Bonnet Fitting - Cutting Holes for SU Carbs
/The bonnet was trial fitted today and holes were cut to clear the SU carbs. The carbs protrude by about 4 inches (100mm) and will require a substantial bonnet bulge built around them.
Diary of the build of my Meerkat RV8 'Locost' sports car based on the Lotus 7 design.
The bonnet was trial fitted today and holes were cut to clear the SU carbs. The carbs protrude by about 4 inches (100mm) and will require a substantial bonnet bulge built around them.
Today the engine was once again fitted to the car using a chain hoist and my kids' garden swing as a gantry. I'll let the pictures speak for themselves with a few captions.
Personal blog describing the build of a Rover V8 engined Locost sports car, the service and maintenance of a BMW 535d and various other hobbies and sports.