kpnuts Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Hi all my boss asked me to build this kit for him but as a GTS First thin on my list (there is so much on the list) The kit is for a 6 spark engine(the GTS was 12 spark) so 12 HT leads and 2 coils, so cut the first coil off the fan shroud (not mounted there on a GTS) and cut the distributor off to make room for the new 12 spark one. Heres a start to the new distributor Still got to add the 2 coil wires but OK for a start. Luckily we have the car he wants it modeled on at work (so no shortage of reference pics) (There is so much to change) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 Hi all progress continues on this (here are pics of the actual engine we're aiming for. And here's what we've got so far 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 That's some skinny legged spider you have there! Nice start. If he's happy with the build, do you get to take the real one for a blast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR2Don Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 That's an interesting way to scratch a distributor - mental note taken.👍😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted November 15, 2020 Author Share Posted November 15, 2020 I tried drilling out the holes but the drill kept braking out the side(had to keep really close to the edge to get all 14 holes in a piece of plastic 4.2 mm in diameter) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 I don't think anyone is going to disagree with me when I say that that's already a massive improvement on the original blob of plastic. Keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 Hi all made some air filters from some sprue. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 Started flaring the rear wheel arches. The front will be a challenge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted December 5, 2020 Author Share Posted December 5, 2020 Hi all I don't have the colour for this yet but I wanted to check i had the flaring right (which in primer you cant) so I sprayed the only quality colour I had on it just to check the finish (this was 2 pack paint so not full gloss) i just wanted an idea As you can see a few problems to sort This is what we're aiming for. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pouln Posted December 6, 2020 Share Posted December 6, 2020 Body modifications are looking great, Ken. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted December 6, 2020 Author Share Posted December 6, 2020 Started on the interior (could be a problem here as the restoration at work hasn't got this far) its quite interesting as to why these things take so long to complete (this restoration has taken 4 yes so far) reason being it was 1 of 4 cars built to this specification the other 3 no longer exists so the restoration keeps going on hold till the correct parts appear which can take months or even years to turn up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted February 6, 2021 Author Share Posted February 6, 2021 Hi all I bet you thought I'd forgotten this, just been waiting for decent spraying weather (I know the weather still isn't great but with help from a hair drier here is what ive got) I must say I'm quite pleased. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 Hi all more work done on this one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted February 20, 2021 Author Share Posted February 20, 2021 More done on this, going to have to do something with the ride hight, its awful 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 Sorted the ride hight. I really like the look of this with the rear window pillar missing i may have to build this again but sans the window pillar. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 26, 2021 Share Posted February 26, 2021 It's coming along nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted March 7, 2021 Author Share Posted March 7, 2021 Well the chrome work round the windows is done and its glazed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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