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Domino pimlico

PostPosted: Fri Aug 02, 2013 10:10 am
by Domino1384
So I now am the owner of a domino pimlico I bought it of my dad!

It's a 1966 988cc donor
Was built in 1987 and the current spec is;

998cc bored to 1014cc
Flat topped pistons
12g295 head
Rim flow valves
Fast road cam
Solid rockers
Duplex timing chain
Lightened flywheel
It has a piper x magnum 2780r cam
Vs4 valve springs
Cooper s valve retainers
Gas flowed head
32mm inlet
27mm exhaust
Had a 60 thou skim
And has a 10.26.1 compression ratio
And a AIF6 44 carb with bdl needle and red spring

Pick up this Saturday


Will post more update soon

Kerb weight is only 542kg so lighter than the mini also
Edited by Richard1384, 29 July 2013 - 01:45 PM.

Re: Domino pimlico

PostPosted: Fri Aug 02, 2013 10:12 am
by Stuart
Nice one Richard, I'm amazed by how light it is, it should go well.

Re: Domino pimlico

PostPosted: Fri Aug 02, 2013 12:28 pm
by Domino1384
Cheers Stuart i will post some pictures tommorow (sat)

Re: Domino pimlico

PostPosted: Fri Aug 02, 2013 12:47 pm
by kelvink
I've always liked the Pimlico. Nice car, hope you enjoy it

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Re: Domino pimlico pictures added

PostPosted: Sat Aug 03, 2013 1:11 pm
by Domino1384
picked up today here are some pics.

good news the engine block is red
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engine bay
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side view
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front
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Re: Domino pimlico

PostPosted: Sat Aug 03, 2013 5:00 pm
by kelvink
Like i said, Nice car.

excellent fixer upper

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Re: Domino pimlico

PostPosted: Sun Aug 04, 2013 1:42 am
by johnnyfixit
Nice to another 4 seater kit car MK1 no troubles with head room in these and the kids still love it ! been a while but never left just skint.

Re: Domino pimlico

PostPosted: Sun Aug 04, 2013 12:52 pm
by Domino1384
Cheers for comments .
Clutch bellhousing of to sand blasting tomorrow along with engine mounts

Re: Domino pimlico

PostPosted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 10:49 am
by Domino1384
Clutch housing has been short blast and sump plug has been helicoiled.
Engine and gear box have been cleaned ready for paint and reassembly