...15 URO...

[geeeman]

ok more pics!

no pics of it with hardtop yet.. and theres stil some minor detailing to be done..
im not sure about the red wheel/belts, and i have to say i much prefer the look of the steel wheels to the minilites. aeroscreen shape not finalised yet.. but overall its looking good

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g15wiz said:

like the roll over bar.....how have you braced it?

the rear facing struts attach to the additional reinforcement at the back

testing will probably be on the 20th aug

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g15wiz said:

very neat.....and the rear body can still be removed!!
do you mind if I copy that [a bit]?

feel free! i think its a nice mod to have done on the G4, it also means there's no need for the forward stay that normally extends into the passenger side of the car from the roll bar.. so it frees up a bit of room in there.

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Going testing tomorrow at Snett, will try post some pics soon!

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thanks for the comments Jamie.

ok,, so testing went well, but for a problem with oil surge.. seems that the (wet) sump design isn't optimal. Needs more baffling
But a big thank you to Ivor, Mark and Tom.. the car looks great, and from the limited time on track seems to be running well also

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P.36 of october issue classic & sportscar, there is a small piece on the car.
Classic cars will be doing a full article

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suffolk009 said:

A beautiful car.

The Walkletts have clearly done a brilliant restoration job. You must be very happy with it.

thank you

looks even better now ...

[geeeman]

havnt done it yet, car still needs minor fettling.

[geeeman]

hi, i got some lovely brand new hubcaps to fit the widened steel wheels. I havnt actually had a chance to try the caps on the wheels yet. But i think they will look great

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the engine is out and back at the builder, we are having the sump re-modified and uprated oil pump fitted. Should cure the problem

[geeeman]

engine rebuilt by ford engine specialists Scholar Engines in Suffolk. HSCC regs dont allow a great deal, but they managed to extract a healthy BHP from the 1500cc

[geeeman]

we got around 135 BHP

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i previously removed pics of the car pre-restoration
so for completeness:








last pic is without the aeroscreen. Am having another roll over bar made for when car is open. Modifying the pedals to give a few more inches of space and making molded foam race seat..

[geeeman]

wow....! great pic

[geeeman]

few little things just finished off. New roll over bar, side bar, pedalbox and seat.

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will aim for HSCC race silverstone mid july, will be booking some testing in the mean time

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sorry, yes i mean mid may

[geeeman]

ok thanks Paul, i havnt driven silverstone before, so will maybe get a taste on the PH sunday service meet on 17th Feb

[geeeman]

hi Geoff, i got a copy of this from national motor museum archives
taken in about 63-64, north london area?

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no info on the back..

i really like how the G4 looks on steel wheels. problem is they weigh about 6.5 kgs each!
i have been in contact with a company that offer possibly the lightest 13inch wheel available, the design being somewhat like a steel. Hope they may be able to do a set for me