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| Author: | Gblawson [ April 12, 2014, 2:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Gordon's Centaur 7 |
Well, I think its time I switched over to 'completed'... adding a switch here and there isn't really part of a 'build' Its been a fun year and a half getting the Centaur Kit back on the road and a bit prettier then when I bought it... My association with British Cars over the years influenced the changes I've made... adding MGB gauges and switches brought it back a bit closer to an original British design. I had never had any experience with rotary engines and had thought about changing to a BMC engine (probably an MGB 1800), however, the more I drive it and get used to the high revving engine, the less i would consider any kind of swap. The rotary is amazing...1100 cc (or 2200 if your racing) and no valve train, or upper end, puts the centre of gravity extremely low in the chassis... and 125 HP with a 1300 pound car is truly amazing. The 0-60 time is about 6 seconds or so... I've never really wanted to stress the drive train to find out... it does push you back in the seat however. Attachment: IMG_0123.JPG Attachment: IMG_0124.JPG Attachment: IMG_0125.JPG Attachment: IMG_0127.JPG Attachment: IMG_0121.JPG Attachment: IMG_0122.JPG
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| Author: | robbovius [ April 15, 2014, 7:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gordon's Centaur 7 |
nice, only ever saw it in your avatar. dig the colors, very "Prisoner". that black button next to the admonishment to not crash into things is the horn, correct? |
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| Author: | davew [ April 15, 2014, 8:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gordon's Centaur 7 |
Gordon Great looking SEVEN  Try just putting a small strip of dense foam rubber under your center mirror clip(s). Will tight the glass but, still allows you to adjust the mirror. It should help with cutting the down the vibs. I only needed it on one clip. Dave W |
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| Author: | Gblawson [ April 16, 2014, 6:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gordon's Centaur 7 |
...Yes...I ordered an MGA horn button and made an aluminum ring for it... The elastics on the mirror was a quick iPhone mount for a quick first run of spring video..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwoanT2 ... nEmBCfZJrg |
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| Author: | Royce [ April 22, 2014, 4:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gordon's Centaur 7 |
Nicely done!!! Great improvement in looks over the original. Head turner for sure at the local malt shop. |
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| Author: | Gblawson [ April 23, 2014, 5:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gordon's Centaur 7 |
...next is to raise the headlights...am sure they are illegal, not that i care that much, but they are uneven and I think will look better a tad higher.... The hood is one piece with the nose so have to be able to clear the fenders.....(and the rad underneath) |
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| Author: | nick47 [ April 24, 2014, 12:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gordon's Centaur 7 |
Agree on the headlight height. I like the tops about 3" higher than the top of the nose, higher than the tops of the fenders. Like a real Seven. |
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| Author: | RoyzMG [ May 13, 2014, 4:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gordon's Centaur 7 |
I'm reporting some very sad news. Gordon Lawson who had just completed the modifications to this Centaur 7 passed away earlier this month. I never really met Gordon but exchanged comments on this site and another site that we both frequented, dealing with older MG's and in particular MG TD's. http://www2.mg-cars.org.uk/cgi-bin/gen5 ... 3144819377 Gordon was very knowledgeable in the details of many British cars and was most helpful to fellow MG owners during the restoration process. He also hand made some very elaborate wooden steering wheels for other classics. His knowledge and friendliness will be missed by all. Roy |
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| Author: | GonzoRacer [ May 14, 2014, 7:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gordon's Centaur 7 |
That's very sad news. I never actually met Gordon either, but thru this site and Facebook, I considered him a friend. I will miss his presence here. JDK |
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| Author: | robbovius [ May 14, 2014, 9:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gordon's Centaur 7 |
oh no! that's so sad, my condolences to his family...;-( |
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| Author: | rx7locost [ May 14, 2014, 9:34 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gordon's Centaur 7 |
Like so many others, I never personally met Gordon. I always enjoyed reading his posts. I will miss them. My condolences to his family too. |
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| Author: | Royce [ May 14, 2014, 12:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gordon's Centaur 7 |
We will miss you brother. May this time of grief pass quickly for your family. |
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| Author: | horizenjob [ May 14, 2014, 12:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gordon's Centaur 7 |
If you are able, please let the family know that we enjoyed what Gordan shared with us and appreciate his effort for that and the humour and inspiration he gave us. There will always be a little corner of the Internet here that is his... |
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| Author: | a.moore [ May 14, 2014, 1:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gordon's Centaur 7 |
That is a shame to hear. I'll miss seeing his simple yet elegant solutions and his fine work. He's going to be missed. |
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| Author: | benny_toe [ May 14, 2014, 3:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Gordon's Centaur 7 |
Always enjoyed and benefitted from Gordon's posts. He will be missed.... |
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