Red Van Update

RED63M · Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 10:42 am Post subject: Red Van Update

New photos of our red van after the latest revamp. Now has an A14 motor with twin carbs, extractors, oval ported head etc. Power increase is amazing from the old A12. Interiors has new steering wheel with other modifications to the dash. Photos posted on photo gallery

RED63M

RussLCV · Posted: Fri Nov 17, 2006 6:07 am Post subject:

Looks good...................The article that I compiled should appear soon

Russ

Triumph Man · valued contributor Joined: 13 Sep 2003 Posts: 1890

Looks like a genuine GX, hard to find now, especially in a 1400, they fly, & surprise a few people when you pass them eh.
Very Happy

Trev
Aus

RED63M · Posted: Mon Nov 20, 2006 8:33 am Post subject: Red Van Update

More of a lookalike than a genuine GX and you are right Trev it moves and you get some surprised looks.
Red Van

RED63M

Triumph Man · valued contributor Joined: 13 Sep 2003 Posts: 1890

I saw it at the birthday bash it looks great, & congratulations Very Happy

Trev
Aus

RED63M · Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 7:06 am Post subject: Red Van Update

Thanks

Scouse · Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 9:18 am Post subject:

Don't give him a bigger head than he already has Trev Very Happy

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Seriously though, Graeme's brought the car a long way since he bought it.
It's a credit to his dedication.

RED63M · Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 9:21 am Post subject:

Thanks for encouragement Scott

RED63M · Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2006 11:33 am Post subject:

Some of the work I have done on the car would not have been accomplished without the help of people like Scott. Other people that need a mention are Stuart and Barry. Thanks

Scouse · Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2006 2:18 pm Post subject:

I haven't done anything, unless you count all the badgering about the rust Very Happy

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grant69 · Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2006 3:56 pm Post subject:

I'm interested in your remote brake reservoir, how is it connected?

Scouse · Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2006 8:56 pm Post subject:

RED63M · Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 7:41 am Post subject:

Just another of Scott's poor attempt at humour.
The new brake setup makes a big difference to the feel of the brake pedal as it is not as hard. The master cylinder bolts into where the original master cylinder is in the chassis rail. A template is supplied for the positioning of holes to take the new cylinder and the hoses are suitable for dot 4 brake fluid. The new cylinder is a tight fit so it is a good idea to make sure that the chassis rail is completely clean inside. The brake reservoir can be mounted in any position considering ease of access for filling the reservoir. The other important feature is that it is a dual braking system that separates the front from the rear so if for example the rear gets air in the system it will not affect the front brakes. When changing the brakes and with the addition of a booster some engineers in NSW insist that a dual system is installed. Great value considering the results with the new unit.

grant69 · Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 8:40 am Post subject:

just looked at Scotts link, it would appear that it is an early Renault 12 master cylinder, I have a brand new one on my parts shelf, just need the right angle plastic adapters and remote filler

Scouse · Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 8:49 am Post subject:

I can tell you now, it's not a Renault part.
It's from a Japanese car, possibly Mazda. It looks deceiving because it doesn't have the reservoir on top that's normally there.

I did a similar conversion when I built Leslie's lilac sedan in 1998. Barry's kit is more refined than mine though Very Happy

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RED63M · Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 8:49 am Post subject:

Can't tell you too much as it will put Barry out of business, but it is off a Ford. Fancy putting a Ford part in a Morrie, but it evens it up with the Torana discs and shocks.

grant69 · Posted: Thu Nov 23, 2006 1:24 pm Post subject:

Triumph Man · valued contributor Joined: 13 Sep 2003 Posts: 1890

I reckon it could be a mazda 323 (ford laser) 87 on, IBS-JB1350, but I could be wrong Eye Rolls

Trev
Aus

John Ballard · Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 8:53 pm Post subject: Tandem Brakes

I have one of barrys units unfortunately not yet fitted. I have seen these cylinders before one on little special van here (advertises Macdonalds) also seen them on fork lifts. They are aussie made and not off any particular car .
Barrys design of parts the go with the unit are made well and it is GOOD value. Yellow Sedan

grant69 · Posted: Mon Nov 27, 2006 4:03 pm Post subject:

I tried my renault cylinder on the weekend I'm sure it would work with some stuffing around making brackets etc also would need the right angle fittings, the lines seemed to line up ok and threads were the same

RED63M · Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 8:28 am Post subject:

The intricate part is the bracket that has to support the master cylinder in the correct position. Good luck

RussLCV · Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 4:01 am Post subject:

Red 63M is in the May edition of Minor Monthly...................just coming out in the UK........................... I have not seen it yet

Scouse · Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 8:16 am Post subject:

Tom · Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 9:10 am Post subject: Red 63m

Scouse · Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2007 9:13 am Post subject:

OMG !!
He'll have to emigrate Very Happy

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It is a very nice van, I bet he did alright in the judging

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