Hi
I started the HC adventure some months back in the Say Hello section, work picked up straight after and I haven’t really done much since. I lost my way a little with what I wanted to end up with, a can-am 302 clone or a slightly modified stock car, my reason for dropping In a large lump and new drive train was basically its easily available over here, but I did a few figures and to do It right was some huge dollars, then I got to thinking I have so many original spares, engines, axles, front cross-members and boxes of miscellaneous stuff I should go down the stock route.
My plan is to try and keep it road legal, do some closed circuit racing with it, tarmac or gravel I haven’t made my mind up. But it might be as simple as changing wheels so maybe both.
Here Is the latest photo, the blue one Is the main car and the stripped shell on its side, was my donor for parts, I haven’t got the heart to scrap it, even though Its fairly rotted. Getting panels Is a nightmare In England and none existent over here and also I might have the only two coupes In Western Canada.
So Hopefully from now on, time and money permitting the Firenza Coupe 2000 race project Is a go.
The 2.0 GT High compression engine I hope to rebuild/upgrade and drop In the car.
Just started messing around with the rear brakes to see what discs and calipers I can make fit inside the 13" i read about the MG sprite for wire wheels, but after specing them out I dont think they will work, looking into a company down in the USA to have three made, then I can mount the new caliper bracket on the axle.
Please ask as many questions as you want and If you dont mind I will ask a lot to Vauxhall Viva society.