Did the same on my wagoon years ago
My mech machined down some tube he had in the shed
No idea on length though

I made some crush tubes from some round bar on my mini-lathe.

 
I have also finally fitted my new old stock front apron that i had painted ages ago.
Still need to refit the bumper and wire up my lights, parkers etc.

 
And I also fitted my modified Mitshbishi Colt radiator.
RB-RE Auto 82-90
 
(Outlet removed from drivers side and an outlet added on the Passenger side).

 
I chose the colt radiator as I like the look of older styled copper brass radiators.
It is tripple core, so should be a good radiator for the A14.

 
It is taller than a 1000 radiator, but dosnt bother me as I am able to run it too low...
As I have replaced the rusted out metal below it with some 50x50x3mm angle and the colt radiator just squeezes into my new space.
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And have also replaced the studs in my exhaust manifold as I broke one undoing them, so drilled the stud and on my last drill size it wound out the last of the thread/stud.
So ran a tap through all the threads and installed new ones with some nickel-antisieze.
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Can you not put the alt back down low on the passengers side ?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tzWC2G3mr0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPYNCt5yV-U
 
Posting links here sucks

Gearbox is now mounted.

Going well
 
Wish one of mine was driveable

 
I got my mod plate for everything I've done.
So I'm happy as can be.
 
Time to.take the 1000 for.more drives again before redoing exhaust, carbs and airbox next year.

Thanks D.
There is still plenty to improve on it, but i am very happy with the decisions made so far.
 
I've gone away from my twin SU idea and am working towards twin 38dcoe carbs.
I have 2 new old stock 38-DCOE carbs here now and plan on trying things with 28mm chokes.
Went the 38's as they are the better size for chokes under 30mm (Based on the 1.25:1 carb bore to choke ratio for efficient fuelling/vacuum)
 
I also have a Tomei Manifold and an aftermarket Air box designed for a BMW 2002.
But need to sort my new exhaust, and a different fuel system hopefully with a return to tank first, then buy all the chokes, jets, emulsion tubes etc.
 
Should be a nice setup when it is all sorted... just need to save up to sort it. (Or spend savings).
 

 
And obviously ill need to modify the airbox to fit the spacing of my weber on my manifold and then paint it red.
Hope you like the sneak peak.

I have seen that video before, it is excellent.
 
I recently Bought myself a TIG welder,...
Aside from watching some you tube videos and having limited practice on a small amount of scraps messing about in my spare time, I'm a complete newbie to Tig welding,'
 
So naturally, I decided to dive in the deep end and have a try at making/welding my new exhaust.
 
I started with my GX exhaust Manifold and bolted the 2into 1 section that i made (and had my friend weld for me ages ago).
 
 
The remainder of the exhaust I made and welded.
  
 
It is 1 3/4 stainless with a resonator and straight through muffler similar in design to a resonator.
 
I am very happy with how it has come out as for the most part I had no idea what I was doing.
I might add another hanger point half way along at some stage to be extra sure it is supported well.
 
Ash.

Could roll your car downside up on a rotisserie after an offroad course
and still be able to eat of it the 1000 reminds me of the Father of the
bigger son the 510 became with similar lines. Glad we see most of the
same vids - this is also my fave for the sound when he goes for 10.5k rpm
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IOJOwZomUU&t=601s

That stainless dual section makes the lovely cast header look heavy