Kallista Project, MOT'd and Handed Over

[garethj]

Wonderful stuff.  I miss having Panther around as a manufacturer.

[Sigmund Fraud]

Man, this thing is really lovely ! Extra points for keeping the CVH !

[tommotech]

Crankshaft in and engine is on the way back together with new bearings.

 

[320touring]

You gunna get it on the dyno for a tune up before papping it in?

 

Proper oldschool build this - no newfangled trickery and electronics, should be a hoot to drive:)

[tommotech]

You gunna get it on the dyno for a tune up before papping it in?

Proper oldschool build this - no newfangled trickery and electronics, should be a hoot to drive:)

That would be nice but time is against me. I may be able to get the car on a chassis dyno after the Resto Show though.

[320touring]

That would be nice but time is against me. I may be able to get the car on a chassis dyno after the Resto Show though.

Excellent - do you wish me to commence research on how to apply BOOOST? cos you'll want more power soon enough!

[tommotech]

Excellent - do you wish me to commence research on how to apply BOOOST? cos you'll want more power soon enough!

That's the next project, another Kallista but this time an upgrade from CVH to Colognes finest V6 in 2.9 flavour. Car and engine are waiting patiently for the black car to be finished. Another thread I'm sure.

[320touring]

That's the next project, another Kallista but this time an upgrade from CVH to Colognes finest V6 in 2.9 flavour. Car and engine are waiting patiently for the black car to be finished. Another thread I'm sure.

Ooooh:) that sounds nippy and slippy!

[tommotech]

Servo fitted and brakes bled, we now have the ability to stop.

 

[tommotech]

Head finally ported and polished and right hand door and step finished this evening, time is ticking!

 

[tommotech]

Clocks and dials back in the dash after refurb and new bezels. New veneered wood going in too, two weeks to go and things are getting tight, gotta love a deadline!

 

[tommotech]

Currently battling with the modified steering column, nearly there though. Electric PAS should make a massive difference.

[Sigmund Fraud]

On behalf of the Autoshite Spanner Fiddlers Guild, may I humbly request MOAR PICS ? 

[tommotech]

Cylinder Head fitted and Kent CVH22 fast road camshaft dialled in to the correct timing position. It's a good feeling when your marks align nicely with the vernier pulley.

 

 

 

 

[tommotech]

Things are coming together but I can't afford any time delays now. Radiator is in and you can see the EPAS motor in place. Front wings go on tomorrow and paint rectification on Monday.

 

Have some more photos,

 

I've got wood!

 

[320touring]

Tremendous work and progress chap:)

[tommotech]

Decent amount of progress today, wings, front valance, headlights and seats finished. Paintwork rectification tomorrow but I'm in Germany later in the week for work, meaning I have to rely on other people to do the right thing. They're good people though, so all should be good - showtime at the weekend! Anyone going?

 

Have some more photos for effect, hopefully they don't get rotated.

 

 

[Skizzer]

That is hot. Soft tops are pure evil of course, but you could almost forgive that in one of these.

[tommotech]

Show time! Anyone coming along?

 

[Sigmund Fraud]

A veritable show car !!!

 

There's a nice-looking Lima on ebay, for a fraction of what they usually sell for... I know they can be a financial disaster, because chopped up old Vauxhall, but I am very, very tempted...

[tommotech]

Had an enjoyable show with some fantastic comments about the quality of the Kallista. Really pleased that a firm offer has been made and accepted, for a handover on 30 April at Catton Park. Details to be finalised but the next month is going to be busy, engine to finish, EPAS to finalise, MOT and shakedown. I also want to get it across a dyno to check output.

 

Have a preview of Kallista 2, 2.9i V6 already procured for this one!

[tommotech]

A quick update, didn't make Catton Park but the engine runs and its had a short drive on trade plates.

 

A few things to sort but nothing major, MOT this weekend is a distinct possibility!

 

I will get some photos on, but suffice to say things have been hectic.

[tommotech]

After two years the Kallista is MOT'd and handed over to its new owner, at Ragley Hall yesterday.

 

The car had one final wobble when the heater valve pissed itself during the test. However, it passed with no advisory items and it drives well (for a 1982 car with few refinements!). Proper driveability with non of your modern systems meddling with your inputs!

 

To add to the excitement it won best in class at Ragley Hall yesterday, where it was handed to its new owner.

The project has been challenging on occasions, enjoyable mostly but ultimately rewarding.

Have some final pics

 

 

[spartacus]

Nice one, the win must have been a pleasant result, especially as the new owner was there.

 

What's next?

[tommotech]

Another Kallista, but this time an upgrade from its original CVH to Cologne 2.9.

 

Looking to finish in about the same timeframe, 2 years.

[garethj]

That's 100% excellent.  I love reading about Panthers