500 (Classic) The forgotten 500

[Mynameisnavo]

Hi Stephan, so pleased the 650 turned out to be a good un, and that you're getting it back to service. It was wasted sitting in my garage. Well done

Cheers
Gary

Hello my friend ! I'm glad to see you've found my post ! Thank you very much once again for your generosity ! Stay in touch

 

[Mynameisnavo]

I've seen worse ! Hopefully not too bad a job to sort out.
R

Haha I have faith in Ralph at r & r I've seen his work and had work done by him in the past excited to see how it progresses I will keep adding progress photos as they come

 

[Mynameisnavo]

New 35mm valves are here ready for when the head comes back

 

[Mynameisnavo]

And my new 35 / 75 cam all ready for when engine assembly starts

 

[Mynameisnavo]

Exciting times the head is back from its first stage of porting and polishing, it will be returning to be finnished off after the new valves and seats have been installed. But I'm very happy with the work. The ports have all been opened up and the chamber's too!

 

[Mynameisnavo]

Parts have come back from being balanced ! From the work carried out I was told they were quite some way out of balance now all sorted ready to be built

 

[Mynameisnavo]

Here we go let's get cracking with building this engine !

 

[Mynameisnavo]

I have been quiet recently as I've been busy building my Micra turbo. But we are starting to get something that looks like a engine

 

[The Whitakers]

Great work and what a gift from Hugh Jarse, he is a great guy though! Not been on here of late so catching up as time permits, welcome and good luck with the build ?

 

[Pugglt Auld Jock]

What a great thread you've got going here Stefan/Navo. My experience of the "classic" 500 is limited to one my friend had back in the 1960's which I, from time to time, helped him keep running. So I know almost nothing about them and probably won't be posting here so I don't make a fool of myself! However I will be keeping up with the posts made here and enjoying every one I'm sure. Thank you.

 

[Mynameisnavo]

So more progress has been made rust is being removed and fresh metal is going in also we decided on some custom wide arches to improve the body lines. Also another marmite modification is we are having the seams removed so it will be smooth all over not expecting everyone to like it but it will be built our way to our taste

 

[the hobbler]

Whilst I don't agree with the seam removal, it is your car and project, you can do whatever you like. Something to remember--the seams over the door also did the job of stopping water from running off the roof and into the door aperture! If you are cutting away the original wheel arches to allow for the new extensions (and you will have to if you lower the car) don't forget to weld the inner and outer wheel arches back together

 

[Mynameisnavo]

Many thanks and this car won't ever see the rain so we should be good on that half it will prevent rust creeping its way back in to the seems on the future tho with a bit of luck also thanks for the advice on the arches

 

[Mynameisnavo]

After much messing around and head scratching we now have something that is starting to resemble a engine watch this space !

 

[joycespeed]

After much messing around and head scratching we now have something that is starting to resemble a engine watch this space !

That looks nice, it's been a while since your last update.

 

[Mynameisnavo]

That looks nice, it's been a while since your last update.

It has indeed I've had rather alot going on unfortunately life has a way at throwing some rather big curve balls at you :/ but never the less things are happening now lol

 

[Mynameisnavo]

More parts ordered from Italia ! Should be more updates when they arrive as everyone knows Brexit has had a big effect on shipping times so we will see how long they take. After looking at options for suspension I decided I could do better for the money myself so I'll be compiling my own kit which will be rather special! (Once again probably not to everyone's taste)

 

[Mynameisnavo]

Finally managed to squeeze some time free to be able to drop the tin ware off to be powder coated although the silver was nice we have chosen a colour very close to my heart cannot wait to see how these the out!!! ???

Do we have any guesses on the new colour??? ???

 

[Mynameisnavo]

Always good to see progress photos from the manufacturer can't wait to receive this !

 

[the hobbler]

Very nice cross-member being made for you---are they making the wishbones as well? Who is making the parts for you?