds increased.
Interesting looking at the total real world performance gains I have managed fairly cheaply. Originally 20-80mph was 9.94secs and now down to 8.65. Not as much as I hoped for but it does feel stronger across the Rev range so I guess I am happy.
20 Dec 2015, 3:40pm
That's quite a big gain , around 10%. If you managed to do that with off the shelf used parts you have done well. Back in the day we all fitted a 4 into 2 into 1 manifolds and a K@N air filter. A 10% gain was rare and if you saw a gain at all it was all top end , red line stuff. Your upgrade is mid range real world gain, well done!
20 Dec 2015, 5:01pm
Funny thing is the biggest gains were made by a £5 spray can of contact cleaner on the MAF sensor and a plant pot!
K&N filter on its own did nothing.
High volume inlet manifold took just 2/10ths off.
As I said though, I am happy enough and the clock shows it is real gains, not just that it feels more powerful.
K&N filter on its own did nothing.
High volume inlet manifold took just 2/10ths off.
As I said though, I am happy enough and the clock shows it is real gains, not just that it feels more powerful.
17 Feb 2016, 9:29am
From concept to reality. Can you tell which is which?
Off to the paint shop so should get lots more photos in a few days time.
Off to the paint shop so should get lots more photos in a few days time.
17 Feb 2016, 10:56am
Looks great so far. I am in awe at the work you guys out into these builds. And the vision and support that goes with them.
17 Feb 2016, 1:42pm
Nick
I will show you the secret to getting the bonnet to 'pop' up properly so that when you fit the other freshly painted bonnet you will not need your bit of wood any more....
I will show you the secret to getting the bonnet to 'pop' up properly so that when you fit the other freshly painted bonnet you will not need your bit of wood any more....
17 Feb 2016, 3:19pm
Cheers - I got your voicemail so just ping me a date when they are ready and I will come collect.
27 Feb 2016, 2:54pm
Today has been mostly good. Okay, it took 2 1/2 hours to get to Nubodi from Southampton but then I got to collect the Barchetta and drive back with the roof down and smiling. Better weather protection than a summer t shirt might have been a good idea but got home cold but happy.
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27 Feb 2016, 3:20pm
Wow - looks b@@dy nice.
My compliments
Dave
My compliments
Dave
27 Feb 2016, 4:12pm
Now officially known as 'The Mr Potatohead' car
27 Feb 2016, 4:42pm
Yeah I like that, great idea WCA the question now is which version are you driving to Stoneleigh? Might need to change the front fires before then though
27 Feb 2016, 5:10pm
Short nose to Stoneleigh
Long nose to Le Mans
Long nose to Le Mans
27 Feb 2016, 6:53pm
Great success, well worth the effort and another sales opportunity for Chris.