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Snoozin
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Mar 13, 2007 19:57:32 GMT
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Streetfins make the world go round.
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Mar 13, 2007 20:10:10 GMT
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Slater - you need a Transit.
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slater
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My input for tonightslater
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Mar 13, 2007 20:30:35 GMT
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ive been thinking, mk1 tranny, 5 speed type 9 box, 200bhp 2L zetec, 13X7 fronts 13x9 rears with low pro tyres, 2.8i capri axle on 4 link.
it cant fail! ;D
What kind of front end do they have? beam axle on leafs?
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Mar 13, 2007 20:51:22 GMT
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YES YES YES!! Do it! Struts on the front aren't they?  |
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les509
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Mar 13, 2007 21:08:43 GMT
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No, beam axle on leaf springs, steering box, and drum brakes on early ones. A vehicle always feels fast when it don't stop or handle.
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61 Jaguar Mk 10
67 Austin A60 Countryman
69 Morris 1300GT
77 Triumph 2500S
84 Mk2 Granada Ghia Est
86 BMW 635 CSi
87 BMW 635 CSi
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Mar 13, 2007 21:24:49 GMT
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i love trannies.  ;D |
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Mar 13, 2007 21:27:23 GMT
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and dollys...
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Mar 13, 2007 21:32:19 GMT
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also, forgot to add, i love grannies. ;D |
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slater
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Mar 13, 2007 21:33:59 GMT
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 it sure works! |
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Mar 13, 2007 21:38:34 GMT
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how could it not?  |
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loon
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Mar 13, 2007 23:43:49 GMT
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do it but use the diesel front end for the extra kick in the teeth sleeper ;D  i know its not a van but its got a diesel front |
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what the fcuk have you done lately
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I'm thinking Volvo T5 engines/transaxles in the front and back for some 4WD near-500bhp (unchipped) action! You could even use Focus ASBO ST bits to 'Ford-ise' the engines for the 'in the family' look.
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Mar 14, 2007 11:48:19 GMT
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I know where there's one of these. It'd be a fairly brave restoration though..... |
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My fleet:
Suzuki GSX-R600Y SRAD with bald, melted tyres
A borrowed Mondeo
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Mar 14, 2007 12:08:18 GMT
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ive been thinking, mk1 tranny, 5 speed type 9 box, 200bhp 2L zetec, 13X7 fronts 13x9 rears with low pro tyres, 2.8i capri axle on 4 link. it cant fail! ;D What kind of front end do they have? beam axle on leafs? beams on all Mk1 and Mk2 IIRC My only concern would be if a Zetec would have enough torque (esp if you tune it) to pull a big heavy unaero shed like a tranny. I'd be wanting a V6 at least in there. |
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1937 Austin Street Rod - 1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1976 Rover V8 - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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Snoozin
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Mar 14, 2007 19:52:47 GMT
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Would a V8 be a relatively easy fit?
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loon
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Mar 14, 2007 20:01:40 GMT
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iv seen it done with a 3L v6 with ease so a v8 should be ok
just bair in mind that the rover is wider than a ford and Chevy
plus there is weight issues.
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what the fcuk have you done lately
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slater
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Mar 14, 2007 21:54:09 GMT
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V8s are a bit homo tho, to me anyway! ;D i like the T5 idea tho. I was only thinking zetec as they had x-flows and pintos in some of them so it should be the same as converting and escort or something! If i was atualy going to use it as a van i think it would have to be a merc sprinter engine or something. Old van merged with new van!
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just bair in mind that the rover is wider than a ford and Chevy. Are you sure about that? Having owned both I'd say the Chevy is deffo wider. I'd also take issue with those who say the Essex is as big as a 302. Having owned an essex powered 100E and seen the amount that needs to be chopped out oto get a 302 in the same car... the 302 is bigger... and longer... V6 essex goes in a Mk1 tranny with the diesel front end on it. Thats how the old V6 Ambulances and riot vans were. |
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1937 Austin Street Rod - 1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1976 Rover V8 - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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The T5 route sorts suspension/ride height and braking issues too. If you wanted to keep it a 'proper' van, then just one in the front would be plenty!
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;D
