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by THOR
Wed 23 May 2012, 14:26
Forum: Post your ride
Topic: My two V8's
Replies: 14
Views: 7209

Re: My two V8's

needboost wrote:Hi Thor, did we meet at the Keg about a month ago, i've got the red Sapphire Cosworth ?
Cheers
Dion
Yep, I must still make some time to come look at your other toy.
by THOR
Tue 22 May 2012, 11:48
Forum: Parts wanted
Topic: Windsor Block or Engine
Replies: 8
Views: 2313

Re: Windsor Block or Engine

I got a 351 winsor sub complete for R6500 Hi, please let me have as much detail as possible on this. Block ID and numbers. Compression ratio if available. Type of pistons. Condition of bores. Does it need rebuild or not. Note that with other parts I have I'm looking at more than 450hp, therefore ne...
by THOR
Tue 22 May 2012, 11:36
Forum: Post your ride
Topic: My two V8's
Replies: 14
Views: 7209

Re: My two V8's

Got the Cobra's personalised plate today. (xxx xx GP) Motor is back in, have spend +- R 80 K to date. Making over 600 Hp. (all natural) As soon as new carb arrives from states, will start on suspension and brake upgrades. Cannot wait to get this one complete, as soon as it is done all efford will go...
by THOR
Fri 18 May 2012, 10:03
Forum: Parts wanted
Topic: Windsor Block or Engine
Replies: 8
Views: 2313

Windsor Block or Engine

Looking for:
1st Prize - 351 Windsor sub or block
2nd Prize - 302 Windsor sub or block

Will also look at complete motor, dependant on price.
by THOR
Fri 18 May 2012, 09:54
Forum: Heads Up/What I discovered
Topic: FORD CAPRI V8
Replies: 11
Views: 4608

Re: FORD CAPRI V8

For me those back lights remove R20k from its value instantly. Otherwise it seems fairly straight albeit lacking a bit of detail. I really wanted one in 1972 and went to Basil Green's garage in JHB daily for about a month but could not afford it. They had brand new Yellow one with the same Datsun l...
by THOR
Wed 08 Feb 2012, 06:57
Forum: Parts wanted
Topic: sierra diff
Replies: 3
Views: 1504

Re: sierra diff

I purchased the car second hand so do not know exactly what was done. Previous owner changed from auto to manual and was going to use to tow. Then purchased big bakkie. I never used it to tow and diff is perfect. When he changed to manual Grovenor said they must have diff strengthened. It is not LSD...
by THOR
Sun 29 Jan 2012, 11:37
Forum: General/Lounge
Topic: What do your garage look like??
Replies: 285
Views: 101161

Re: What do your garage look like??

Burnthosetyres wrote:There was a local company @ Cars in the Park Zwartkops that do the 4 post style car stack parking hoists. Can anyone remember their details? Or have enquirer about pricing?
I would also be interested in one, if we get a few people maybe we can negotiate a good deal.
by THOR
Fri 27 Jan 2012, 21:47
Forum: Restoration
Topic: 302W issues
Replies: 21
Views: 5015

Re: 302W issues

This is what I have found so far, also have original electronic dissy.
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by THOR
Fri 27 Jan 2012, 19:59
Forum: Parts wanted
Topic: sierra diff
Replies: 3
Views: 1504

Re: sierra diff

Have a look in forsale section (there are photo's), I have a 3.36 modified diff that is from my Grovenor Sapphire V8.
by THOR
Fri 27 Jan 2012, 08:02
Forum: Restoration
Topic: 302W issues
Replies: 21
Views: 5015

Re: 302W issues

I must go digging in my back room, I'm certain I have a couple of new dissy caps & rotor's.

Can you post photo of rotor you are looking for.