Team Cambridge Monaro

[John McKechnie]

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[Bruce302]

That's ridiculous, it was never that shiny. Looks like it belongs in a hot rod FFS.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]26425[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]26426[/ATTACH].
Time for an update on a cold wet day-
Said earlier that motor was almost ready and carbs being checked by Rob Brown
Now engine is complete and goes to Marsh next week for starting, running in and dynoing.
Many thanks to Mark Wade for this, started with a bare block, and new crank
You will seen him recently on the Win a Monaro video and is a total Chev man- runs a small block sprint car
When I get the motor back, bell housing, clutch all get mated and fit to front cross member. Body then lowered down to get correct fit then measured for tuned headers.
Diff housing also goes to Dennis Running for assembly- all new insides.

[Kiwiboss]

[ATTACH=CONFIG]26425[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]26426[/ATTACH].
Time for an update on a cold wet day-
Said earlier that motor was almost ready and carbs being checked by Rob Brown
Now engine is complete and goes to Marsh next week for starting, running in and dynoing.
Many thanks to Mark Wade for this, started with a bare block, and new crank
You will seen him recently on the Win a Monaro video and is a total Chev man- runs a small block sprint car
When I get the motor back, bell housing, clutch all get mated and fit to front cross member. Body then lowered down to get correct fit then measured for tuned headers.
Diff housing also goes to Dennis Running for assembly- all new insides.

Very nice John, a lot of us appreciate the work you are putting in and for me personally, im looking forward to seeing you out on the track in the Monaro(were it should be)

Dale M

[Bryan]

[ATTACH=CONFIG]26425[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]26426[/ATTACH].
Time for an update on a cold wet day-
Said earlier that motor was almost ready and carbs being checked by Rob Brown
Now engine is complete and goes to Marsh next week for starting, running in and dynoing.
Many thanks to Mark Wade for this, started with a bare block, and new crank
You will seen him recently on the Win a Monaro video and is a total Chev man- runs a small block sprint car
When I get the motor back, bell housing, clutch all get mated and fit to front cross member. Body then lowered down to get correct fit then measured for tuned headers.
Diff housing also goes to Dennis Running for assembly- all new insides.

Wow, what a beauty. Almost looks too good to put in a car.

Nice story about the GM Monaro restoration on TV3 news last night (not online unfortunately).

[John McKechnie]

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[Bruce302]

Indeed they were all hot rodders at heart. Fast Furious and Shiny (FFS)

[Bryan]

Indeed they were all hot rodders at heart. Fast Furious and Shiny (FFS)

Thanks for the explanation of FFS, Bruce, didn't think Jack meant what the txt generation mean.

imho the last modern car that looked drool-worthy under the bonnet was the 1996 XJS

although it would look even better with 6 Webers.

[Bruce302]

Quick, change the sparkplugs !

Thanks for the explanation of FFS, Bruce, didn't think Jack meant what the txt generation mean.

imho the last modern car that looked drool-worthy under the bonnet was the 1996 XJS
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[Bryan]

Quick, change the sparkplugs !

iirc the Ferrari 512BB required the H12 engine to be removed to change the plugs.

[John McKechnie]

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[khyndart in CA]

I told everyone over here that this Morrie is so quick that it burnt all the paint off on re-entry ! ( It must be a real rocket ! )

[Bryan]

Bryan-Do you seriously think Oldfart will let your Morris Minor (#521) run in his pre-61 historic class- looks scrumptious with all those Webers

I'd love to know who's Minor it is. The photo was posted on a NZ Hot Rod forum. Definitely would need a front suspension upgrade , and the usual trick of pinching the dics brakes off a Marina might need a rethink.

[Oldfart]

Bryan-Do you seriously think Oldfart will let your Morris Minor (#521) run in his pre-61 historic class- looks scrumptious with all those Webers

Sadly I am running out of enthusiasm for this class. Heaps of wannabees and a few cars have been acquired and prepared, but even they don't reply to emails about a race meeting where they have been invited to run. Might be a bit of a damp squib.

[aussiemonza]

[ATTACH=CONFIG]26425[/ATTACH]
[ATTACH=CONFIG]26426[/ATTACH].
Time for an update on a cold wet day-
Said earlier that motor was almost ready and carbs being checked by Rob Brown
Now engine is complete and goes to Marsh next week for starting, running in and dynoing.
Many thanks to Mark Wade for this, started with a bare block, and new crank
You will seen him recently on the Win a Monaro video and is a total Chev man- runs a small block sprint car
When I get the motor back, bell housing, clutch all get mated and fit to front cross member. Body then lowered down to get correct fit then measured for tuned headers.
Diff housing also goes to Dennis Running for assembly- all new insides.

Hi John, are those "the Webers"?

[John McKechnie]

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[kiwi285]

Here are the latest photos from John. Some good progress being made here. The sides are just about complete and its time to work on the underside.

[John McKechnie]

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[Kiwiboss]

Thanks Mike.
Yep still hoping to get it to Ganley Festival.
Bottom will be done next week, then back on wheels to paint interior then off for cage.

Ganley? Ganley is just under 2 months away John!!

Dale M

[John McKechnie]

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[Kiwiboss]

The car is not sitting in the corner of the garage with the owner saying-" One day Im gunna.........."

You got my respect John because we got a country full of "GUNNA's"

Dale M