logicaluk
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Ch3 A Mystery Wrapped in an Enigma The PO has done something very odd to the bonnet. The grill delete. The line from the body side moulding has been brought down and round the lights to form a grill outline.  it should look like BenzBoy's Bond  I'm not a GRP expert, but it does not look, from the inside, like this has been a patch up job, has it come out of a mould like this?  The only reason that makes any sense to me is, one of its previous owners had a vision. At the time, (probably some time in the mid-nineties), Cans of instant tire repair weren't available, so carrying a spare was a really good idea, the problem is the boot is not big and odd shape,  Remove the large silencer that's under the boot floor and fit a wheel tub in the floor.  Bigger boot ✔ (unless one fits a second tank at the same time) but this would mean less exhaust silencing. X To achieve this, a hood (for want of a better word) was fitted in front of the radiator(missing in pic) with a hoop to carry the spare tyre.  A rubber lip fitted under the rad to scoop up the air and direct it through the radiator. Did it work? Probably not |
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Bit of inspiration maybe....  |
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saw this one for sale .. gone to a good home
there lots of bond equip front and rear-ends on ebay in the past year for not lots of money been tempted a few times
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To achieve this, a hood (for want of a better word) was fitted in front of the radiator(missing in pic) with a hoop to carry the spare tyre. A rubber lip fitted under the rad to scoop up the air and direct it through the radiator. Did it work? Probably not This looks like a recipe for overheating / cooked engine to me. Best of luck with the new project. |
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I know that the policy on here is to be positive so... I'm positive that you are a complete nutcase  |
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bstardchild
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I know that the policy on here is to be positive so... I'm positive that you are a complete nutcase I'm in agreement but I'm soooooooo bookmarking this thread - it's shaping up nicely Great purchase and best of luck |
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logicaluk
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I know that the policy on here is to be positive so... I'm positive that you are a complete nutcase I'm in agreement but I'm soooooooo bookmarking this thread - it's shaping up nicely Great purchase and best of luck Thanks guys that's the nicest thing anyone's said to me today. |
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Last Edit: Nov 2, 2021 17:25:34 GMT by logicaluk
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When I had just passed my test, coming home onto our housing estate [narrow access], I needed to swing across the road to avoid a parked Equipe (EWG 499C, invalid carriage blue) and a Volvo emerged from Tjunct >> straight into the side of my Minor Van....
*that reg number has stayed with me forever... lol
Great proj, m8
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Knowledge is to know a Tomato is a 'fruit' - Wisdom, on the other hand, is knowing not to put it in a 'fruit salad'!
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I know nothing about these so all guess work, but the no grill front couldn't be an early model and the grill added and spare wheel removed on later models due to over heating problems as the panels behind the spare wheel look a bit good for a home made job to me...does that make sense.
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logicaluk
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When I had just passed my test, coming home onto our housing estate [narrow access], I needed to swing across the road to avoid a parked Equipe (EWG 499C, invalid carriage wedgwood blue) and a Volvo emerged from Tjunct >> straight into the side of my Minor Van.... *that reg number has stayed with me forever... lol Great proj, m8 OVIMOR I am glad to say that's not my car. I know nothing about these so all guess work, but the no grill front couldn't be an early model and the grill added and spare wheel removed on later models due to over heating problems as the panels behind the spare wheel look a bit good for a home made job to me...does that make sense. That does indeed make sense, was the very train of thought I had. Dan |
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Last Edit: Nov 2, 2021 17:29:14 GMT by logicaluk
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Would be Interesting if it's an early prototype, from the bits you can see the chassis doesn't look that bad, might even be a solid car that's been stored for many years.
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Last Edit: Nov 2, 2021 20:08:33 GMT by kevins
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Perhaps someone who has a copy of this book could shed some light on the matter.  |
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As a boy/young man living in north London my neigbour had a light metallic blue Bond Equipe. Seemed a little special then as it wasn't that old, must have been in the mid 70's.
The Bond was the womans car her Husband had an Austin Maxi. I only remember because my dad used to service both of them for a bit of cash and 40 Embassy.
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Needs a bigger hammer mate.......
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Looks to me like I can see the edge of the layer to modify the nose about 3/4 up in the pic ( about inline with the brown spec on the right) Triumph sheetmetal would still line up with the doors, right? I wonder how it would look with a Vitesse nose on it...  |
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logicaluk
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Would be Interesting if it's an early prototype, from the bits you can see the chassis doesn't look that bad, might even be a solid car that's been stored for many years. Fingers crossed kevins, well part of it. (see below) Perhaps someone who has a copy of this book could shed some light on the matter. Thanks for that, ill put that on the Christmas list. Looks to me like I can see the edge of the layer to modify the nose about 3/4 up in the pic ( about inline with the brown spec on the right) Triumph sheetmetal would still line up with the doors, right? I wonder how it would look with a Vitesse nose on it... not sure if I can see what you see metalshapesyep doors are normal herald doors I have seen one with a vitesse bonnet on and no, its not quite right, I think its too short and too angular. Dan |
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Last Edit: Nov 2, 2021 21:03:43 GMT by logicaluk
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logicaluk
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Ch4
The Kindness of Strangers
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Falling right on my feet like a proper jammy curse word.
The day the bond got here I was pretty sure that I did indeed have something a bit special, the nose in the bonnet looks quite different to a normal GT4s, its styled very well, and from what I can see unmolested, 64 was the first year of production, could I have a very early one, I ran the reg number on car check web site for £2 and got a preproduction date back...... Oh fox picture, it is a pre production prototype. now I have to put it back to original, there is no way I cant let myself destroy something so unique. (see my acclaim in the down below).
Saturday night I joined the Bond owners club, and let them know what I have discovered.. First thing Sunday morning I had a reply, the data I gave them doesn't make sense, but they will put me in touch with more knowledgeable people to see if they can make sense of it.
A couple of hours later I had a phone call from a really nice guy called Guy, and all the answers I needed, yes the car is known to the club (and has been for may years). Most importantly NO not its not a pre production prototype. The site I used gave an incorrect date according to the register. Maybe the bonnet is a prototype of some sort but the car isn't, now thats music to my ears.
I got chatting with Guy and he says he knows a chap who's probably has all the bits I need would I like his email address? In a flash I did the internal check list.
Did I just hear that right ✔
Bears poop in the woods ✔
priests like little boys ✔
Would I like to find all bits I need in one place ✔
Erm that would be a yes please then.
Sunday evening I have a reply and his phone number, so I give Phil a bell only to find he's another top chap and he should have everything I need.
Everything seems to be falling in to place.
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I've got to confess I've never really liked these, the front overhang just makes them look odd - luckily it's not my car!
I am, however, in for the ride and very keen to see your progress
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logicaluk
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I've got to confess I've never really liked these, the front overhang just makes them look odd - luckily it's not my car! I am, however, in for the ride and very keen to see your progress Thank you, and it's a good job we don't all like the same things, as there would be no need for a place like Retro Rides. Dan |
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Updates will slow down now, the initial flourish of exciting action and is over, It's dark so bloody early now, I have to clear some undercover space for it.
I wasn't expecting to be building this for some time, the vision I have in my head, it burns pretty strong in my mind's eye, but the biggest decision is still to be made, the choice of engine.
I have a model correct 1200 on the floor set up with acclaim carbs and goes like the clappers
The currently fitted Toledo 1300
I have a Mk1 2l Vitesse 6cyl and OD box on the shelf
I have a refreshed RV8 and auto box in the corner
I've also got a 2l Saab engine that would need a gearbox.
I could source, a spit 1500 engine or the myriad of other engines that could be made to fit.
decisions, decisions
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Last Edit: Nov 3, 2021 19:55:39 GMT by logicaluk
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Great work indeed. Gotta love an eBay bargain especially bought without the other half's blessing or knowledge
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