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Post by JB-L »

Very cool car, which I like I great deal. Any new shots of progress?
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that is looking very cool 8)
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Just gorgeous!! Keep it coming....
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Love it!
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its been an emotional and much delayed trip

and appears to have more 'hick ups' that will put this 6month build well past month 10...

no Christmas for me :cry:
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Post by sladey »

Looks well cool - what's the spec on that engine?
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Post by hot66 »

What an Xmas present . Bet you have a smile on your face :bigsmurf:

How does it drive?

Whats happened to the detailed fuchs?
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sladey wrote:Looks well cool - what's the spec on that engine?
Crank cases boat tailed and oil bypass modified
Crankshaft rods pistons flywheel and clutch balanced and polished
Ln engineering 3.2 barrels with je pistons fitted
Heads ported to 3.2 spec gas flowed and twin plugged with new guides
Cams reground to ge60 profile
Pmo 46 carbs
Clewett engineering twin spark crankfire ignition fitted
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Post by Alan @ CanfordClassics »

Looks great and a similar spec to my motor.

Do you know the BHP output?

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Alan.UK wrote:Looks great and a similar spec to my motor.

Do you know the BHP output?

Alan
the engine is still in the break in phase, so is waiting for a few more miles before going on the rolling road.
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Post by Helen »

gosh that does look the business. 8)

hope to see it sometime in 2008.
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Stunning! 8)
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