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RE: Steve's Mk2
2010/01/18 22:38:07
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Looking good Steve, if you haven't already got a side tank I have one here if you want it? cheers Kieran
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2010/01/18 22:47:18
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Thanks for the offer Kizza. I'll send you a PM. I don't think i'd be able to get out to your neck of the woods til i go on leave in Feb.
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2010/01/20 00:36:54
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Originally posted by fordsy
Thanks for the offer Kizza. I'll send you a PM. I don't think i'd be able to get out to your neck of the woods til i go on leave in Feb.
no dramas steve, if your going to small ford Sunday I can bring it there? alternatively I work in the CBD so could bring it to work?
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2010/01/20 01:00:57
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SFS sounds like a plan. I'll have the landcruiser so will be able to fit pretty much everything short of another shell on the back. Cheers.
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2010/01/20 12:11:06
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no worries mate see you there.
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2010/01/21 17:02:15
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Went to the wreckers today to get some HEI coils. I've had a magna dizzy adapted to fit the pinto (thanks to blackvr) so needed a new coil. Picked up the new ignition switch too (it's out of an fj Holden). Then did some more welding. The rear fuel tank well is now rust free.     C pillar is next, probably on Sunday.
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2010/01/21 17:12:46
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Here's the dizzy for those interested. 
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2010/01/21 18:05:29
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Steve
I'm running the Magna HEI dizzy in the green car. Hasnt missed a beat so far.
G
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2010/01/21 22:01:23
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Should also add that i've ordered the front and rear shocks, an engine bay weld on brace and a 5.1 cwp for the rear end. Leave starts the day of SFS so i'll be flat out for a month. Should get a fair bit done.
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2010/01/21 22:09:06
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mind me asking why the weld on brace? just seems like more of a permanent move than a bolt on?
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2010/01/21 22:20:40
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The mounts are weld on. The brace itself bolts to the welded on mounts. I'm trying to stick as close as i can to the mods listed in the rally prep book. I'm not doing the rear four link boxes, turrets and watts linkage until i get a rollcage fitted in a couple of years time.
Initially the car will be running the pinto with a 5 speed sierra box and english rear axle. Next stage (after i wear the current bits out or break them) is the rollcage, four linked rear end and stronger rear axle if i need it. Then if I have any cash left, i'll look into changing the engine and box to something more historic.
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2010/01/23 20:55:59
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Managed a bit of work on the car before work today. Marked out the area on the Drivers side C pillar to be replaced.  Cut it out with the angle grinder and a pair of tin snips.   Spent the next hour and bit cutting and fitting the replacement patch from the donor rear quarter.   Took longer than I thought so I'll have to wait til morning to weld it in. Only have the drivers footwell and a very small patch on the top of the drivers side sill and that's it for the rust work. Should be able to knock it over tomorrow. 
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2010/01/23 21:40:59
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excellent work steve. i bet you will be glad once all the rust work is done and you can concentrate on the go fast bits
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2010/01/23 21:50:27
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Yeah. It'll be fun. I still have to do the seam welding and a have a bag of about 30 bits to weld into the floor and shell.
I'm hoping to start work on the arches next week.
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RE: Steve's Mk2
2010/01/23 22:47:45
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Great work Steve.
Gee, makes it so much easier with decent replacement sections [:p]
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