The 289 Register

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Nige

That was a sneaky preview Stu, before you even saw it in the flesh and finished 😉. I'm really glad you're happy with the end results, I think that the roof really suits the car, especially with your home made "Gurney" bump. As a customer you must be one of the best out there, it was a pleasure to wo...

^^^^^ I agree the hotel was much better, maybe best if we can provisionally book it early?
Nige

Hi Hamish, it's an engine I had that was surplus to my needs. My friend builds engines for people, so I let him have it rather than take up too much space here (I've already got a spare early 302 and 289)it would need a full rebuild dependant on what somebody needs. I shouldn't think he'd want to se...

I know of a really good engine builder that has one of my old rebuildable 289 engines he might be happy to part with. I can ask him tomorow for you if you like? He's likely to ask what sort of budget you have for a re built engine, as the prices can alter dramatically depending on final spec. How wo...

Real steel don't generally sell early blocks as they're hard to come by. I spoke to them about this a while ago and they said it would be unlikely for them to get one
Nige

If possible try to get an engine that was manufactured pre 1975. For the mot it's tested as "visual smoke" only and doesn't require an emissions test. Any other later engines would have to meet the emissions standards set at the date of their manufacture.
Nige

I thought I'd add a link to this thread showing how the aluminium dash was made, thus keeping the build of this car in one thread.

DASHBOARD
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=3663&hilit=dash

I could well be interested Clive, is it a runner or need work do you think? Pm me a price or give me a call
and we can maybe have a chat
Cheers...NIge

Anyone have a complete, preferably low mileage, ROVER 4.6 engine for sale? Anything considered, please PM me with details and a phone number
Thanks in advance
Cheers...NIge