SimonM Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Nothing since last update. I've been busy with uni and my triumph project. Definitely nothing happening for the next 4-5 weeks with exams coming up. Took the triumph for a drive to work today. Lays rubber in 4th with ease ;) Lots of fun. Still need a few more safety things before it can go on the track though. Sadly, it looks like I'll be selling the 'rona very soon :( I still don't want to see it go, but between the difficulty of finding engine parts locally and the fact that I'll need the shed space for a new project very soon, I just can't keep it :( :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenpos Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 yeah, sounds like fun, yeah sucks but not much you can do :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonM Posted May 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 Getting my uncle's '48 chev panel delivery van in July, so I'm keen for my first hotrod build :D But yeah, need shed space for it and the corona is lowest priority at the moment... Don't suppose you want another corona and a road trip to SA to get it? :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenpos Posted May 28, 2013 Report Share Posted May 28, 2013 i'm on my way now, haha nah vic has enough to do me for another 5 years, then i'll start making my way around aus haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonM Posted June 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 I've reached an impass! :P I've finally found a new complete re-conditioned head for it, but I'm picking it up from Sydney in July while I'm there picking up the Panelvan. I want to have it out of the shed before the panelvan get's home, but I want to fix her up before I sell her or put her in storage. Maybe the van will have to spend a week or so outside under a tarp :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonM Posted June 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 So today I pulled all the valve springs off and replaced them with 18R springs. I knew before hand that they were shorter/softer, but tried it anyway. Run's a bit smoother now and can actually make it into top gear, but it has less power than a ride-on lawnmower. Definitely need to wait for this new head/valve train next month. Other than that, nothing to update... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 No love? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonM Posted August 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Nope :( Been busy with uni and work... Still don't have the new head... Went to Sydney but didn't have time to pick it up so will have to get it posted or get someone to pick it up for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenpos Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 bugger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonM Posted October 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 anybody keen to buy this? Still haven't fixed the engine but should be able to supply a complete spare head for it. Need shed space as I have just acquired a 1948 Chev Panel Delivery and am about to get a VW beetle too hopefully. Will make a sale thread once I have the new head and time and effort etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Don't sell it!! If I had the cash and space id buy it for spares though lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonM Posted October 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 I need to sell it if I'm gonna get this beetle on the weekend... Also thinking about selling my Triumph 2500 race car. Had some fun in it but it's not competitive enough to race really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonM Posted November 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Quick update: Didn't buy the beetle :( Still got the 'rona Thinking about just pulling the head off and paying to have the whole thing refurbished with new valve springs. Also, maybe a silly question, but do you guys reckon the little 2R could handle a blower? A mate has an AMR500 supercharger for sale.. How hard to fit and how likely to blow up the engine? Would need an electric fuel pump to handle it... Would the clutch withstand the extra HP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenpos Posted November 18, 2013 Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 iv'e thought about doing it to mine for a while now, but don't want to get hassled from the cops haha, to be honest though, if your gonna do it, get a 12r, they just go better and have better ports, but you need 12r manifolds as they are different, i think it would handle it, but you never know, don't think anyone's hotted up a 2-12r before haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonM Posted November 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Trying to find a 2 or 12R in SA is unbelievably hard :/ I reckon the cops wouldn't notice.. I don't often take it out of town... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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