Just thought id put up a few pics, no real progress today but i had to put the car on its wheels so i could move it out of the garage as i'm digging out my pit. First time its been on its wheels in about a year so was nice to see it back rolling. forgot how low/small it is.















Got a few parts coming next week so i can get the jack shaft built up and have the diff mounted.

Right spot the difference lol

BEFORE



AFTER

















got bored of only 1 engine and decided to give myself a real challenge. there now mounted with only the rear lower mount to make/fit. I'm a bit skint at the minute so cant get much done right now but it will moving along slowly as the funds allow. I'm aiming now for a sub 500kg final weight which is still a realistic target.

Did a little more on the diff

With its new frame









the ends of the tube needed threads so i did this by welding 2 small square blocks together with an 8.5 mm hole and this was then taped with an M10 thread.











The diff can now be bolted in place











Over the next few days i will have the lower tensioners fitted.

Got a bit of work done over the last few days.

Made some new bearing mounts for the rover diff. I was going to use pillow block bearings but the mounts were too wide and would have fouled the diff so i made these at work.





Mocked up



All welded up and placed on the end of the diff to check that it wont foul





Now fully fitted to the diff 





All together with drive shafts and uprights, just making sure everything turns without catching.



Custom made uprights and brackets to take Saxo front calipers







The new rear lower engine mount






Front lower engine mount






And the front upper mount, still to be welded on.





Over the next week or so the engine mounts will be complete, the mounts for the diff will be welded in and the diff/shafts etc will all be painted and fitted.

Little update

Not much done at all and will be moving home soon as me and my fiancee are in the process of buying our first house.

Progress has gone back wards lol



Engine has been removed as i wasnt happy with how id installed it so im going to build a new engine cradle.

Empty engine bay





The chain diff i designed and made has been sold to Chris Gibbs and is being used in a new book he is doing for a 60's style racer but with bike power.

I have a new diff which is a LSD from a PG1 box (rover) and i will be turning this into a chain diff soon enough



Mounted dash panel and warning lights.

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Will update again once the house move is complete and new garage is kitted out with my crap.