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Offline Gordon

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Re: Gordon's van
« Reply #80 on: January 01, 2014, 04:47:27 PM »
Well its been a  few weeks since I posted my last update. Managed to start up the new crate engine on Wednesday 15th December and drove the van home from my mate's workshop on Saturday 18th. What a smooth ride and an early Christmas present. Work closed up on 20th so it has been full on Bedford since then. Even spent Christmas Day sorting out a few bits and pieces. Earlier this week work started on the interior.

Have attached a few pictures of the aluminium framework that I am building to support the interior panels. Using some leftover bits and pieces from our house build a few years back. The plan is to fix everything with old school metal panel clips so that all of the fixings will be hidden. If all goes well I'm hoping to start recovering my panels early next week.
My New Year's resolution is to post more regular updates on my progress. 
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Re: Gordon's van
« Reply #81 on: January 01, 2014, 05:13:17 PM »
gotta be happy with the crate motor being alive :) and I see no issues with your new years resolution!
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« Reply #82 on: January 07, 2014, 04:02:40 AM »
Spent a few hours fitting the insulation into the roof cavity. Its an insulator and acoustic shield all in one. Busy fitting my wall panels at the moment. Will post some progress pics later.
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Re: Gordon's van
« Reply #83 on: January 13, 2014, 09:38:42 AM »
Way to go Gordon. Getting all set for the Nationals. I'll give you a call during the week for a catch-up.

Cheers,
Garry.
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« Reply #84 on: February 10, 2014, 10:51:31 AM »
Took the van in for wheel alignment this morning. Tomorrow its off for a fine tune of the new Quickfuel 580 carbie.
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Re: Gordon's van
« Reply #85 on: February 11, 2014, 04:58:54 PM »
If I was the guy doing the wheel alignment, I would of insisted on a test drive to make sure all was ok....
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« Reply #86 on: February 11, 2014, 06:23:54 PM »
Got the van back from its final tune up today. Getting 197HP on the back wheels according to the dyno which puts it spot on factory spec for the crate engine. Drove it home and its running like a dream. Tomorrow its off for a slight modification to the tail pipe bend which is rubbing on the back axle. Long term plan is to replace the entire exhaust system, but that will happen only after cert.
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Re: Gordon's van
« Reply #87 on: February 11, 2014, 09:28:45 PM »
plenty of hp for a streeter :)
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Re: Gordon's van
« Reply #88 on: August 28, 2014, 03:21:32 PM »
Managed to source some brand new Cheviot centre caps for my mags. Chuffed as.
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« Reply #89 on: August 29, 2014, 09:14:24 AM »
Nice centre caps Gordon. Where did you manage to score those from?
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