mt2man
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Nov 23, 2011 20:05:40 GMT
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Just wondered if anyone had anymore info or project logs of cars that have bassically had the body put on the chassis of a different car? I don't mean the usual mini body on a SJ chassis, i mean litterally cut the body off a car, leaving you with the running gear and floor etc. And welding the body of another car ontop? Like this mini pickup, sort of? www.16vminiclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20021Any info would be appreciated  sorry if its been covered before, i just don't know exactly what its called or what to search for haha Jack |
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bortaf
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Nov 23, 2011 20:28:28 GMT
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I think it's called "how to build a Q plate"  there an escort on a BMW floor on here in readers rides |
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Last Edit: Nov 23, 2011 20:29:28 GMT by bortaf
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mt2man
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Nov 23, 2011 20:33:28 GMT
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Obviously it would need IVA'ing and would most probably be put on a Q plate haha. And yeah i remember seeing that a while ago but couldnt find it! I love the concept there was a programme called Custom my ride and they do a dodge charger and it looked awesome! |
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theres also the moggy 200sx
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theres more to life than mpg & to much power is just enough.
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Over on turbosport forum there's a mk1 escort on an imprezza. It was cover car on PPC a few months ago.
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I've got Rovers.
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Garry
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Nov 24, 2011 12:17:45 GMT
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And the Vauxhall Cresta/Jaguar XJR Hybrid.  |
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mt2man
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Nov 24, 2011 22:14:56 GMT
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Id love to see/hear more about the moggy 200sx?! Thats the kind of thing that interests me Modern powerfull RWD power in a sleeperish body, reliabilty and performace but retro looks. Best of both worlds! |
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Nov 24, 2011 22:39:56 GMT
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Wouldn't that mgf stay as an mgf? The main skeleton off the shell is still there, the main monoque of it hasn't altered,its just the cosmetic outer panels have been changed, like if it had a new front wing/door skin/rear 1/4, just using the wrong ones tho?
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MonzaPhil
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I believe it's called "Frankensteining". I was having some dirty thoughts about an FE on a Carlton GSi.....
Then a serious case of can't-be-arsed hit me.
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damask
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on sax-p, someone is modding a vitara body to fit a saxo chassis.... sounds insane, looks insane, hardly any real 'use', but thats the fun of it! I could get the build thread link if your interested
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mt2man
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Nov 26, 2011 23:36:46 GMT
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links to anything would be good! I love reading through crazy project logs haha
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damask
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www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=243425&page=40 starts off innocently enough, then goes INSANE.... hes on about scrapping it now though :/ (yes, don't read the 40-odd pages expecting a finished article... most of it is general sax-p 'banter'. Or as i like to think of it 'owning a modified saxo and thinking you're the next chip foose'
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had a look into this to the point of buying an Omega 3.0 to go under a Manta Coupe shell.
worked out the track will go under fine using a 400 kit,and the wheelbase is only 2" different.
unfortunately my business was going under so everything ended up being sold off!!
one day tho....
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CanMan
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Nov 27, 2011 10:03:06 GMT
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Theres a mini on The Mini Forum thats on top of a siera xr4x4 cosworth floor!
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Nov 27, 2011 10:25:28 GMT
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www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=243425&page=40 starts off innocently enough, then goes INSANE.... hes on about scrapping it now though :/ (yes, don't read the 40-odd pages expecting a finished article... most of it is general sax-p 'banter'. Or as I like to think of it 'owning a modified saxo and thinking you're the next chip foose' Just flicking through that... so many bad things said on there it's unreal so far, loving this one the most: Safe breadbin. Gas powered soldering iron, curse word awesome. Now thats a proper blokes tool So... not the welder that's been used to hold the whole car together... but a soldering iron? ;D |
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You're like a crazy backyard genius! |
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bortaf
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Nov 27, 2011 12:57:21 GMT
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www.saxperience.com/forum/showthread.php?t=243425&page=40 starts off innocently enough, then goes INSANE.... hes on about scrapping it now though :/ (yes, don't read the 40-odd pages expecting a finished article... most of it is general sax-p 'banter'. Or as I like to think of it 'owning a modified saxo and thinking you're the next chip foose' Shame but then i've seen so many good cars go this way, people get in over thier heads the ruin a perfectly good car or one with a future, then moan about banger racers  Personly i odnt have the skills to do it and i wouldn't trust anyone elses welding to that extent, you can see why VOSA take a dim veiw of that sort of mod, some of that welding is a bit susspect ! |
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Nov 28, 2011 20:51:17 GMT
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how do you even go about insuring a re-bodied car, its difficult enough when youve just done an engine swap? Modified classic or just Q plate?
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1992 190E 2.0 - first car, currently being driven by the wife.
1989 500SEC
1968 W115 4.2 V8
2000 CL500
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micrat
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Building a Kanjo styled Cinquecento :)
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Nov 28, 2011 21:25:57 GMT
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micrat
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Building a Kanjo styled Cinquecento :)
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Nov 28, 2011 21:52:09 GMT
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linked from that thread, have a shorten 180sx chassis with a moggy bod  |
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Nov 28, 2011 22:08:11 GMT
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hahaha that mgf mini thing is insane! good find!
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sorry if its been covered before, i just don't know exactly what its called or what to search for haha
