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by MD
Sun Apr 07, 2024 1:08 pm
Forum: Projects & restoration
Topic: South Africa - 1982 GTV6 2.5 Restoration (50/100)
Replies: 60
Views: 9276

Re: South Africa - 1982 GTV6 2.5 Restoration (50/100)

Hi Mike, Enjoying your work ! By the look of what you are doing and if you keep it up, this car will be worth a motza. The direction seems to be keep it original. Along those lines, if you want to take some advice from an old fart, resist the temptation to deviate from that approach. Collectors are ...
by MD
Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:33 pm
Forum: Projects & restoration
Topic: 24V Conversion - Flywheel Adapter Options
Replies: 7
Views: 61

Re: 24V Conversion - Flywheel Adapter Options

Hi Davo,
Made any plans for the relocation your crank angle sensor?
by MD
Fri Apr 05, 2024 1:30 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: Adrian’s lightweight Giant Killer 2.0
Replies: 8
Views: 121

Re: Adrian’s lightweight Giant Killer 2.0

Kevin, Congratulations for presenting this comprehensive post and please pass on my appreciation for the well thought through compilation of this Alfetta race car. I recognise many of the traits immediately :D Very impressed with the weight. Best I can do without MASSIVE destruction and reconstructi...
by MD
Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:24 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: "Patches" MD's Final Racing Project
Replies: 120
Views: 36887

Re: "Patches" MD's Final Racing Project

Hi Kevin, I cannot believe I completely forgot about the extended reporting from gtv-racer** about the custom bearing block. I blame it on tight underwear that shrank in the last wash. :shock: Back on track.. Let's look at the two very different times of use: 15vs40 minutes. The heat build up would ...
by MD
Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:52 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: "Patches" MD's Final Racing Project
Replies: 120
Views: 36887

Re: "Patches" MD's Final Racing Project

Geez Zamani, you're worth your weight in Googleberries.

We shall make the approach and see how long the garden path is. Email dispatched.
by MD
Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:39 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: "Patches" MD's Final Racing Project
Replies: 120
Views: 36887

Re: "Patches" MD's Final Racing Project

Well guys, there is merit in those suggestions especially in distance motorsport of some sort like rally or 24hr events mainly to address serious wear issues. My experience has not been a wear issue and when stripping down the boxes, there are no adverse wear indicators to warrant such measures. My ...
by MD
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:05 pm
Forum: Projects & restoration
Topic: South Africa - 1982 GTV6 2.5 Restoration (50/100)
Replies: 60
Views: 9276

Re: South Africa - 1982 GTV6 2.5 Restoration (50/100)

Amazing dedication Mike. Hot air problem A tip. In hot climates, there is a cabin heat problem from the large glasshouse. To compound the problem, the engine bay chassis rails carry the cavity heat into the dashboard and connect with the so called fresh air vents. Engine bay heat enters the holes in...
by MD
Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:30 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: "Patches" MD's Final Racing Project
Replies: 120
Views: 36887

Re: "Patches" MD's Final Racing Project

Hi Kevin, We mustn't neglect the contribution from our long standing contributor to this Forum namely the Dukster. Always a good lateral thinker. Thanks Duk for the steel billet sandwich plate idea. If someone can get me the CNC software drawings for it, I would be willing to give it a go. That revi...
by MD
Sat Mar 23, 2024 5:41 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: "Patches" MD's Final Racing Project
Replies: 120
Views: 36887

Re: "Patches" MD's Final Racing Project

The Dashboard. A work in progress awaiting instrumentation panel cut-outs.
by MD
Sat Mar 23, 2024 5:36 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: "Patches" MD's Final Racing Project
Replies: 120
Views: 36887

Re: "Patches" MD's Final Racing Project

Buttressed to the sheithouse clutch cover as version 2 of my original design. Don't try this at home unless you are an expert aluminium welder and want to avoid massive distortions. A lot of skill set required to do this.
by MD
Sat Mar 23, 2024 5:31 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: "Patches" MD's Final Racing Project
Replies: 120
Views: 36887

Re: "Patches" MD's Final Racing Project

A few more..
by MD
Sat Mar 23, 2024 5:28 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: "Patches" MD's Final Racing Project
Replies: 120
Views: 36887

Re: "Patches" MD's Final Racing Project

Some structural updates. The photos should be self explanatory. Any questions, fire away...
by MD
Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:44 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: "Patches" MD's Final Racing Project
Replies: 120
Views: 36887

Re: "Patches" MD's Final Racing Project

Thanks for your input Kevin. The larger crown type diff in principle should be tougher but in practice it's never large enough. The shredded pinion that looks like it has been through a pencil sharpener is actually a larger type from a twin spark box. I was thinking on the run about the stiffened sa...
by MD
Mon Mar 18, 2024 11:44 pm
Forum: Projects & restoration
Topic: Where have all the projects gone???
Replies: 16
Views: 3287

Re: Where have all the projects gone???

I think you have a half-arse rust repair and a big black rubber condom to cover it up.
by MD
Mon Mar 18, 2024 1:01 pm
Forum: Race Cars and Track preparation
Topic: "Patches" MD's Final Racing Project
Replies: 120
Views: 36887

Re: "Patches" MD's Final Racing Project

Hello Kevin, Thank you for your kind words. Will you look at that! Straight civility. I am starting to mellow as I get older and less inclined to use the proctoscope in my role as a fake MD.. I do recommend staying on guard though. From what I can see from your reports, you are eating, sleeping and ...