So the build begins

Block = cool

Wheels = über cool

1) - Cabby's are not just for girls!!!!

2) - Block looks epic

3) Wheels are very nice

 

Thanks for your kind words guys !!

Finished the tow bar and fitted it:



It is detachable at the bar.
I like it because it is almost invisible once fitted and does not require any drilling of the car !!

Forgot a couple of pics from before - all the bits layer out to re build the bottom end:


And I decided as a precaution to dowel the crank pulley having heard some horror stories:

Nice work Ade doweling the crank pulley

I like the tow bar install too, subtle and handy it can be removed. Easy to fit?

What are you planning to tow with it, if not a daft question?  

Cheers Andy !

The fit was a bit of a pain as it was made in 1978 for an S1 bumper. I decided to weld on S2 bumper irons and reposition the mounts slightly to get it to sit just right.

With Sharon not being able to drive until she gets her Epilepsy meds right again it makes it a tight squeeze for getting everything in the car when camping - so it is to tow a trailor. I borrowed Dans towbar for last years Malvern and it worked well :-)

Oh I thought it looked brand new!! Very well fitted then!

Sorry to hear about Sharon, I didn't realise - hope that sorted soon and she can drive again  

Yep one MK1 will be a squeeze for everything, trailer makes sense

Love the fit for the tow bar and very much liking the new wheels.    

What kinda trailer you got?

No worries Andy, just one of those things - annoying after 6 years free though.

Cheers Hugh, took flippin ages to make my mind up !!
Not got a trailor yet, borrowed Sharon's step Dads last year and he said that we can again - although I would like one of my own

….tow the Sportline?? You must have enough power!  

Hairyarse said

….tow the Sportline?? You must have enough power!  

Lol !!!!
Never thought of that :-)
It's sorned and needs an MOT at the moment though

Engine and box out !!

What you doing to it Ade

Vic Denise Wardle said

What you doing to it Ade

Replacing the bottom end as it has always burned oil since the rebuild, either the rings just never seated properly or the overbore was too large.

I have also got a 6 speed conversion for the o2j box to fit :-)

I have never been happy with the brakes with just a pedal box and no servo, so I am going to fit a remote servo - pics are higher up in the thread.

If you need any advice just give me a bell :-D

Massbad69 said

If you need any advice just give me a bell :-D

Cheers !!!

Know anything about Badgers - one came last night and dug up my tulips and daffodils and ate all the bulbs !!!

Badgers like mash potato  

Best place to store the bonnet !!
Well it does cover up my stash of new bits under the stairs !!!

lhasadreams said

Massbad69 said

If you need any advice just give me a bell :-D

Cheers !!!

Know anything about Badgers - one came last night and dug up my tulips and daffodils and ate all the bulbs !!!

Dont quote me in case I am wrong but I am sure that they are black and white  

Your allowed car parts in the house???????????

Matt