new year, new build?

[kapri]

If you want adice don't try to build a 27t with a V8 , been there tried that , they look pretty awful (I think )with an overstretched wheelbase ESPECIALLY  with a loooong Rover . The 23 T is much better suited to a V8 conversion . To maintain any proportsions the 27 needs a 4 pot. Original wheelbase on both T's is 100" , A goes to 103.5 and B to 106" ( which was the first to use a V8 as standard) .To get a modern twincam into mine I'm at 106" . The Rover V8 is a good 6" longer which is why I didn't use the one I had

[the coppersmith]

Ah, thanks for that info. I'm still out foraging and accumulating parts at present. Bodyshell is now secure as is the nosecone. I will hand make the bonnet and side panels. I have a very good looking and going Pinto engine running bike carbs on a project that could become available. Toying with an independent front end set up with inboard shockers, but that is thinking a bit far ahead. I have been offered a kit car chassis from a well known manufacturer, but will probs. end up fabricating my own. Watch this space as they say 

[Manky Monkey]

This Rover engined '27 with '32 model B grille shell cropped up in conversation on FaceBook last night.

[the coppersmith]

oh that's made me drool 

[the coppersmith]

all plans on hold, wife has me wallpapering and decorating, multi tasking

[merv]

I feel your pain, wife got me fitting new bathroom suite also a towel radiator and if thats not enough i then got to decorate the bathroom after