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Lots of bodywork! And a vid of it starting

Hi guys, A fair bit more progress- the chassis is finished and has been off to the powdercoaters; And the bodywork has begun. I've also decided to smooth the dash and go with a single digidash display: And remake the bonnet hinges: . It has been started!

So I've been working on the controls and internals for a little bit now. I Started by mounting the gear lever/handbrake mechanism... Then looked at the pedal box and bulkhead (the one i wasnt planning to make but had to because the rorty plans were wrong! The Firewall - Made from 3mm...

Hi guys, The engine is an aqj engine, it's one of the 340hp 40v engines from an audi s6. Belt driven, high compression. Saying that, the intention is to bolt A td07 turbo to it for 6-8psi boost......

Hi chaps, Been a while since last update so I'll try and keep it breif! So the time came to trial fit the shell on the chassis. Lots of problems! Long story short the designs to which I was building the chassis were well off, particularly in the front bulkhead area, so that got modified...

sorry Plunge

Thanks Guys, Anyone know how much of a recess you need in order to cater for the CV Joint 'Plinge' on the adapters? cheers Steve

Hi Andy, Did you buy them, or make them? Does anyone know where might have such a thing on the shelf or ability to design and make them? Cheers Steve

Hi All, It would appear i have 114mm flanges. The Sierra standard Lobro joints are either 100mm PCD or 108mm.... So it does seam like adapters will be required. Is there a problem with using tripod style outer joints and Lobro style inner? Cheers Steve

Hi all, Just getting to the part of my project where I've got to start thinking about driveshafts. Now I have sierra rear axles coupled to sierra drum hubs and a disc conversion. These use 'push in' type shafts and therefore I'm struggling to find a solution to bolting them up to the...

Hi all, Just getting to the part of my project where I've got to start thinking about driveshafts. Now I have sierra rear axles coupled to sierra drum hubs and a disc conversion. These use 'push in' type shafts and therefore I'm struggling to find a solution to bolting them up to the...

Thanks Jim! You're welcome to come build me one! I'll even supply tea and biscuits. A little more progress. Firstly I realised I hadn't shown you pictures of the shell....here she is: Tonight I stripped it and dropped out the floor- it's been 40 years since the floor was removed, so I was...

A quick update- I've mounted the front suspension, and started playing with making the rear uprights. I think the pics are self explanatory!

Haha! It's not something I use often, I gave two grinders on the go. Only issue is every now and then there's a little cut needed that you can't quite reach with a grinder.... So out comes ol' faithful! Thanks for your kind words fella, it's good encouragement!

Hey Hugo! Your project has been something of an inspiration to me! I'm a little way behind you now, but I'm continuing to be away at it. I'm going to be using a pectel ECU, it's very comprehensive, more so than what I need, but nevertheless it's available. So a little update. Started on the...

Very small update- although I spent a long time in the garage today :( First job was easy- finish off the oil cooler adapter from the block- I drilled and tapped the Ali plate I made earlier for some jic -10 oil fittings and dowty washers- easy! Next came the job of moving the engine and...

Thanks for your kind words Doug. It feels like I've achieved a lot, and learned a lot, already. Suspension will be based upon ford cortina/taunus- which will be double wishbone front and rear. This means there won't be a conventional suspension strut with stub axle and hub, but a kind of...

I may also gave to modify the tunnel as it is a bit cumbersome- will have to try some seats and see!

Brief update Now all major chassis metalwork is there or thereabouts. I still have some gusetting and cross bracing to do, but onwards I need to start thinking about suspension location and wishbones. I've found that the hubs were actually escort; so won't work. So I've sold them and am looking...