27 roadster build pics - at last

[Flattiesteve]

Heres some build pics of my 27 roadster. Been on the HAMB for 3 years already but at least now I know what a real hot rod should look like. Oh, finned calipers make disc brakes tradtional right http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-9/832533/dog024.jpg
http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-9/832533/rodbuild2002.jpg
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Steve

[Paul]

215?

[Flattiesteve]

Yeah you got it - its an Aussie version Leyland P76 - 270 cubes

Steve

[Paul]

should be a fun ride,

bet you could keep the weight down to about 1500 pounds using the glass body and aluminum block!

I'm not too familiar with that particular motor, izzat similar to the Rover then?

Paul

[fc ute]

looking good steve.
can you give us some info on the glass roadster body, we dont have much choice over here in the west
craig

[Rusty]

Man it looks like you are getting it. Good luck with the build. Keep us updated and hurry up already.

[Flattiesteve]

The glass body is one of Ian Cameron's of Designed Chassis on the Gold Coast. Ian's been making T bucket kits as well as these 27's for decades. Mine cost $1500 and is good quality. For someone on a budget it s acheap way to start a project. Although there is a guy down south making one piece model A'now if you prefer that style - theyre pretty cheap too


Steve