Mongrel Street Racer

[Darren65]

The résumé for this project is that of a Hot Rod built in 1978…a time when the early cars had undergone much development and testing, everything had been done, all enhancements were known...

…so when it came to strengthening we figured there's no point holding back, we'd do the lot……albeit with our own little twist!...

Engine bay strengthening….

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Strengthening to torsion hole area….

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…and to rear ARB mounts….

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…one of my favourites…..jacking point strengthening mod….

[KS]

Damn that looks good! Jealous? Moi?

[Darren65]

Thanks Keith

Front ARB area…..seen these done a few ways and love Barry's interpretation….

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Torsion tube and trailing arm mounts….

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…and let's not forget the front strut brace…the eagle eyed may spot the two new inner wings and front pan, all correctly backdated of course!…

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Actually there's so much work that's gone into the front end to make it perfect and straight, it deserves a special mention, cheers Barry ….

[stretch]

Very nice Darren. Look forward to the rest of the build.
Can i see the parcel shelf please.

Dave

[Darren65]

I do like the roll hoop…a perfect reproduction copied from an original and made in the correct 40mm tubing….

[Midlifecrisis]

Looks amazing can't wait to see some paint on it.....

[Darren65]

Very nice Darren. Look forward to the rest of the build.
Can i see the parcel shelf please.

Dave

Thanks Dave,

And coming from a man that 'knows', that's a real compliment

As you asked so nicely……













The harness mounts are perfect copies of factory originals…used in a slightly different way…from John Gausden at ST-Classic…..Dave has kindly produced a set of awesome twin tailed Repa harnesses for me which I'll show at a later date

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A few more bits and bobs…..

…really pleased with the fibreglass engine lid and bonnet, very light and should tweak and paint perfectly…





…no torsion hole cover being used so we did away with the pressing for a smoother look…



…battery box delete and bumper mount backdating….







…the doors really are Barry art …




…arches lightly rolled….





…and no need for an engine lid release…

[Darren65]

…and final post for tonight….

…mod to enable gearbox to be removed with engine in situ….













Barry wasn't quite happy with how the retaining screws sat on the closing plate, therefore the evening before I collected he made up this special tool to add 'dimples' so that the screws would sit flush…



…Mr Carter sure does have class!

My sincere thanks for everything Barry…..as I've said once before…..'the best money I've ever spent!'

Cheers,