chop top mk2
04-07-2013, 09:44 PM
#126
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couple more pics for you.
waste gates mounted to the manifolds and all tig welded up.
and how they look bolted to the engine.
turned out really well , well chuffed.
11-08-2013, 06:45 PM
#130
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cheers, its progressed a bit from the last pic but cant load any pics as i dont use photo bucket any more . can it be done through this forum.
09-11-2013, 09:39 PM
#131
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not done an update for awhile but i have been busy.
air intake pipe made.
bonnet moe or less done.
and cage going in,
trying to get it of the jig over xmas and sitting on its wheels,
air intake pipe made.
bonnet moe or less done.
and cage going in,
trying to get it of the jig over xmas and sitting on its wheels,
15-12-2013, 07:47 PM
#132
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took the body off today to weld the frame and cage. on tuesday night will put the running gear back on and cut the frame off the jig and sit it on its wheels for the first time in 14 years, been a long time coming . cant wait
17-12-2013, 09:10 PM
#136
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got all the suspension back on today and got it sat on the floor.
then got body back on and put some panels back on.
it sits exactly how i wanted it( the front springs are to soft so it does need to be lifted 2" at front)but overall it sits and looks exactly how i wanted it, killer.
more soon
then got body back on and put some panels back on.
it sits exactly how i wanted it( the front springs are to soft so it does need to be lifted 2" at front)but overall it sits and looks exactly how i wanted it, killer.
more soon
25-12-2013, 09:58 AM
#142
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thanks guys,
bit more done.down pipe
and part of the system to the floor section.
having the exhaust coming out the front wings these will have electric cut outs later.
and the steeing suport bracket made.
also got the new 475lb springs fitted and it sits much better.more soon
bit more done.down pipe
and part of the system to the floor section.
having the exhaust coming out the front wings these will have electric cut outs later.
and the steeing suport bracket made.
also got the new 475lb springs fitted and it sits much better.more soon
25-12-2013, 10:13 AM
#143
Ben
02-02-2014, 08:30 PM
#147
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been working on the intercooler set up. this is done in 3" alloy tubing.
very happy hows it,s turned out, its all getting a bit tight for room. more soon
very happy hows it,s turned out, its all getting a bit tight for room. more soon
22-03-2014, 09:05 PM
#150
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not posted for a bit but things are moving on.added few more bars to the cage and had the wheels m/c to fit the hubs, handbrake now in and working and also started to mount the seats.
also the exhaust is now all done just wants the fixings welding on.more soon
also the exhaust is now all done just wants the fixings welding on.more soon
04-05-2014, 09:34 PM
#152
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had a few bits land over the last few weeks for the engine. engine out tomorrow so i can get all the bits fitted, the only bits i need to make it run are the fittings and hose for the oil lines. more soon
05-05-2014, 10:23 AM
#154
Ben
I shouldn't, but I absolutely love this. Some awesome fab work in this.
06-07-2014, 07:45 PM
#159
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floors are now going in, took a bit to come up with a design i liked,
but now going forward.
wanted to follow the exhaust with the design.
big push this week to try and get these floor sections done. more soon
but now going forward.
wanted to follow the exhaust with the design.
big push this week to try and get these floor sections done. more soon
