viva build

[Darren lewis]

ok couldnt live with the 1256 or 4 gears so decded to remove all running gear which is now sold and sell the wheels as well, theyre sold and build it as i want to

axle ready to collect


engine, box, prop and rad ready to collect


first job is sort suspension, springs ordered and shocks ordered, then freshen up the engine bay ready for the new heart

[Darren lewis]

ok quick update, fitted quad lamps off of a mk3 capri and a magnum grille, made a new full exhaust system, fitted rev counter and making a centre console as I cant find one anywere I like, fitted new gear lever and gear knob, got the springs and electronic ignition on order, modified the bonnet, very subtely for me but I like it, going to run it until the tax runs out then transplant time.....

rev counter

centre console



the baking trays...nnoooooo

first template, decided they were too big for the car size


went for this instead, me likey

god bless ebay

new plates

[rodster]

good stuff, tidy looking viva you have there, what lump and axle are you putting in?

[harris66]

like it

[Lee]

Cool! I like the bonnet.

[Darren lewis]

Cheers chaps, already got a magnum axle not sure on lump yet either pinto or v6 ford

[harris66]

dont dismiss the 2300 vauxhall engine, had a couple of these with mods and they were very quick for a road car

[rodster]

Cheers chaps, already got a magnum axle not sure on lump yet either pinto or v6 ford

Naa keep it vauxhall, redtop on bike carbs,

[issigone]

liking this lots, bookmarked.

[Special When Lit]

Looking good. One of my first cars was a 1300 GLS Viva.