1974 Norwegian sprint

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Re: 1974 Norwegian sprint

#16 Post by Jon Tilson »

I would shift your raids away from Rimmers.

I get water pump kits from Fitchetts or Robsport who both do the seal without the graphite ring.

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#17 Post by Norwegian sprint »

Jon Tilson wrote:I would shift your raids away from Rimmers.

I get water pump kits from Fitchetts or Robsport who both do the seal without the graphite ring.

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Thanks alot........ :D
Here some pics of me working sprint.... :wink:
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#18 Post by soe8m »

I only see a sprint. :D

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#19 Post by Norwegian sprint »

soe8m wrote:I only see a sprint. :D

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And I am the spirit that breathes life into upcoming Norwegian sprint. :twisted:

Take a look at this ass...... :woohoo:
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#20 Post by straylight »

so you ate the lettuce you were growing near the water pump ?
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#21 Post by Norwegian sprint »

Jon Tilson wrote:I would shift your raids away from Rimmers.

I get water pump kits from Fitchetts or Robsport who both do the seal without the graphite ring.

Jonners
now ordered from robsport..... and new connector tube. :nodding: :thumbsup:

Do i have to lower the suspension to allow lifting the complete engine/gearbox out? And the exhaust downpipe???? Hope i can leave that on the manifold :|
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Re: 1974 Norwegian sprint

#22 Post by DavePoth »

It can be pulled out with the suspension still attached - but you'll need to lift the front of the car to get enough of an angle.

Many people prefer to remove the car from the subframe - lifting the body off of the suspension and then pulling the engine, gearbox and front axle clear from underneath.
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#23 Post by Norwegian sprint »

DavePoth wrote:It can be pulled out with the suspension still attached - but you'll need to lift the front of the car to get enough of an angle.

Many people prefer to remove the car from the subframe - lifting the body off of the suspension and then pulling the engine, gearbox and front axle clear from underneath.
Ok. I think i`m going to lift the front of the car then. I want to keep it on wheels.
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#24 Post by Jon Tilson »

Or you can pull the engine box and exhaust downpipe out together on a crane....

Just disconnect the propshaft and exhaust from the downpipe...and clutch slave from gearbox....just leave it dangling....speedo cable and various other little fiddly things like earth strap and starter cables...

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#25 Post by Norwegian sprint »

Hard job restoring wood door panel :? .......Use broken piece of glass, to scrape off the old cellulose.
....and yes....i like to eat the green lettuce side of my beer :mrgreen:
Cheers 8)
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#26 Post by matienzo »

I thought Norwegians were quite tall? There's a mini cafe-racer meet happening on your window ledge!
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#27 Post by straylight »

as long as you stick to drinking the tuborg and not the laquer/thinners in the other bottles. :)

I enjoyed the hell outta doing he woodwork ! such a nice, simple, achievable job with awesome results at the end.

you are doing great work here, excellent photos.

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#28 Post by Norwegian sprint »

Hi.....Cheers 8)
Thanks alot for the feedback.......... :bluewave:
Soon the car is ready for the welder/painter man :wink:
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#29 Post by Norwegian sprint »

Hello again :wink:

Where can i buy this repair panels?
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Re: 1974 Norwegian sprint

#30 Post by Flyfisherman »

according to the parts book - these are not avaiable as individual parts as they are as one piece - inner front valance

http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-814535

I would contact:

Geoff @ Winsinternational - +44 1342 327018
Fitchetts +44 1952 619585 / 620434
Quiller Triumph +44 20 8854 4777

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