What an amazing difference 12 hours can make. Despite a couple of initial setbacks, we managed to make some tangible progress. Tonight, motor in and starts. To be honest, I thought we were just swinging the motor to make sure it turns over without resistance, but when it fired into life on the third tap. … Read more
What a day, my baby is home. Special thanks to the man with the magic hands, Jacques de la Cruz and his team, who pulled out all the stops to get her ready for collection at 18:00! A nerve wracking rollercoaster day. My first project and certainly not my last, I am pushing my boundaries. … Read more
Earlier this week it occurred to me that I only have 8 working days available before the Jaguar Simola Hill Climb. My stomach turned and panic set in! Fortunately, all the engineering work on the motor is complete and assembly has begun. Turns out my crank pulley is cracked and sourcing a new (secondhand un-cracked) … Read more
Hectic week of last minute preparation in anticipation of the motor and body coming together, with expected challenges along the way! First misplaced orings, followed by missing valve guides, which are still awol! Lots of running around and everything back in track, although I think the guys at Auto Azzuri might be tired of seeing … Read more
Been out of town for a couple of weeks. Slow progress with a little scope creep, but well worth the extra time and effort! Starting to get rather excited about completing, installing and firing up the motor!!! Hill climb is coming! [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”17″ gal_title=”Quick Update”]
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