smeggy
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Oct 17, 2012 20:33:33 GMT
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Hi all, I'm a first timer, so this is a taster, just to see if I can upload a pic. This cars one of my Viva HB estates (I have 3 of them!!!), it has a 2.3 slant four, big valves, Vf3 cam, heavy duty rods with Chevy big block ARP rod bolts, lightened & balanced, twin 45's & alloy rocker cover. I have fitted Renault vented discs, Granada calipers, billies all round & quick rack. The rear consists of Scimitar Se5 axle with 3.7 lsd 4linked with panhard rod & cast ali diff cover. The gearbox is a XJS Getrag 5speed with paddle clutch. I do use it as a daily driver, along with my 'retro Metro' & throttle bodied XE Calibra. If this uploads successfully, Ill start to ad other projects I have on the go, ie Ford Pop, Escort Mk2, Several other HB GT's & 2 'old nail' type Firenzas. hope you like...  |
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Oct 17, 2012 20:55:41 GMT
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I have to say MORE PICS!!!!!!!!lol
looks lush
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smeggy
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Oct 17, 2012 21:03:09 GMT
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I have to say MORE PICS!!!!!!!!lol looks lush hey thanks for the kind words fellas, more pics coming soon.. Give me chance to get the hang of using this site (I'm not very computer literate or patient) & there will be lots more pics uplaoded |
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deanchad
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http://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/131936
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Oct 17, 2012 21:05:40 GMT
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love that window line
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v8ian
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Oct 17, 2012 22:15:29 GMT
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Oooo now thats interesting, I have the other HB estate on here, mine is going 2.0 or 2.2 ecotec, I have an open se5a axle, on 7x13s, I will be watching closely
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Atmo V8 Power . No slicks , No gas + No bits missing . Doing it in style.
Austin A35van, very different------- but still doing it in style, going to be a funmoble
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Anglia68
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Oct 17, 2012 23:10:13 GMT
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Nice first post and the HB has always been my favourite Viva,such a lovely shape especially the estate versions. I'll be watching this with interest.  |
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Oct 17, 2012 23:58:31 GMT
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Oh yes!!!! More please. I love hb wagons but sadly they are quite rare here.
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kilroy
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Suit you sir...
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Hey all. LOVE the Hb estate shape. Alex - there is one in Temuka in a vacant lot on the side of the main drag. It needs saving...  And if you should head that way - you really should check out Hinds Service Station - 4 new container loads of old stuff... Gotta say - one of the things that got me started on Marina estates was the raised window line at the tail end - which the Hb has loads of..  Loving it all - you guys rock. |
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Last Edit: Oct 18, 2012 7:31:59 GMT by kilroy
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Kilroy- please please please find out more if you can about the estate? In fact I'll ring you this weekend (free calls then..)
Whoops- thread hijack. Sorry. It's just the thought of an available hb wagon that could be mine gets me all excited..
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smeggy
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Oct 18, 2012 10:33:27 GMT
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smeggy
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Oct 18, 2012 10:35:14 GMT
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smeggy
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Oct 18, 2012 10:36:09 GMT
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smeggy
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Oct 18, 2012 10:37:00 GMT
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Oct 18, 2012 10:39:23 GMT
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I have been wondering about an HB saloon with turbo Volvo power for a while now, Better looking than Escorts i think.
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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Oct 18, 2012 12:13:13 GMT
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i had one of these lovely estates many moons ago it was a white SL model with a red interior i reckon it must have been one of the first built as it was regestered in july 67 with the E suffix number plate no longer with us it seems to have gone to that grat motorway in the sky in 1984
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1982 opel ascona 1.8 sr/e hatchback (mk2 cavalier) 1 of only 2 known to exist in the uk
1982 mk2 cavalier saloon 1.3 base model
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v8ian
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Oct 18, 2012 17:42:58 GMT
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I was wondering where all the estates had gone, now I know!!!!! whats the servo you are using, ?? looks fordish??
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Atmo V8 Power . No slicks , No gas + No bits missing . Doing it in style.
Austin A35van, very different------- but still doing it in style, going to be a funmoble
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smeggy
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Oct 18, 2012 18:19:36 GMT
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its mostly vauxhall stuff, except for the calipers. the servo is from a CF, its got a different reservoir to std. one of them 'things to change'.. one day....
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Oct 18, 2012 18:20:07 GMT
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Looks like standard hb servo but with hc twin master?. Same setup as mine.
Yep- people around the world are desperate for an hb wagon and this fella has 3!. How rude...
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pbottomley
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If at first you don't succeed, then skydiving isnt for you
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Oct 18, 2012 18:26:39 GMT
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What Ho fuggly, fancy seeing you here.......
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smeggy
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Oct 18, 2012 22:46:34 GMT
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hey up mr.. we orta try & sort out a 'viva only' section on here.... how you getting on with your stock..
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