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by PuppiesBalls
Mon Jan 16, 2017 6:33 pm
Forum: Bodywork and materials
Topic: body parts
Replies: 147
Views: 187986

Re: body parts

Is it possible to get a new LW front end, I think It'll be easier to start with a new one than try to bring this bastardised front end back to perfect! :shock:
by PuppiesBalls
Mon Jan 16, 2017 6:31 pm
Forum: Parts wanted
Topic: Light covers
Replies: 12
Views: 24860

Re: Light covers

I'll take a set of light covers too Matt! :D
by PuppiesBalls
Fri Dec 16, 2011 11:54 am
Forum: (Re)Build progress & Mods
Topic: New Stylus RT owner! Let the fun begin!
Replies: 68
Views: 98822

Re: New Stylus RT owner! Let the fun begin!

Hi Matt! Yep progress on the kit car has slowed down quite a bit!! I was making good progress, untill another project cam up at a good price so i put my time & money into that this year.... Cant seem to upload pictures, Any ideas, this is the message im getting "Sorry, the board attachment ...
by PuppiesBalls
Tue Nov 30, 2010 10:31 pm
Forum: (Re)Build progress & Mods
Topic: New Stylus RT owner! Let the fun begin!
Replies: 68
Views: 98822

Re: New Stylus RT owner! Let the fun begin!

I went for a charge cooler which will be mounted at the rear of the engine, there's a big space in front of the firewall. Also shortens the track length quite a bit which will means better boost response :D Rob: yea thanks for the help with the front suspension really appreciate it! Regarding the fr...
by PuppiesBalls
Tue Nov 30, 2010 1:15 pm
Forum: (Re)Build progress & Mods
Topic: New Stylus RT owner! Let the fun begin!
Replies: 68
Views: 98822

Re: New Stylus RT owner! Let the fun begin!

This is the original frame which the radiator sat- pretty ugly contraption
This is the original frame which the radiator sat- pretty ugly contraption
And this is the replacement
And this is the replacement
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by PuppiesBalls
Tue Nov 30, 2010 12:39 pm
Forum: (Re)Build progress & Mods
Topic: New Stylus RT owner! Let the fun begin!
Replies: 68
Views: 98822

Tidying up the interior

tidied up & reinforced (This is the area where the door hinges bolt to the chassis)
tidied up & reinforced (This is the area where the door hinges bolt to the chassis)
Glue residue from the carpet, paint & surface rust all cleaned up
Glue residue from the carpet, paint & surface rust all cleaned up
Front cleaned up too
Front cleaned up too
Metal painted & fibreglass flowcoated
Metal painted & fibreglass flowcoated
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Seats in
Seats in
Dashboard rested in place
Dashboard rested in place
by PuppiesBalls
Tue Nov 30, 2010 12:27 pm
Forum: (Re)Build progress & Mods
Topic: New Stylus RT owner! Let the fun begin!
Replies: 68
Views: 98822

Re: New Stylus RT owner! Let the fun begin!

Making manifold
10mm laser cut flanges
10mm laser cut flanges
Fitted to the block
Fitted to the block
Joining ports 1 & 4
Joining ports 1 & 4
Joining ports 1 & 4
Joining ports 1 & 4
port matched
port matched
Branch to join 2 & 3 complete
Branch to join 2 & 3 complete
Another pic
Another pic
Modifying engine mount to clear turbo
Modifying engine mount to clear turbo
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by PuppiesBalls
Tue Nov 30, 2010 12:07 pm
Forum: (Re)Build progress & Mods
Topic: New Stylus RT owner! Let the fun begin!
Replies: 68
Views: 98822

Re: New Stylus RT owner! Let the fun begin!

Front suspension again
Front suspension again
And again
And again
Modified manifold & front suspension again
Modified manifold & front suspension again
Intake manifold again & steering colum fitted
Intake manifold again & steering colum fitted
Extended bonnet shut
Extended bonnet shut
Extended ledge forward so bonnet doesnt catch go behind (as it used to)
Extended ledge forward so bonnet doesnt catch go behind (as it used to)
(inside boot) re reinforcing joint between fibreglass body and the aluminium panel and sides
(inside boot) re reinforcing joint between fibreglass body and the aluminium panel and sides
Boot flowcoated
Boot flowcoated
And again (couldnt decide where to fit fuel pump)
And again (couldnt decide where to fit fuel pump)
by PuppiesBalls
Tue Nov 30, 2010 11:40 am
Forum: (Re)Build progress & Mods
Topic: New Stylus RT owner! Let the fun begin!
Replies: 68
Views: 98822

Re: New Stylus RT owner! Let the fun begin!

Modification to intake manifold
Modification to intake manifold
Front suspension parts
Front suspension parts
Assembly
Assembly
And again
And again
Wilwood's
Wilwood's
Engine & gearbox had to come out as id forgot to fit the little spring to the release bearing
Engine & gearbox had to come out as id forgot to fit the little spring to the release bearing
The evil spring!
The evil spring!
Engine back in!
Engine back in!
New wishbones & other bits being painted
New wishbones & other bits being painted
New front suspension fitted!
New front suspension fitted!
by PuppiesBalls
Tue Nov 30, 2010 11:09 am
Forum: (Re)Build progress & Mods
Topic: New Stylus RT owner! Let the fun begin!
Replies: 68
Views: 98822

Re: New Stylus RT owner! Let the fun begin!

almost there!
almost there!
Cylinder head & timing belt fitted!
Cylinder head & timing belt fitted!
Ready for the cam covers
Ready for the cam covers
Cam covers fitted!
Cam covers fitted!
Getting ready to be fitted
Getting ready to be fitted
One off Intake manifold
One off Intake manifold
Finished!
Finished!
Trumpets inside the plenum
Trumpets inside the plenum
Engine fitted!
Engine fitted!
Oops! new intake in path of steering colum!
Oops! new intake in path of steering colum!
by PuppiesBalls
Tue Nov 30, 2010 10:59 am
Forum: (Re)Build progress & Mods
Topic: New Stylus RT owner! Let the fun begin!
Replies: 68
Views: 98822

Re: New Stylus RT owner! Let the fun begin!

Engine block cleaned ready for painting
Engine block cleaned ready for painting
Painted block
Painted block
Pistons & rods
Pistons & rods
Pistons in!
Pistons in!
Bearings
Bearings
fitted & as usual smothered in assembly lube
fitted & as usual smothered in assembly lube
Crank in place
Crank in place
End caps and crank gurdle fitted
End caps and crank gurdle fitted
Water pump fitted
Water pump fitted
Up the other way, fitted ARP head studs
Up the other way, fitted ARP head studs
by PuppiesBalls
Tue Nov 30, 2010 10:45 am
Forum: (Re)Build progress & Mods
Topic: New Stylus RT owner! Let the fun begin!
Replies: 68
Views: 98822

The Stylus' New heart!

Time for an update!

Cylinder head pics:
Cylinder head back from machinests
Cylinder head back from machinests
2010-04-07 10.00.51.jpg
Further work to the cylinder head
Further work to the cylinder head
Port
Port
Valves in place
Valves in place
16x Rebuilt lifters
16x Rebuilt lifters
Lifters in place
Lifters in place
Cams in!
Cams in!
by PuppiesBalls
Fri Nov 12, 2010 5:42 pm
Forum: General Stylus related
Topic: Battery ??
Replies: 11
Views: 16220

Re: Battery ??

It's just been rebuilt at ' huge ' cost but will only start if it feels like it and only then after five minutes winding the starter on and off loads of times. Whizzes over fine but fires like a fart then with luck sometimes starts . See topic engines etc I can fully appreciate how huge the cost of...