Marcos Maniacs

Evening all, (well for those in the UK at least).

I thought I'd drop a quick note to say that I have at last found 
myself a suitable firve speed box to drop into my car, so at last the 
restoration continues! I have found a type 9 box from a 2.8 capri, 
which has the better ratio's than a standard type 9 from a Sierra etc. 
all that needs to be done is the input shaft needs shortening by 14.
8mm. I need also to get a new clutch plate still 8 1/2" but with 
23splines. The gearlever needs bending to fit, and I've a second hand 
prop and mounting plate with which to complete the picture! I've been 
out in the garage for a good few nights now, and have really got the 
bug! the doors have all there locks fitted again, the window frames 
are nearly in, I need a new nylon bobbin for the right hand electric 
window to get the glass operating with the motor. My delivery of trim 
bits should appear soon from Rimmer brothers to complete the door 
trim. As you can see I've got the bug again!!!

Still to do (other than getting the engine in):

Stretch and attach the handbrake cable.
New front brake disks (Vittese/GT6?)
New steering column bush.
Remove play from steering rack (new bushes and redo brackets).
Front headlight allignment.
Front/rear glass and finishing rubber trim.

....... etc but all in all not a lot really!!!

Ash

#5504 soon to be 3 litre V6 coupe!