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[ftp]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2462390472&category=29760[/ftp]
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That's pretty deep into the 'Lake of The Unloved Motors' there old chap...be careful. You don't want to drown in the 'Sea of Sad' which is very nearby! I have always wanted to swap the bits over onto a Prelude though to make an Acclaim coupe. I've heard that later Rover engines are a relatively easy swap. There was a factory Turbo version too....the Avon Acclaim: www.austin-rover.co.uk/index.htm?avonaccf.htm |
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Don't listen to Rmad,.. Triumph acclaim,.. euro'd,.. smoothed,.. meatier engine,.. full on thumbs up from me,..
Or did you have other plans? Whatever they are, those plastic bumpers have to go!
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Don't listen to Rmad,.. Triumph acclaim,.. euro'd,.. smoothed,.. meatier engine,.. full on thumbs up from me,.. Or did you have other plans? Whatever they are, those plastic bumpers have to go! I didn't say not to, merely suggested it'd be an easy one to get wrong! It is after all just a small 80s J saloon...and we know that they work when done right.  Modified Acclaim...nasty. |
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I've made a start on a photoshopping it,..  Lowered, plastic from the side gone, smoothed handles, debadged grill. Need to sort the bumpers and wheels next. |
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Still need to sort the bumpers,.. but removed wingmirrors and sorted some alloys :  |
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our old neighbour sold his gorgeous black Manta for one just like that.
The original Preludes are good looking cars though. VTech lump, lowered... hmmm... interesting...
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Can't get the bumper looking right once it's removed,.. but I'm sure it can be done,.. so here it is from this :  To this :  De-trimmed, shaved, lowered, nice alloys, debadged, rear bumper removed, wingmirrors removed (need to find suitable replacements), chrome beaty trim on arches and body line, clear indicator lenses. Now all you need is to find a suitable engine to stick under that bonnet. |
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Can you change the colour to a mid-blue with either a lighter blue roof or a white one.
Oh just thought, bottom half light blue and top half dark blue - like some MKI Tina's were.
I think if the bumper was removed altogether and maybe replaced with some nice chrome ones from either a MKI Capri or Spitfire. Or, could remove the middle section but keep the ends and recess the numberplate to the bodywork.
Engine - it would have to be a Rover V8.............
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I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people I don't like. |
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Pfft you want the moon on a stick!! Blue :  Blue 2 tone :  V8,.. too obvious  |
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White or beige, with wood effect fablon on the side, running on detailed Fuchs...
I can see that working!
Or stripped out, caged, OZ rims, touring car style... Pale yellow with all the chrome painted satin black.
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Two-tone blue is really nice.
Twin CBRX1000 engines in the back. Running TR7/8 front hubs and discs.
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I cannot believe that I like that, but it looks kool! I reckon a set of round headlamps are needed too. just don't mention I said that on VZ3 |
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Two-tone blue is really nice. Twin CBRX1000 engines in the back. Running TR7/8 front hubs and discs. Now that sounds interesting,.. chop chop,.. not long before the auction ends MdR : you see our job is to free the cool car thats struggling to get out of the mundane exterior Wonder how much that would all cost to make (before you starting messing with the mechanicals),.. |
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Strip the interior and add a set of leather buckets and a full cage and that'll be it sorted.
Round headlights - twin round headlights would look better - maybe incorporating the indicators to.........
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I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people I don't like. |
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Looks like you'll be cruising the River of Cool in your Acclaim!
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hmm can't believe it went for £330! thought 250 max,..
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..... sh*t, did I miss the end?  |
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I like long walks, especially when they're taken by people I don't like. |
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Yup,.. now you need to find another project car ,.. and a picture of it too... |
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sh*it sh*it and sh*it again................
Da*mn (how the fu*ck is da*mn a rude word?)and blast. Oh wel, I'll have to have another look on ebay this afternoon!
HoTWire - what do you use to manipulate the photo's?
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Last Edit: Mar 4, 2004 12:09:34 GMT by iRocco
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