Importing a Car from the US

[Oneball]

Fixed the captive nuts for the headlight covers.


Got the clutch linkage set up but the pedal seems to sit high. I think the stop is bent.


And checked air filter clearance to the bonnet. About 1” to spare

 

[Corranga]

Beautiful, really suits the blue. I think I’d be having kittens fitting that air filter though, bet you were relieved when the bonnet closed!
1 inch, it must have looked tight with the bonnet up!

 

[CatmanV2]

Beautiful, really suits the blue. I think I’d be having kittens fitting that air filter though, bet you were relieved when the bonnet closed!
1 inch, it must have looked tight with the bonnet up!

My 116 V6 conversion had '6C' embossed in the sound deadening on the inside of the bonnet. That was tight

C

 

[Oneball]

My 116 V6 conversion had '6C' embossed in the sound deadening on the inside of the bonnet. That was tight

C

Didnt they do the Six that was basically the same but with the V6 and a less Beyoncé bottom?

 

[CatmanV2]

Didnt they do the Six that was basically the same but with the V6 and a less Beyoncé bottom?

I think it was highly similar, yes.

C

 

[Oneball]

Beautiful, really suits the blue. I think I’d be having kittens fitting that air filter though, bet you were relieved when the bonnet closed!
1 inch, it must have looked tight with the bonnet up!

I was actually surprised there wasn’t more room. I expected to be able to get a 2” spacer between the manifold and carb that’s supposed to improve mid range torque.

There’s quite a bonnet bulge.

 

[2b1ask1]

You have to stand back and have a proud moment mate, that looks stunning!

 

[Oneball]

You have to stand back and have a proud moment mate, that looks stunning!

I did but there’s a couple of bits that I know aren’t quite spot on which I’m really kicking myself about.

 

[Oneball]

Headlight buckets in.

 

[philw696]

Looking Good and so shiny

 

[Oneball]

Passenger seat arrived as did some of the dash instruments

 

[Oneball]

Headlight covers mounted. Not quite there with the driver’s side I think
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[lifes2short]

Headlight covers mounted. Not quite there with the driver’s side I think
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looks odd, have you run out of money

 

[Oneball]

looks odd, have you run out of money

It’s what was homologated by the factory and available over the counter from your local dealer. Think the gaffer tape was a no cost option.

 

[lifes2short]

It’s what was homologated by the factory and available over the counter from your local dealer. Think the gaffer tape was a no cost option.


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shame to stick them on and ruin that lovely front end look on yours, they don't look too bad on that liveried car

 

[Oneball]

shame to stick them on and ruin that lovely front end look on yours, they don't look too bad on that liveried car

I think they might look different with the lights in. The plexi might also be refracting the light as it’s sunny outside and dark in the garage.

 

[TimR]

I think they might look different with the lights in. The plexi might also be refracting the light as it’s sunny outside and dark in the garage.View attachment 84286

yeah...think it'll look fine mate.

 

[Scaf]

The ones on the yellow / red car seem to be narrower?

 

[Oneball]

The ones on the yellow / red car seem to be narrower?

They come trim to fit. I’ve only cut the top and bottom so far. Wasn’t sure about the edges

 

[lifes2short]

I think they might look different with the lights in. The plexi might also be refracting the light as it’s sunny outside and dark in the garage.View attachment 84286

so is that gaffa tape on front to stop them flapping up and yours do look a tad wider as well, get that jigsaw out