tomcat59alan · Nov 6, 2015

mozz smith said:
its enthralling and the comedy alias wammy and tomcat are as usual sacarstic as only true northens are but funny ,,,,well done so far adam and ant your both doin a GREAT job ,,,

You after cake ? you big creep.

wammers · Nov 6, 2015

tomcat59alan said:
You after cake ? you big creep.

mozz smith · Nov 6, 2015

you both know I am !!!!!!! hope your both well cheers mozz

wammers · Nov 6, 2015

mozz smith said:
you both know I am !!!!!!! hope your both well cheers mozz

Not bad Mozz, how is Megan doing?

tomcat59alan · Nov 6, 2015

mozz smith said:
you both know I am !!!!!!! hope your both well cheers mozz

We're fine, apart from the man flu, hope your both well, spk soon.

Saint.V8 · Dec 31, 2015

Long time, no update......

Changes at work, Christmas, Endless amounts of cleaning of components etc.....

Block Cleaned, Front Cover Cleaned, Pump Cleaned, Dizzy Cleaned, Both Heads Cleaned.....Rocker Covers Cleaned.

Gonna have a soap and water bath, then it is out with the Assembly Lube, and piece it all back together....got new bearing shells, gaskets etc.....

A few sneaky peeks.....

Remember how we started....??

Alibro · Dec 31, 2015

You missed a bit, just there on the tip of that bolt.

You should be ashamed of yourself putting porn like that up here.

freelanderoig · Dec 31, 2015

its amazing how good some folk are at restoring eh

aaronmorris · Dec 31, 2015

Wow, fantastic work, looks great.

biketeacherdave · Dec 31, 2015

Well done saint, I was down at Adams the other day fixing heated seats and having a look around the project cars can't wait to get into the loom n get it sorted and then see the engine dropped in.

"Its almost their" Adams words not mine lol

ukadamwest · Jan 1, 2016

Cracking Ant.. that what i was aiming for.. i guess i'll have to get polishing the S/Steel manifolds

Lets, just take a second to reflect on where this was when Ant started..

in all its glory.. unknown entity. seized, not run for at least 10 years.. one plug broken off in the head, one plug seized in..

And yes dave (thanks for your work on the seats).. it is almost there in comparison to what I started with. it's literally been taken apart. so the engine back in, brake lines and brakes, electrics back together (you'll have fun there), paint and interior, wheel bearings.. then wheels for refurb and take it for a spin on the farm before an MOT.!

However, this time next week, i'll be in the middle east starting the new job so it'll be a go slow !

Saint.V8 · Jan 3, 2016

Coming close to finishing all the component cleaning!!!

Just the Carbs and Sump to do...then it is the assembly.....Assembly lube should be here tomorrow, so fingers crossed.....

flat · Jan 3, 2016

Bloody hell the difference is astounding!

Mick Guilbert · Jan 3, 2016

That is astounding work can't wait to see the finished article.

Saint.V8 · Jan 3, 2016

Adam gave me two different rocker covers, the originals and these two with 'ROVER' stamped on and the lack of extended filler spout which have cleaned up much better than the others.....which have got a duller. less shiny appearance.

Just got the carbs and sump to clean up and also a couple of housings and then it is time to put it all back together again.

jamesmartin · Jan 3, 2016

Saint.V8 said:
Adam gave me two different rocker covers, the originals and these two with 'ROVER' stamped on and the lack of extended filler spout which have cleaned up much better than the others.....which have got a duller. less shiny appearance.

Just got the carbs and sump to clean up and also a couple of housings and then it is time to put it all back together again.

the extended filler tube should unscrew and fit onto your new cover

jolly-109 · Jan 3, 2016

It's looking fantastic, any idea how many hours you will have spent on it by the time it's together fitted and running, must really be a labour of love for you and Adam