So it was waaaay back in February 2015 that KiwiDave and I removed the engine from MelloYello.
Looking back so much has been done but, at the time, it would sometimes feel like no progress was being made. Where ever possible I have done the work myself, apart from the obvious specialist stuff. It has all been evenings and weekends, in a lock up that does not have power or water. In the same period I also got married, bought a flat, got a cat, and started a new job.
I received lots of advice, had some help, asked many questions, did lots of reading, learnt a lot, spent a lot of monies, and ultimately have a better understanding of my car.
So I have taken the majority of the interior out, mostly to trace wires but also because "racecar". Electrically if it was not being used then it has been removed. All that is left is seats, steering wheel, parts of the dash and some guages.
The engine was built by Era at Oldone's, to full bridge port specifications. Using new housings and replacement lapped plates.
Aluminium radiator with dual Mishimoto fans, to cool the bastard - it gets up to running temperature within minutes.
Reconditioned units include - alternator, starter motor, Mallory fuel pump and Weber carburretor.
Racing beat dual headers and dual mid-section, with custom Powerflow rear box.
And another photo so you know it still exists, and so you can recognise me at RRG
Any ways that was my long winded way of saying that I am looking forward to being back on the road and attending RRG16. See you there.
look forward to meeting & watch go up the hill.
