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Post by cul8r on Feb 14, 2011 20:50:56 GMT 12
Sweet stuff!
+1 For twin cam, that would be pure sex!
Now you'll have to steal my avatar... Btw I've got a short dvd of DTV Vauxhall & Blydenstein racing with the viva's n baby bertha etc...
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Post by yoeddynz on Feb 21, 2011 8:45:07 GMT 12
tis a sweet shape.
Still not heard back from a guy in Nelson who is splitting a magnum 1800. He only paid $200 odd for complete car so bits should be cheap.
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Post by pentti on Feb 21, 2011 18:29:19 GMT 12
Very cool car ! Has huge potential. How about another c20XE Red Top in this one ?
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Post by coggers on Feb 26, 2011 9:58:13 GMT 12
  Snap ! Hey good buy , looks pretty solid/original - like the sound of your plans  |
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Post by yoeddynz on Feb 26, 2011 15:10:30 GMT 12
those wheels.... |
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Post by bulldog on Feb 26, 2011 18:03:52 GMT 12
nice coggers. I'm still up in the air. I think I've found a 1800 magnum with all the running gear....am quite tempted to transfer it all and plonk a 2300 single cam in while I consider what to do. I have 6 dial dash and magnum front as well  |
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Post by coggers on Feb 26, 2011 20:31:31 GMT 12
Well that would certainly be the easiest bolt in option.
You'll need an OHC axle whatever you do but remember to swap in the trailing arms too . I know there were only two different sizes of discs on the front (that Magnum should have the larger diameter on it) but there are other options re the calipers - mine's got Ford ones on , a bolt in swap .
Easy enough job to pop out those Magnum headlight panels and weld them into your existing panel - transforms the front of the car , I swapped in some later model BMW headlights too. My mate also did all this sort of stuff to his Viva ( including going to the 7 dial dash ) . PM if you want and I'll chuck all the pictures your way.
edit - if you're ever stuck for a part I'm quite happy to have a hunt here and ship it on to you ..
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Post by bulldog on Feb 26, 2011 21:49:47 GMT 12
awesome mate, i can see you're going to be very useful during this build |
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Post by bulldog on Feb 27, 2011 20:28:48 GMT 12
Have been having issues with the car not running great since I picked it up and the brake booster and master cylinder not working etc. Have not managed to get it going quite well ( new disty cap, plugs cleaned at tony's today and a tune up) also found am exhaust leak around the manifold today and plugged that too, sadly I'm becoming quite acquainted with the 1256 motors and general issues now *shakes head* either way it's actually going pretty good now for a 1975 machine...wonder if it would get a warant...
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Post by bulldog on Apr 14, 2011 20:13:24 GMT 12
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Post by bulldog on Apr 14, 2011 20:15:31 GMT 12
if anyone wants the viva four door shell after I'm done with it let me know, I'm open to stupid offers
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Post by cul8r on Apr 14, 2011 21:18:11 GMT 12
Nicely done Craig, am so so envious!
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Post by taistorm on Apr 14, 2011 21:46:17 GMT 12
Nicely done Craig, am so so envious! +1 Jealous this isnt mine! Muahahahah |
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Post by 77vette on Apr 14, 2011 22:26:56 GMT 12
if anyone wants the viva four door shell after I'm done with it let me know, I'm open to stupid offers 6 pack of bear beer. Delivered |
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Post by quik83tfgem on Jun 15, 2011 13:22:15 GMT 12
not a bad looking project man have fun with it should go hard with bigger motor in it
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