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    That's him! I'll have to get a good photo of it off you one day for the book, as I have a picture of it in there as a "before".

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    Quote Originally Posted by HK1837 View Post
    That's him! I'll have to get a good photo of it off you one day for the book, as I have a picture of it in there as a "before".
    Happy to supply. Let me know the best way to get a high resolution shot/s to you. john

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    Howdy Team, long time no post.

    Sadly the old girl went off the road for a few years due to a number of reasons. However, I did save my pennies and can happily report that the engine will be coming out this weekend, what a momentous occasion.

    The plan is to have it all rebuilt and replaced to look original, apart from 2 things. 1 - A 4 barrell carb for better performance, ill keep the old one for preservation and because it is the original. 2- Extractors, ill keep the old manifold and put a shiny new set on.

    Once that is all done Ill do a little tidy up of the wiring and engine bay and whip the gearbox out for a full rebuild as well. Ive noticed the steering is pretty sloppy so that will have to be fixed, plus I am sure theres a few other things that will need a tidy as well.

    Can anyone offer any advice on things they have learnt or mistakes they have made? Im happy to listen to all opinions and strategies, I figure there's a load of people here who have done this before so its best if I ask questions first.

    Thanks in advance for all your help.

    Cheers

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