Asterix the Clubby

[clambod]

Well, Asterix the clubby arrived last night. I decided that he will be called Asterix.
We had a slight problem as we pushed him off the trailer as the track rod end fell out so we could only steer one wheel, the other had to be "kicked" into the right direction. Well he's here now. I've taken some piccies today and here are a few of them.
He is not a full car as a lot of bits aremissing, like interior side windows, rear screen, fuel tank, carb and manifolds (which I don't need) and boot lid. All readily available


Front view (minus the grille, which is in the car)


O/S front wing needs replacing so I'll probably do both and A panels so I know the front is sound.






Usual rea end problem with rust but nothing too seroius that new corners, boot rail and valance won't fix.




I think the foot wells are basically OK although some numpty has been using a jack under them.


A little bit of rust on the roof but nothing serious.


Nearside sill looks OK but I think the O/Sone will have to come off, I'll probablydoboth so I can have a look underneath and have peace of mind when the new ones go on.


No Manifolds, carb or rockerbox (got spares of all those.)


And finally here he is with the grille popped in. All in all it is in quite good condition for its year and I'm quite plaesed with it. The other good news is he is shod with 175 x 13's. Just needs the rims repolishing.
There will not be many updates for a while, until the Greenie gets finished.
I have managed to buy him a new engine, which I need to collect. It's a 2.0 L Cavalier 130 SRI engine box, drive shafts, subframe exhaust etc. It's all there to drop in and hook up. I has a hotter cam and lightened flywheel too.

[(minisniper)]

It's looks good Chris and I said OMG when I read what engine you're putting in but it comes as no surprise

Can't wait for the progress report on this when you have finished the Greenie

[clambod]

I jacked it up today to bolt the the track rod end on that fell off when it was brought home and discovered that someone has put 4 pot metro brake callipers on it with vented disk.

[(minisniper)]

Jun 27, 2010 18:18:40 GMT clambod said:

I jacked it up today to bolt the the track rod end on that fell off when it was brought home and discovered that someone has put 4 pot metro brake callipers on it with vented disk.

Is that good or bad news??

[clambod]

A bit of a bonus that. 4 pot callipers and vented discs = more stopping power.

[clambod]

Well, I've hired a van and I'm off to collect the engine, subframe and ancillaries today.

[clambod]

I managed to get all the bits I bought in the back of a van. This is what it looked like when I got home.


And here's the modified subframe


Spare gearbox and silencer.


About 3 inlet manifolds, 2 alternators, 2 ECU's and loads of other "Stuff"


Modified drive shafts


And of course the engine itself.




I've just to find somewhere to put it all.

[shoutforjoy]

Sounds like you've got most of the bits and just need the time to begin this project now

I'm sure it's going to be an awesome clubman when it's done - can't wait to see the project updates/pictures.

[clambod]

It will be little while yet as I've got to finish the Greenie first. I'm hoping it will be in the garage this year. There's not a lot of room at the moment with three engines sat about.
Me and the next door neighbour lifted the engine into the garage last night. Boy, was it heavy, we could hardly lift it. Much heavier than a mini engine.

[(minisniper)]

Hiya Chris
Looks like you've been busy and I have to agree with Shoutforjoy, can't wait to see the pics and the updates but I know you've got to finish the Greenie first

[clambod]

I went to the mini do at Malvern on Sunday. It was a good day. I've organised some pristine s/h wheels, got a pair or stalks for the steering column and saw this too.







It was a clubby with a Vauxhall red top in it. It was for sale for £1,500. I was a right mess but at least it allowed me to see how they fit and how much of the inner wing needs to be removed.

[asahartz]

Do you need to remove any of the inner wing in a clubby? I'd have thought you would just about get it in without cutting at all. A friend of mine has a K-series in a CE, and has cut only a small hole.

[clambod]

I'm not sure whether I need to cut any away. The one in the photo had far too much cut away but gives an idea of how the engine sits. I'll know better when I offer up the subframe. That will be next year now.