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[derrin71]

Finished assembling the front end this morning. Really painfull trying not to scratch it too much.
Came out pretty good i think.





My block and heads also came back from the machine shop so that's my next project. Engine building!
All of the other engine parts i need are here as well so i can get into it whenever i want.

[A9X]

lookin' good

[adrianh08]

I challenge you to putting the k_frame into the car without swearing once.........
That or flap your arms really fast and fly to the moon, your choice.

[derrin71]

Hopefully my hoist should make it easier to bolt the k-frame in.
Meanwhile i started to asemble my engine today, got the crank and pistons in, it was a pretty good afternoon.





Also had a box of goodies arrive from rare spares as well.

[derrin71]

My painter (Dad) gets back from holidays tomorrow so we should see some more progress in that area soon.
The car won't be going anywhere for paint, we will be doing it in my shed.

[derrin71]

Got most of my engine assembled, ready to paint, just need to mask it up.

[fatslr]

Looking good mate enjoying this build .
I have seen alot of nice cars that have been painted in sheds .

[myss427]

Neat trick to putting the K frame in without scratching is get a large tie down ratchet stap and pull the two out riggers in a touch, have a couple of paint scrapers wich you fit in next to the bushes to help slide in over them. Best to have a mate with you to ballance and jack in place.

[MRLXSS]

Engine is looking great!

What are the specs on it? I notice you said it was from COME, what Cam have to stuck in it? What Comp are you running?

As always, absolutely love your work!

[derrin71]

Cam is a crow hydraulic. From memory lift is about 496 and duration about 286.
Comp should be about 9.7 according to COME.

[bullitA9X]

love your work m8 keep the pics coming would love to get more work done on mine just have to stop working on everyone elses car lol....

[derrin71]

Painted my engine today.





Also powdercoated the valve covers. Here is one stripped and another with powder applied.



And the finished product after 25 minutes in the oven.

[Tyre biter]

Looks great Derrin.
Is the k frame in yet and any updates on the body/painting?
Cheers, TB

[derrin71]

K-frame engine and gearbox will go in together.when paint is done. Have been busy finishing off engine accessories and organising for interior to be done.

[MRLXSS]

Cam is a crow hydraulic. From memory lift is about 496 and duration about 286.
Comp should be about 9.7 according to COME.

Sweet! Sounds good mate!

[derrin71]

We made a start on the 2K HI-build undercoat today, we only did the nosecone, guards, bonnet, and bumper bars.
Dad likes to wet rub the hi-build within 24 hours as it has a tendency to go as hard as concrete if you leave it too long and takes an eternety to rub back.





This afternoon we rubbed the areas we undercoated in the morning.



Hopefully some more tomorrow.

[derrin71]

Finished bolting the anciliaries on the engine this morning, here's a couple of pics.

[Rob2408]

Great work Derrin, lookin the goods. I would love the opportunity to check it out next time I'm in town. Keep up the great work

[derrin71]

Haven't given an update in a couple of weeks so here goes.
I've been busy powdercoating numerous bits and pieces.
Dad has the car almost finished with hi-build primer and rubbed back. Only the roof and rear panel to go.



I have the paint here so if he doesn't go away over the easter break we will hopefully have it painted by Monday.

Among numerous fiddly bits i have done i have prepped the fuel tank. I treated the inside with KBS fuel tank sealer, soldered some AN fittings on where required and painted the outside.



And finally my door trims arrived from Cools today, excellent job, couldn't be happier with them.



Hopefully i will have a colour update by the end of the long weekend.