Christian

12 January 2014 at 14:45 #50616

I haven’t got any good overall external photos yet but I thought these might be of interest.

Barry Brown

12 January 2014 at 15:39 #50617

WOW ! LOOKS GREAT TO ME . NICE WORK.

13 January 2014 at 10:42 #50618

You have a very beautifull car. Lovely attention to detail and all the modifications will meen its going to get used which is what it is all about.
Stunning effort.
Regards
Chris

David

13 January 2014 at 15:22 #50619

Looking splendid Christian! 2 questions please a) what’s the blue label on the air box? b) Are you planning to fit an under-bonnet insulation pad (or is is there just not visible in the photos), and which might also help stop it drumming?

Christian

13 January 2014 at 16:59 #50620

Hi, thanks all! The blue label is a ‘Coopers Air Filter’ label – mine was replaced about 500 miles ago so is in good nick – I don’t think there are any replacements left – or are there? I wasn’t planning to put a pad under the bonnet as I don’t think there was one originally, but if drumming is a problem I might reconsider! I’m quite proud of the original brake fluid caps…and they work! For those who don’t know, the red ignition light also tells you when your handbrake is on and if the brake fluid is low…

David

13 January 2014 at 17:32 #50621

My car has an under-bonnet pad, about 1/2 inch thick stuff like black felt, glued to the underside. Originals are no longer available so I had a new one made in Dorset for the other car, whose original had come slightly unstuck and got chewed by the fan (before I fitted a replacement cowl)

Christian

3 February 2014 at 12:28 #50658

3 February 2014 at 13:17 #50659

Just absolutely stunning.

David

3 February 2014 at 19:17 #50660

Christian, many congratulations on a very excellent result of all your hard work. Now to enjoy driving the car! I’d be particularly interested in your views of performance with manual gearbox, can it be driven as distinct from motored?

David

David

3 February 2014 at 19:21 #50661

And BTW, there are new air filters available, if you PM me

Christian

3 February 2014 at 20:38 #50662

Thanks! I haven’t pushed it too much as the timing and mixture still needs fine tuning, I think it’s running a bit rich so it’s going in to be done this week. It copes well with 30mph in 4th, overall drives very well and doesn’t handle like an old car. Brakes are a bit scary but this may be because they haven’t bedded in yet, or is it just how a heavy 60’s car is? The steering is a little heavy when stationary but you can live with it, I’m now glad I didn’t fit EPAS. I’d love to know where you managed to find the air filters…I’ll be in contact!