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1974 LA Lancer Classic Rally Build

Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 6:52 pm
by Classicrally74
Hi, Over a period of time starting in 1994 I have owned a 1974 LA Lancer EL 2 Door originally built by Bob Riley. I plant to post photos and some notes of what has evolved to the present. The Lancer is currently awaiting a Camshaft so the engine can be completed and installed.
Regards
$ir Lanceralot

Re: 1974 LA Lancer Classic Rally Build

Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 7:07 pm
by Classicrally74
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Re: 1974 LA Lancer Classic Rally Build

Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 7:22 pm
by Classicrally74
Getting the hang of this, shot of engine when bought, still the current engine that is being rebuilt. I believe it is the original engine/configuration that Bob Riley put together.
Plenty of power for a 2 litre, with c/r gearbox and 4.6 LSD. Ran 14.6 at Fast Fours & Rotaries Jamboree, 1996 I think?
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Re: 1974 LA Lancer Classic Rally Build

Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 7:42 pm
by 75glnt
Looks good mate :thumpsup: my favourite shape lancer :)

Re: 1974 LA Lancer Classic Rally Build

Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 10:04 pm
by Classicrally74
Yep, love the shape to, it's been a long love affair.
Fast Fours and Rotaries Drag Racing
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Course Car at Qld Rally Championship
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Re: 1974 LA Lancer Classic Rally Build

Posted: Sun Mar 03, 2013 10:28 pm
by Classicrally74
Running as Fast Sweep at Round of Qld Rally Championship 1996 So much fun to drive.
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Autocross at IWMAC Willowbank Track.
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Re: 1974 LA Lancer Classic Rally Build

Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2013 7:27 am
by 75glnt
Love how she looks at the drags! Mean looking stance 8o| haha

Re: 1974 LA Lancer Classic Rally Build

Posted: Mon Mar 04, 2013 11:10 pm
by Classicrally74
It had plenty of traction, 4.6 LSD and tramp bars. The diff housing was bent and braced to give some negative camber at rear...not really concerned about tyre wear are we!
Had 2 good runs and then parked it before something broke.
Started a major rebuild in 2011, after being stored for a few years. I'll start posting the recent photos soon.
$ir Lanceralot

Re: 1974 LA Lancer Classic Rally Build

Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 8:27 am
by 75glnt
Oh awesome!! Can't wait to see her in its new glory! :D

Re: 1974 LA Lancer Classic Rally Build

Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 2:45 pm
by Scorpma82
14.6 with a 4.6:1 ratio???

What speed were you doing at the bottom end?? the car must've topped out with a ratio that short

Re: 1974 LA Lancer Classic Rally Build

Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 3:09 pm
by Scorpma82
btw, i love the height of those jeans that woman in the background of the pic lol

Re: 1974 LA Lancer Classic Rally Build

Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 7:09 pm
by 75wagon
Scorpma82 wrote:btw, i love the height of those jeans that woman in the background of the pic lol
You are one sick puppy
Classicrally74 wrote:Started a major rebuild in 2011, after being stored for a few years. I'll start posting the recent photos soon.
I'm looking forward to that.

Re: 1974 LA Lancer Classic Rally Build

Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:17 pm
by Classicrally74
And so it began, back to square one....
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Re: 1974 LA Lancer Classic Rally Build

Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:23 pm
by Scorpma82
intersting pic......so the car will be finished tomorrow??? lol

Re: 1974 LA Lancer Classic Rally Build

Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:39 pm
by Classicrally74
Comprehensive new roll cage.
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Re: 1974 LA Lancer Classic Rally Build

Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 10:42 pm
by Classicrally74
Scorpma82 wrote:14.6 with a 4.6:1 ratio???

What speed were you doing at the bottom end?? the car must've topped out with a ratio that short
Can't remember speed, but that is why we parked it...revving too hard in top.

Re: 1974 LA Lancer Classic Rally Build

Posted: Tue Mar 05, 2013 11:01 pm
by Classicrally74
Scorpma82 wrote:intersting pic......so the car will be finished tomorrow??? lol
Not quite finished, that was 2011, currently taking a breather while waiting for new billet cam to be ground.
Then in goes the engine. The Differential, Gearbox , clutch, brakes have all been rebuilt, trim and most of interior done and then MCA Suspension wil do his magic.
Trying Fuel injection with throttle bodies mounted on Weber manifold.

Some of the new bits...
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Port matched and ceramic coated the original custom made headers.
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$ir Lanceralot

Re: 1974 LA Lancer Classic Rally Build

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 5:51 am
by 75glnt
Looking good so far :D how did the car go on the rotor? How was it mounted?

Re: 1974 LA Lancer Classic Rally Build

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 1:24 pm
by Classicrally74
Hi, made up a bar that bolted to bumper bar mounts F&R, then welded to rotisserie, car was not that heavy with everything off.

Re: 1974 LA Lancer Classic Rally Build

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 1:41 pm
by 75glnt
Oh awesome idea! Thanks mate :D

Re: 1974 LA Lancer Classic Rally Build

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 8:01 pm
by Nath76LA
Very nice LA you have Classicrally74.

I've had a couple of LA's years ago which were my road car's that I used for doing motorkhana's and Dirt circuits in.

Is that a 4G63 you're running in it? It should be interesting to see how it goes when you finish the rebuild with the fuel injection. my dad used to have a GB many years ago with a 4G63 with factory twin solex's and GS cam.

Looking forward to watching the outcome of your LA.

Nath

Re: 1974 LA Lancer Classic Rally Build

Posted: Wed Mar 06, 2013 8:57 pm
by Classicrally74
Thanks Nath, Here is a teaser photo from when it came back from painters mid 2012, we then pulled all trim off it and refitted restored repainted rechromed repolished every last bit of it. All new window rubbers and new screen were fitted in the photo. Will post close ups soon. Very happy with how it is turning out.

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Re: 1974 LA Lancer Classic Rally Build

Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 7:01 pm
by Classicrally74
The LA's Gearbox, Clutch, Differential and Front Struts lived in my 4G32 Powered GB Rally Car for a few years......until an unplanned inversion forced its retirement.
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Found a couple more photos...miss that car...had a lot of fun in it.
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Re: 1974 LA Lancer Classic Rally Build

Posted: Thu Mar 07, 2013 9:19 pm
by Nath76LA
Nice GB you used to have. Shame about the inversion. Seen many a nice rally car come to an abrupt retirement. Is that a 16L grill on it?

Also, was wondering which of the 2 cars you thought handled better? curious to know.

Nath

Re: 1974 LA Lancer Classic Rally Build

Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 8:32 am
by Classicrally74
Nath, have to go with the Lancer for handling, we ran the basic Galant front end with the wisbone style swingarms. We had a good ten years of play time before the Galants demise, never front runners but always smiling at the finish. The grille was off a GS, badge is in behind spotlights.
Still have a lot of stuff we pulled off before sending it to scrap people. Must itemise one day and put up for sale.
$ir Lanceralot

Re: 1974 LA Lancer Classic Rally Build

Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 11:14 am
by davetrees
Nice looking unit ! Should be a lot of fun when finished. Another potential Historic Rally Association member ?

.... and if you still have that Galant 16LGS grille in the shed and want to get rid of it, let me know :)

Re: 1974 LA Lancer Classic Rally Build

Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 11:25 am
by Classicrally74
Davetrees,
Not sure if it qualifies with the big motor? Plan to do some tar events first, and think about dirt later.
I'll have to dig out the bits now!
$ir Lanceralot

Re: 1974 LA Lancer Classic Rally Build

Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 2:53 pm
by davetrees
There's lots of non-historic-spec cars in the club (and quite a few Lancers & Galants too). Similarly, our events accept most cars as long as they are 2wd & non-turbo.

What's the engine, just out of interest ... a non-balance-shaft 4G52 or similar ?

Dave

Re: 1974 LA Lancer Classic Rally Build

Posted: Fri Mar 08, 2013 3:21 pm
by Classicrally74
Dave,
Engine is 2.0 litre 4G63 but 8 valve motor with some very special internals & work done to head and block.
Goes hard and is good match to car's weight, the extra weight over the standard engine's weight hasn't affected the basic handling of the car with turn in etc

Re: 1974 LA Lancer Classic Rally Build

Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2013 10:12 pm
by Classicrally74
Took some photos today,detail of the restoration.
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