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Forum: Automotive Projects 01-23-2024, 02:48 AM
Replies: 310
Views: 201,687
Posted By Fargoman
You could use a fuel cooler to try and drop fuel...

You could use a fuel cooler to try and drop fuel temps to help with vapour lock.

I use one our range Rover as it suffered vapour lock when it was supercharged.

Even on the return line it will...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-17-2024, 01:56 AM
Replies: 310
Views: 201,687
Posted By Fargoman
when building a tank I position the fuel pickup...

when building a tank I position the fuel pickup at the rear and in the kerbside corner.

This ensures I have fuel under acceleration when the tank is low and having the pickup in that corner uses...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-12-2024, 01:24 AM
Replies: 530
Views: 521,218
Posted By Fargoman
I would never have entertained a wing on an E...

I would never have entertained a wing on an E Type, but damn that looks good.
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-11-2024, 02:32 AM
Replies: 310
Views: 201,687
Posted By Fargoman
Competed and won the National Division 1994...

Competed and won the National Division 1994 Safari.

Driving a Range Rover Dakar. Known in Australia as a BushRangie.
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-09-2024, 01:48 AM
Replies: 310
Views: 201,687
Posted By Fargoman
When we first split the tank we were in a fairly...

When we first split the tank we were in a fairly remote town called Birdsville during the Australian Safari and we simply welded the seam back up and used a piece of 90 degree angle welded up both...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-06-2024, 10:55 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 201,687
Posted By Fargoman
The solution we used to solve the tank splitting...

The solution we used to solve the tank splitting was a simply 90degree gusset welded down each corner of the tank.

The baffles were fully welded.

Most cars with saddle fuel tanks use the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-06-2024, 01:13 AM
Replies: 310
Views: 201,687
Posted By Fargoman
I've used 1.5mm 0.o6 alloy fuel tanks on rally...

I've used 1.5mm 0.o6 alloy fuel tanks on rally cars with up to 180 litres (45 US gals) of fuel.

On one occasion we ripped the baffles out of the tank as the weld area was insufficient for the...
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-04-2024, 02:08 AM
Replies: 2,001
Views: 2,260,087
Posted By Fargoman
I know what you mean about smart engines and dumb...

I know what you mean about smart engines and dumb cars.

I have 3 of them and they all present their own little problems every so often.

I guess that's half the fun.
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-16-2023, 10:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,235
Posted By Fargoman
There wouldn't be many Opel GT's here in...

There wouldn't be many Opel GT's here in Australia.

I've never seen one outside Europe or the US.
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-12-2023, 05:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 59,221
Posted By Fargoman
There's a guy on the HAMB (the Hokey Assed...

There's a guy on the HAMB (the Hokey Assed Message Board) building a Ruby.

He has a Geo engine going in.
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-12-2023, 01:15 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 88,840
Posted By Fargoman
There's a guy on the H.A.M.B. Forum with a Ruby...

There's a guy on the H.A.M.B. Forum with a Ruby who is at about the same stage as you with your car.

may be worth a look.
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-02-2023, 01:28 AM
Replies: 2,247
Views: 4,359,076
Posted By Fargoman
Thankfully it was accepted on various Forums as...

Thankfully it was accepted on various Forums as no doubt a lot of us have learnt more than a trick or two.
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-01-2023, 02:15 AM
Replies: 2,247
Views: 4,359,076
Posted By Fargoman
I've been watching this build since 2012 and been...

I've been watching this build since 2012 and been hanging for updates over the years on 2 different Forums.

A stunning build.
Forum: Automotive Projects 11-09-2022, 02:25 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 75,547
Posted By Fargoman
In Australia that vehicle would be considered a...

In Australia that vehicle would be considered a new vehicle that must meet current emissions standards and almost all of the Design Rules applicable to any new vehicle built in 2022.

There are a...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-14-2022, 03:32 PM
Replies: 2,247
Views: 4,359,076
Posted By Fargoman
Think outside the box. You could hinge the...

Think outside the box.

You could hinge the cover on the driver's side and lift from the passenger's side.

This would have the advantage of making refuelling easier and the cover wouldn't need...
Forum: Automotive Projects 10-12-2022, 02:30 AM
Replies: 2,247
Views: 4,359,076
Posted By Fargoman
Have you thought about using linear actuators to...

Have you thought about using linear actuators to raise and lower the cover.

Solve the issue of reaching the raised cover and a bit of flash.
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-19-2022, 01:12 AM
Replies: 2,247
Views: 4,359,076
Posted By Fargoman
Pugsy, The same emissions requirements apply...

Pugsy,

The same emissions requirements apply in Australia on later engines in old cars.
Forum: Automotive Projects 07-13-2022, 01:41 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 18,778
Posted By Fargoman
Also had a swapped 12A in 1969/70 into an early...

Also had a swapped 12A in 1969/70 into an early MGB.

Always good to read of engine swaps.
Forum: Automotive Projects 06-28-2022, 05:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,288
Posted By Fargoman
We paid for the repair of quite a few early...

We paid for the repair of quite a few early Healys (we were classic car insurers like Haggerty) and I know the front and rear clips needed to be on the car for final shaping as they moved around a...
Forum: Automotive Projects 05-05-2022, 04:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,971
Posted By Fargoman
A client of ours built an excellent replica. ...

A client of ours built an excellent replica. Quad cam V12.

Try this link. https://vehicleengineering.com.au

John is very knowlegeable about the XK13, he even had Lofty England drive it, or...
Forum: Automotive Projects 04-13-2022, 05:39 AM
Replies: 135
Views: 47,432
Posted By Fargoman
I've been following your efforts and applaud...

I've been following your efforts and applaud them.

I have one question; what is the base chassis and running gear.

I lean toward DKW but my Googling efforts tell me I'm wrong.

So what is it...
Forum: Automotive Projects 03-17-2022, 03:07 AM
Replies: 2,247
Views: 4,359,076
Posted By Fargoman
Well done. As usual!

Well done. As usual!
Forum: Automotive Projects 02-21-2022, 04:48 AM
Replies: 200
Views: 75,547
Posted By Fargoman
One word. Stunning!

One word. Stunning!
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-04-2022, 01:47 AM
Replies: 2,247
Views: 4,359,076
Posted By Fargoman
Learn something mew every day. I just got 3...

Learn something mew every day.

I just got 3 days worth!
Forum: Automotive Projects 01-02-2022, 03:22 AM
Replies: 2,247
Views: 4,359,076
Posted By Fargoman
Looks good Marcus. Interestingly I've never...

Looks good Marcus.

Interestingly I've never seen a windscreen roped in from the outside. I've always done it from inside and only ever seen it done that way.

Must be a Victorian thing! ...
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