Glad you have got to the bottom of the running issue, be interesting to see the graph post rolling road!
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Glad you have got to the bottom of the running issue, be interesting to see the graph post rolling road!
Think you saw my FB video Ben but the best run was run 5 at 97bhp which I got on video but not the screenshot:Quote:
Originally Posted by boffer8
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It's largely a standard engine apart from the original ENEM/Irmscher cam and a fresh build so happy with that. I am running the 30mm chokes which although great for high end, may prove a bit OTT for road use. As I haven't driven it much since it was done, I will see what Spring/Summer brings.
I still have the Quaife ATB to install if I get round to it but again may drive it a bit more to see. I have done all my winter jobs so replaced the servo, sourced a better rear parcel shelf and sorted the rear washer that was a dribbler! I have a rev limiter to install, I want to replace the bonnet decal and now I have the original, correct brown fabric to go with my Daytona, I will be getting a spare set of seats retrimmed. Hopefully all done before VBOA 2018 (better still, Tatton).
All sounds good.... Look forward to seeing the seats!
The diff will make a big improvement for sure...
^^^^^ If you fancy a trip to Derby to help fit the diff, you are welcome. I am just scared to do anything on it now!!
No pressure on the seats then. Hopefully found a good trimmer. ;-)
Not really a project update as such but 12 months and 517 miles on, it passed its MOT yesterday!
Getting nearer to putting my retrimmed seats in...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...54f742b104.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...92fdb9f64a.jpg
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Looks good. Where did you get the material?
I managed to source a small roll of the original brown - long story and it came from a batch of material found in Europe. To my knowledge, it is the only correct and original brown found in recent times. The reproduction chequered material is available from CCS in Leicester.Quote:
Originally Posted by EwanG
Good find! Are you doing the fronts aswell? If the reproduction is as good as original then this might de value original seats.
Yes fronts are being done as well. Don't think values will drop as decent brown is still hard to find.Quote:
Originally Posted by EwanG
Fronts done and in...https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...7fd8ace78c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...bb6458155d.jpg
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The colours looking stunning in these pics. Beautiful!
:eek::eek: Love it!
Found a summary I wrote of the restoration work and updated it a bit. Will save anyone reading the whole thread! lol
Shell/body:
Stripped, soda blasted and epoxy primer before a 9 month restoration which included inner and outer rear quarters, floor, front and rear chassis leg repairs including replacement rear spring mount, sill repairs (keeping the good and original metal / seams where possible), battery tray replaced and full roof panel repair. Fitted with new and genuine front wings, both doors, front panel, bonnet and tailgate and also a new pattern fuel filler neck (powder coated black). Underside painted with epoxy mastic then Upol Raptor in Polar White. Full inside and outside respray with wax sprayed in to all cavities and inside doors, quarters, tailgate and bonnet frame. The work on the shell alone cost around £7k using a friend who was a welder/fabricator and another friend who was a car painter - Retropower quoted me around £13k for the same work. Brand new and correct / genuine front and rear bumpers. New genuine lights front and rear, including indicators and number plate, plus a full set of new Hella front headlights and indicators. Very good gutter trims and new correct door mirrors. Brand new genuine and correct Nova and 1.3 badges and a good used Vauxhall badge fitted to the rear. I also have a full new seat of genuine rear badges. New genuine headlight protectors. New genuine and correct early mudflaps with rears fitted with the correct bracket to position.
Engine:
Rebuilt by Mansfield Engine Centre including 0.5 oversize pistons and the correct (optional) Irmscher cam. Fitted with refurbished original Sport Weber carbs and many new genuine ancillaries including clutch, starter, alternator, dizzy, coil and obvious things like filters and ignition leads. Correct Irmscher inlet manifold and airbox. New exhaust manifold, system and correct Ashley back box. New Valeo radiator. Running a Filter King regulator, braided fuel hoses with no return pipe. New engine mounts fitted to powder coated brackets. The engine was statically set up by Alan from carbcare when he put the rebuilt carbs on and then rolling road setup by Peter Burgess. Made a strong 97bhp!
Transmission:
Brand new F10 5-speed box (W4.29 so great for acceleration), rebuilt driveshafts and front knuckles - with new genuine wheel bearings front and rear. I also have a new Quaife ATB diff to go on at some point.
Brakes:
Front: New calipers, vented discs, pads, braided hoses and kunifer lines.
Rear: Powder coated drums with new shoes, cylinders, braided hoses and kunifer lines.
New master cylinder, reservoir and reservoir seals (ultra rare) fitted to fully refurbished servo.
Suspension/steering:
Most things (including the beam) have been shot blasted and powder coated in gloss black. Has larger GTE front ARB and tie rods, new Bilstein B14 coilover kit and Powerflex bushes throughout. Corsa B ePAS rack refurbished and used as a quick rack (no power steering).
Interior:
Fully retrimmed seats in the CCS reproduction chequered and genuine new brown fabric - possibly the only car to have had a recent retrim using the correct brown. Plus I have the original Daytona interior which is in good condition considering it is nearly 32 years old. Interior is fitted with the best used bits I could find including carpet and dashboard. Excellent front/rear seatbelts, headlining and sunvisors. Correct rubber floor mats. Good correct early parcel shelf with working lift cords and minimal fade.
Other:
Original etched glass fitted with the exception of the front screen which is new with a new seal. Proper 5x13 steel wheels plus brand new freshly painted wheel trims (5 wheels and 5 trims). Fitted with new Firestone tyres in correct 175/70x13 size.
Full decal kit fitted by DMB - including sill trims and headlight surrounds with a spare bonnet and boot decal. Also had correct number plates, dealer sticker and tax disc holder made up by DMB.
New GM battery. New washer bottle and pumps and I even found a new horn! Loads of new GM coolant hoses. Excellent wiring loom with no scotchlocks anywhere - has a rev limited fitted which is correctly spliced in to the loom! All electrical items function correctly.
Lots of nuts, bolts and fittings have been plated in either gold or black.
Matching lock set with two keys and new door handles and lock surrounds (correct black).
Blasted and powder coated genuine GM fuel tank with new genuine sender and S hose, connected to new tank to engine fuel pipe.
Now fitted with 4 6x15 ET49 Compomotive TH3s - fresh refurb in anthracite with Toyo tyres in 195/45/15 so no need for arch mods.
Leftovers!!:
New non GM battery.
Consumables such as GM plugs, oil filters and oil.
Brand new correct Sport spec cam from ENEM in Sweden.
Some trim bits including 2 door cards with pockets and 2 door cards without pockets
Later type brown parcel shelf (rubber mounts rather than cord/elastic).
It never stops being a project! Done a couple of jobs through autumn - new discs (Tarox) and pads Mintex M1144 as well as finally getting an Irmscher cam cover:
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And just one of my favourite pictures of 2018 - its done over 1000 miles now so is getting used!
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Actually this one isn't bad either - just after it was cleaned and ceramic coated:
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Looks lovely so clean. I really like the wheels and the interior looks great.
Nick
Yeah lovely work of art this
Sills need painting grey :d
He has to paint the wheels white first...lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Edd
Just wanted to say your car is stunning, I am in the middle of my own one but having done the body work myself and painted with aerosols, whilst solid and smart, mine will never be a show winner whereas your one..............great job.
Sick of white Novas with white wheels!Quote:
Originally Posted by Jonesfach
Hmmm, we're they painted originally?Quote:
Originally Posted by Edd
No idea lol I'd imagine so, Richards is factory is it not?
Would look better tho I think
Your seats look mega, I'd love a new set like those, who did the retrims?
Found an old picture on here that had sills unpainted below the decal originally so who knows!Quote:
Originally Posted by Edd
A local guy did the retrim - a few bits that perhaps differ slightly from original but in the main I am happy .
Does it matter what they were like originally?
No.Quote:
Originally Posted by slimtater
Just the annual update picture...finally got the other wheels on!
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:thumb: looks amazing with them wheels.
Ah. White wheels that's betterlol
Project update. Got used through the summer, won a best classic in show at a Transport Festival. Still got it, who knows what 2020 will bring....
Winter / isolation upgrade!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...6f33263668.jpg
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Winter / isolation upgrade:
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Purists look away now but decided to fit possibly the best exhaust made for these. I am getting a red tip made up...
https://photos.app.goo.gl/PxNYxy1vKHwhj7ou9
Does look a nicely made system, no need to feel guilty there. Red tip would look lovely tho.
Cheers Iain, hope you are keeping safe and wellQuote:
Originally Posted by Iain
A Travesty!!! Looks lovely mate - the sound will more than make up for the lack of GM'ness
Just need a chance to drive it!Quote:
Originally Posted by Will F