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Sept 6, 2013 17:08:11 GMT
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Nov 15, 2013 20:29:26 GMT
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My son took this wee video.  |
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Nov 15, 2013 20:50:50 GMT
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Love it had a mk2 estate until I sold it in Feb
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74' Escort mk1 Zetec power
09' Seat Exeo Tdi
98' Honda Civic Vti Areodeck
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jpsmit
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Nov 15, 2013 21:51:33 GMT
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Lovely, never seen one before, however not to put too fine a point on it but, what makes you think Old Speckled Hen could power anything but an MG?  |
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Nov 16, 2013 12:49:27 GMT
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I found a decent cover for the hatch hinges at last. :happy: So now I have everything to fit my new headliner bought years ago :up: Am delighted because the car is very unfinished inside. I was trying to wait till I had everything I needed before starting.  130920133968 by quickrack, on Flickr Hope like hell it turns out nice. |
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turbom
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Nov 16, 2013 16:53:16 GMT
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Nice estate you have.
I had one as my first car in 1990 got me in to mk1"s
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Nov 16, 2013 20:39:26 GMT
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Lovely, never seen one before, however not to put too fine a point on it but, what makes you think Old Speckled Hen could power anything but an MG? They seem to be quite rare. I didnt really realise. I just couldnt afford a decent salooon. As for the Old Speckled Hen........................................................................................................................... sorry |
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jpsmit
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Lovely, never seen one before, however not to put too fine a point on it but, what makes you think Old Speckled Hen could power anything but an MG? They seem to be quite rare. I didnt really realise. I just couldnt afford a decent salooon. As for the Old Speckled Hen........................................................................................................................... sorryNo you're not.   |
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Nov 24, 2013 18:46:40 GMT
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The strut top is failing so I found one cheap with a broken off stud. Welded a bolt to the broken stud and the heat helped free it so it wound out handy enough.  020820133663 by quickrack, on Flickr |
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turbom
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Nov 25, 2013 16:26:00 GMT
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Also saw you in retro ford,the neal egan run
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Nov 26, 2013 19:04:34 GMT
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Also saw you in retro ford,the neal egan run You did. That was a great weekend. Incl the photoshoot. Its getting a feature in Retroford |
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Last Edit: Nov 26, 2013 19:05:04 GMT by Deleted
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Dec 10, 2013 16:09:57 GMT
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Dec 10, 2013 18:41:45 GMT
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a well deserved feature on a lovely car mate. only four copies though?if my car were featured I would buy at least ten copies!
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too many toys..too little time...and usually too little money.
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Dec 10, 2013 20:24:54 GMT
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a well deserved feature on a lovely car mate. only four copies though?if my car were featured I would buy at least ten copies! Wee shop I get mine in only gets 4. But my Dad is picking up more. And thanks for the kind words. |
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Dec 10, 2013 23:00:16 GMT
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Really nice job, love the engine tone in that video, brings back happy memories of my first car in *cough* 1979 *mumble mumble*.  My First Car by Adrian Southgate, on Flickr |
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1988 DUTTON LEGERRA MK1 - SPARES DONOR
1989 DUTTON LEGERRA MK2 - CURRENT PROJECT
1990 DUTTON LEGERRA ZS MK2
1990 DUTTON LEGERRA ZS MK2
DUTTON PHAETON S2 - Resting
DUTTON PHAETON S4 - Resting
DUTTON PHAETON S4 - PROJECT X
DUTTON SIERRA S2 - Resting
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Really nice job, love the engine tone in that video, brings back happy memories of my first car in *cough* 1979 *mumble mumble*. My First Car by Adrian Southgate, on Flickr My 1st was a Fiat127  . At least yours was a cool 1st car |
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Dec 11, 2013 18:06:34 GMT
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I have gathered the bits to put a 5 speed gearbox in over the Christmas.  Prop and box by quickrack, on Flickr The alloy blocks are a neat idea. They allow you to use the original gearbox crossmember without drilling extra holes in the floor.  Prop & box & cables by quickrack, on Flickr |
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Dec 11, 2013 19:54:48 GMT
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Both my kits have 5 speeds, 1st is still way too low to serve any purpose other than crawling in traffic. I've a 3:89 diff in the legerra, not sure about the Sierra but I think its a 4:41 or a 4:44. With a 3:89, 5 speed and 195/60/15's it'll cruise at 70 without opening the second choke but theres a 3:54 with my name on it somewhere in Preston which will help it a bit.
We quite often go on trips out and occasionally give em a bit of welly. The 5th gear really comes into it's own when you are on the motorway and the better side of three figures on the speedo is quite easy with a 5 speed.
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1988 DUTTON LEGERRA MK1 - SPARES DONOR
1989 DUTTON LEGERRA MK2 - CURRENT PROJECT
1990 DUTTON LEGERRA ZS MK2
1990 DUTTON LEGERRA ZS MK2
DUTTON PHAETON S2 - Resting
DUTTON PHAETON S4 - Resting
DUTTON PHAETON S4 - PROJECT X
DUTTON SIERRA S2 - Resting
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Dec 12, 2013 11:28:24 GMT
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Both my kits have 5 speeds, 1st is still way too low to serve any purpose other than crawling in traffic. I've a 3:89 diff in the legerra, not sure about the Sierra but I think its a 4:41 or a 4:44. With a 3:89, 5 speed and 195/60/15's it'll cruise at 70 without opening the second choke but theres a 3:54 with my name on it somewhere in Preston which will help it a bit. We quite often go on trips out and occasionally give em a bit of welly. The 5th gear really comes into it's own when you are on the motorway and the better side of three figures on the speedo is quite easy with a 5 speed. Thats good to know. I am using the 3.77:1 diff and am hoping to improve its useability. Then when I can I will fit the improved ratio gears you can get. |
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Dec 13, 2013 23:42:29 GMT
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Nice to see another irish lad on here Top work on your escort |
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. At least yours was a cool 1st car 