MIKE KE55

I'm surprised I'm the first to comment?! That looks awesome.

Been keen as Clappedout but been lacking in funds and workspace. Went for a test run today after sorting out water leaks and installing a water temp sensor. Wired up the thermo fans and didn't overheat while out for a steady cruise, with a permit. However she didn't like to accelerate without coughing and spluttering on the way back. Not sure if it was the dying battery or if it's low on fuel perhaps. I'm waiting on the dizzy cap to arrive before dumping it in along with new rotor, leads, plugs coils and wiring I've already picked up. Tuesday is her debut with the engineer so hopefully the cap arrives already. I'm tempted to whack in one of the two Carter Black pumps I've got for her in case it's pump related. See how much vigor I have after work tomorrow.......

Well, after somewhat of a break I'm at it again! I've spent several years and thousands of dollars and nothing much has changed, lol. I have an appointment this coming week with an engineer to get around certifying the 13b project for Victoria. I've decided to rally spec it and have bought gauges and fuses and switches for a full dash rebuild all rally style. Should look busy but stand-up all the same. The wife an I had a new house built but more to the point a 6X12X3 shed for me so tonight is the first night the 13b project has been indoors. Today I fitted a new water pump and fluffed around with hoses and electrical. I've modified the Shite out of a 12a Nikki carburettor but for engineering I've bought a stock carb and am in the process of fitting a pcv and charcoal canister. I've also purchased a full electric overhaul, coils, leads, cap, button etc and a fuel overhaul, fuel cell, surge tank, two Carter black pumps, regulator, braided lines, more AN fittings than a shop, banjo fittings etc Tomorrow I'm using my unregistered permit to take her for another test drive to determine if the water seals are buggered on the 13b and catch up with Mif Man who has just had his Ke55 shell sprayed a lovely blue. All is not lost!!!!!!

That's a fair point Oldie. Having four kids myself I'm in no hurry to end up a toll. I just hope that there is an financially amicable solution that keeps us all happy. I've heard rumours that there is a 3000 dollar test involved but having had a hectic week in the heat I've been unable so far to put a number of questions to rest. But be assured I will gladly divulge any information I obtain. As it stands the mazrolla has a straight through 3 inch exhaust and a modified nikki carburettor which has been mod plated in Queensland. It's in desperate need of nolathane and upgraded brakes and powersteering wouldn't go astray either. Just hope there's a simple registerable recipe out there which once ticked won't cost too much in cert.

Thanks parrot for the post. Appreciate the effort. Victoria sure can complicate some things.

Thanks parrot for the post. Appreciate the effort. Victoria sure can complicate some things.

That was it mechanical sympathy, Damn fine looking transplant. Damn fine.

Cheers oldie, will do. Hope questions dosen't cost......

I've got a ke55 with a 13b in it I'd like to street register. Any thoughts.

When upgrading your engine or even just putting something in of same or potentially less power you need an engineers certificate. So how does this process work and what does it cost here in Victoria. What are your experiences, both positive and negative. Can you dispelled any myths and promote this course of action for some of us. Example. Corolla on eBay didn't sell for 18K had an engineers cert and a v8.

Totally gave up on polishing and went with high temp aluminium finish spray paint. Then I got distracted and eventually gave up due to financial frustration. so.........................nearly all of the clear coat has peeled off and the $3500 test required to engineer the 13b in to the other project disgusted me to depression. So I'm at 'the" impass which tests ones mettle.

Got a quote $600 worst case scenario for sandblasting of the engine bay, inside front quarters and all of the underneath including primer. Happy days.

Ps cheers Paul for the heads up!!

While u continue to recycle I've found a new penchant, polishing. Oh gawd!! Not looking forward to the waffle sc14!!!!!

I'm currently distracting myself from the reality that I'm a terrible painter with a sc14 I bought on ebay and a pair or su carbs I scored for free off a 1600sss.

It's 'an organic' ratrod.

Bout ten Coates of acrylic with a cut in the middle. Ten to go. Ps she's ruff as guts thanks to a grinder and bog job in her past.

Finally got a skin on her till I do the rust removal.

Hey Bowler, thanks for the info. That sounds much better than I thought. Cheers, I'll look in to it. Having two ke55's I'd like to register and a Yaris makes for some expensive rego. So I bought some clear acrylic rattle packs with the grand intentions of doing the body this weekend........ Ended up two hours with a rats tail file on the grills in between the bonnet and wind screen, then a mate popped over and we went for a drive in the 13B...... So this week hopefully I will cut the body to 1500 and seal it till I start on the doors, front quarters and prep for my flame job. Bought a bag of flames pack which contains two flame patters which I really like and are very flexible in their interaction with each other. Tape it in then etch primer it and bog like there's no tomorrow. Going to stick with the 4k for now on the bare metal mullet mobile and look further in to a compressed air supercharger for it. Seems there's lots of talk about it but no results.

Hey BZB, I'm using wd 40 in the vain hope it will keep it rust free. I'm hoping to bang it all out within two weeks, the sanding, then cover it all n wd40. The logistics of taking the car to work vs investing in a compressor and welder are the big hang up at the moment. Once I have them I can start attacking the big problems, so I'm left with all the basic labour, which there's plenty of, to fill in the financial gaps that exist in this project. Fortunately I'm collecting $250 worth of scrap a week, so there is fiscal hope yet..........

Did anyone notice the innovative O2 sensor kit. Bosch sensor on a daisychain setup you can add gauges and data log everything.

Do sent look good in the pic sorry, but it's like chrome.

Like a baws!

Like a baws!

So I've started sanding the bejesus out of the car now. I've been working on the roof to give me an indication of what to do to achieve my goal and how long it's going to take. So it's going to take a loooong time, but it's great seeing her when you smash it with 1200 grit!!!!! I'm old enough to remember the cylons, shiney!!!