No surprises here then.:rolleyes:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C695415
Mick
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No surprises here then.:rolleyes:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C695415
Mick
Looks stunning. Somebody is going to have a very special 2016!
Any plans for the next project?
Already in the early stages but more research currently underway. More news in next few months.;)Quote:
Originally Posted by monoposto
Mick
Might I suggest Lego next time Mick? At least when you get bored, you can take it to bits and build something else.... :)
If you fancy a different challenge, try one of these that I'm building?? http://www.midlana.com
Whole different skillset required!
:D:D Hi Chris,
Yes good suggestion. To be honest, the Lister Bell kit only happened for 2 reasons. 1. It gave me the opportunity to complete a third different Stratos having previously built a Corse and a Hawk. And 2. It came at a time when I needed a project to keep me occupied and sane after the loss of Christine. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole build and it served it's purpose very well.
Now what I have planned is not on the scale of a Stratos build. I reckon 3 of those is enough at my age.:rolleyes:
As you may have seen recently, I have now re-aquired my old X1/9 and having just finished a complete interior retrim in ivory leather, new carpets etc. I'm planning to go to work on the engine and transmission in an attempt to make the car what it should have been all along, a pocket rocket. Research is well underway and I have a feeling that bike carbs may well be involved. We'll see over the coming months.
Oh and good luck with your build. I've been watching with interest.
Type R Mick?Quote:
Originally Posted by catswhiskers
Mick
I note your comments regarding bike carbs I am currently running a set of Yamaha R1 carbs on my 2.0 twin cam, nice and compact and do not go out of tune. I got a suitable inlet manifold made up by a local outfit called Bogg Brothers at eithe East or West Lutton near Malton. they specialise in bike carb inlet manifolds for cars.
David
uno turbo engine was the easiest, pretty much a straight swap
As you say John 'was' the easiest but several reasons for not going that way now. Under bonnet heat and oil feed issues but mainly the supply of these engines has pretty much dried up now. They don't sound as good as carbs either and as David says, once they are set up, they don't go out of tune.Quote:
Originally Posted by strat24v
David, I've also been talking to Bogg brothers regarding manifolds. Apparently, they have made several for the X1/9 so have the dimensions 'on the shelf'.
We'll see.
Mick
See here:Quote:
Originally Posted by ProtoTipo
http://www.midwest-bayless.com/p-102...9-stage-1.aspx
Very nice.Quote:
Originally Posted by ProtoTipo
Always liked the X 1/9, and just like the Monte Carlo, it always cried out for way more power. That K20 conversion kit looks like a good option. Bit pricey, but as the advert says, it'll save a lot of time and grief.
The chap that designed the thing I'm building has a turbo K20 in his car. Over 400bhp if you are in the market for a totally mad X 1/9.....
Yes Chris very nice but there's a catch,Quote:
Originally Posted by ProtoTipo
Please Note!: Additional modifications are required to the chassis of the car in order to install the K20 engine and driveline. This kit alone will not do it all! Cutting of the frame rails in specific locations and gusseting of those sections is required. Modification to the fuel lines, fuel pump location, engine bay cooling lines, clutch hydraulics, and throttle body are required.
Don't want to go down that route because before you know it, you just have a quick sports car with an X1/9 body on it. Apart from that, it just feels wrong to go Japanese in a Fiat. I'll stick with the stock block and work from that.
Mick
Quite right Mick. Agree with that sentiment.
If you were doing a full rebuild and able to do chassis mods at an early stage then the engine swop might make more economic sense. But as you've got all that messy graft behind you then engine development on the FIAT lump makes sense.
Don't know if there is any info on Guy Moerenhouts website to help you?
Nice set of bike itb's and engine management would be good, all the noise of the carbs, accurate fueling and spark. I read an article many years ago on an x1/9 race engine build, was most interesting. Think the finished item was a bit of a screamer.
Seems quite cheap to me - or am I missing something?
Cheers,
Hedge
No your not missing anything. Absolute bargain.Quote:
Originally Posted by hedge
Please form an orderly queue.:rolleyes:
Mick
This was £39k:Quote:
Originally Posted by hedge
http://www.listerbell.com/for-sale
Pleased to report that deposit has been taken.:o
Mick
A no brainer, I would have thought.Quote:
Originally Posted by catswhiskers
Says a lot about Lister Bells?
You can spend years trimming, shaping, glassing, filling, modifying and improving other makes and finish up with what comes as standard from Listerbell so yeah, these days its a no brainer.
Good news Mick.
Is it that folks want ready built, ready registered?
Pay your money and drive away?
Better get on with mine!
Holy smokes! That sold fast!
That did sell quick, shame Mick as I don't think I saw the finished article. Is it staying in the UK or going overseas?
The car will be going to Belgium. It has been bought to add to a father and sons private collection of historic 'rally' cars. The buyer rang on Friday to confirm travel details, flew over on Saturday morning arrived after lunch and bought the car on the spot.
Transport is now being arranged for the coming week. I had enquiries from Italy, Switzerland, Czech republic, Belgium as well as UK. It makes you wonder about the phrase 'first to see will buy'. :o You never can tell.
Mick
Father and Son collectors?? Not Ernst and Christian??!
Doubt they'll ever speak again......Quote:
Originally Posted by strat24v
Guy Moerenhout?
See my exclamation mark!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Guy Mayers
No. All I can say is the son is Jeff.Quote:
Originally Posted by Guy Mayers
Mick
I wonder why all the replicas coming up for sale are LB's. Isn't anybody selling a Hawk these days.
david
I've seen v few LB's up for sale that have actually been made by LB themselves, is that right? I'm still a relative newbie so excuse me if I'm talking poop.
Cheers,
Hedge
Not sure on the whole history. One customer car (alitalia) sold then he's ordered a new Toyota version. Micks car recently, think Mick is aiming for guiness world record of number of classics owned and restored. Green car I believe was a customer car but don't know more about it.
There are still Hawk owners beavering away but not many, probably all fed up.
John I think you are exaggerating. Since I had the Corse in 2005, I've only had / restored 14 others. I don't know what all the fuss is about.:rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by strat24v
Mick
I think cars have become a little too easy for you, time to test your skills and grey matter a little more and build yourself a small aircraft.Quote:
Originally Posted by catswhiskers
Well from my point of view I have sold what was a great kit and will be ordering the new kit which has been developed further and is even better in key areas whilst keeping the best bits.Quote:
Originally Posted by davehanman
It's called development and improvement of your product.
Clearly a healthy market for customer built ListerBells, speaks volumes really, and at last people are paying a more representative price for a LB stratos. Hopefully this will also help the Hawk prices should one come up for sale.
Win win for all really.
Good to hear that you will be doing another one :-). Guessing you will do another works car ?Quote:
Originally Posted by The Slug
How long does it take to complete a LB ? I heard it all just bolts together from the factory.
I don't think anyone would quite claim that, but I think it's closer to that than has been on offer from any other option available until the LB came along.Quote:
Originally Posted by davehanman
Hats off to Craig for continuing to work towards that goal, and further, since the projects inception.
As Ian says continuous development is the key to any successful product (mirroring the main stream auto industry) and is no mean feat for a small outfit to maintain.
It does indeed speak volumes for the product that finished examples are snapped up at good prices by buyers who recognise a well engineered car.
Dave, I logged 270 hours on mine if that's any guide.Quote:
Originally Posted by davehanman
Mick
Shave off Mick that's 270/40 = 6.75 weeks !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ................................... I dare not say how many hours have been spent on Eric.................... Mind you that's less than my son's efforts !.. LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by catswhiskers