I think Moonraker had a Lafer in it.

I submitted my cancellation of rockstar parking, but have yet to receive any reply. So my spot should be open.

Glad to hear, Allen.

Good news all around. Glad everyone is safe. Hoping you area clean up goes smoothly.

Dang, Bill, I don’t understand what happened. You totally babied that car.

Bummer

Sounds like the special Mini in the garage is coming out to play!

Looks like I’m gonna have a V8.

Large chunk taken out of #3 piston. Cylinder wall looks untouched as well as the cylinder head. I have to pull the engine to effect repair, so I’ll keep it for a spare. I’ve already made up a parts list for the V8 conversion. All I’ve got to do is find it. It’s on paper.

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Good luck, Bill. Sorry for your trouble.

Well, it runs. It also blows smoke out the vent on the catch can like a freaking locomotive.I just pulled a compression test. Three cylinders at 150. Number three is sitting at 10. I hope it’s only a head gasket. We’ll see how lucky I get after pulling the head. ☹️

I agree. That came out nice. Someday I’ll have to make time to do something like that.

Nicely done!

The 2 brackets in center came with the kit. I had the 2 end brackets made at Goodman Steel in Zanesville. They saved the dimensions in their computer in case anybody else needs them made.

Since they were higher profile than the originals I polished them a bit with a wire brush on my drill press.

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It’s an elegant solution that also looks very TD-esque.

Type A and Type B relays? Who’d a thunk? I am all but certain that I got stung by this during the Bridget build.

I think a voice is a participant. Like bodies. So, I  just walked into your conversation and spoke. It should show a second reply and a third voice. If one of you replies it wont tic up the voice count.