Radiator is from a Mini but with the filler neck removed and the radiator is mounted on its side to produce a crossflow effect.
The cooling system uses a Mini Metro thermostat housing (with the take-off for the pressurised expansion tank). No thermostat is used so a blanking sleeve is fitted to the cylinder head to ensure the correct water flow path.
Rear shock absorbers are Koni
adjustables.
Lurid blue metalflake paint was found in the back of my
shed. By the looks of the can it has been there since
1975!
Exhaust system
uses a Maniflow 3 branch manifold with the outlet turned by
about 45 degrees. The pipe is 1 3/4" diameter and uses a 135
degree and two 90 degree formed bends welded up to an RC40
silencer.
I will lag the system once the stainless steel paint
cures.
