samfieldhouse wrote:
Interesting - 'that one'. It's been M28ified but they've kept the pedal box by creating that ridiculous exhaust, you might want to look at sorting that out. Post some pics of that exhaust when you get it home?
You should maybe point out to the seller that it hasn't been restored at all... they've built a modern car there and that's not the same thing.
I presume to keep it legal you'll be applying for a Q plate and not keeping it tax exempt
You should maybe point out to the seller that it hasn't been restored at all... they've built a modern car there and that's not the same thing.
I presume to keep it legal you'll be applying for a Q plate and not keeping it tax exempt
I think you're being a bit harsh Sam! Although I agree with you about the definition of a "restoration", I don't think 48Pop needs to worry too much about a Q-plate or tax exemption (or VHI), unless it also has the wrong chassis, axles, suspension, etc. It definitely needs a good look over though.
It is possible that the conversion was done some time ago: It's possible that it has the engine and box from an AKB350/aks400 (single choke carb). It looks like it's still got the banjo brake pipes that a pre-Oct 67 model would have had.
Apart from the missing torpedo silencer on this particular, there's nothing wrong with modifying a later exhaust so that it exits on the correct side for an early AK, (as I have with mine): It's far preferable to cutting up the bulkhead to fit the later pedal-box. I agree though that it is something to check on, to make sure it's been done properly, especially with regard to an unmodified left-hand inlet pipe on the crossbox being to close for comfort to (& too hot for) the glass brake fluid reservoir. Judging by the way the heater control has been used to operate the starter motor, I'm not confident about the way any other modifications may have been done.
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