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[minimissions]

Looking like a mini again :) top work looks forward to seeing the paint stage

[owenlcr]

Not a relevant post for the van restoration but a couple of pics of the new arrival.

Edited by owenlcr, 30 April 2015 - 05:02 PM.

[SAL 821X]

Wow this has really started to take shape. I wish I would have done the same with a full floor the more I seem them. 

 

Pup looks clean too, I hope to have one some day.

[owenlcr]

Cheers SAL

[carthorse]

Love the pickup, wish I could find a tilt cover like that for mine. What's your plans for this one?

[owenlcr]

We actually just had the cover made. Cost £350 but the quality is fantastic and made out of the proper materials.

[minimissions]

Loving the pickup :) they will look good all parked up next to eachother :)

[owenlcr]

Been a while in updating the project page, had a lot of other things ongoing lately.

Just had the engine away getting rebuilt and upgraded slightly, unfortunately the flywheel and clutch were not salvageable and he drop gear shaft/bearings were shot.

Was wondering if you guys could assist in upgrading to a lightened flywheel setup on the 1275 engine?


Have attached a few pics of the ongoing engine work-

Ground crank


+40 pistons


Skimmed and seated head


Gearbox overhaul


Cam and valve spring kit (270)


Roller rockers (1.5)


Duplex vernier pulley kit


Should have it home start of the week so will get a few pics up.

[minimissions]

Looking good and ducks have a nice power plant once it's all done and in....

Edited by minimissions, 15 August 2015 - 09:05 PM.

[Gadgets]

Cor that new floor looks ace! Keep going, your doing a great job!

[minimissions]

Any updates on this build?

[owenlcr]

Well it's been a long time, with a house build and 2 kids arriving, the poor van had to take a well deserved rest after coming back from the paint shop, anyway it's time to give her the bit of attention she deserves and get things moving again

Edited by owenlcr, 19 May 2020 - 11:41 PM.

[longtimenomini]

Looking great

Perfect colour choice

[owenlcr]

Couple of days lockdown and a few bits and pieces fitted, some temporarily
Rear glass


Rear subframe fitted


Front (dirty) glass fitted


And its first push outside in over 5 years


Back inside again to have the read lights and some shiney bits installed

Edited by owenlcr, 20 May 2020 - 10:15 PM.

[Vinay-RS]

Looking awesome! Nice progress :)