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Hello from NZ
Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 1:45 am
by yoeddynz
Hiya. Some of you on here already no me and my rotary exploits from Exile or retro-rides forums. I'm on here as there seem to be a few with Elford turbos plus Ian has helped me out plenty in the past- hopefully I can help others with what I have learned through trail and error.
My Elford turbo setup is attached not to a Rx7 but instead a 1968 Vauxhall Viva...
If interested you can read about the build here..
http://oldschool.co.nz/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=25473
I would love it if we can get hold of Malcolm cole etc from the early days of the Elford as I have questions.
alex
Re: Hello from NZ
Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:38 am
by ian65
Hey Alex!
Welcome aboard mate, great to have you join the forum.
All Elford experts are greeted with open arms here!
That 12a looks like it belongs in that Viva engine bay.... it looks better than the original lump! Great work.
After us saying last year when doing the Elford conversions, that it would be great to be able to talk to someone who was involved at Elfords back in the day, what a coincidence that Frank Elford should join the forum.... hopefully we can finally nail how that ignition control unit works and any mods to the dizzy.
cheers,
Ian
Re: Hello from NZ
Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 11:01 am
by Steve-A
Hi Alex.
Nice to see you pop up here, sure you'll fit right in.
Re: Hello from NZ
Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 6:14 pm
by yoeddynz
Cheers fellas- its nice to have a collection of Elford info in one place for sure. And over time google searches for Elford will automactically send people this way
I still have that Elford "ECU" sitting here for you Ian. I'm just trying to think of something useful I can swap it for.
Hmmmm- Elford front spoiler on a Viva?....
Re: Hello from NZ
Posted: Mon Mar 19, 2012 6:23 pm
by ian65
yoeddynz wrote:
I still have that Elford "ECU" sitting here for you Ian. I'm just trying to think of something useful I can swap it for.
cheers mate, let me know what you want..... are you still planning on coming over this spring?
Re: Hello from NZ
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 6:43 am
by yoeddynz
Yeah we will be in england over august
Will have to borrow a FB while we are there to get our rotary fix.
Re: Hello from NZ
Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2012 12:45 pm
by codge
Hi Alex and welcome.
Street posing grandad (hence codge = dave nock)
"The overrev buzzer shall never sound with my gentle driving".
Re: Hello from NZ
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 7:26 pm
by KiwiDave
Hi Alex
I'm originally from Wellington and have been over here for almost eight years. I have just spent the last 20 minutes or so getting totally lost inside your Viva World after reading the build thread. Really the most excellent read. And loving the pics of tools hanging up on the wall, I really do miss my garage. And I really do miss home now................. Anyway, cool to have another Kiwi on board and keep those pics coming bro.
Dave.
Re: Hello from NZ
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 8:59 pm
by ian65
KiwiDave wrote:I have just spent the last 20 minutes or so getting totally lost inside your Viva World after reading the build thread. Really the most excellent read.
read the housetruck build next... it's inspirational
http://www.oldschool.co.nz/phpbb/viewto ... 17&t=21684
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Re: Hello from NZ
Posted: Wed Mar 21, 2012 11:58 pm
by myatt1972
ian65 wrote:KiwiDave wrote:I have just spent the last 20 minutes or so getting totally lost inside your Viva World after reading the build thread. Really the most excellent read.
read the housetruck build next... it's inspirational
http://www.oldschool.co.nz/phpbb/viewto ... 17&t=21684
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I love the chainsaw pic, ear defenders, full face mask and bare feet
