SouthernGT No6 - Page 2

Nick · 07-06-08, 05:06 PM

Steve,

I’m sure you will build your 40 one day, and although it’s not much consolation you have the knowledge that you helped someone else fulfil their dream along the way. I count myself very very lucky to have met you.

Nick

Nick · 07-06-08, 05:12 PM

Hi,

Popped in to pick up some more bits from Southern, Mick now stocks an almost complete range of parts for a 40, might be worth trying him if you are looking for that elusive part. Also got to drool over another couple of 40’s being readied for SVA.

While I was there I took the opportunity to drop of my G50, put it down turned round to look at one of Micks completed cars turned back and it had already been put in a chassis with measurements being taken and discussed, they don’t hang around at Southern!!!!

Dealing with Mick always seems to be a pleasure, but even I was pleasantly surprised to be given a Southern GT shirt as the purchaser of a Southern chassis even though my purchase was 2nd hand.

Nick

Nick · 07-08-08, 04:37 PM

Maybe a bit bling but I like it.

Nick · 07-08-08, 04:45 PM

Hi,

As can be seen from the pictures there is a slight height discrepancy between my old damper and pulley and the new one. This causes an alignment problem with the serpentine belt, does anyone do a spacer to overcome this problem, or will I need to have one made up or attempt to make one myself.

Nick

Jac Mac · 07-08-08, 05:03 PM

Have you checked to see if all that 'Bling' is going to fit down in that cavity where it will be seldom seen before you make a crank pulley to fit the bling- Might find yourself redesigning the bling to suit a shorter more compact crank pulley!

Nick · 07-08-08, 05:09 PM

Hi,

Those exact thoughts crossed my mind, I think it's going to be OK won't really know untill the chassis gets here.

Nick

Nick · 09-05-08, 02:13 PM

Mick at Southern GT has been altering my chassis to accept my G50 box. They had not previously installed a Porsche box in one of their chassis, but in my opinion the pictures speak for themselves and Mick's usual attention to detail and impressive work.

MikeP · 09-05-08, 02:29 PM

Nick,
Try Kenny Coleman at EDA for the pulley spacer. He does this stuff all the time.
Cheers
Mike

Nick · 10-04-08, 06:17 PM

Some pictures of Micks hard work on my exhaust.

Martin · 10-05-08, 10:30 AM

Hi Nick,
Making some really solid progress. I'm impressed. It's the first time i've really noticed the differences between a G50 and my 930. You must be chuffed. I'm still waiting on my engine.
Martin