lightweight v8 project

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Callum123
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Re: lightweight v8 project

Post by Callum123 » Wed Feb 17, 2016 12:20 pm

All cleaned up
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Gordon Bennett
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Re: lightweight v8 project

Post by Gordon Bennett » Wed Feb 17, 2016 5:45 pm

Callum123 wrote:What do you think standard military leaf springs or the new fancy para ones ?
I suppose that depends on how you intend to use it when finished and whether originality is important, or not.

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the landy man
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Re: lightweight v8 project

Post by the landy man » Wed Feb 17, 2016 6:04 pm

I was and still am disappointed with the parabolic springs I have on my 72 lightweight :( The ride is nothing like the "coil sprung feel" they were suppose to be,in fact both the 2A and the other lightweight ride better and smoother with standard leaf springs.I intend to change back to leaf springs this summer seeing as I have 4 nice ones ready to fit. 8-) along with a back axle I've had ready to fit for about 5 years now :D
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Re: lightweight v8 project

Post by Callum123 » Wed Feb 17, 2016 6:10 pm

Yes I've by chance ended up with both Gordon I think I'll go original and then if my teeth start shaking out I'll switch :lol:
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Re: lightweight v8 project

Post by Callum123 » Wed Feb 17, 2016 6:12 pm

I think you've answered the question for me there Rod
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Re: lightweight v8 project

Post by Callum123 » Wed Feb 17, 2016 6:13 pm

All primed up now!
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Re: lightweight v8 project

Post by Callum123 » Wed Feb 17, 2016 6:22 pm

Springs primed ready for some black!
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Re: lightweight v8 project

Post by Callum123 » Wed Feb 17, 2016 6:49 pm

Any tips you guys got for restoring the flat heater ?
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Re: lightweight v8 project

Post by AR4412 » Wed Feb 17, 2016 7:19 pm

Hi Callum,

I'm quietly following along with your posts. I did my heater not so long ago, look here.

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Re: lightweight v8 project

Post by Callum123 » Wed Feb 17, 2016 9:10 pm

Great thanks for that it's pretty much a step to step guide ;)
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