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Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 28th February 2014, 19:21
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Posted By Badgrizzly
Bloody hell it works

All is good bled brakes took ages kept getting air in there somewhere but all done, Rerouted the exhaust to run under the floorboards, will stick pics on soon.

So took it for a quick spin to make...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 19th February 2014, 19:47
Replies: 32
Views: 20,518
Posted By Badgrizzly
Axle all done and finished, nearly.

Well axle all done, tie bars done and dusted, radius rods made and installed. Coil-over springs changed cos I cocked up my calculations re spring rates so new 325 lb springs fitted. Prop bolted up,...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 11th February 2014, 10:20
Replies: 12
Views: 6,973
Posted By Badgrizzly
Hi Alex I did mail you but sorry they are...

Hi Alex

I did mail you but sorry they are too long on the fronts for me and protech suggest they are 2.25 springs so again too wide for me. Cheers anyway Gary
Forum: Miglia Builds and discussion 7th February 2014, 09:56
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Posted By Badgrizzly
Hi I used a CBS module. Very easy to install. Gary

Hi I used a CBS module. Very easy to install. Gary
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 7th February 2014, 07:50
Replies: 12
Views: 6,973
Posted By Badgrizzly
Hi there are 2 spring or shock body type known as...

Hi there are 2 spring or shock body type known as 1.9 or 2.25 inch spring I'd. Off you measure the outside diameter of the spring I will work it out. Does it not say long the box or your paperwork?...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 3rd February 2014, 16:43
Replies: 32
Views: 20,518
Posted By Badgrizzly
Diff tie bars made

Hi Finished the Diff to chassis tie bars, these were made from a tractor pin flange and CDS tube. The tie bars run both forward at an angle and to the side at an angle there by giving an anti twist...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 1st February 2014, 19:33
Replies: 12
Views: 6,973
Posted By Badgrizzly
Hi cheers for will check my front length...

Hi cheers for will check my front length tommorow. Are they 2.25 or 1.9 springs. If they are 1.9 will come over and look. Cheers Gary
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 26th January 2014, 19:40
Replies: 32
Views: 20,518
Posted By Badgrizzly
Cheers Peter I like what your doing with...

Cheers Peter

I like what your doing with royale. Too much engine electronics for though. Cheers Gary
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 25th January 2014, 19:55
Replies: 32
Views: 20,518
Posted By Badgrizzly
Well its painted and bolted on

Hi So frame is all painted, shock cleaned and repainted as got a bit tarnished, ordered new bottom bushed for the 5/8 inch shaft, All good so far. Shocks dummied up on frame just waiting for...
Forum: Marlin 5exi builds 25th January 2014, 18:33
Replies: 12
Views: 6,973
Posted By Badgrizzly
shocks

What length open closed, what spring rate, what shock mount, bolt size are they polybush? Cheers G
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 23rd January 2014, 14:55
Replies: 32
Views: 20,518
Posted By Badgrizzly
I said I dont know what I am doing

Hi Gary

Here we go, did not copy whole of link.

I am a Gary as well.

http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/Badgrizzly/slideshow/axle%20install%204
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 23rd January 2014, 12:25
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Posted By Badgrizzly
Axle mount frame made up at last

Well axle mount frame completed all bar paint and a couple of holes each side for the mount to the chassis, wont drill these until chassis dropped on frame.

I have made side flanges/wings out of...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 16th January 2014, 20:04
Replies: 32
Views: 20,518
Posted By Badgrizzly
Jag axle install further work

Hi just an update. Axle mount being made using 50x50 box and 25x50 box in 3.5mm, also diff plate in 6mm. Set ride hide to chassis at 18.5 inches. Tyres will be 224/45x18s so will give an extra .5...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 23rd December 2013, 17:07
Replies: 32
Views: 20,518
Posted By Badgrizzly
Red face Further Jag axle rebuild pics

Well getting with re assembly now. Got to make front tie bar with brackets for the anti twist tie bars to the chassis. Not too sure If I like the spire nuts on the outer pivots, but they 'hotrod' and...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 18th December 2013, 15:58
Replies: 32
Views: 20,518
Posted By Badgrizzly
whoops the link di not work

let me try again.

http://s1342.photobucket.com/user/Badgrizzly/slideshow/Peggys%20Jag%20axxle%20rebuild%20and%20install

Yep that worked. Gary
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 18th December 2013, 15:56
Replies: 32
Views: 20,518
Posted By Badgrizzly
Pics of Jag axle partway through rebuild and install

Her some pics so far. All nicely painted now. Soon to start re assembly then the frame mounting.
...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 17th December 2013, 18:26
Replies: 32
Views: 20,518
Posted By Badgrizzly
Talking Jag IRS LSD Axle coming along

Well stripped all down, shot blasted, new bearings, seals in and just painting it up. Converted rear hubs to accept ford 4 stud. Now to start assembly and then work out frame to solid mount at top....
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 4th November 2013, 17:36
Replies: 32
Views: 20,518
Posted By Badgrizzly
Neil

Hi Yeah have been off a bit as having to deal with a family funeral, so been on much.

I loaded my pics to photobucket, cant remember how I did it but it was simple as the site does most of the...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 3rd November 2013, 15:54
Replies: 32
Views: 20,518
Posted By Badgrizzly
Fitting a Jag irs to peggy

Hi Neil

Yes def originally red over black its in the gel coat. Mine is as explained. It was an original from Minion Cars as stated it was used as a exhibition car as stated from Peter Fairhurst in...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 11th October 2013, 17:40
Replies: 32
Views: 20,518
Posted By Badgrizzly
Wink Ol Peggy's history

Hi Neil

Cheers fella, got any pics of yours. Mine is an original Minion Jackal one of only 6 of the convertibles made by minion. It was originally built by an ex AA man and had a toyota engine. It...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 11th June 2013, 17:52
Replies: 32
Views: 20,518
Posted By Badgrizzly
Talking Just been out on a shakedown run and all good

Yep new engine a performer. no leaks, oil pressure all good, adjusted the coil-overs to a slightly higher rebound rate as a bit soft, brakes excellent but still need to move bias to fronts a bit will...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 30th May 2013, 17:02
Replies: 32
Views: 20,518
Posted By Badgrizzly
New engine in

Well engine is now in and all I've got to do is connect it all up, make sure oil pump is primed, fill with oil and go ( I hope).

Managed to use a later block from a defender with better crankshaft...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 23rd May 2013, 12:31
Replies: 32
Views: 20,518
Posted By Badgrizzly
Well she got through MOT and then!!!!!!!

Yep all MOT'd, need to put the latest pics up later.

Then within 2 days big oil leak from engine, had it checked and the bock was cracked , arghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh so now engine and...
Forum: General Build Chat 31st January 2013, 20:39
Replies: 2
Views: 2,986
Posted By Badgrizzly
Cheers

Hi thanks, so need a tall tester, or leave brook lands in plac till test or maybe use a single wiper say like a early series landrover or a marine one mounted through th top of the screen frame....
Forum: General Build Chat 31st January 2013, 17:14
Replies: 2
Views: 2,986
Posted By Badgrizzly
what height windscreen can I have without need for windscreen wipers.

Hi ghuys does anyone know what height the windscreen has to be to have to have windscreen wipers. I seem to remember it was 6 inches. This is for the mot only as my car is 30 years old already and I...
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