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     John Dare Frequent User Username: jgdare Post Number: 14 Registered: 12-2004 |
Some fellow owners might be interested in the feature at column 3 (page 33) of the November edition of the U.K enthusiasts magazine, "Classic and Sports Car". It wouldnt have necessarily cost a lot of money but would have involved much thought and a considerable amount of time. I only wish I had thought of it first, although I have ventured in that direction, having mused over the idea of putting my spare "S1" engine (late 59) into the "R" type one day. | ||
| Ashley James Unregistered guest Posted From: 84.92.55.251 |
I've built an S1 engine specifically for putting into a Big Bore MKVI and it is being fitted to a friend's car at the moment. There are more problems than you might imagine so if anyone is thinking of doing it, do please email me and I will help anyway I can. I am also developing a website for '46-'55 cars, predominantly MKVI and R types so please have a look at it and try not to be too critical as it is still in the very early stages. www.kda132.com | ||
| John Dare Frequent User Username: jgdare Post Number: 16 Registered: 12-2004 |
Thank you Ashley and I will accept your kind offer should I ever proceed with the S1 to "R" type engine conversion. The article to which I referred in my previous post, concerned a standard bodied Mk6 (which had originally failed its MOT!) featuring a slightly longer bonnet occasioned by the installation of a straight 8 "R-R" (B80) engine. I envisage an extraordinary amount of work; chassis/bonnet lengthening from the outset?. I dont believe this is necessarily the first time this has been performed, recalling that Eric Healey had once publicized some details about a "R"-type Continental to be so built along with, I recall, a cabriolet/drophead conversion for good measure. All very interesting from lifes QUIET (and unassuming) achievers, for whom I hold the greatest possible respect. |
