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Re: Gold '79er

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I think this might also be a top fill radiator, its just upside down in the photo, might be worth sending a e-mail?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ENGINE-COOLIN ... 19d4469ef5


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Doh yeah youre right, same company and evryfink how did i miss it :dunno:


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A small update...

Lots of bits are on the engine now, the main problem is now that the meterin' head hits the bonnet. I need to cut it down by an inch. the breather hoses are all sorted (i think) Just waiting on my driveshafts to be put together. My brake calipers are doing my head in, the bleed nipples are jammed and sheared (thanks to the seller :ire: ) Might just go find a g60 setup instead.

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Wiring next. Target date is.... 'looming' :laugh:


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Re: Gold '79er PROGRESSSSS

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After changing jobs and sending the car to my local garage for the last of the wiring and mechanical work to be done - theres finally been some progress!! MOT looming!


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Been looking forward to updates on this one!


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Bonus,
Really enjoy your thread, The progress is real, keep going fella.


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Thanks very much! :blush:

I'm v pleased with what Ive achieved given I'm no mechanic. I have a few more pics on my phone of the underside i took on the ramps I will throw up asap - nothing like some nice piccies!!!!

Maybe one day:
-Carbs
-cleaned bay
-hydro shift/clutch box
-full respray and bodywork

But :stop: this isnt a cheap hobby!!!!


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Just enjoy the work you have completed to date for now. that first drive will make all the money worth while. It will be abit of an animal!

chip away at the list above over time. Rome wasn't built in a day. ;)

Keep it up man! :buddy:


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...hes like a big brother :buddy: :crying: sniff


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:hehe: :beers:


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Okay so some small steps closer - ie the garage pulling their proverbial fingers out.... Looking forward to having a driveable rocco! :chill: :beers:

Just Thought I'd post this pic for now.

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The guy making the exhaust part went into hospital for surgery so still waiting . Bought these to keep the inspiration going!
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Will have to find some adapters (and tyres to replace the enormous ones on them now) oz ruotes from a esprit turbo btw.


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right on - the electrican I was using failed me completely and took 6 months to half wire up the TCI and that was it - so i took the car and i'm gonna do it myself! If you want a job done.... esp with your pride and joy

T looms I have are rubbish, old and a mish mash of every mark there is so I'm starting a fresh once I get hold of a late CE2 loom and F/box.(please see parts wanted section :hugegrin: ) All new to me so its gonna be a bit of fun.

So far I've labelled up the old mk1 dash loom, and the rear loom, so once I have a mk3 wiring diagram and a multimeter i'll be wel away


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Re: Gold '79er

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nice engine swap. the bay came up like new, happy driving. :vcool:


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Re: Gold '79er

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Nothing like a good mess of wiring to keep your mind off things

It actually feels like i might be driving this sooner rather than later

If anyone has any tips on running kjet on CE2 - shout!

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oh yes - garibaldi


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