Project Sweet-Pea take 2

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Project Sweet-Pea take 2

Post by Warwick-Lowlight »

HAving a bit of trouble with the first post so hopefully take 2 will work a bit betta
From post one
Alittle interior work and then got busy with the prep for the new arrival
Thanks Grand Slam
The Beast has arrived
HAd to do some minor repairs to the engine bay but managed to get the engine in
Looks sweet and sounds good to
Just need to set the idling and the timing and then off we go
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Re: Project Sweet-Pea take 2

Post by Jurgen Grand Slam »

Hey Warwick.........


Looks like you had to wait quite a while :) :) :)
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Nice progress :hangloose:
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looking good. nice
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Why am I having such trouble posting on my own post ???
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Cleaned carb fitted new shaft and made new brass bushes should get her to purr as intended
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Hee hee I like casual way that you state "made new brass bushes" as if it's an everyday thing! Please post pics
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