Recent content by Mark Baker

Try Osbourne & Sons I have used them in the past for other cars I've built and they have been very good.

Thank you for the replies. I think that I am going to go down the build my own engine route !!

Hi John Only just started again after my back operation, so very slow progress at the moment. Thanks for the info have seen a couple on eBay around that sort of price. Mark

Hi John. Hope the build is going well. Where did you get your 302 from ? Mark

Hi All Not sure which route to go down, either a crate engine or to rebuild. My thoughts - Pro's for the crate route engine already done, Con's possible cost Pro's for rebuild can build the engine that I want and also get to know how it is put together, con's not sure!! Any...

Hi John Thank you. I was just looking at the possible saving getting the engine from the States, even with duty etc may save enough to pay for the gearbox. I will look into it deeper as you can imagine I have a little time on my hands at the moment!! Mark

Hi All Just a little update. Most of the panelling has now been pre-fitted and the front wheel panels have been sealed in place. Have not been able to do much more as I have had to have a back operation so that has put me out of action for some time. Has anyone used Summit racing for...

So the fun begins!!

If you class sitting in the chassis making "broom-broom" noises then I had it built and finished the next day :laugh:

Excellent. I bet you can't wait !

Some more panels de-burred and placed in position. I have decided to do this with every panel before fixing any in place.

John It is the trolley that tornado do. It is well worth it as you can move the chassis around instead of being in a static position. Mark

Hi All I was lucky enough to collect my 40 chassis yesterday, so I thought that it would be a good idea to try and keep a record of the build, and also share my experience with the forum. Here are just a couple of pictures of the chassis entering its new home and also the first panel...

The day has finally come. Picking up my chassis tomorrow then the fun can begin.

Hi John Hoping around 1st to 2nd week of November if all goes to plan.