Mike Hughes Special Build.....

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[Mister Towed]

Really looking forward to seeing this one progress. You might want to wipe some of the dust off that V8 before fitting it though...

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[Mister Towed]

Great progress, that's beginning to take shape nicely. Won't the steering wheel be a little difficult to reach though?

[phil9]

i like that .....

[Mister Towed]

Although I love the sound of my glorious straight six Mike's build has got me idly wondering about other possible engine options for an updated Herald (for my son when he's old enough) and I came across this site -

http://www.britishv8.org/Photos-Triumph-Conversions.htm

Although the V8's are impressive my favourite is definitely the '63 Spitfire with a Honda S2000 VTEC upgrade. Awesome dude.

Now, I wonder if a BMW 330D engine and box will fit the Herald chassis?

[Psycho pops]

Just ask Mr morini, he kind of plays in a different ball park when if comes to slight engine upgrades....

[Mister Towed]

Any progress on Mike's V8 special build? Would love to see some pictures if there has been...

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[phil9]

hi gary you mite like this hot rods with sammios ..well just about in the film hope u like
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KVirxi_OrE was local show about 2 miles from home hot rods and sammios

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Thanks Phil....

[AndyP85]

Bloody size of that scoop! Looking sweet though :-)

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[MoriniMan]

Originally Posted by Mister Towed

Now, I wonder if a BMW 330D engine and box will fit the Herald chassis?

I doubt it very much, or at least not without chassis mods that stray into IVA territory.

The trouble is the height of single or twin overhead cam engines and the bulk of their gearboxes compared to the old Triumph lump, which is really quite small!

I think I've just got enough clearance for the Mazda V6, but might need a blister (like those used for the front carb on the straight six) on each side to clear the cam covers. Clearance in the centre over the intakes should be no problem.

[Mister Towed]

Originally Posted by phil9

hi gary you mite like this hot rods with sammios ..well just about in the film hope u like
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KVirxi_OrE was local show about 2 miles from home hot rods and sammios

Great link as usual Phil, love the bit at 5:08 where the Focus morphs into a Pop. Aiming to be there next year.

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yea be good off to stamford this week end 1000 classic's had a great day at hunstanton classic car show sunday just gone was a bit to hot but a nice run in the sun

[spitlist]

Originally Posted by Mister Towed

Although I love the sound of my glorious straight six Mike's build has got me idly wondering about other possible engine options for an updated Herald (for my son when he's old enough) and I came across this site -

http://www.britishv8.org/Photos-Triumph-Conversions.htm

Although the V8's are impressive my favourite is definitely the '63 Spitfire with a Honda S2000 VTEC upgrade. Awesome dude.

Here's more on my car. http://spitlist.info/Joe'sPage.htm.
Scroll down to the bottom for specifics.

[Mister Towed]

Originally Posted by spitlist

Here's more on my car. http://spitlist.info/Joe'sPage.htm.
Scroll down to the bottom for specifics.

Very nice conversion Joe, I've always been a fan of the earlier shape spitfire with the low level front bumper. Lovely car. And welcome to the forum

Oh, had a bit of trouble accessing the link so here's one that should work (hopefully!) http://www.spitlist.info/

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