Johnny 550 is Coming!

[mikey k]

Phew that was a long wait!
The internals and head gaskets are now in the UK ready for sign off
Just needs Dr Mike and Bruce to apply some &

All being well Bruce and can then lay the magic hands on and have it ready for my next hoon

Johnny 550 in Jockland

[mikey k]

Bit of a hiatus with this
A few of the key people at BR have had personal stuff going on outside BR so timings have slipped
Most the parts are in now I'm lead to believe.
A couple of the rods were of unacceptable quality to BR so are being replaced.

Very doubtful this will be sorted before I "do" Scotland but it will be worth wait so I'm being patient

[mikey k]

all the parts are at Bamford Rose

[Gettoff]

I reckon AM will have redesigned the vantage by the time you get it..
On a more serious note though, the excitement must be building nicely now, when do you think the first wheel will be turned in anger?
P.S. Have you ordered your sill plaques yet?

[mikey k]

My patience has been tested
Should be on the road late Autumn I guess
Not decide on the sill plaques yet

[Lunablack]

mikey k said:

Should be on the road late Autumn I guess

2013?? Or 2014??

[mikey k]

Good question

[robgt]

Hang on in there Mike! Your car will be unique and very special.

[mikey k]

All the bits are in and Bruce is "at work" !

Johnny 550 / 5.0L V8 is in build.

All this shiny metalwork in the buildshop, shades required on entry...

For the V8 crown, jessica, Diablo Blanco, Rosie, Purdey (RIP) and Pearl... Sorry, you will have to bow to Johnny soon......

[dredders]

mikey k said:

All the bits are in and Bruce is "at work" !

There doesn't seem to be enough valves

[mikey k]

Had a call from Dr Mike today
The engine is just about done and they will want the car in a couple of weeks to start bolting bits on!
Getting excited now!

[Lunablack]

mikey k said:

Had a call from Dr Mike today
The engine is just about done and they will want the car in a couple of weeks to start bolting bits on!
Getting excited now!

I am an expert at running in new engines..... and I have plenty of time on my hands, and only live down the road..










Just sayin

[mikey k]

thanks for the offer

[V8 Animal]

Lunablack said:

I am an expert at running in new engines..... and I have plenty of time on my hands, and only live down the road..










Just sayin

Take too long if you drove

[Lunablack]

V8 Animal said:

Take too long if you drove

I can peddle when required

[yeti]

Lunablack said:

V8 Animal said:

Take too long if you drove

I can peddle when required

I can vouch for this

[Cockernee]

If you need running in services Mikey, happy to help

[Tony V12V]

Cockernee said:

If you need running in services Mikey, happy to help

Thats fked it then

[mikey k]

Sorry Jockman offered first

[Lunablack]

mikey k said:

Sorry Jockman offered first

Glazed bores....not good




Welcome back Lewis