voodoo57
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Mar 15, 2023 20:27:08 GMT
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The Jowett was returned, a deal was done some time ago, and the present owner decided (obviously of 'that age') to have a V6 put into the engine bay! My good friend said that he can do it, but the radiator may be a problem, amongst other issues, I was at the yard on one of the days the owner visited..... after having a very long chat (2 1/2 mins) I suggested (through eyes full of water and part laughter) why bother with the requested gas guzzling engine of choice?    After very little deliberation, it was decided to go down the pinto route, after all, there was a spare one in the shed, complete, and only needing a freshen up! work has started on the front end, a better choice methinks between a boat anchor... and errrrrrr a boat anchor!   |
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stealthstylz
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Mar 15, 2023 20:56:01 GMT
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I'm confused as to why the radiator is a problem on a V6 but isn't a problem on a Pinto which is a fair bit longer.
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voodoo57
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Mar 15, 2023 21:04:05 GMT
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The V6 takes up a great deal of room for what is on offer, and a lot more of the inner panels will be taken up if the v6 was to be used, steering column also, the rad supplied with the v6 was measured and it didn't look good, however, he may have found a rad that is not as wide but thicker in order to assist with the cooling, but power wise mpg etc.... is slightly more appealing with the 4 pot than the 6, etc etc... i'll update as progress continues, watch this space!
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v8ian
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Somehow,I would have thought a Subaru or VW boxer engine ideal, as the jowetts were a flat 4 originally, I know the engine going in the car was a "Stock item "
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Last Edit: Apr 12, 2023 5:27:39 GMT by v8ian
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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voodoo57
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That would be a nice option, but there is a pinto in the barn, and this needs to be finished up n' running sometime this year, the guy who wants the work done only wants to run up n down the Brighton area, and, as usual, there are time constraints as my friend doing the work has other car commitments.
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mfrv1
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Apr 12, 2023 20:20:50 GMT
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There was a Javelin at Wheels Day with a (I think) a Rover V8.
Had a for sale sign too.
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Last Edit: Apr 12, 2023 20:21:16 GMT by mfrv1
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voodoo57
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It's Back! The old Jav!voodoo57
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I missed wheels day, i seem to do this every year! Well, if a v8 can sit in one, this pinto should fall in! (Hmmmmmmmn???)
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voodoo57
Club Retro Rides Member
That's not 2 metres! come a little...Closer!
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Club RR Member Number: 137
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It's Back! The old Jav!voodoo57
@voodoo57
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Apr 17, 2023 19:03:39 GMT
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voodoo57
Club Retro Rides Member
That's not 2 metres! come a little...Closer!
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Club RR Member Number: 137
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It's Back! The old Jav!voodoo57
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Apr 27, 2023 21:15:09 GMT
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bstardchild
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Apr 27, 2023 21:19:25 GMT
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wolfrace voodoo wheels bring back happy memories  |
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Apr 28, 2023 12:23:33 GMT
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Somehow,I would have thought a Subaru or VW boxer engine ideal, as the jowetts were a flat 4 originally, I know the engine going in the car was a "Stock item " You and I are on the same page.... |
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1937 Austin Street Rod - 1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1976 Rover V8 - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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voodoo57
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That's not 2 metres! come a little...Closer!
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Club RR Member Number: 137
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It's Back! The old Jav!voodoo57
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Apr 29, 2023 19:06:09 GMT
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voodoo57
Club Retro Rides Member
That's not 2 metres! come a little...Closer!
Posts: 2,753
Club RR Member Number: 137
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It's Back! The old Jav!voodoo57
@voodoo57
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voodoo57
Club Retro Rides Member
That's not 2 metres! come a little...Closer!
Posts: 2,753
Club RR Member Number: 137
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It's Back! The old Jav!voodoo57
@voodoo57
Club Retro Rides Member 137
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