MICROLINO UK FOR KRAZY HORSE
Oct 10th
Krazy Horse founder, Paul beamish is famous for building gorgeous choppers like the Hogtech A-Chooper
I’m a big admirer of Paul Beamish and his Krazy Horse operation. The Bury St Edmunds-based operation has five branches around the UK although its head office is in Suffolk
Beamish is one of the UK’s finest chopper builders and started out in 1985. The company has grown exponentially over those nearly 40 years and acts as agent for Morgan Motor Company, Caterham Cars, Indian Motorcycles and a whole phalanx of motorcycle brands.
They have just been appointed as UK importer for the wonderful Microlino quadricycle, devised in More >
COSSIE YB HIGH PRESURE OIL PUMPS
Oct 10th
All Ford Cosworths are now quite collectable so it’s worth giving them the protection they deserve to keep running and performing the way that was always intended. A lot of YBs have been used in kitcars over the years.
Classic Ford experts, Burton Power now offers its own High-Pressure Oil Pump that ensures the Cosworth YB 16v Turbo engine is protected at all times and under all conditions.
The pump can be ordered as part number SC1260HP at just £127.50 (inc VAT)
More details available at the other end of 0208 554 2281 or via www.burtonpower.com ENDS.
NEW TR7 INLET MANIFOLD
Oct 10th
Webcon has announced the re-introduction of the inlet manifold to allow the fitment of a pair of Weber DCOE or Dellorto DHLA carburettors to the Triumph TR7.
Like all Webcon brand inlet manifolds, MW3248 is cast and machined entirely in the UK and is produced from top-quality LM25 grade aluminium.
MW3248 is supplied with soft mounts, studs and nuts and is priced at £449.51 inc VAT.
Alternatively, a complete kit with genuine Weber 45 carburettors and Webcon’s own UK-manufactured rod linkage system is also available as part number PTR207 priced at £1799 inc VAT.
Available directly from Webcon and from appointed Webcon dealers around the world 01932 787 100 or More >
MORE WONDERS FROM WOOLIES
Oct 10th
The latest very handy products to join the Woolies Trim catalogue are these aluminium sections and Herzim filler strips that are now in stock.
As well as kitcars they are ideal for use on buses, coaches, ice cream vans, caravans and countless classic cars.
The aluminium strips come in various lengths up to 12ft (3.66 metres) so they need to be cut down, so, please advise when ordering. They can send up to 1.5 metres long as a regular courier parcel but can send a maximum of 2 metres long if an additional surcharge is paid, please ask for more info.
The Herzim filler strips are sold More >
SHIFT STUBBORN FIXINGS
Oct 10th
Designed specifically for stubborn and high torque crankshaft pulley fixings, Laser Tools has just introduced a set of three counter-weighted 1/2in drive sockets (part number 8953).
These are engineered for removing extremely tight fixings – the added weight reduces impact loss, allowing more effective torque delivery from impact guns. The high strength and mass make the socket very rigid; less torque from the impact gun is wasted in socket distortion, this torque going straight to the fastener.
Suitable for a range of vehicles and ideal for high-torque applications, particularly high-torque crankshaft pulley fixings. The three sizes included are 17mm, 19mm, and 21mm More >
THAT’S CLEVER
Oct 10th
Stand clear! The New Clarke Wall Mounted IBC12/24 Battery Charger offers a powerful option when looking to defibrillate your motor.
Equipped with a highly advanced ten-step, fully automated charging cycle which delivers up to 15A of charging for a 12V battery, 8A for a 24V battery the IBC12/24 also supplies a massive 20A of charge using the boost function to start vehicles.
Compatible with all types of 6V & 12V lead-acid batteries, as well as 12V LiFeP04 batteries, and for safe use, it features overload and overheat functions, spark protection, reverse polarity protection and short circuit protection.
Available now for £92.39 inc VAT.
Visit https://www.machinemart.co.uk/c/vehicle-battery-chargers/?Brand=clarke to More >
THE ROCKER!
Oct 10th
Mini Spares has just introduced a pair of original style ‘tin’ (actually pressed steel) rocker covers to renovate any A series or A+ engine without the work and expense of repairing and repainting the existing rocker cover.
The Mini Spares rocker covers are available in two versions: either the green that is generally associated with BMC and British Leyland engines and comes with a smart chrome oil filler cap. Or there is a semi-gloss black version that has a matching black filler cap.
Both rocker covers retail at £27 each inc VAT, which is likely to be cheaper than the cost of repairing More >
OILY BUSINESS!
Oct 10th
High-performance and racing GM LS engines must have the factory-installed Active Fuel Management (AFM) and/or Variable Valve Timing (VVT) systems deleted to maximise power.
However, when these systems are removed, excess oil is pumped through the engine, resulting in over-pressuring and possible damage to engine components.
The Summit Racing™ Oil Pan Pressure Relief Valve Plug for GM LS fixes this by plugging the secondary pressure relief valve built into the oil pan.
The Allen-head style aluminium plug features M14 x 1.5 threads and a black anodised finish. An aluminium crush washer ensures a proper seal.
More from Summit Racing™ Oil Pan Pressure Relief Valve Plug for GM More >
STEVE SAYS – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2024
Oct 10th
Derek Buckler is the ‘father’ of the UK’s kitcar industry – here he is (far left) proving the strength of one of his Space Karts!
HAPPY 75TH ‘BIRTHDAY’ TO THE UK’S KITCAR INDUSTRY – 1949-2024
Welcome to totalkitcar online … hope you’ve been having a great week
A warm WELCOME to totalkitcar online … In case you were wondering. The in-depth inquiry by the Cabinet Office into the DVLA, launched as far back as July 2023 has now concluded.
The Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs (FBHVC) had it confirmed by the Department for Transport (DfT) recently that a final report is incoming. Recommendations have been suggested More >
OOOH, I SAY!
Oct 3rd
Big fan of Welsh manufacturer, MST Cars, who have just added a third model to their range which already features Mk1 and Mk2 Ford Escort-inspired cars available in kit and fully built form.
They’ve recently unveiled their take on the Escort Mk2 RS2000, called the MST EVO-X, with the ‘X’ referring to Ford Motorsport’s Widebody X-Pack option available for the RS2000, in period.
Just like MST’s other models, the EVO-X looks exquisite., particularly with that ‘droopsnoot’ front end.
Two normally-aspirated four-cylinder engines are available with the Duratec 2.5-litre standard complete with 275bhp. The range-topper is a Millington Diamond engine, which delivers 350bhp.
The body More >
