Thanks a ton for posting those pictures - really appreciate them. Have heard about these turrets in early shells, but these are the first photos I've ever seen. Where did you get the info to fabricate them? Awesome car, will be keeping an eye on this threadOriginally Posted by Fridgeman
turrets were fitted to the early works/private entry cars arround that period for a year or two before they went to the tall boxes. and no your not having my wheels davblue.
hi mate,comb up the thread a bit and you can see stage 1 making them up, contact trev i,am sure he would post them to you or stage coach as he lives in cornwall .
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Looks a solid car... What's the colour scheme all about? Is it a replica of something?
You're right about your bro with bodywork - good choice Mark! I like this and the wide steels - good move!
Is it definite that you're fitting the Twincam? Did you find a good head or are you buying new?
Eh up Mark! Very Nice indeed my friend. Long time coming jst count backwards now all them Hours of Graft you no its makes sense!
See you soon me old Fruit.
hi mate, looks like the BRM head may be ok after all so going with the original spec, thats unless i change my mind of course.
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How do you mean dig my flares out , you look like a 70s throwback at the best of times.
best wishes from tawny.
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cheers pete, need some nice works clocks for this so get up in your attic mate !
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some very rare seats as used in the works cars and very expensive
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Hi there,
Loving this build, right up my street, sounds like you have most of the bits already, what's the plans for it when completed?
Cheers,
James
Amazing colour scheme, amazing wheels, amazing work. That is so cool!!!!!!
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cheers guys, plan not to wreck it if i can resist
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No problem matey
I would have wanted a matching pair at the price you probably paid for these. You have noticed they are different right? Perhaps the seat making department were on strike the week these were made.some very rare seats as used in the works cars and very expensive
you youngsters,
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time to dig the engine bits out and make a start after the holiday.block will be going in for a refurb and fresh bore to 83.5mm
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and will be treated to steel main caps and a line bore just to hold it all together .
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Eh Mark will call you in Morning,
just dug these out from under the bench,clean and paint before fitting.
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Nice work on the car Fridgeman, Just out of interest what was Larklands rates like for welding if you dont mind me asking? Ive got a mk1 escort and needs a fair amount doing and their pretty local to me so would be ideal.
hi matey,
its my brother and his rates are fair but not quite mates rates as he has business to run ,but on the upside you get a insurance approved repair ISO 9001 with all the paperwork that goes with it.plus old pete used to be the bodywork guy at hooleys the RS dealers. pm me for pauls mobile if you want.
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here is one they just finished earlier :santa:
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here is one they just finished earlier :santa:
Im loving that
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Just don`t tell the wife
how much it really costs!
yes mark so do i ! proper 65 twin cam and its on the road again in quick time. vulcan engine fitted,sounds and looks amazing but £££££££££££:santa:
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Cheers for that Fridgeman,you have pm
little bit more progress as far as buying things go. just got this little beauty 2.0 ltr all steel joby
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Twincams rule!!! Whats the rocker cover-is that a Vegantune??
'68 1100 Deluxe-bog stock soon to be a twincam rep.
no mate,novamotor, mainly found on formula 2-3 engines.
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Ooooh yes when comes to nice engines you have good pedigree. That's sweet even down to the rocker cover.little bit more progress as far as buying things go. just got this little beauty 2.0 ltr all steel joby
some figures for the guys who like me want a bit more than the std thing :
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Well mark what can I say , other than where do you keep finding things. Do you have a magic tree that sprouts escort spares as fruit in your garden.
tawny.
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comes with age mate, sooner it be the other way round TBH
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that my friend is the bollox. i cant even look directly at it.
That's a lovely engine Mark...
cheers tim , its a rare sort of thing to be sure, based on a FVA block which are uber rare, long stroke and all steel, bags of low down torque.should make the old twin cam not quite so boring to drive.
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That engine is the cream on top of the cake for your project mark.
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Yum yummy ....... Nice car made even better Mark.
Will look the the part and the engine tops it if mate
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cheers guys, if i can fly past some of those AVO lot going to the shows in there showroom twin cams i,ll be happy
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That would be coolcheers guys, if i can fly past some of those AVO lot going to the shows in there showroom twin cams i,ll be happy
Yep.
Is it built by Connaught or Novamotor?
Is it 86.5mm bore as that's what the FVA's used to run at?
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