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
Project Sweet-Pea take 2
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Project Sweet-Pea take 2
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Re: Project Sweet-Pea take 2
Hey Warwick.........
Looks like you had to wait quite a while

Looks like you had to wait quite a while



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Re: Project Sweet-Pea take 2
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Re: Project Sweet-Pea take 2
Nice progress 

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Sambas in South Africa are good for only 2 things: showing off and sunburn.
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Re: Project Sweet-Pea take 2
Cleaned carb fitted new shaft and made new brass bushes should get her to purr as intended
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Re: Project Sweet-Pea take 2
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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