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Hi, Hoping you can help. i have a 2B and dont like the high sitting rear arches. can anything be done to this? has anyone else got around this issue and if so how. i also have wide rear arches so a am looking for standard width ones ideally GRP ones and not stainless like the current ones if anyone has any that would fit. the car was built in 2001 with sliding pillar suspension if that makes a difference to fitment. Many thanks Tom
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incorrect toe in or castor probably. What susension, sliding pillar or wishbone?
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Agree its a 2b sliding pillar
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Winter mods finished just waiting to get it set up on the rolling Road on the 5th Jan. Photo album of the conversion are here. https://www.amazon.co.uk/photos/share/M4DnC4AjGEeV3HeLzKVylCwJwRV6Mx5Wrm0HZ91KP97
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I am struggling to get reliable info from dvla regarding date of first registration of a Beaford Kit car conversion. Here is the email I just sent them, any advise greatly accepted Thanks David Here is my post to DVLA..... ATTN KITS and REBUILDS TEAM Hello, I want to understand how some Beauford KIT CONVERTED cars can retain the date of registration on the V5 document, as the date of registration of the DONOR vehicle ( thus allowing the vehicle to be registered as VHI vehicle). But another Beauford Kit conversions the date of registration on the V5 is the date the conversion was done ( IE after 1985, as this was when Beauford started trading ). I am looking to buy a Beauford, I have seen the V5 for both vehicles, Both vehicles were converter after year 2000, yet one of them show date of registration as 2012 ( date of conversion ), but the other shows date of registration as 1980 ( Date of registration of donor vehicle). I was led to believe it is due to an application to keep the original donor registration number vs applying for an " age related registration number ". I was told… Original registration number application will result in original donor date of registration, will be on the V5 Age related registration number will result in Date of conversion, will be on the V5. But this is not possible, EVERY beauford kit includes a new CHASSIS and a new BODY, the body will ONLY fit the Beauford new chassis, The chassis on 1980's vehicles was part of the body and it would be impossible to fit a kit conversion body to the donor car chassis, therefore EVERY Beauford car cannot qualify to keep the original donor car registration number. Examples of the discrepancy in the comparison these two vehicles. Reg no: 702 BUA date of first reg in the V5 is 1980 ( IE: Same as the date of first registration of the donor vehicle ) and( registered as VHI ) Reg no: A249 SCW date of first reg in the V5 year 2000 ( IE: same as date of conversion ), yet has a registration mark that denotes first registration of 1983 Please explain Regards david Scott -
Hi does anyone know what I need to convert the rear drums on the robin hood to disks and calipers thanks
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Never seen one of these. Brand new with instructions. Comes with cable and all fittings. Does away with the plastic quadrant adjuster in the Sierra pedal box and has the adjustable part at the bottom end by the clutch arm. The cable is SCC1010 (Ford 6066674) which is identical to this: https://www.burtonpower.com/clutch-cable-ford-cortina-mk3-mk4-1-6-2-0-sohc-pinto-to-8-79-qcc1010.html £12 can take to EOSB next month or I'll post it for £15 all in.
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You can see how my conversion went in 3 back issues of the club magazine. The first issue can be downloaded here and the rest here https://www.rhocar.org/index.php?/forums/forum/59-magazine-digital-copies/
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The most desirable is the one you want lol. as a package Alan maybe right but there are that many variants. There are VXR & Zetec turbo's, V8's, Zetec Even a Nissan & Toyota engine variants out there. A lot of 2B owners may have upgraded the front suspension. and then you start again with the GBS zero can depend on the pockets and knowledge at build stage. If the budget stretches i would personally go down the Zero route as there is a massive difference. However having had a 2B sliding pillar they are all fun cars to drive and tinker with.
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So I understand there is very little information on the mark 3s and even less parts for them. I’ve only owned mine 3 months, does anyone have any information on potential front suspension upgrades? It’s the new mark 3 model with outboard coilovers! The coilovers are standard with red springs, I believe they came with the Robin kit originally? And the rears have been upgraded to gaz! Edit - I’ve recently discovered about a tie bar conversion, is this easy to do? Would anyone be selling the parts needed to do this? any help is much appreciated
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Dear All, My 2B started its life in 1999, has had two previous owners and I am in the final stages of getting it ready for IVA. Currently it has sliding pillar suspension. I’ve got most of the parts to convert her to wishbones but should I do this pre or post IVA? Is there information anywhere on how to perform the conversation. Many thanks John
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A member from South West Robin Hood Kit Car Club on Facebook has a chassis for sale. Item location is Barnstaple North Devon. £350
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Hi, I have found these on ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-SIERRA-2-0-PETROL-DRIVESHAFT-NEAR-SIDE-CV-JOINT-1982-1993-/130955392057?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1e7d8cb439 I am looking at getting a reconned diff from GBS (which I beleive is the "push" type, cant remember the technical term but the driveshafts are pushed into place rather than attached). Two questions from me, will these fit my Zero and I notice these are for Drum brakes, I want disks at the rear also, do I need different shafts for disks or a conversion kit of some kind? Thanks! p.s - spent yesterday fitting my pedals and finishing off my brake lines, I've only just started but I'm loving it!
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Is it at all possible to replace the main shock, the bottom part has sheared off.
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After the run out at ESOB I put my car on the trailer and delivered it to Red Seven Engineering at Ripley. He quickly got the engine removed and Dean was kind enough to help install the reconditioned type9 v6 gearbox with heavy duty bearings.
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Hi has anyone got a set of instructions on what to cut out and how to fit the wishbone conversion kit please. Or are they on the internet anywhere
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Hi all my 2.0 dohc EFI is buggered, sounds like a bag of spanner’s and using a load of oil, I’ve just purchased a 2.0 zetec wiring harness Ford ecu, and GXSR 750 TB’s, all come together off ebay, how hard of a conversion will it be, only have basic skills to be honest, also what aftermarket ECU is best to run engine with Tbs, all advice welcome
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Hi, Does any one have any experience of the 2b sliding pillar to wishbone conversion available from kitspares? Or can recommend a welder to attach the brackets in the North West (I’m Wigan based). Does the kit come with drawings? - how easy was it etc. I recently picked up my 2b as I dip my toe into the exciting world of kit cars. But the state of the local roads has resulted in the inside of the wheels being gouged by the bottom of the suspension. Didn’t spot it when looking at the car - but then I haven’t checked the back wheels to see if they were swapped prior to sale I’ve just picked up a spare Pinto with ported head. FR32 cam and GPZ600 carbs and manifold, but I’d better sort this first!
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Sorry no pics, but Ive just installed a new Kitspares rad. in my 2B which has a sliding pillar chassis (ie a big X in front of the rad.) and it fits very neatly with my VX redtop engine. Maybe post some pics of yours showing what you dont like about the fit?
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Ok, a couple of interesting finds having gone out to snap these pics… 1) Driver’s side wheel arch clearance is about a finger width’s worth tighter… Having examined my photos, I just noticed that the shock on the driver’s side doesn’t have some sort of spacer at the mounting point that the passenger side does have… odd! That may have something to do with it all… 2) I’ve noticed having looked around the car properly at ground level, it is looking a touch nose down at the moment. I did the front coilovers about 3 years ago now and I wonder if they’ve generally compacted slightly and need a slight lift to get the car back to a more level position. Will play with this tomorrow… I’m still interested in a coilover conversion for the rear though!
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This has been one of those project that you start... wish you had not started.... and then very pleased with the result. Many thanks to Richy for all the advice and support.
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Hi guys im just starting a rv8 conversion and needed an side exhaust maker anyone know a company or person ? Around the Suffolk area please. Many Thanks Mike. -
Going to start the rear disc conversion today. I bought second hand Cosworth rear bearing hubs of eBay paid too much for them du to postage being £19.99 but hey ho. Put the new bearings into the hubs yesterday. Going to tear the rear end down today. Watch this space.....
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hi thanks for the reply im interested in doing a rover v8 3.5 conversion and just wanted to know who made your prop shaft and are you running the normal v8 sump etc
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Thanks for the link. I won't give up it must go in getting my engine next weekend along with a box and fresh ultra sonic cleaned carbs, engine has been rebuilt polished crank and heads re done, and getting it at a bargain price too. he's a good friend of mine. do you have any videos of your car running ? cheers mike
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Thats crazy was your hardest hurdle the steering linkage being your biggest issue ? was the conversion worth the head aches tho ? you still own the car now ? many thanks mike
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As above has anyone done a v8 conversion on there robin ? If so can you contact me please. many thanks mike.
