This is a read-only archive of the old Madabout Kitcars forum. New posts and replies are no longer possible, but every thread is still here to browse and read.
Hopefully, I will also be back on the road in spring.
Well the Axle is back together.
Today was a glorious evening, so without a wash or dust I got the old girl ready for a spin.
The battery required a charge and the clutch fluid needed a top up.
The engine was running rough until I discovered the blanked off vacuum hose had perished so that was replaced.
Anyway that got me out of the garage.
The still incomplete soft top was removed with a couple of bolts and it was off out for a spin.
Unfortunately I forgot my camera so only photos are down the lane.
Surprisingly the washer jets and windscreen wipers still worked as I managed to wet my head in the process of getting a clear view of the road through the front screen.
The roads were quiet and I just enjoyed accelerating out of the corners and playing with the overdrive, listening to the change in engine note of essex V6.
Not far just 20 miles on a circular tour so not too far for home on the first run.
There seems to be a front wheel noise on fast right hand corner so I will check the bearings and suspension bolts later.
Such a big bottomed girl.
I am looking forward to taking her on some big trips next month to see some friends and relatives.
HM
Autumn 2021 and still some lovely sunny days for some country lane driving.
Note: Photos attached at bottom as not displaying correctly for non-members
Visiting some castles
As you can see no paint job just some white primer to play with colour designs.
This is the Gary "Orca" look with the new indicator position thanks to SteveD
Not the best light for side on shots and my masking tape skills are not the best, but then there are so many compound curves.
I had a great drive with the engine roaring and wind whistling along some empty roads, until I reached the villages full of half term tourist who I suspect were scratching their heads to identify it.
However I cannot say I have pushed it enough to get any under-steer or over-steer around the bends, but maybe better that way.
So here is my final picture for this year as I drive off into the sunset.
Nice to hear that you're still using your Blackbird.
It might just be me, but I can't see any pictures attached, which is a shame.
Oh that is strange I uploaded them to my pictures and albums on the forum and linked to them as normal.
Is is there any sharing security I need to enable on my Photos album to make them visible?
or do members need to logged in to see the photos?
Steve,
Great photo of you braving the winter conditions.
The G46 almost looks black in that light.
Was that a very chilly 60mph heading out on the country roads?
Fantastic to know you are enjoying it throughout the year.
HM
It's actually quite warm, there is a recirculating heater for the footwells and the jacket is a genuine fighter pilot one so very warm sheepskin with long sleeves.
Gets a bit breezy around 90 - 100 mph though!
Steve
I finally got some spare time during the warm weather to get the G46 out of storage.
Only a flat battery, low tyres pressure and a wobbly gear lever needed fixing before I could get back on the road.
Why did I wait so long to enjoy the thrill of a 1970 chassis and the noise of essex v6 in the open breeze.
So much fun around the twisty road keeping it in 2nd and 3rd gear just stay legal.
The only downside was losing my baseball cap at around 70mph on the dual carriage way when I lifted my head too high for a second.
Did not remember to pull over for photos so just a reminder for me.
I finally got the orca out of storage for a drive this weekend.
Hopefully one of many drives this year as it will be living back at home for some much needed tlc and paint prep.
Stopped at a weighbridge to see how much weight it had lost from the standard scimitar without its roof and heavy doors.
So 980KG with half a tank of fuel compare to the curb weight of 1135kg scimitar, so still a heavy car compared to the 800kg of a 1958 tessa rossa.
I am looking forward to loading some old and new photos soon.
HM
Circumstances mean I would like to sell my G46.
Big valve engine with triple carbs
Four wheel disc brakes with cockpit adjustable balance
All Aeroquip fuel ana brake lines
Quaife LSD
Fully polybushed with adjustable Avo shocs
On the road, goes well
Could do with a rolling road session to finalise carb tune
Also I have the original body moulds fpor sale, with or withpout the car.
