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by meerkat
Mon Jun 20, 2011 6:19 pm
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: Project V8
Replies: 101
Views: 31970

Re: Project V8

I have looked at the chevy wheels and your right they do have the same pcd but the stud size is a lot wider on the jag,so unless I can physically try them on I dont want to order them only to find I can't get the wheel nuts to fit.
by meerkat
Fri Jun 17, 2011 7:01 pm
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: Project V8
Replies: 101
Views: 31970

Re: Project V8

Update so far. The body is almost ready to be put onto the modified chassis, I just have to replace the nearside sill with the new box section the jag diff is a 3.54 powerlock, I'm having real problems trying to get hold of some period slot mags it seems there are none to be found,so I will have to ...
by meerkat
Sat May 21, 2011 8:39 pm
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: Project V8
Replies: 101
Views: 31970

Re: Project V8

I seem to have gone full circle in life, many years ago I used to belong to a car club based at cuxton marina, where I met the owner of the green mog, the blue traveller parked next to it in the carpark was mine. then MY FAVOURITE CAR IS A DATSUN CHERRY happened in my life and I moved to the tonbrid...
by meerkat
Fri May 20, 2011 9:01 pm
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: Project V8
Replies: 101
Views: 31970

Re: Project V8

I will take note of engine mounting, but it will have to be a compromise as I want to retain a 2+2, I will be using xjs suspension with 4 pot calipersand vented discs, the rims will be the same size all round, I want it to go round corners and maybe trackdays, perhaps I want to much!!
by meerkat
Thu May 19, 2011 9:19 pm
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: Project V8
Replies: 101
Views: 31970

Re: Project V8

The suspension arrives tomorrow, and once I have the wheels I can then work out the amount I will have to shorten it, the list of jobs is growing by the minute, I want to see if I can use power steering so I shall look at all modern hatchtbacks to find a suitable one, if not then I know a ford escor...
by meerkat
Thu May 19, 2011 8:47 pm
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: Lexus Moggy!
Replies: 13
Views: 5210

Re: Lexus Moggy!

I've just started a 3.9 conversion I will be using coil overs on mine, as far as the steering rack goes, it depends on what hubs you are using, I'm using jag 4 pots with vented drilled discs and these have the tack rod ends to the front of the hubso the steering rack will sit in front just below the...
by meerkat
Tue May 17, 2011 8:23 pm
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: Project V8
Replies: 101
Views: 31970

Re: Project V8

The engine is from a discovery which should be good for 220bhp in top condition, however I want to change this and give it a lot more torque, we shall see I'm not sure at this point how I want the engine. It will have 2 main chassis rails made from 40x80 steel box, these will run roughtly in place o...
by meerkat
Mon May 16, 2011 9:45 pm
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: Project V8
Replies: 101
Views: 31970

Project V8

I have a 1962 2door which although it has 4 months mot is well past it's sell by date in fact it shouldn't have had one issued to it last year, however I have a 3.9 inj which will find it's way in there in the not to distant future and I will try to keep those that are interested up to date. Steve[f...