| Author |
 Topic  |
|
Fastback Thomas
Belgium
423 Posts |
 Posted - 06 Aug 2014 : 20:28:34
|
Looking good Jan!!
I've recently replaced the oil ring, not a problem there..
even if it doesn't seem to be badly flattened it will fail..
We just bought a general replacement with the right dimensions and the oil leak had disappeared!
'68 Sunbeam Rapier fastback {B341006846 OD/LHO}
'73 Sunbeam Rapier fastback {AAD 781863 }
I like a car that looks normal but really knocks your socks off!!
|
 |
|
|
jabe1807
Norway
192 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jul 2014 : 22:21:56
|
Hi, yes the car is green, and I hav worked as much as possible on it.
Here are some pictures taken to day.
I have problems with an oil leak from the speedodrive. I have new o-ring, but any know if it is possible to have a new oil seal?
|
|
|
|
JPSH120
United Kingdom
1180 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jul 2014 : 23:00:49
|
What's happening Jan, is the car green yet?!
___________________________________________________________________________
 |
|
|
|
jabe1807
Norway
192 Posts |
Posted - 15 Apr 2014 : 23:21:13
|
Hi Thomas.
I will give you some pictures as soon as the car is painted.
The problen is that my friend have no hurry , but time will come.
Regards Jan |
|
|
|
Fastback Thomas
Belgium
423 Posts |
Posted - 12 Apr 2014 : 09:11:21
|
Lets hope It looks good in two weeks... ;)
I wish I was able to say my car was painted in two weeks as I'd have it ready by summer than!!!
Keep up the good work! ;)
'68 Sunbeam Rapier fastback {B341006846 OD/LHO}
'73 Sunbeam Rapier fastback {AAD 781863 }
I like a car that looks normal but really knocks your socks off!!
|
|
|
|
jabe1807
Norway
192 Posts |
Posted - 09 Apr 2014 : 20:44:29
|
Hi
Here are some pics. I am driving My replica to the painter in december.
In 2 weeks from now, the car is then Pinewood green (I hope)
|
|
|
|
jabe1807
Norway
192 Posts |
|
|
janmarine3
South Africa
286 Posts |
Posted - 06 May 2013 : 11:47:16
|
tell you what ...say I had 2 million pounds spare... My dream car would be to put a tiger engine in my ser 3, the latest tech diff, gearbox and suspension and all that goes with all that - like top mags, low and wide as can go, best leather interior with all the bells..I would pop it in a Hercules, ship it over to you guys on this forum and ask you's nicely to make it over for me....would that be cool or what ... |
|
|
|
bigt80
United Kingdom
1052 Posts |
Posted - 04 May 2013 : 19:51:42
|
quote:
Originally posted by janmarine3
I have to say that you and all the guys on this forum who tackled their own bodywork and painting have done top work .
My Ser 3 is bubbling on the doors and I am not about to do it myself, that is a job that has to be tackled seriously with the right tools and skills...so - no spare bucks at the moment so it will have to rust in peace for now.
Yes; second that 100%. Some remarkable work done and shown on here. I'm OK at patching up and some mechanicals; put's me to shame! Still great there are others more skilled and that they should like Rapier's to boot! |
|
|
|
jabe1807
Norway
192 Posts |
Posted - 03 May 2013 : 23:05:42
|
Yes, Jan, I think it is important to do the best possible work on these cars. I have repaired cars mecanic and bodywork for about 30 years. So I hope my car will be as good as possible. I do all the work myself, exept outside painting. My friend is professional and he will do the paint outside my car(cheap i hope).
I an wery impressed to see the wery serious restoring on the Sunbeams.
|
|
|
|
janmarine3
South Africa
286 Posts |
Posted - 02 May 2013 : 07:02:55
|
I have to say that you and all the guys on this forum who tackled their own bodywork and painting have done top work .
My Ser 3 is bubbling on the doors and I am not about to do it myself, that is a job that has to be tackled seriously with the right tools and skills...so - no spare bucks at the moment so it will have to rust in peace for now.
|
|
|
|
jabe1807
Norway
192 Posts |
Posted - 01 May 2013 : 21:24:39
|
| Yes Hope It will be a great car, Jan. Maybe it be some painting this summer. |
|
|
|
janmarine3
South Africa
286 Posts |
Posted - 01 May 2013 : 20:28:07
|
| wow...looking good ! I can imagine what fun you are going to have driving this cool Sunbeam. |
|
|
|
jabe1807
Norway
192 Posts |
Posted - 29 Apr 2013 : 16:12:09
|
Hi Gijoe.
The engine id 1725ccm.
I an building a replica because it is impossible to get a Holbay engine here in Norway. I could buy one from UK, but the postprice is very high. My std engine is in good condition, so I bought piston from USA and the other parts from UK. Now I hope I have a "new" engine.
Regards Jan |
|
|
|
gijoe
USA
2 Posts |
Posted - 28 Apr 2013 : 19:21:12
|
Hello
Your engine looks awesome I bet it runs even better,
Question 1- you said it was a "Holbay replica engine"are CC's same(1725cc),
Question 2- why replicate A Holbay instead of just using
a original Holbay.
reason is that have a Holbay, I've heard and read nothing but great
experiences with this engine.
thank you
|
|
|
|
Topic |
|
H120/ Holbay Replica
