Valerie the Cosworth Viva!

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Re: Valerie the Cosworth Viva!

Postby BigWallace » Sun Jul 27, 2014 7:34 pm

Not much to report this weekend! Just gave the bulkhead grot a grind back to see whats what! Not too bad really :D

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Re: Valerie the Cosworth Viva!

Postby chrismc » Mon Jul 28, 2014 9:03 am

Nice work on the tunnel. 8)
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Re: Valerie the Cosworth Viva!

Postby BigWallace » Tue Jul 29, 2014 9:15 pm

Cheers Chris! Just the bare minimum clearance... 10mm at either side of the top cover!

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Re: Valerie the Cosworth Viva!

Postby BigWallace » Sun Aug 10, 2014 8:26 pm

Not much to report other than a bit of a strip & a clean up in the engine bay, modifying the new headlamps (see "Electrical Help" section) & battery tray removal. The tray came out very easily & is up for grabs for free if anyone needs it! Servo & pedals are also gone as I'll be using a universal underslung bias pedal box with rear facing cylinders. Converting to hydraulic clutch too!

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Re: Valerie the Cosworth Viva!

Postby BigWallace » Sun Aug 10, 2014 8:35 pm

Here's the aforementioned battery tray with only very light surface rust. If it's of any use to anyone, let me know & I'll box it up & post it off!

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Re: Valerie the Cosworth Viva!

Postby chrismc » Mon Aug 11, 2014 8:35 am

Looks like a good shell

When you get a chance it would be interesting to see the pedal box fitted 8). Does it take up much space?

Keep up the good work.
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Re: Valerie the Cosworth Viva!

Postby BigWallace » Tue Aug 12, 2014 9:41 pm

Hi Chris! Yep, it's a good one! There are a few teabaggy bits in the floorpans where someone has recently smeared P40 fibreglass :roll: But they'll tig up. Largely due to wet under felt! I've not got the pedal box yet, but it does look compact. I'll let you know as soon as I get it.

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Re: Valerie the Cosworth Viva!

Postby BigWallace » Mon Sep 08, 2014 4:20 pm

Hi guys! As I'm getting on to the restoration side of things, I'll make a new thread in the Restoration section. & post further modifications here.

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Re: Valerie the Cosworth Viva!

Postby don » Wed Sep 24, 2014 8:14 pm

Now that's a nice little project , I like to see things a little different :respekt:
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Re: Valerie the Cosworth Viva!

Postby GTpete » Thu Oct 02, 2014 8:55 pm

If its of interest I am using a BMW Z3 positive battery cable in my V8 HB, with the battery in the boot. Nice and thick and good quality...also have a set of ventora discs calipers and arms..but need them as spares... :D
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