Project X

[andy james]

I have been looking for a new project for about a year due to the Phoenix getting to a stage where unless something earth shattering comes along she is finished.

I have toyed with the idea of a few 80s icon cars such as mk1 GTI or a corrado VR6. Prices are silly now for even basket cases and I have to say I’m better at spannering rather than welding and painting.

Also as a middle aged dinosaur I’m wanting to enjoy a last hurrah of large engined vehicles before small capacity boosted motors and EV power plants take over.

Being a long turn Biker I couldn’t turn down the offer of a friends unfinished project.

Full Power 1200cc 145bhp VMax!

 

 

 

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That looks awesome Andy. I'd love a bike but know my own limitations mean I'd be in a full cast and  drinking soup from a straw in no time!

 

Good luck with the project mate.

[andy james]

Had a few hours at the weekend.

Suprising what a dremel and some new hex bolts can do to refresh a neglected engine!

 

[andy james]

After a lot of hard work stripping down and rebuilding the gummed up carbs,seized discs/callipers, recovered seat,sorting out many electrical problems I put the newly painted body parts and other refurbed bits back on last week.

New tyres,carb balance and MOT and I get to experience V boost!

Its no pebble beach restoration  contender as these bikes don’t fetch big money but I think Max is Back! 

 

 

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Looking good Andy!