M20 Dreaming

That is looking superb.

 

[Leon]

I got some mirrors and period correct tail lights, they are Austin Healy lights which is what they used. I need to extend the exhaust tail pipes about 3"

 

[Andrew Robertson]

Gidday Leon, if those are glass lucas beehive reproduction lights, I found with mine that the lenses both got hammered off in racing conditions because of their weight and the way they are retained . I went to plastic lenses which are much lighter and no more probs.

Car looking awesome!

Cheers, Andrew

 

[Leon]

They are the plastic lenses

 

[Udo Selter]

Hi Leon, You've got to be happy with that. Looks fantastic.

Regards, Udo.

 

[Rod Brace]

Looks great Leon!

 

[Leon]

The car had its first outing last weekend, no track time yet just a show. It got a lot of attention, lots of people taking photos and asking questions its not something you see at car shows in NZ. Some photos from the show, my sister took a lot she is a semi pro photographer so hope to see some good shots from her. The roll bar is higher that I would like but it has to comply with MSNZ regs so it is what it is

 

[Udo Selter]

A credit to you Leon, really looks good. You must be busting to start getting some practice laps in.
Regards, Udo.

 

[Rod Brace]

Congratulations Leon! You have every right to be proud!!! Can't wait to see it on the track and hear how it shakes down.

 

[Terry Oxandale]

Quite an accomplishment Leon! So happy you've got it out of the garage. Very impressive work. Been a long time coming.

 

[Leon]

Getting close to the finish line now, Fitted a catch tank to the G/Box, filled the tanks with "Fuel Safe" foam, Battery fitted (turned the engine over) and rain lights work and fitted the dash hoop that MSNZ insisted on for Homologation. Just waiting for the main hoop to come back and then its down to the dyno to see how this trans is going to hold up before I take it out in public. i'll put some pics up soon

 

[Leon]

Some photos cos I know you guys love photos. Also the benefit of the dash hoop is I could lower the main hoop by 2"

 

[Rod Brace]

Some photos cos I know you guys love photos. Also the benefit of the dash hoop is I could lower the main hoop by 2"

Good job Leon.

 

That is looking really good.

 

[Andrew Robertson]

Looks awesome Leon. keep us posted on the dyno session and testing. Cheers, Andrew

 

[Terry Oxandale]

Very nice front hoop. Great to see some completion of such a long and hard-earned success.

 

[Leon]

I'm still waiting for the main hoop to come back so I made a seat insert, basically got some closed cell foam and an old seat from a car wrecker and just cut and glued until I had something that was comfortable and held me snug. I have to have about 2" of padding at the back so I can reach the peddles properly as I have made it so a tall guy could drive the car. I will try to find some cover material today to finish it off.

Cheers Leon

 

[Terry Oxandale]

Well, finally showing us you are human, and you created an ugly part for your beautiful project. Such humility! Shrink-wrap it and take it to the next track meet. That will get some attention.

 

[Leon]

Well I have now covered the "ugly part" and will say up front, an upholsterer I am NOT!! but I do think it looks better and its comfy.

Cheers Leon

 

[Chris Kouba]

Duct tape could be your friend... Official upholstery of Scuderia Kouba:

Cheap and easy to work with, and comes in a bunch of fantastic colors!