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Toys - upcoming engine build project
Posted: Tue May 27, 2014 12:52 pm
by Tony Z
I am so excited about the toys just just arrived in my possession.
I have an upcoming project for which I'll be putting together a 1700cc T1 engine.
Nothing fancy, I am aiming for a reliable daily driven 100hp with minimal expenses - none of this 30K for an engine stuff...
I have a few plans for this engine, along with 3 or 4 different configurations which I'd like to test. But for now, the aim is complete reliability with a smile on my dial...
Here are a few pics to wet the appetite.
I still have other parts to buy and I didnt picture all the parts I've got.
Either way, I'll keep you guys updated when I begin with this engine.
Donovan - I know I promised you some parts, but I didnt use that supplier this time.
Re: Toys - upcoming engine build project
Posted: Tue May 27, 2014 1:28 pm
by Retrobug
Nice Aircooled porn umm parts there Tony!
Re: Toys - upcoming engine build project
Posted: Tue May 27, 2014 3:54 pm
by Wentzel
Looking good Tony any details on the plans or is it a secret? Keep us up to date!
Re: Toys - upcoming engine build project
Posted: Tue May 27, 2014 6:10 pm
by Tony Z
No firm details yet. Will see how it progresses.
I know what I am aiming for and my reasoning behind trying something a little different. So we'll see where this leads.
I wanted to get a set of pistons too, but they were out of the size I want. Just as well, because I am out of luggage allowance.
Re: Toys - upcoming engine build project
Posted: Tue May 27, 2014 7:34 pm
by riaanj
Yummy! Can't wait to see it all come together!
Re: Toys - upcoming engine build project
Posted: Tue May 27, 2014 8:33 pm
by retrovan
Hi Mr TZ
Is this "Package" going into the 1302, that "visiting" JHB as this time. ??????
Herman
Re: Toys - upcoming engine build project
Posted: Tue May 27, 2014 8:58 pm
by Tony Z
Hi Mr Herman
That is correct. As for it visiting JHB... well, I hope this is correct, however, the project seems to be a little slow in getting started. So I am hoping it doesnt become a semi-permanent visit...
@Bugger
Re: Toys - upcoming engine build project
Posted: Wed May 28, 2014 8:10 am
by acpaterson
Aha.. Nice bits there buddy...
Re: Toys - upcoming engine build project
Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2014 8:05 pm
by Bugger
Tony Z wrote:Hi Mr Herman
That is correct. As for it visiting JHB... well, I hope this is correct, however, the project seems to be a little slow in getting started. So I am hoping it doesnt become a semi-permanent visit...
@Bugger
HI I at least got a bit of my own Private Office Space back at home so I can start participating again more on the Forum so Jip progress start a bi slow
But I rather keep it slow and get all the Ducks in a Row than a Rush Job
Will start loading Pics for you ZZZZZZZ
Motor out
Box out
In the Panel Shop getting Stripped
Re: Toys - upcoming engine build project
Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2014 8:20 pm
by Tony Z
I completely agree Pierre. Rather do it right the first time...
You can email me the pictures, it'll be easier and quicker, I'll then post them once there is a story to tell
Re: Toys - upcoming engine build project
Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:35 pm
by Terry Phillips
As the old saying goes "You never have time to do it right the 1st time but you always have time to do it right the 2nd time" that's why it pays to do it right the 1st time as Pierre says.
Re: Toys - upcoming engine build project
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2014 7:26 am
by Tony Z
My saying id slightly different, but means nearly the same
"Its cheaper to do it right once than to do it wrong twice"
Re: Toys - upcoming engine build project
Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2014 11:23 am
by Terry Phillips
True.
Re: Toys - upcoming engine build project
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2014 5:46 pm
by 62vwbeetle
I agree 100%
Re: Toys - upcoming engine build project
Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2014 9:29 am
by Donovan D
Tony Z wrote:I am so excited ...
Donovan - I know I promised you some parts, but I didnt use that supplier this time.
Only saw this last night. No worries Tony.