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Fastback Thomas

Belgium
423 Posts
Posted - 11 Jul 2013 :  20:45:37  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Thanks Andy,
Lowering the rear is indeed a lot easier!
Although you might need longer U-bolts...

Let me know always interested! ;)

'68 sunbeam rapier fastback {B341006846 OD/LHO}
I like a car that looks normal but really knocks your socks off!!
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andyb

United Kingdom
367 Posts
Posted - 11 Jul 2013 :  21:02:02  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Got longer u bolts
New axle to spring mounts
New saddle plates
New shocker mounts to weld to axle tube
Will have to post a pic up when it's done just waiting for a suitable ford axle case





sometimes nothing can be a real cool hand
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Mk3sceptreLuke

28 Posts
Posted - 11 Jul 2013 :  22:49:59  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
What gear box you running andy?
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andyb

United Kingdom
367 Posts
Posted - 12 Jul 2013 :  07:45:28  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Its got the overdrive box in at the moment but I have a non o/d box to go in
looking for a clutch assy with roller release bearing if anybody can point me in the right direction

sometimes nothing can be a real cool hand
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janmarine3

South Africa
286 Posts
Posted - 13 Jul 2013 :  06:33:59  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by andyb

Its got the overdrive box in at the moment but I have a non o/d box to go in
looking for a clutch assy with roller release bearing if anybody can point me in the right direction

sometimes nothing can be a real cool hand


Hi Andyb - is there a specific reason why you are changing to a non o/d box
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andyb

United Kingdom
367 Posts
Posted - 13 Jul 2013 :  09:49:51  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
yes, I will be rallying the car so no need for o/d plus they are alleged to be a bit weak when setting off the line (splines twisting)
and it will probably save a little weight as well !

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andyb

United Kingdom
367 Posts
Posted - 15 Jul 2013 :  21:15:36  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
axle parts ready to fit







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Mk3sceptreLuke

28 Posts
Posted - 20 Jul 2013 :  10:12:15  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Where did you get the shocks from mate? I wanna get some this week
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andyb

United Kingdom
367 Posts
Posted - 20 Jul 2013 :  10:58:30  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
From gartrac
They are escort mk2 group 4 (rally) rears
initially i got group 1 but they where a little short they swopped them
No problem they are the same guys I got the front coil springs from.
They are quite expensive at £200 a pair !

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Mk3sceptreLuke

28 Posts
Posted - 20 Jul 2013 :  18:44:36  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Sweet I've got my springs from them so they should be on Tomoz or Monday night ready for Saturday
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andyb

United Kingdom
367 Posts
Posted - 20 Jul 2013 :  21:45:59  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Great make sure you post up some pics so we can see the results

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Mk3sceptreLuke

28 Posts
Posted - 21 Jul 2013 :  22:39:28  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I still can't upload pictures from phone I'll keep trying tho

If I was to get a poly Bush kit for a hunter, do you know weather they match a sceptre?
And Andy, is yours a mk3sceptre that your doing?
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andyb

United Kingdom
367 Posts
Posted - 21 Jul 2013 :  23:02:32  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Mines a rapier fastback Luke

I think The bush kit was listed for a hunter (all the same afaik) you just need to check anti roll bar diameter
(Use an open ended spanner) the drop link bushes are a a little tight but the grease supplied helps
I can give you all the part numbers if you need them.


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Fastback Thomas

Belgium
423 Posts
Posted - 22 Jul 2013 :  09:13:04  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
How did yu order your springs Luke?
Which one did you order or did you just send them an E-mail with dimensions etc. ?
How low does your car sit now? (pictures are always good can't wait to see another arrow down low! )

'68 sunbeam rapier fastback {B341006846 OD/LHO}
I like a car that looks normal but really knocks your socks off!!
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Mk3sceptreLuke

28 Posts
Posted - 22 Jul 2013 :  13:23:41  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Fastback Thomas,
I just asked for the mk2 escort rally springs with 11''free height and rated at 175lb (by phone) havn't fitted them yet won't till Wednesday night because I'm waiting for my balljoints to turn up. At the moment thought it's on escort springs and sits 2'' lower looks alot more though. Looks the nuts!! Just got a problem with my wheels scrubbing on the back arches Coz I'm running 13x7j alloys the old school star mags. I'm on Facebook if anyone wants to add me, there's pictures on there....
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