VR6_Ben 0 Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 What a build thread! Just read it from start to finish. The attention to details is stunning, fair play mate!! Link to post Share on other sites
trix2702 23 Posted February 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 Cheers mate.Picked short engine up today so its on the stand and will be rebuilt tomorrow night Link to post Share on other sites
dman78 1 Posted February 23, 2011 Report Share Posted February 23, 2011 thats so lovely Link to post Share on other sites
Pearsy47 1 Posted February 24, 2011 Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 where did you get the scuttle pan from and the short block ?? Link to post Share on other sites
trix2702 23 Posted February 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Cheers, scuttle panel is home brew and the short block was built using rods and pistons from us by a local firm up here, just under 3.0l now with an 8.5:1 compression ratio Link to post Share on other sites
trix2702 23 Posted February 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2011 Engine mostly assembled, just waiting on a crankshaft seal then its going in, other rocker and inlet at powdercoating just now so will get them on Tuesday Link to post Share on other sites
trix2702 23 Posted February 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Well its back in, just waiting on inlet and rocker, but gives me plenty to do in meantime Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Is that a painted finish for the silver parts or is it sand blasted? Link to post Share on other sites
trix2702 23 Posted February 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Its silver high temp with a very light mist of laquer to make it easier to clean Link to post Share on other sites
hvr6 88 Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 that looks amazing! wish I was going to UDs to have nose :-) Link to post Share on other sites
trix2702 23 Posted February 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 Cheers guysTurbo, downpipe, clutch and selector done this morning Link to post Share on other sites
gaz.veedub 0 Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 1st class work bud,the hard work has really payed off.love it! Link to post Share on other sites
trix2702 23 Posted February 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Back on all fours after refitting driveshafts and brakes, thought it would be rude not to put up a pic or 4. Need to do a notch for the steering arms as its resting on them just now but all else clearing well, sump now 15mm higher than lower arms so happy with thatHow much space with fans relocated??Steering notch will see this 10mm gone hopefully Link to post Share on other sites
b19drg 0 Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 truly awesome , great work dude ! Link to post Share on other sites
geo7087 11 Posted February 27, 2011 Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 Bloody hell thats awesome! This is really going to put my White VR to shame at UDs haHA Link to post Share on other sites
trix2702 23 Posted February 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2011 truly awesome ' date=' great work dude ![/quote']Thanks mateBloody hell thats awesome! This is really going to put my White VR to shame at UDs haHACheers Link to post Share on other sites
trix2702 23 Posted March 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2011 Today started with a strut brace, and as the mk3 one I had doesn't fit with the turrets raised, another had to be made. Bought a random second hand one of ebay the right diameter ends and go from there. used a 30mm tube welded the ends up and welded the threaded nuts to the ends.Taking to powder coaters today, and hopefully ready in time.Brakes are all done now and interior getting back to normal ready for some seats Link to post Share on other sites
trix2702 23 Posted March 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 Managed to get it sitting well thanks to a set of great plates (cheers Gethin!) and more than happy with the bay now Link to post Share on other sites
bungy 2 Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 The plates have got the rears sitting nice and central. Really look forward to your updates and i'm gutted I can't make UD's. Link to post Share on other sites
michael5556 247 Posted March 6, 2011 Report Share Posted March 6, 2011 Very much looking forward to seeing this at UD! Link to post Share on other sites
trix2702 23 Posted March 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Cheers guys, not much to report apart from heaters all plumbed back in and dash refitted. Hopefully rest of powdercoating will be ready today so will have it up and running tonight Link to post Share on other sites
andynick69 0 Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 nice work m8 Link to post Share on other sites
trix2702 23 Posted March 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 Finished plumbing of the heaters now, so a pic before wing goes back on, also pic from last nights foam wash antics.. Link to post Share on other sites
dman78 1 Posted March 8, 2011 Report Share Posted March 8, 2011 brilliant Link to post Share on other sites
ROBSVENTO 0 Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 that is mental, the attention to detail is amazing, i love seeing a car as clean underneath as what it is on top, the paint work is mint and the powder coated engine parts is just mind blowing... 10/10 - made every one here green with envy... Keep it locked up lol.... Link to post Share on other sites
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