Jessopia74 1,209 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 As it’s track, Leave it, looks sexy with it having a glossy coloured finish in there 😁 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bris jas 435 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 If its just for track leave it out, if you intend to put it on the road at all use soundeadening and carpet etc as will be very noisey 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamie077366 104 Posted March 11, 2020 Author Share Posted March 11, 2020 8 hours ago, bris jas said: If its just for track leave it out, if you intend to put it on the road at all use soundeadening and carpet etc as will be very noisey Mainly track car however will be road legal... but definitely not a daily 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamie077366 104 Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 (edited) No post for a while, been doing boring stuff, brake lines, wheel bearings, longer heavy duty wheel studs (the original ones quite liked there home and didn’t want evicting, big hammer needed) but finally.... a slightly more interesting pic..... Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Edited September 1, 2020 by jamie077366 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IanMc 1,567 Posted September 1, 2020 Share Posted September 1, 2020 Somebody has been very busy - great job Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamie077366 104 Posted September 1, 2020 Author Share Posted September 1, 2020 Thanks Ian, most of spray prep was done last year but iv been busy working but finally got it done..... hopefully just putting all back together and I’m done.... for now , you know better than any one what it’s like....:) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamie077366 104 Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 Rear windows, black trim, skirts, front lights and bumper on in last few evenings, been fun..... you spend weeks sorting arches etc and can’t really tell were you’ve been yet a couple of evenings putting trim on and it looks like you’ve rebuilt the car.... 😂 Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamie077366 104 Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 Ups and downs.... su’s were rebuilt with help from my bro a few months ago... alls well and v8 running well... then carb leaking out of over flow.... checked float level... all as should be, inspect for blockage all clean and float seams to work as should... put back on and no leak... hum... I didn’t actually do anything. Anyhow, moved of ramp etc few days later.... same carb leaking.... remove inspect.... small amount of sediment in bottom.... clean... back on all good. Few days later, back on ramp for odds and sods....other carb leaking.... getting bored now however I’m getting super quick at taking carbs off. The fiddly not on each side is on and of in seconds. 🤦♂️Anyway, it’s the same fuel pump an I’d ran for years befor taking of the road 7 years ago but did a bit of a google and got a fuel regulator as su’s don’t like to much pressure.... the result? The fuel pisses out slower.... I’m getting a bit stumped now....Iv had su’s on viva’s and Chevets back in the day and never had this problem. So.. set the float level lower than it should.... and .... so far ok...(even though in the past iv set it to recommendations? oh, forgot to mention, new fuel filter added too.... iv actually lost count how many times iv had the carbs of...ok good need and bad news.... manta back home after 7 years at my brothers shed/garden, unfortunately it’s got muddy as he’s out in the sticks with a muddy farm drive... bad news... was booked in for mot tomorrow... but... brake peddle went to the floor on a quick pre mot shake down drive for half mile tonight. Had new callipers, lines and rear slave cylinder and all been well so either my dodgy plumbing or master cylinder. Either way going to have to cancel tomorrow’s mot.... but hey, was great driving it home for first time! Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jessopia74 1,209 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Could be sediment in master cylinder. No idea on the SU carbs, seems you definitely have had some good experience with them, so that's a mystery. Possitive is that it's back with you and even with the above not far away from an MOT pass 😎 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamie077366 104 Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Pressure wash and in my tiny garage for a week and then take back to my brothers , gonna take a break before taking a look at brakes, also after my little drive realised there’s still few little jobs, you don’t always realise till you’ve been for a drive. But.. for now..I’m all Manta’d out 😂 ps, she does own a set of black rims but thought I’d leave the 195’s on for some donuts befor putting the 888’s on 😂 Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamie077366 104 Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 Ahh what a month, so couple of developments, iv been doing restoration at my brothers as he’s a lift tools welder etc, iv cleared out a unused Nissen hut (pic is after I spent a week clearing out all the junk) to make my own spot, really happy to have a place to play on manta at home. With some help from you guys and google I’m pretty sure sorted diff whine, only driven round yard but so far so good. I’m a bit fed up of getting oily so got some g3 compound on this eve, came up ok.... I think nearly on for mot... short term jobs... sort out water temp gauge horn not overly lively (occasionally squeaks but mot tester would need to be in a good mood to pass) Sort lights....again... I spent ages on them a few months ago but now one back light Would rather be an indicator.... change needles in su’s, if fuel correct at tick over it’s lean under load... few more bits and bobs thanks for help 👍Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan Pounsett 102 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 I spy with my little eye ....Nissan Sylvia Coupe? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamie077366 104 Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 1 minute ago, Jonathan Pounsett said: I spy with my little eye ....Nissan Sylvia Coupe? Ha ha, yes... pretty rare now but surprisingly don’t make much. it’s my mums, not been on the road for ten years, it’s pretty solid. she’s 82 now though so maybe best if stays under a cover 😂 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IanMc 1,567 Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Great stuff Jamie - that work place is perfect and the car is coming on superbly 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamie077366 104 Posted March 12 Author Share Posted March 12 41 minutes ago, IanMc said: Great stuff Jamie - that work place is perfect and the car is coming on superbly Thanks Ian, yes it’s great being able to nip out and potter about. 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shaun400r 170 Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 Makes so much difference I’ve just got this place prior to this I had single garages with no electricity and when it rains I was unable to do anything Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamie077366 104 Posted March 12 Author Share Posted March 12 1 hour ago, Shaun400r said: Makes so much difference I’ve just got this place prior to this I had single garages with no electricity and when it rains I was unable to do anything Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Looks well 👍 iv sorted lots of light, need sort hefty cable for welder and compressor, not starting next project until winter so plenty of time. Makes you more likely to go out if you’ve a nice place to play 👍 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Buz 211 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Love those Nissen huts. If it was me I’d put the car on axle stands , turn the lights off and get the kids to run down the side with torches, it would be just like driving through tunnels in the alps. Maybe !!! Shaun , That’s a great space fella. I bet you’ve got lots more room in the house now 👍👍 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shaun400r 170 Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 Yeah it’s nice having somewhere dry and no car parts at home now lol 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamie077366 104 Posted March 15 Author Share Posted March 15 Sneaked our for a shake down along a quiet back road, diff good, no nasty noises, engine seams really strong, brakes a bit sketchy (on last trial run brakes felt ok🤷🏼♂️) so bit of investigation needed but making slow progress.... Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fullsunian 118 Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 On 12/03/2021 at 11:53, Shaun400r said: Makes so much difference I’ve just got this place prior to this I had single garages with no electricity and when it rains I was unable to do anything Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Looks just like my chicken shed (god knows why the picture has turned sideways) Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shaun400r 170 Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 Old cow shed lol can still smell them😂 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamie077366 104 Posted March 23 Author Share Posted March 23 Been pottering.... still had intermittent carb problems (su’s leaking from overflow), as we know, intermittent is really tricky to sort/diagnose. Anyway, my pal came round, there are two 6” fuel pipes after filter, what we (he, I’m pretty stupid!) found was those pipes have a rubbery residue inside that could be making float needle not seal properly. Anyway, carbs cleaned, pipes changed and so far no leaks... not overly excited as it’s ran for couple of 30 min sessions befor with no drama. done lots of other boring jobs but few nice pics of what iv been doing tonight. Decided I’d make it a civilised track car....really pleased. My nephew has been doing a bit of 3D printing for me, ok it’s not high end but I think suits the job of the car. Still fair bit to do but happy with tonight. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bonga 119 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 This is looking good pal. This is exactly same route I'm want to go with mine. Track car but could take it out on a nice Sunday night if you felt the need 👍 Did you keep the back seats in it Jamie? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jessopia74 1,209 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Deffinitely looking nice in there. Been able to actually drive it to and from an event is part of the fun 😎 One if the problems with my roll Safety Devices cage in the 400r is that it goes through where the dash should sit, approximately where the air vents sit. What cage is this as it seems to solve that issue? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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