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Jun 20, 2020 11:34:23 GMT
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i'm following this thread with interest, cheap lightweight, a reasonable power output as a possible Reliant engine replacement. Did you investigate the possible use of other RWD gearboxes to complement the engine, preferably a 5 speed unit. You could go for the Fiat FIRE engine. They're using this in the 750 MC now that Reliant motors are getting thin on the ground. I think the club does an adaptor plate to use the Reliant box. It might be worth looking on their website.
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1953 Minor (Long term project) PT Cruiser
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Jun 13, 2020 11:21:37 GMT
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I bet that causes a lot of head scratching when it's out and about.
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1953 Minor (Long term project) PT Cruiser
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Jun 13, 2020 11:09:35 GMT
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When I was a kid (back in the days when the postman drove a Minor van), we had one of these coming to our housing estate in the summer, it was red & white and sold Lyons Maid though.
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1953 Minor (Long term project) PT Cruiser
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Beauty is indeed in the eye of the beholder. Those wheels improve the looks no end.
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1953 Minor (Long term project) PT Cruiser
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My british style cafe racer I suspect that when it comes to racing between cafes, you're gonna win!
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1953 Minor (Long term project) PT Cruiser
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May 27, 2020 11:07:58 GMT
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1953 Minor (Long term project) PT Cruiser
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May 16, 2020 12:35:07 GMT
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I am somewhat biased, owning a Minor Traveller, but they are far more practical for general useage than a Beetle, in terms of boot space obviously, plus usually better heating/demisting, and more economical, plus lighter and easier to drive - my mate was heavily into Beetles, and I drove and rode in a couple of his, for trips to Bug Jam, etc. They are pretty poor for long motorway trips, and struggle on steep hills that my Minor would take in its stride, even with the original 1098cc engine. Rather cramped in the back too. Then again, some features of the Beetle are admittedly better than the Minor, such as the easy engine removal, tough transaxle, usually better build quality (less rattles), better door seals and weatherproofing, etc. On the whole I'd agree with this. My first car was always going to be a Minor or a Beetle. What swung it for me was that there was more experience within the family with Minors, and when you're a new driver/owner it's always handy to be able to pick someone's brain. Plus I'd learned to drive on a Minor. The Minor is more 'conventional' to drive, so if you've driven anything from the 70's or a Mini/Austin Metro, it won't be much of a culture shock. OK, there's no synchro on 1st, but if you get the 1098-engined one, you won't really need 1st once you're rolling, I've gone down to 15mph in top!. Also, because the handling is so predictable, you soon get to know its limits, so you can achieve good cross-country progress despite only having 48bhp (1098 model) to play with. They're not really a motorway car in stock form, but they will stay at 60mph all day without a problem (just set out a bit earlier). It'll be a bit noisy and the seats ain't too comfy, but those issues can be overcome. That said, I like Beetles, and haven't ruled one out at some point in my life. They too have their good points, but I just think if you're looking for something to use regularly, the Minor edges it. Get one with a 1098, and it's every bit as usable as a daily as any modern car, just needs a bit more maintenance (as does the Beetle). You can upgrade to electronic ignition, an alternator and a spin-off oil filter to make it a bit more practical.
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May 12, 2020 14:14:37 GMT
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I love that you’re putting this together as a potential kit. What kind of money would one be looking at assuming you’re able to move enough units to make it worthwhile? I think this would be a hit with Morris minor owners as well.
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1953 Minor (Long term project) PT Cruiser
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May 10, 2020 13:42:12 GMT
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American Graffiti is on Sony Movie Classics tonight at 9:00pm.
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1953 Minor (Long term project) PT Cruiser
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I've got one of those somewhere too. Glacial motion must be quicker than heating coffee with that? Still, you could have a cuppa while you waited for the AA because the coffee maker would have drained the battery quicker than the dynamo could recharge it.........
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1953 Minor (Long term project) PT Cruiser
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Loving that Kadett coupe. One of the best-looking cars of its era.
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1953 Minor (Long term project) PT Cruiser
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Apr 29, 2020 15:03:46 GMT
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I wonder if this was an influence
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1953 Minor (Long term project) PT Cruiser
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I’d be worried that with the ‘finish’ of that expanding foam on the panel, what’s the state of the important bits? 😳 Whadyamean? Expanding foam is the mark of a kwolity bild.
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1953 Minor (Long term project) PT Cruiser
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Apr 20, 2020 16:39:14 GMT
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Actually, Leyland took over Standard-Triumph a few years before they merged with BMH to form BLMC, so if anything, the Vitesse is more "Leyland" than most.
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1953 Minor (Long term project) PT Cruiser
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Apr 14, 2020 14:09:50 GMT
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1953 Minor (Long term project) PT Cruiser
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Apr 12, 2020 14:20:01 GMT
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This nails it in my opinion
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Apr 10, 2020 16:01:03 GMT
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RIP Kris
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1953 Minor (Long term project) PT Cruiser
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What about a Honda jazz? Big small car, Honda reliability I had a ride in one a while ago. I was surprised how roomy they are inside.
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1953 Minor (Long term project) PT Cruiser
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1953 Minor (Long term project) PT Cruiser
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Don't worry about the stripes. It's perfect as it is.
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1953 Minor (Long term project) PT Cruiser
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