The corrosion is only a problem if the radiator sits on rubber mounts. Because your bolting it directly to the radiator support its earthed correctly.

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Here's a couple of videos. One from our first test drive on a friends driveway, only 1st and a little bit of 2nd gear were used.

The second video is a couple of laps at Marulan driver training centre. It was my first time driving the car and also first time at that track. The engine felt strong but we had to pack it up early due to a blocked radiator causing overheating.

https://youtu.be/GWdhEGEGd7k

https://youtu.be/FBLcMFeJi5E

Ready for the first session

Good idea to replace the valve stem seals after 23 years in storage.


Getting ready drop the engine back in

This is the day we bought the car back from the Carpenter brothers

A few of you guys might recognise this car. My dad built it in the early 90's and raced in the under 1600cc IPRA as well as a few super sprint events. He sold it in around 1993 as a roller and it's had a couple of owners and engine combos since then. In July this year I noticed the car come up for sale and we jumped at the opportunity to buy it back.

We pulled the old engine out of storage, pulled the head off for an inspection and rebuilt the webbers.

Yesterday I got to drive it at a test day down at Marulan. It was like a childhood dream! the last time I saw this car on the track, I was only 6 years old.

Stay posted for more photos and videos of our journey!