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Yes. Yes. No. I assume you mean this big wheel? It seems to be doing a reasonable business. A few people have mentioned to me that they've had the ride. Regards, Lance

Gas Pedal / Accelerator Pedal Bob, As requested. I bought the Tilton pedals only and made a pedal box that fitted into the floor pan. I wasn’t sure if the Tilton pedal box would fit properly. The original intent was to mount a typical gas pedal off the box and run the shaft under the water...

Me too.

I’m proposing to open up the area under the rear window on my car. In standard configuration the opening is a bit too small for the throttle body controls, but I want to put more of the engine on display anyway. I think the blown engine looks great and it’s a bit of a shame to hide too much of...

I haven’t posted an update in a while, so here’s a few shots of a few of the things that have been going on. The roll bar braces have been developed and now include the clip latches. The braces and latches can be removed for easier access when working on the engine, if necessary. The top rear...

Centre of flange to rearmost point of ZF gearbox is 430mm / 17" If the gearbox was moved backwards, it would move 25mm / 1" before hitting a support crossmember for the rear clip. That could be modified to clear, in which case the gearbox would then hit the lowest edge of the clip after...

I have a ZF in a DRB. I'll measure it up. Should be tonight.

I've been looking for a Fiat XI9 bonnet (hood) latch lever set to open the front and rear clips on my car. I'm using internal and external latches on both. The XI9 unit is neat and has two levers in one unit, but are a bit scarce on the ground here in Perth. It's just visible in the bottom of...

I’m starting to design and build a turkey pan for my MK I. Mine will be T shaped, and the body opening shaped similarly, to suit the blower and the throttle body / air filter configuration. I’m wanting to pretty much seal off the area between the bodywork and the window, but it occurs to me...

I've been looking for something just like this, so a few questions: Can the units be mounted at the top of the shock absorber? Less unsprung weight, less movement of the hydraulic lines to worry about. How much time does it take to do a full lift for 2 and 4 units? What is supplied? I...

Nostrils These photos show the plug for the nostrils for my car. It’s in the last stages of being faired up and the mould will be cast from it soon. I’m incredibly pleased with the look (not surprising when you can see where the inspiration comes from) and they should be really efficient in...

Frank, My interest in removable side windows stems from the desire to be able to drive "with the window down". It just happened that something I was looking at may be the answer to the problem being discussed. Certainly, it's simpler than divorcing the wife which, according to my friends who...

Fran, I'm looking at a lift system for my GT40. Your enigmatic response gives me some hope, but no details. Is the alternative you're refering to suitable for a GT40? Is there any technical information avaiable? A timeframe for availability, maybe? Any input would be appreciated. Lance

I've been looking at removable side windows myself. One solution that I'm looking at the viability of is using the system used by the rear side windows on an Holden Frontera (Vauxhall Frontera to you chaps). It has lift off hinges at the front and a rear catch that enables the whole unit to lift...

Yes, it’s going to be interesting isn’t it? With my car I wanted the look of the round driving lights, but also wanted to mount the indicators there as well. Obviously, this meant that, with little room left over, the indicators had to be small. The only item that fitted was the Hella side...

Peter, Thanks for the suggestions. The interior panels are designed to be removed easily, if required, so OK there. Aligning the doors would be awkward at the best of times, doubly so in my case. The passenger door has the sound system head unit mounted in there. I’ll definitely be using your...

Thought I’d post a couple more images of the project. The interior is coming along nicely now. The centre console, ‘flat’ water pipes and two level floor concept works well. Mounting points for the 6 point racing harnesses have been selected and running the throttle cable is the last item to be...

Thanks for your kind words, chaps. Although there is still loads to do, for the first time, I actually feel like the car's approaching completion. The motor is to go through licensing ADR'd with distributors. I'm planning to change them out afterwards. In addition, I'm trying not to do...

Work on my car is progressing fairly well. Most of the systems are complete now. Some odds and ends still to do, but big chunks of work done. I’m extremely happy with the results. It still looks a bit of a mess, but it’s getting there. Oil System The dry sump system uses the stock oil supply...

Indians make the best lovers ......! An Italian, a Frenchman and an Indian were drinking at a bar, discussing what they had done the previous evening. The Italian says: "Last night I massaged my wife all over her body with the finest olive oil, then we made passionate love and I made her...