Tim Bancroft Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 After abit of a re-think on entry and I am considering using my Herald coupe (Hope Dave is ok with this idea). Just took the head to a chap in Coventry for some head work and exhaust valve inserts to be done. On the floor of the premises was the engine that another entrant will be using!! Also just bought some Carbs from Andrew turner, top work and service-Thanks Andrew.When I get he head back I will finish the car off: Needs minor works to the rear brakes, new calipers fitting to the front. Engine and gearbox swap. Other work will involve the fitment of some better seats, some added instrumentation, a decent steering wheel, and some spot lights. The car will then go up to KDs for some bodywork repairs and some paint. Must admit I am getting quite excted about finishing the car off. I have been very distracted by the 2.5 and the GT6, to the point that I have not touched the Herald for over two years!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenV8Machine Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 well, my car has come on a bit from the article in the mag. Still needs weather seals, an engine, gearbox heater unit blower unit battery, dynamo, rad, door cards, the wood varnishing, boot light, exhaust, brakes, clutch, prop, wiper, horns, washers, wiring, and its going to holland in 53 days. EEEPPPPSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Acclaim Guru Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I do at least have my engine in, but that's where it stopps. I have finally located an engineering company who can machine up the parts I'm missing, then finally I can fit the rear suspention and breaks. I may have said that I have an engine, but it's not totching much, and I have yet still to do the cam belt before I can fit the air con compressor, which has dropped a rod I might add, and then the condenser and radiator can be stuffed in.Then I think that I might be able to get the wings on, then the interior as somthing to sit on should be nice.a mot wouldnt go a miss eitherbut I'm not flappingnot yet :)b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Gingell Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Hang on a minute, hang on a minute!Mine's meant to be the only Herald Coupe on the 10CR this year...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky_spit Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Car No. 3's progress - just a few odd jobs left really..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky_spit Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 A few more jobs under the bonnet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferny Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 So, it'll be ready for the next Essex meeting? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky_spit Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 ferny wrote:So, it'll be ready for the next Essex meeting? ;)Yep... as long as I get home before it's dark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 ...........the wooden wheel chock will come in handy for the hilly bits ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Acclaim Guru Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Wow, looks like ten minuts should do the job then Looking good. Mine will take a few minuts longer >:(Look, it hasnt broken down for years.!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryH Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 Well at least it's on wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Acclaim Guru Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 I hadnt seen it like that, why I have a good mind to hop in it and go fech me a bag of chips!b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Hutchings Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Progress: I'm THINKING about doing stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 Sorry to have to say , but the spitfire is all done. Its sat there waiting and raring to go.Using the Chinese Rally as the test run in March My only problem is a co-driver who may not know east from west..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Acclaim Guru Posted February 6, 2009 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Dont worry, china isn't that big.b ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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