Jarrid,
Thanks for the reality check. I know an am biting off a large chuck. What I
had in mind was getting the car back to as original as possible. My car
originally came with OD and and somewhere along the line the engine and tranny
were swapped out for a Rapier engine. Runs good, but....
I think I will take your advice though and slow down. I will probably but the
engine available now and store it for later. There is a Series I engine, carbs,
rad, manifold, Tranny and drive shaft currently available that is reported to be
in good condition.
When you say and OD is going to cost how much bucks are we talking.
As far as driving the car, I do intend to enjoy it before doing any changes.
Would probably do the engine thing next winter. I did drive this very car for 2
years back in 1973-1975 before I sold it.
Thanks for all your help.
Rob
Jarrid Gross wrote:
> Robert Wiseman wrote:
>
> > I am considering replacing my engine and transmisssion. I would like to
> > put in an OD, my car originally had one but was long ago remove. Does
> > anyone have one or know where I can get one. I have the switch but no
> > OD.
> > Thanks,
> > Rob
>
> Whoa!!! Slow down padna!
>
> Not to put you down, but get the car functional, drive it for a while
> learn its quirks and niceties, find out what needs replaced, maintain it
> for a while, then after you get bored of that, then you might talk about
> popping in a new motor and different tranny.
>
> The OD's gonna cost you, and generally wont gain you much but to drop
> some revs.
> Sounded in a recent post that your engine was in decent shape to start off,
> so consider getting it up to snuff and drive it at least for a bit.
>
> While its fun to get rambunctious on a project like this, its also one
> of the leading cause for restoration disaster. Start to many projects,
> take to much apart "to restore it', projects get delayed, parts get lost
> or misplaced, and next thing you know, the project doesnt seem to have
> the same sparkle in your eyes as it did when it was drivable/complete/ECT.
>
> Take a lesson here, there are plenty of people online here that have gotten
> in
> way over thier heads. My car is no exception, and right now it needs so
> much work to put it all right, the car just sits and intimidates me.
>
> Later, we can talk about the pros and cons of:
> 1) 1725 motors over 1592 motors.
> 2) OD trannies over STD trannies.
> 3) Tiger rivets over Alpine rivets.
>
> But go into the experience, well informed, keep to one major project at a
> time,
> and most important of all, keep the car roadworthy so that you can enjoy it.
>
> Spring approaches.
>
> $.02++ "something like a billion lira"
>
> Jarrid Gross
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