Retro Power Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Probably not the case (but thought I'd mention it as I feel for you at this stage, its a royal pain when you are so close to completion and held back by things like this) but it won't need to be running rich by very much to cause the plugs to foul sat idling for 20 mins. If you get it under load sooner than that does it clear up / take longer to foul up? Obviously a new set of injectors will do no harm at all anyway. Good luck!! Keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonymanta Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 (edited) SHE LIVES !!!!!!! New Injectors from a 914 Porsche from the US have fixed the issue of overfuelling Th garage who are doing the work told me today that it goes very well when you 'plant your foot' - so we'll have to see. Richard Shrive propriator of RS Cars Ltd of Greenfield is the man who sorted this for me so if you have a real awkward problem they can get to the bottom of it (http://www.richard-shrive-cars.co.uk) and he is very happy with the result. The plugs are now a nice light tan colour - as they should be normally They're tidying up the pipework and are putting a fuel filter into the engine bay for me too - which will be easier to replace than going under the back of the car each time Proves that you can't beat a good straight six To be honest, I'm exhausted over this whole thing - but HUGELY releived :thumbs: Fly in the ointment is that the master cylinder has a slight leak, so they'll have to do that also before I finally get to drive it.... Christmas all over again :cool: Edited February 10, 2011 by Stonymanta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stradacab Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Great news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy220 Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Great news Simon, been a long time coming. I can't wait to hear how she was on the road. Good news at last, now have some fun, you deserve it. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonymanta Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Great news Thanks a lot Great news Simon, been a long time coming. I can't wait to hear how she was on the road. Good news at last, now have some fun, you deserve it. Dave Well i did take the afternoon off yesterday and went down to see the car and it sounds lovely. I also had a short drive which was, well shall we say, for a 40 year old car pretty exciting Some smaller stuff now left to do, but I can now say that the car will be at Billing this year - at last ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro Power Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 cool can't wait to see it at Billing!! :thumbup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonymanta Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 (edited) Got the Bill for it yesterday (Ouch!) - but at least it's now running fine Edited February 18, 2011 by Stonymanta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonymanta Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Ok a taster of where things are going with overall progress : It may be a month before you see the next set as we're on Holiday over Easter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonymanta Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 (edited) OK as the weather was good today I decided to fit the rear quarter trims which I am very happy with Front view: Hope your projects are going well too Edited April 23, 2011 by Stonymanta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve price Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 awesome bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 very nice didnt even know what a commie was till i saw this i like em Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonymanta Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 awesome bud Thanks a lot Steve very nice didnt even know what a commie was till i saw this i like em Thanks a lot Yep they're a beefed up Rekord - same bodyshell. Two others here in the UK have project Rekords which they are working on. One in Ireland and one up north, so the bug is catching, so watch out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon p Posted April 24, 2011 Share Posted April 24, 2011 Simon, that looks great now, the beauty rings really set the wheels off a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffy220 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Looking gorgeous that mate, hope to see it in the flesh one day. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonymanta Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Simon, that looks great now, the beauty rings really set the wheels off a treat Thanks a lot Simon - hope you and your family are doing well mate Looking forward to Billing now Looking gorgeous that mate, hope to see it in the flesh one day. Dave Thank you very much Dave , if you're at Billing then that's a Defo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonymanta Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Ok I took the car to our local meet last Friday evening and got the small dodge charger comment a few times. Some didn't even speak when they first saw the car. Not great pic as camera phone : My son counted 15 people around my car for around two hours so....... now I KNOW it has been worth it though at times it felt like I was never going to get there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymanc Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 just perfect,didnt any off the crowd tell you have left your lights on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro Power Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Beautiful car, a credit to all involved!! Enjoy it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robah Posted May 14, 2011 Share Posted May 14, 2011 Beautiful car, a credit to all involved!! Enjoy it!! Got to agree with that comment, another classic car back on the road and especially being of the GM family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonymanta Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 My mate Kevin took some other pictures too on Friday : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonymanta Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 My sons mate took this which I really like: Hope you do too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manta1973 Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Inspiring stuff. Wheres my MIG? Great work. Really have to get mine sorted. Steven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonymanta Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 (edited) Inspiring stuff. Wheres my MIG? Great work. Really have to get mine sorted. Steven HOLY SH*T that's very very nice Whereabouts dya live? Will this be at Billing? let me know if you need any help - I have info which may be useful for your parts hunting - or is this a custom job in the making? You must reguster on the dutch forum - the forum manager Bauke is a great guy for helping with stuff you need Rekord and Commodore Forum Edited June 25, 2011 by Stonymanta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 Great lookin motor and motor to be, the auld skool yae canny beat. Picci B&W top notch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stonymanta Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Great lookin motor and motor to be, the auld skool yae canny beat. Picci B&W top notch Thanks a lot Rab - means a lot coming from you especially with the quality levels you work to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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