|
|
|
Feb 17, 2012 20:46:10 GMT
|
So, ever since that Lada, or one very much like this anyway;  I have always fancied having a Rising Sun somewhere on my car, even though it's not Japanese (broken Dolomite). I put it to a vote on my FB earlier and got a 50/50 split, with one "Yes, but only after you fit a Wankel" I'm rubbish with photoshop so haven't even attempted it. So, I come to you asking for any pics you have or can find. Extra points given for 3 box saloon shapes. Perfect example.  Not what I'm after, but chuck it up anyway;  More please!     |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Feb 17, 2012 21:01:28 GMT
|
That would be perfect if it was off-centre. The quality of the work looks brilliant. Could you do the bootlid like the Lada? Maybe continue the stripes down the back where the plate is? I don't know if they're all like that but I;ve seen Dolly's with that part done in black. |
| |
Last Edit: Feb 17, 2012 21:04:08 GMT by Battles
|
|
|
|
|
Feb 17, 2012 21:15:09 GMT
|
That would be perfect if it was off-centre. The quality of the work looks brilliant. Could you do the bootlid like the Lada? Maybe continue the stripes down the back where the plate is? I don't know if they're all like that but I;ve seen Dolly's with that part done in black. Exactly my thoughts about that bonnet, you get it. I can't remember which ones got the black rear panel, mine does anyway. I'm currently edging towards doing the roof. |
| |
|
|
|
|
meltedcheese
Part of things
Please, Don't Sqeeze the Volvo!
Posts: 403
|
|
Feb 17, 2012 21:33:15 GMT
|
Go for it, if you don't like it or can't take the flack from J car drivers you can always take it off  Could possibly put your own artistic twist on it?? (Just an idea) |
| |
|
|
Foxy
Posted a lot
Making pink manly in the north!
Posts: 1,913
|
|
Feb 17, 2012 22:49:45 GMT
|
I have a similar theme. Its like my trademark.  |
| |
I'm the handsome fella with the cheesy white specs or is that the cheesy fella with the handsome white specs?
|
|
|
|
|
Feb 17, 2012 22:51:50 GMT
|
|
Every time I see that, I think of Portal. I like it, a lot.
|
| |
|
|
Ryannn
Posted a lot
Posts: 2,421
|
|
Feb 17, 2012 23:49:26 GMT
|
from hither  |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Feb 17, 2012 23:54:32 GMT
|
I have a similar theme. Its like my trademark. That is genius! |
| |
'55 Austin A30
'71 MGB GT
'72 Datsun 240 shed
'72 Mercedes 240D
'79 Firebird
'86 Austin Maestro Van
'91 Mercedes 250D
'91 BMW e34 535i Sport
'92 Mazda MX-5
|
|
|
|
|
Feb 17, 2012 23:55:31 GMT
|
........And that is a Mk1 Swift, like mine but a 2 door GTi. Got any more info, it looks ace. |
| |
Last Edit: Feb 17, 2012 23:55:59 GMT by rustempire
'55 Austin A30
'71 MGB GT
'72 Datsun 240 shed
'72 Mercedes 240D
'79 Firebird
'86 Austin Maestro Van
'91 Mercedes 250D
'91 BMW e34 535i Sport
'92 Mazda MX-5
|
|
|
|
The Doctor
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 3,448
Club RR Member Number: 48
|
Rising Sun on carsThe Doctor
@thedoctor
Club Retro Rides Member 48
|
Feb 18, 2012 20:40:01 GMT
|
........And that is a Mk1 Swift, like mine but a 2 door GTi. Got any more info, it looks ace. It's not a GTi, they didn't make them as Mk1. It's a GS and it's a hoot to drive! Sadly my mate sold it a couple of months ago. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Feb 18, 2012 20:54:28 GMT
|
Go for it, if you don't like it or can't take the flack from J car drivers you can always take it off Could possibly put your own artistic twist on it?? (Just an idea) I missed this one yesterday, sorry! It's an old Triumph, I get plenty of flak for driving it as it is anyway! Probably going to paint it, the paint is knackered anyway. So if I don't like it, I can just get rid when I do the rest of the car. Was thinking body coloured (cat sick, sorry, 'sandglow' bleh) background with the usual red bit... We'll see. Anyone got any more? |
| |
|
|
Foxy
Posted a lot
Making pink manly in the north!
Posts: 1,913
|
|
Feb 18, 2012 21:50:10 GMT
|
This was at retro show last year.  |
| |
I'm the handsome fella with the cheesy white specs or is that the cheesy fella with the handsome white specs?
|
|
|
|
|
Feb 18, 2012 22:51:58 GMT
|
........And that is a Mk1 Swift, like mine but a 2 door GTi. Got any more info, it looks ace. It's not a GTi, they didn't make them as Mk1. It's a GS and it's a hoot to drive! Sadly my mate sold it a couple of months ago. That's interesting, I was always under the impression that this is a Mk1 GTi (although I know there are early leaf spring 'Mk1's' and later coil spring ones):  That car is the same shape as mine. In fact that car donated it's running gear to mine when it was scrapped. And to keep this thread on topic, but slightly Swiftish:  |
| |
'55 Austin A30
'71 MGB GT
'72 Datsun 240 shed
'72 Mercedes 240D
'79 Firebird
'86 Austin Maestro Van
'91 Mercedes 250D
'91 BMW e34 535i Sport
'92 Mazda MX-5
|
|
The Doctor
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 3,448
Club RR Member Number: 48
|
Rising Sun on carsThe Doctor
@thedoctor
Club Retro Rides Member 48
|
Feb 18, 2012 23:07:58 GMT
|
That's interesting, I was always under the impression that this is a Mk1 GTi (although I know there are early leaf spring 'Mk1's' and later coil spring ones): It's a leaf sprung car, it was the sportiest model of the MK1s, untill the GTi came with the facelift. Has the 75 hp 1.3 8V carb engine and nice interior  . It was wearing the later style front bumper, because of some unwanted offroad action  |
| |
|
|
Could possibly put your own artistic twist on it?? (Just an idea) 
.