1975 magnum

[roybo]

Just a quick intro and a few photos of the vauxhall magnum
i bought off 'state in here
started off clearing a bit of loose rust and sussing whats needed
mainly just trim holes and a bit on the sills where trim holes have rusted
needs wings/inner wings sorting where the spot welds have been hacked a bit
but the bulk head floor and pretty much all over is solid

Will post some more soon

[roybo]

the floors look as good as new

where the inner wings need sorting a bit

[roybo]

Old trim holes that need sorting on the sills

going to get rust sorting then think about swapping
the 1800 slant 4 for something a bit more potent saab b204....
Or maybe v8 ;D

[leigh]

Looks like a great base to start from dude, good luck with it

[jamesbow]

very nice, i have a hc at the moment too, I'm looking into engine and exle upgrades

[1430MK1]

Looks really good that. Lovely colour too :-)

[invision]

As leigh already mentioned you've got a great base to start from. Now, with a new engine and lowered stance the Magnum will make a great looking ride. Thanks for sharing your new project.

[roybo]

Thanks lads done a bit to get rid of rust just need a bit done then wings on then save a few quid for the power plant.....leaning more towards the saab after seeing a bit on the net about them
Main thing that worries me is the wiring and sump
Anyone here got any advice

[roybo]

BTW leigh love the stance on yours what springs did you use, corsa? Cut down front or pupose made
Might be my next buy just to get me inspired

[roybo]

welded a few trim holes up

and repaired the front wing not sure if I'm keeping this on as I have a spare for each side

not sure how to tackle this bit of inner wing


my first bit of welding so be gentle with me

[markgenesis]

Those repairs look excellent, my first attempt at welding resembled Seagull poo dropped from 30,000 feet, after ten years it now resembles Eagle poo dropped from 10 feet

That wing rail looks like it needs chopped off and a new section welded in, take plenty of measurements and mark out a reference line under the cut, i'd also fabricate the new rail before chopping the old one out.

Why not go with XE for power ?, or even 2.0 8V surely been done before ?

[roybo]

Jun 15, 2013 17:45:13 GMT markgenesis said:

Those repairs look excellent, my first attempt at welding resembled Seagull poo dropped from 30,000 feet, after ten years it now resembles Eagle poo dropped from 10 feet

That wing rail looks like it needs chopped off and a new section welded in, take plenty of measurements and mark out a reference line under the cut, I'd also fabricate the new rail before chopping the old one out.

Why not go with XE for power ?, or even 2.0 8V surely been done before ?

thinking saab turbo b204 mate, put a few wanted ads out already ,i know it's been
done in a chevette,ascona etc so shouldn't be too different my first project of this type
although i've had a few cars and paid to get them done..
and thanks regarding the welding advice and a pat on the back always helps
done a few repairs to the sills too ,these were only where the chrome trim attached
and probably a 6 mm hole but a bit crusty so chopped 2 inch square holes out to repair
but not entirely happy with the results and thinking about new sills

[vivapower]

Looks a good base to start from but the rust certainly isn't the worst I've ever seen. I've just bought myself a nice 2.3 viva saloon. Thankfully all welded up already and on the road but needing some tidying up.

[roybo]

Jun 16, 2013 8:58:54 GMT vivapower said:

Looks a good base to start from but the rust certainly isn't the worst I've ever seen. I've just bought myself a nice 2.3 viva saloon. Thankfully all welded up already and on the road but needing some tidying up.

i agree it's far from rotten, probably as good as you get thats not had work done on it have you got a thread for your viva
or any photos?i'd love to see them

[wheeler]

I love those cars, shame Opel didn't make a rebadged version for us landlubbers in Europe.

Don't know how much you had to grind to get that weld looking like that, but as a finished repair it looks great for a first try.

Why'd you weld up the trim holes? Going for no trim or are you going to attach the trim using glue later?

[Rob]

hi mate, get on facebook, put in saabconversions. speakto nigel saab pumford about wiring harnessses.

[vivapower]

[/quote]I agree it's far from rotten, probably as good as you get thats not had work done on it have you got a thread for your viva
or any photos?I'd love to see them
[/quote]

Yeah started a thread the other day. I'll bump it up with more info.
Thread is called 73 vauxhall viva 2.3 SL

[roybo]

already have mate very helpfull too thanks Rob
i'll check your thread out now viva power

[madwelshman]

I'm a huge Saab fan and love the idea of putting one into something rear wheel drive.
There was a project Mk2 Escort in Car and Car Conversions mag over a couple of years ago, they didn't want to go Cosworth and were looking for other ways of getting big horses. They used a later Saab lump (Vauxhall bellhousing pattern) and Omega 5 speed gearbox. From what I remember, the gearbox is quite a monster (size wise) , especially compared to the original 4 speed escort box. I followed it for a few months, but didn't get the last few mags when they were onto ignition systems etc.
I do like Viva's and if I didn't have an Avenger already, I'd probably get a Viva instead. I'll be watching to see how you're getting on, especially if you do go the Saab route.

[roybo]

defo going that route got a gearbox on the way,winning on a 900 on ebay so fingers crossed,
got a plug and play loom on the way,so mounts and sump to sort,then drop in and see what needs cutting.
didn't want to cut the tunnel up too much as the floor is mint,but can't think of another way,
or gearbox that may fit
the work on it may be a bit slow as it's my first swap like this so bare with me,
but it WILL get done