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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013  
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More bits ready to go on...
 Click image to enlarge Correct jubilee clips as per original now painted red as per original plus new hoses and stainless steel cooling pipes... Click image to enlarge Dash board now complete apart from a NOS SAAB Sport&Rally rev counter arriving soon. Click image to enlarge Other angle... Click image to enlarge Last edited by Zagato on 30th Jun 2024 11:10am. Edited 2 times in total |
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30th Jun 2024 10:38am |
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| lohr500 Member Since: 14 Sep 2014 Location: Skipton Posts: 1325 
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Looking fantastic.
She will be better than when she left the factory. And all the care and time you have put into the preparation will pay off in terms of long term protection against the elements. |
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30th Jun 2024 10:42am |
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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3544 
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You are making a proper job of that, Zagato. The work looks stunning
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30th Jun 2024 1:06pm |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013
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Thanks for the comments.
The original engine (FORD Taunus V4) needed boring out from a 1.5 so it's was a good excuse to bore it out to 1740cc, new pistons etc and a larger carb. It should now kick out a whopping 100hp from 65  but this was actually the first level for the rally cars of the period. It has been ported, sports exhaust etc already present etc. Gives a bit more grunt off the lights to keep up with modern traffic.
Click image to enlarge Rare inlet manifold being ported. Click image to enlarge Juicy bits Click image to enlarge New bits... larger pistons. Click image to enlarge Last edited by Zagato on 30th Jun 2024 4:55pm. Edited 4 times in total |
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30th Jun 2024 4:41pm |
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| Procta Member Since: 03 Dec 2016 Location: Sunderland Posts: 5226
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looking more like a car again
Level of detail is amazing! Defender TD5 90 ---/--- Peugeot 306 HDI hatch back Success is 90% Inspiration and 4 minutes Preparation # you can make it! |
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30th Jun 2024 4:46pm |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013
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Thanks Procta, yes EVERY nut and bolt etc.
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30th Jun 2024 4:54pm |
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| L110CDL Member Since: 31 Oct 2015 Location: Devon Posts: 10859 
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wow as said amazing detail, above and beyond
Love the twin choke Webber, reminded me when i put one on my 2.0 pinto engine, o happy days  Clayton.
1996 Golf Blue 300Tdi 110 Pick up. Keeper. |
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1st Jul 2024 8:41pm |
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| Moo Member Since: 01 Oct 2021 Location: UK Posts: 1432 
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Those V4s sound really good.
Eiger Grey MY23 D250 SE with bits. Known as Noddy. |
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1st Jul 2024 9:52pm |
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| Gareth Member Since: 12 Dec 2011 Location: Woodford Posts: 1115
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I remember going with my late grandad in 1971 to collect his brand new Saab 96, from JCT600 near Yeadon in Leeds. I was age 6. It was white, with green velour interior. I can remember being fascinated by the way the bonnet opened, and column change gears! 2021 Defender 110 X-Dynamic HSE D300 MHEV
1966 S2a 109 aka Betsy |
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2nd Jul 2024 6:08am |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013
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And the freewheel Gareth, great fun
Busy month for undersealing Defenders at work so little done apart refurbing the master cylinder and prepping the wings ready for paint (my sprayer had to move premises in between my job!). Also bought a NOS SAAB Sport&Rally accessory rev counter. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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16th Aug 2024 8:24am |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013
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My sprayer had problems, had to move to new premises etc BUT has started on my other panels again with me doing the prep work for him.
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10th Nov 2024 5:52pm |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013
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I can get the back end done now...
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10th Nov 2024 5:57pm |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 5013
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My engine is also finally being built. It's gone from the standard Ford Taunus V4 1500cc with 65BHP to 1740cc with 100bhp which was the first works SAAB rally oversize bore size.
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10th Nov 2024 6:01pm |
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| Rashers Member Since: 21 Jun 2015 Location: Norfolk Posts: 3544
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That is a stunning restoration, Zagato
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10th Nov 2024 8:58pm |
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