Kp60 resurrection

[Avalaugh]

Exhaust now made up, very pleased with it. Picking up the engine and 5 speed box tomorrow.

Still struggling to find a suitable gearbox for a 4age so possibly going down a tuned 5k route but time will tell.

[Avalaugh]

Really been cracking on with it. Got the old tired 2k and 4speed gearbox out. Fitted a low mileage 3k and 5 speed gearbox.

All glass, trim, clips, latches, locks removed bagged and tagged ready for paint

[rwdrev]

hot rod style.... love it. you going for some hot rod style 10x 13's??

[Avalaugh]

No sticking with the wheels, I really like them, obviously need a refurb but they're 8j so just getting some hub enteric 25mm spacers to suit.

They're genuine made in the UK Starmags, not the current Chinese made starmags.

[mikey4410]

I am loving this thread its awesome, such a rare treat of a car

big fan of custom work and the fabrication stuff

very very nice, well done

[Avalaugh]

Been a very busy boy, but the car is almost done

Just you guys wait till you see it now it's all back together, just need some dry weather to get it out the garage.

Also neatly finished building my 4age with R1 bike carbs

[Avalaugh]

Have also ordered a set of these wheels in dark bronze

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[JamesD89]

Well done mate, what a transformation and in a tasteful and retro colour.

Love it...

[Dale SR]

Thats some amount of work you'v done! shes looking amazing, really like the color.

[aaddzz123]

The amount of working you're putting into this is fantastic mate. Really glad to see that you're not cutting any corners and doing it all properly. Sweet colour too. Panels look silky smooth.

[drongo boi]

Aweaome work dude!

[Glanza-Ben]

Proper bad ass car

[littlegreenmonster]

Love it dude !!

[Bean]

great work, should be good fun with the 4age! have you got a t50 box for it?

[Avalaugh]

Bean, I'm still looking but not found one for sensible money, you have one ?

I'm thinking of getting the bell housing on my current 5 speed box modified to suit the 4age, but that will also mean getting the flywheel adapted also

[Bean]

The k50 box wont take 4age abuse for long im afraid mate. i don't have a T50 box im afraid. i wouldnt mind getting hold of one my self and an ae86 rear axle but there all in Ireland.

You can get a belhousing to fit the 4age to a ford box though, like a type 9. should be able to find one of those easier.

[Avalaugh]

My mate just bought a 4age and type 9 to go in his MK2 cortina lotus rep.

From what I've read up on, the k50 and T50 internals are about the same except the T50 is hydraulic and K50 is cable ?

You got a KP too Bean ?

[Bean]

I think the T50's are quite alot stronger than than the K series boxes. The ford ones are stronger though and a good alternative.

you can get cable T50's aswel but there even harder to find. otherwise its a case of converting them to cable or fitting a hydraulic clutch setup. Flo makes a kit to convert a T50 to cable.

yeah ive had mine a few years now. ive not done alot with it tbh. I just need to get it sprayed then put the engine back in. Ive got alot of cool bits ive picked up for over time.

Heres my thread http://www.ukstarletowners.com/topic/58533-beans-kp60-3-door-running-a-5k-on-bike-carbs/ it hasnt been updated in a long time but not much has changed tbh except gathering of parts.

[morgey]

I've seen a lot of people going for T series from K due to strength. Then if i remember they go W series after that for big power.

[Avalaugh]

Bought a T50 box now, not cheap but I've gone this far and not going to start cutting corners now.

[Rich-k]

AMAZING

[Bean]

good stuff, where did you find it?

[littlegreenmonster]

I saw you at mod live !! I was gonna say hello but you were driving out so i couldnt, it looks the nuts mate !! She is a credit to you dude

[Avalaugh]

Thanks guys, must admit it is looking dam good got a few tricks up my sleeve yet

Got started on the 4age again today, heads off ready to be ported and polished

Edited November 10, 2014 by Avalaugh