IKB Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I have been amazed at the number of visitors (233 in 2 days) to my topic on live axle manuals/parts list. There is obvious a lot of interest in these earlier Classic cars. As a "new boy" (its been a long time since anyone called me that!) I ask if anyone has considered a register for these cars?. The MGCC have a system for Midgets, A's, B's etc where common interests can be aired and info on bits etc can be gleaned. I do not wish to step on anyones toes or protocol so apologise in advance if I am. I have a lot of spare time and would act as a co-ordinator person. i would suggest VX1600 as a start as there are fewer of these. My car was a 2001 kit chassis 22090 and could have been almost the end. How many of these are there?  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregP Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Hi Brunel, There's a useful thread here: http://www.blatchat.com/T.asp?id=49538 which gathered together useful info relating to the vx 1600 such as part numbers, MOT tips etc. To my knowledge, there's no actual register for this model and I for one think this would be a good idea  Regards Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
se7enmad Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Good idea brunel  Antonella 1998 Classic 1.6 Vx   Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiz-kid Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Good point. Whilst there is quite a lot of info for the VX1600, it doesn't seem to get as much coverage as other variants. I suspect this is due to the number produced (compared to X-flows & K Series), age and general reliability of the VX lump. For info, mine is a Dec 2001 Beaulieu, chassis no 22255. Good luck with your quest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corkheader Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I would be up for this - Â VX1600 yellow chassis number 20968Â Â John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sully Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 As a new vx 1600 owner myself! (First blatchat reply!)INFO-1998 viper blue / silver strip R502ORR vin- 20974 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revin Kevin Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Hi all, Would be keeping this register for VX1600's only, if you included live axle Xflows, as we share a large commomality. Cheers Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winthrop Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 brunel, this is a good idea, and I think this post also needs to go into chitchat for those who rarely venture into techtalk  Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007   Yeah 😬 great idea.... the vx 1600 is a great little car that does get a little overlooked. Gordy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kennedy Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Sounds a good idea to me. It would be useful to know of other owners who have the same spec, and have dealt with the same issues. Â Paul.....VX1600 Green/Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smiffyo Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Great idea Brunel, Include me please Phil on the long slippery slope at last Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaside Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Brunnel Sounds a great idea as I have a VX1600 aquired last year Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goffers Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Count me in - VX1600 chassis # 21726Â goffers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady in red Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Please include me I have a VX1600 chassis # 20967 registered 16/03/99 (and yes it is red!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan n Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 include us too please a Beaulieu, chassis no 22254 first registered Dec 2003 but we believed used as a display model previously so possibly older than apparent registration. we have plaque no 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul abrahams Posted February 1, 2007 Share Posted February 1, 2007 Calling all you Classic VX 1600 owners. I have recently sold mine for a VVC dedion and so now have a lovely set of 5 spoke revolutions for sale, live axle - check out the "for sale" section or blatmail me, if you are interested   Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7 Sevens Posted March 8, 2007 Share Posted March 8, 2007 Hi Recently acquired a VX classic myself, an ex racer in silver ali with yellow arches I'm number 21141 Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonRHC Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 And me please Brunel! No. 30588 Alistair Wheaver's (Autocar) scolaship car from 1999. Acid Yellow Cheers Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andysteele Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 havent spotted this one before, here's me.... Chassis No: 30762 ex-Mark Harrison's Academy Car, early season 2000, Ali and Green Cheers, Andy 1999 VX1600 Classic - andysteele.net - picasa albums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meow Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I got one too .... Just finished the Blydenstein conversion and boy does it make a difference! Chassi No: 20626 Very Shiny Red 98 VX Classic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaulieu17 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I have a VX1600 - chassis no. 22251 (Beaulieu no 17).  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panto Si Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Hi, new to this but would love to be included in the 1600vx register Beaulieu #28 chassis 22307Â you might think it's ugly, but you're only gonna see the back anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drB Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 sounds a good idea to include x-flows as well? count me in - also look on the grads forum as we're still racing the ex-scholarship classics  classics, keeping it old skool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winthrop Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 Meow, Re the Blydenstein conversion, could you please blatmail with details of how/who it was done and any other info as Im very keen to have the same done to our 1600 vx. Thanks Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonRHC Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 S7 RUN, I asked MEOW the exact same question on Friday and got the excellent info below. Cheers Simon:- ............... Hi Simon, I used Ivor Searle for the head work. You need to ask to speak to Trevor Gibley, he will sort everything out for you. It cost me £460 Inc vat which included stripping old valve/springs and fitting the new ones. I tried to use parts from Vauxhall where i could but i guess it doesnt really matter. So bought the following from Vauxhall: Valve stem seals Cam Front Oil Seal Cam Rear Oil seal Head Gasket Rocker cover gasket Head bolts Head sealing compond  Inlet manifold gasket ~£4 Exhaust manifold gasket ~£7 Oil Filter ~£4 Oil £17 I also bought a few tools but nothing too expensive.  Total for this lot was £152 Inc Vat. I sourced a AST15 Cam kit from PeterLoyd ralling priced at £324 inc vat (it actually comes with a front oil seal and a new rocker cover gasket which i didnt know about, so can remove from list above). Total: £936 You can probably do it slightly cheaper if you source patent parts. Next step for me is to get it on the rolling road after 3000 miles of running then see how much she is putting out!      Edited by - The Naked Engineer on 29 Jul 2008 08:42:23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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