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Jun 10, 2014 19:11:01 GMT
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hi all!!!! bought a 1975 / 1976 (P reg) Hillman hunter 4 door super saloon... bit of a wreck tbh! But the shell is completely rust free, no rot or any signs of welding...! I am going to try and get the car back up to scratch and do some mods (mainly lowered and stanced with a nice set of deep dish) thought some people might be interested so here goes.......  |
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Last Edit: Feb 18, 2015 21:25:37 GMT by code109
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Jun 10, 2014 19:58:09 GMT
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Yep, interested. Carry on |
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Jun 10, 2014 20:56:22 GMT
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Last Edit: Jun 11, 2014 0:03:56 GMT by code109
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 second buy of the project... found it in book barn for £1.50 |
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Last Edit: Jun 11, 2014 0:07:02 GMT by code109
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 radiator removed... the engine is a bit of mess.... needs a bit of tlc. I'm looking for something with a bit more umfff anyway, so ive bought a1.8 mx5 engine and gearbox |
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Last Edit: Jun 25, 2014 19:50:37 GMT by code109
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 new manifold came before i collected the engine! ha still looks nice though  new wheels came too.... minilite 13" x 7j got tyres too but, as liberating as the photo was, ive left it out haha the alloys have a different pcd to the hunter so I'm going to have to put the hubs on my milling machine at work and drill new stud holes |
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Last Edit: Jun 11, 2014 0:25:28 GMT by code109
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 picked up the engine and trial fitted the manifold on it too  and fabricated new engine mounts... my welding is trajic, but luckily my dad seems to have done quite a good job of it |
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 started stripping out the interior too for some much needed repair and general overhaul found this areosol spray for pleather and real leather on the internet, gone for a nice vanilla cream... hopefully should come up nice?! ha |
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Jun 11, 2014 17:08:42 GMT
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Tasty...!!!
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***GARAGE CURRENTLY EMPTY***
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Jun 11, 2014 23:30:38 GMT
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Cheers currently working on the dash instruments... Will put pics up soon. Slowly building a mountain of boxes in my cellar of bit for the car lol have an mx5 prop shaft in a lathe at work aswell atm to lengthen it and alter the PCD of the holes at the diff end got a competition racing fuel pump and springs coming tomorrow have a plan n a half for the front suspension  |
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Last Edit: Jun 11, 2014 23:33:03 GMT by code109
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Its always a nice feeling in a restoration / build when you click the ratchet spanner the other way front suspensions done. Just sorting pics out now |
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Cracking. Can't wait to see pictures. |
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Jun 18, 2014 20:57:09 GMT
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THE ENGINE IS IN!!!  bit of a squeeze but still looks okay ha  u sl**************g!!!! ha may have to push the bonnet up a bit or something! its already practically touching the sump on the front strut.....  |
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Jun 18, 2014 21:01:14 GMT
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this is the new position of the gear stick. ive just cut the old tunnel section and moved it back, then ill just weld a plate in the gap left or something...  also removed the dash to work on the instruments and wiring and stuff  looks abit bare atm!!!! |
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Jun 18, 2014 21:07:45 GMT
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Last Edit: Jun 18, 2014 21:40:37 GMT by code109
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Jun 18, 2014 21:13:33 GMT
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the new pump arrived, its up to 200bhp so should cope with the mx5s 140.....  mounted the fuel pump, waiting for the fuel lines now...  |
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Last Edit: Jun 18, 2014 21:50:20 GMT by code109
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Jun 18, 2014 21:25:05 GMT
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taken the front struts apart and also fitted new adjustable shocks on the back  the rear hardly even moves now much better than the passion wagon bounce it had before! Don't get me wrong it was hilarious, but when it comes to cornering, I could have ended up in the wrong sorta hedge ha just what i wanted for when i put lowering blocks on the back axle. leaf springs are different for those that are new to them. you cant just compress them so they're shorter and lower, so they don't get harder and stop moving as much. the rear axle is mounted ontop the leaf springs, so i will have to put blocks between the rear axle and springs to get the required ride hieght drop desired |
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Last Edit: Jun 19, 2014 18:43:47 GMT by code109
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Jun 18, 2014 21:35:07 GMT
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right so for the front suspension ive replaced the shocks with new adjustable ones, then I ordered some adjustable spring cups from rallydesigns website. they're just threaded sleeves with c type locking nut / seat things... I cut the old seats off the struts (a bit nail biting) and welded the new sleeves on. then ordered some short, stiff 500lbs competition rally springs off ebay altering the top spring cups so they sit on the bearing that allows the strut to swivel and steer...  the new, damping adjustable, height adjustable "coilovers" made from the old struts.... and might i add, at a fraction of the prices off actual coilovers!!!!  next job is to drill the new PCDs for the new wheel nuts while all the hubs are off, and plumb the fuel system up!!!!! |
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Last Edit: Jun 18, 2014 21:43:56 GMT by code109
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Jun 18, 2014 21:37:49 GMT
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I have to say, many thanks to my girlfriend for understanding me not seeing her as much atm! lol
although she fails to see what the car should hopefully come out like... all she is worried about is when I'm going to get it resprayed!!!! haha
doesn't seem to realise a nicely painted car is no good if it doesn't move!
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