1.4 8v using Metro frame in Autograsser

[Colinmac1330]

Thought I would add a build diary for my brothers Autograsser (markmacracing) which we are currently building.
We are using a Rover 100 frame modified with Watsons brackets.
The engine is a 1.4 8v carb out of an early Metro.
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[Colinmac1330]

The Stig (i.e. Markmacracing)
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[Colinmac1330]

We have now got the steering column fitted. It is mounted onto a bar from the rollcage. We have not cut the column, it has been left full length so there are no issues with welds breaking :| . The bucket seat will be mounted quite far back so this will not be an problem.
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[Colinmac1330]

Gear linkage now mounted. Once again this has been left full length and mounted inside the car to make it a bit safer.
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[Colinmac1330]

We have started to make the bracketry for the coilovers.
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[Colinmac1330]

oops, been a while since an update.

Here is our clutch cable bracket, no bulkhead in this car so a standalone bracket had to be fabricated
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When we stripped the engine we had, turned out it wasn't pretty :lol:
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As for the carb :shock:
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[Colinmac1330]

So a better block was sourced and engine reassembled
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Then we finally got it in the car
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Lower mounting also had to be fabricated
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Gettin close now :D
We have sourced a better carb so it shouldn't be too long till we get it fired up. 8)

[Colinmac1330]

We have progressed a bit more with this project.
Exhaust now fitted
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Radiator fitted
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Carb fitted
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[Colinmac1330]

Front end fitted, as you can see it needs extended
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So out came the grinder
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The car is starting now on the button and running sweet. I'll get a few more pictures of the now extended front end later and post them up.

[matt]

Intresting project, keep the good work up :)

[Colinmac1330]

Here as promised, albiet a bit late, are the photos of the extended front
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[Colinmac1330]

Metro 13 inchers fitted
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[Colinmac1330]

All stickered up and ready to go!
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Will get a few more pics up when it gets driven outside!

[ludsonline]

Looks great, good work...