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It's not even a rolling chassis yet though. Not much to update on recently, as I've been busy with work, and I'm waiting for some wheels to turn up. They're on the way though. 
But I found these little beauties at Vintage supplies.
A bit of patriotism, as after all it is British designed, built and er...oh hang on a minute.....was, a British owned company!
Still looks better than the Malaysian flag, don't you think?
But I found these little beauties at Vintage supplies.
A bit of patriotism, as after all it is British designed, built and er...oh hang on a minute.....was, a British owned company!
Still looks better than the Malaysian flag, don't you think?
Thanks for the kind comments. I have no time frame for getting the car on the road, as I enjoy building the car, and fettling in th garage, so if I finish it too quick, I'll have to start another! 
Mark, I want to fit a Hartley H1 and Drenth 6 speed sequential, (see page 2 of this thread) although I may have to research Hewland's new 6 speed inline box, as it's 4kg lighter!
I'll take a break from it for a while now, as my toy funds are low, and I need to do some more work on one of my other projects.
Apart from getting black hands polishing ally, I like the smell of wood, so I'll be starting a restoration thread for my 1968 Olsen Nimbus sailing boat, over on Boats, Planes & Trains soon!
Cheers,
Mick.
I have no time frame for getting the car on the road, as I enjoy building the car, and fettling in th garage, so if I finish it too quick, I'll have to start another! Mark, I want to fit a Hartley H1 and Drenth 6 speed sequential, (see page 2 of this thread) although I may have to research Hewland's new 6 speed inline box, as it's 4kg lighter!
I'll take a break from it for a while now, as my toy funds are low, and I need to do some more work on one of my other projects.
Apart from getting black hands polishing ally, I like the smell of wood, so I'll be starting a restoration thread for my 1968 Olsen Nimbus sailing boat, over on Boats, Planes & Trains soon!
Cheers,
Mick.
Hi Mick,
a thread on BC that might be of interest for you
http://www.blatchat.com/t.asp?id=207043
cheers Volkr
a thread on BC that might be of interest for you
http://www.blatchat.com/t.asp?id=207043
cheers Volkr
Thanks allen. I'm very very pleased with them! I've gone through half a dozen wheel people before I found someone who would take my enquiries seriously!
They jumped through hoops to make me what I wanted, and the pictures don't do the results justice.
Have a look at the website here,
http://www.force-racing.co.uk/wheels-13/
Volkr thanks for the link. The RST is not for me though. As mentioned on the BC thread, IMO it's a bit too complicated. I prefer the H1 as it can use stock Hayabusa top ends.
I believe the original RST used Yamaha top ends, but the Yamaha engine became obsolete, meaning it had to then use bespoke top ends, which made it very expensive.
I also don't think there's any advantage to 5 valve heads. Yamaha race bikes never had 5 valve heads, only the road bikes, so I think the 20 valve logo was a marketing thing by Yamaha.
Cosworth dabbled a bit with 5 valve heads, and went back to 4 valves.
Taking nothing away from Mr. Savory though, the RST is a work of art!
They jumped through hoops to make me what I wanted, and the pictures don't do the results justice.
Have a look at the website here,
http://www.force-racing.co.uk/wheels-13/
Volkr thanks for the link. The RST is not for me though. As mentioned on the BC thread, IMO it's a bit too complicated. I prefer the H1 as it can use stock Hayabusa top ends.
I believe the original RST used Yamaha top ends, but the Yamaha engine became obsolete, meaning it had to then use bespoke top ends, which made it very expensive.
I also don't think there's any advantage to 5 valve heads. Yamaha race bikes never had 5 valve heads, only the road bikes, so I think the 20 valve logo was a marketing thing by Yamaha.
Cosworth dabbled a bit with 5 valve heads, and went back to 4 valves.
Taking nothing away from Mr. Savory though, the RST is a work of art!
Edited by mickrick on Tuesday 16th August 08:10
Hello again fellow pedants! Thought I'd boing this, as a PH search said it doesn't exist, and it's a PITA scrolling through hundreds of threads to find it!
It's been a while, so long in fact, that some of the pictures on this thread seem to have dissapeared?
Anyway, I'm on a roll again. Nothing new to post yet, but I'm off on me travels next week in search of good ol' brummie engineering skills, meet me old mucka's drink beer, and talk s
t!
Rear brakes are next. I have a cunning plan! I would have liked to go for inboard discs, and save oodles of unsprung weight, but there's just not enough room with that pesky De-dion axle in the way.
So it'll be float in the bell 260mm ish solid discs, and a nice light 2 piston race calliper, in the usual place, and a novel idea for a parking brake to keep the IVA/MOT man happy. (which has been shamelessly nicked from another car manufacturer )
Watch this space! If you're interested that is..........
Regards,
Mick.
It's been a while, so long in fact, that some of the pictures on this thread seem to have dissapeared?
Anyway, I'm on a roll again.
Nothing new to post yet, but I'm off on me travels next week in search of good ol' brummie engineering skills, meet me old mucka's drink beer, and talk st!Rear brakes are next. I have a cunning plan! I would have liked to go for inboard discs, and save oodles of unsprung weight, but there's just not enough room with that pesky De-dion axle in the way.
So it'll be float in the bell 260mm ish solid discs, and a nice light 2 piston race calliper, in the usual place, and a novel idea for a parking brake to keep the IVA/MOT man happy. (which has been shamelessly nicked from another car manufacturer
)Watch this space!
If you're interested that is..........Regards,
Mick.
Bloody hell!! Nice thread - missed this somehow & only have seen the pics of the brakes at BG developments you pointed me to.. I take my hat off to you sir, this is a love-of-your-life project & can't wait to see how you get on with the engine - bookmarked!
BTW my old dear has a place near "Sabby" so I'm reasonably familiar with the area - must have been great living on a yacht there!
Cheers,
Neil.
BTW my old dear has a place near "Sabby" so I'm reasonably familiar with the area - must have been great living on a yacht there!
Cheers,
Neil.
Don't get me wrong Mick, I adore my HPC, particularly now it is sporting its gold centred MB wheels, but the thought of lots of lovely high quality billet ali 'stuff' on the car is the stuff of dreams.
What you are doing with your car can only remain a fantasy for so many others. I lusted after Sugino's and now I lust after yours. Can't wait to see the final result but the journey is equally as pleasurable.
Cheers
SS
What you are doing with your car can only remain a fantasy for so many others. I lusted after Sugino's and now I lust after yours. Can't wait to see the final result but the journey is equally as pleasurable.
Cheers
SS
Hi Farliq, where's "Sabby"?
SS, I think the HPC is one of the iconic Sevens, up there with the Superlight R, JPE, BD and R500K. The pictures of your nice gold wheels made my mind up for me, as I was torn between that and black. Thanks for the inspiration!
As far as fantasy goes, it's mine too I'm not a rich man, but I'm fortunate enough to have a good job, at the moment, to be able to put a bit aside each month for my hobbies. I take each stage at a time, and treat each one like a project. Finish one, save a bit, move onto the next. I like to think I'm a patient Guy, and I enjoy my time tinkering about in the garage, so for me I don't need to rush anything.
rossb, I'm happy the thread has given you inspiration! Get the old girl out and give her some love!
I don't think my car can be compared with Sugino's though. A different animal really. I have every picture I've ever seen of that car saved on my computer! Wonderfull!
Maybe one day I'll put the IRS back end in mine...
And in honor of the great mans work, some of his automotive Porn!
If you reading this Mike, hope you don't mind?
SS, I think the HPC is one of the iconic Sevens, up there with the Superlight R, JPE, BD and R500K. The pictures of your nice gold wheels made my mind up for me, as I was torn between that and black. Thanks for the inspiration!
As far as fantasy goes, it's mine too
I'm not a rich man, but I'm fortunate enough to have a good job, at the moment, to be able to put a bit aside each month for my hobbies. I take each stage at a time, and treat each one like a project. Finish one, save a bit, move onto the next. I like to think I'm a patient Guy, and I enjoy my time tinkering about in the garage, so for me I don't need to rush anything.rossb, I'm happy the thread has given you inspiration! Get the old girl out and give her some love!
I don't think my car can be compared with Sugino's though. A different animal really. I have every picture I've ever seen of that car saved on my computer! Wonderfull!
Maybe one day I'll put the IRS back end in mine...
And in honor of the great mans work, some of his automotive Porn!
If you reading this Mike, hope you don't mind?
Edited by mickrick on Thursday 26th January 19:08
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