Re: 1960 SA MK1
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2018 3:42 pm
that looks absolutely brilliant!
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Re: 1960 SA MK1
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2018 4:46 pm
Another top job Nick! Very much looking forward to seeing it at Blyton...
Re: 1960 SA MK1
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2018 5:55 pm
Top job Nick!!
Re: 1960 SA MK1
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 3:13 pm
Didnt bother with dry deckbillycooper wrote:Nick W wrote:yes road registered 1460billycooper wrote:So whats the plan for the car spec wise Nick ?
Road registered ?
MS STEEL CRANK
SWIFTUNE RODS&FEATHERLITE 73.5 OMEGA
CT RACE HEAD
SW 23 CAM AND SPROCKET KIT
DRY DECKED
ATB DIFF
SWIFTUNE DOG BOX 1128
H/S DRIVE SHAFTS
AJUSTABLE SUSPENSION
KAD ARB
so hopefully faster than yours
looks like a 71 second car
!!
Used Mspares alloy race head....exellent!
Well it wasnt with the ATB as Mark predicted ...but plate diff now fitted and down to 72 sec, Avons fitted now so no excuses for not going 71
Re: 1960 SA MK1
Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2019 5:19 pm
I agree with all the previous comments. A truly lovely build as such a stunning colour.
Congratulations on such a stunning car.
Congratulations on such a stunning car.
Re: 1960 SA MK1
Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2019 10:33 am
Well that means I've got to find 3 seconds from somewhere then Nick !
Re: 1960 SA MK1
Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2019 1:45 pm
Adam did a 69 on Avons last time out. That was with the current / old engine
Re: 1960 SA MK1
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 8:11 am
how much quicker in seconds do you think the Avons are Mark, you are down to 70 nowmk1 wrote:Adam did a 69 on Avons last time out. That was with the current / old engine
Re: 1960 SA MK1
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 8:16 am
I reckon the Avons are at least 2 seconds quicker once you get used to them.
I think my best on Avons has been a 70.13 or thereabouts. I keep thinking I'm going to do a 69 & then get all giddy
I think my best on Avons has been a 70.13 or thereabouts. I keep thinking I'm going to do a 69 & then get all giddy
Re: 1960 SA MK1
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 8:51 am
The magic must be in the compound as they don't look to have any special race tread like yoko32s?
Re: 1960 SA MK1
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 9:02 am
You are absolutely right Nick, the magic does seem to be in the compound. It sticks from more or less cold & doesn't appreciably "go off" it is well worth getting them scrubbed in a bit to begin with though.
Re: 1960 SA MK1
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 9:21 am
Its the compound and the much stiffer tyre wall (that doesn't allow them to 'roll over' the same).
You can feel the fact they are softer and sticker just by holding them. Not that it'll affect hillclimbing, but they do have a limit with standing water if its about 1/2" deep
I love the fact they look like some shitty cross-ply!
You can feel the fact they are softer and sticker just by holding them. Not that it'll affect hillclimbing, but they do have a limit with standing water if its about 1/2" deep
I love the fact they look like some shitty cross-ply!
Re: 1960 SA MK1
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2019 9:31 am
I love the fact they look like some shitty cross-ply!
That's exactly what I thought when they arrived
That's exactly what I thought when they arrived
Re: 1960 SA MK1
Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 9:16 am
changed to Minilites and group 2 arches for this year..
home made centre caps....aerosol can lids
home made centre caps....aerosol can lids
Re: 1960 SA MK1
Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 12:04 pm
Looking Fantastic Nick!
Re: 1960 SA MK1
Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2020 2:32 pm
Very nice!!!
Re: 1960 SA MK1
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2020 7:54 am
hi mate
at last a good use for those lids they look like bought ones good tip
cheers roger mcnab
at last a good use for those lids they look like bought ones good tip
cheers roger mcnab
Re: 1960 SA MK1
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2020 10:32 am
excellent workmanship throughout ,a credit to you mate ,are they group 2 arches and where did you get them cheers
Re: 1960 SA MK1
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2020 12:15 pm
Hi kev
Yes group 2 arches from Somerford mini ltd
Required some work to get fitting nice before painting, but are well made with good definition around the screws.
You can fit them with a rubber seal supplied, but I've gone for bonding them on as well as screwing them.
Yes group 2 arches from Somerford mini ltd
Required some work to get fitting nice before painting, but are well made with good definition around the screws.
You can fit them with a rubber seal supplied, but I've gone for bonding them on as well as screwing them.
Re: 1960 SA MK1
Posted: Tue Mar 17, 2020 12:20 pm
Getting the chrome finisher to go over the new arches was the biggest task, which involved trimming the width of it where it meets the arch .. allowing it to stretch a little..before bonding it on.