1965 v8

[symes]

well got the bits sorted out for trunk mounting spare-at last
before

and after

and modified the wheel cover badge-fits trunk when not in use

 

[Pilkie]

Would love to see a pic of how tight a squeeze the V8 was in the 2000's engine bay!

 

[symes]

the engine bay ant tunnel came from a banger raced v8 :cry: It was hit in rear---got jag diff to fit and front legs from a 3500s-
but you asked so here you go

 

[symes]

oh and the front end

bet you cant see the Genuine police spoilers---not copies-real deal as are NADA vents

 

[chrisyork]

I really really like that (apart from the boot stickers ). There's some really carefully thought out things going on there. I particularely like the effect of raising the side waist trims above the crease line.

Have you tried blacking out the window frames, leaving the gutter in chrome (well stainless steel)?

All the early V8 prototypes were in 2000 base units. It wasn't until they crash tested one that they considered changing the base unit. In a full frontal, the cast iron manifolds interlock with the 2000 chassis rails and prevent the engine going down and out and under the car. With this route blocked the engine took the next available exit, through the bulkhead to join the passengers. Hence why the V8 base unit got widened chassis rails. Nothing to do with installation space, everything to do with crash performance.

Chris

 

[sowen]

Have you thought about adding some period scallops or flames, something in my head says with the flat black and moon discs it would work really well!

Does the interior have any custom touches aswell?

Well done on doing something completely different

 

[DaveHerns]

I particularely like the effect of raising the side waist trims above the crease line.

- so subtle I had to have a second look to check it out

 

[symes]

I particularely like the effect of raising the side waist trims above the crease line.

- so subtle I had to have a second look to check it out

Did you notice its the thin side trim :wink: borrowed from a NADA being stripped -many years ago

 

[SydneyRoverP6B]

Hi Symes,

Twist locks on the bonnet too! I can see the Police spoilers now that you mentioned it. An Edelbrock inlet manifold and rocker covers too. What type of carburettor has been fitted?

Ron.

 

[symes]

Hi Symes,

Twist locks on the bonnet too! I can see the Police spoilers now that you mentioned it. An Edelbrock inlet manifold and rocker covers too. What type of carburettor has been fitted?

Ron.

Edelbrock carb is ok but got Holley---read stickers on trunk -they are not for decoration-they came with parts--on;y N2O ones missing