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Apr 19, 2005 21:03:34 GMT
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we bought this in october. from a very loving owner. only a few thousand miles in the past 10 years, recepits and everything. All the work was carried out by Scimitar Specilists and no expense spared. The bloke was selling it because he wanted a car he could take his young daughter out in and there wasn't seatbelts in the back of the Scimitar. He looked at having some installed 'but didn't want to ruin the originality' All good, until we came to drive home... we broke down 3times! fuel supply issues, and it just cut out once and then wouldn't start. so we had to leave it running.  the other problem was that as it started raining the wind screen wipers stopped working! ;D however, it was only drizzle....anyway, here she is- how you like it.... Shiney chrome,      hope you like! ;D I do  |
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Apr 19, 2005 21:08:20 GMT
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Looks nice. Wouldent mind a Scimitar myself.
So what plans have you got for it?
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BS Nymph
Singer Chamois Coupe
Series 3 Landy
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Apr 19, 2005 21:15:51 GMT
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well none, coz it's my dad's car! if it were tho, it'd be lowered, and possibily some wolfies. then some bigger carbs, ;D |
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Apr 19, 2005 21:55:14 GMT
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Is your dad having a quick waz in the 3rd pic there? Typical dad behaviour that.
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1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT! |
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Apr 19, 2005 22:01:59 GMT
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no, he was inspecting the flowers i've learnt from the best!  ;D  |
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Apr 19, 2005 22:24:20 GMT
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Is your dad having a quick waz in the 3rd pic there? Typical dad behaviour that. glad I'm not the only one who thought that then! ;D |
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Apr 20, 2005 22:25:06 GMT
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i was alway told that it was good protection for your car wheels ;D lol. that won't be tolerated on the SCIMITAR tho! |
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Apr 21, 2005 11:37:55 GMT
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glad I'm not the only one who thought that then! ;D Not only that, but I used the word 'waz' when I thought it too :/ *n |
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Top grammar tips!
Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated
Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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greaz1989
Part of things
retro-rides best thing since sliced bread
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May 28, 2005 15:07:39 GMT
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cool coulor
what wheels are they ? my dad hates scimitars paranoid about the fiber glass body
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diffrent taste in cars than most people my age - is that a good thing........
YES!
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May 28, 2005 16:11:27 GMT
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What are they actually like to drive and how well does it go?  Looks grand, interesting colour ;D |
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bit of an update for you. Had it's MOT on Tuesday and passed. It's now also got new oil, oil filter, and rear shock absorbers. I've spent today cleaning it and polishing the chrome - who needs a mirror when you've got chrome bumpers?   Now i am very impressed with that! Does anybody know whether those front fog lights were standard fit? |
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Aug 10, 2005 17:52:54 GMT
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Spend all day today cleaning the day in preperation for it going away for two weeks while we are on holiday. waxed the body and polished the chrome...looks good - apart from the colour!    |
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Aug 10, 2005 17:55:18 GMT
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What are they actually like to drive and how well does it go? Obviousily I wouldn't know what it is actually like to drive, but it goes well...lots of torque. the only annoying thing is the gear stick rattles when you are driving along. It's not my kind of car, as it feels more of a tourer rather than a racer, not that i don't like it...but i'd rather have something that enjoys being revved and is a little smaller... |
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Aug 10, 2005 17:55:59 GMT
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As for the wheels, they are actually wheel trims!  |
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The model that you have is a SE5A. They were made until October 1975. The front spots are not standard. They were fitted to the later SE6 series. The standard fitment (offered as an extra) was for a "driving lamp" fitted to the offside and a fog lamp to the nearside. The 2 switches were mounted on the lower central console to the right of the ashtray.
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It's a SE5B isn't it, because it has the different dash.  The SE5A had the centre console coming up from the transmission tunnel to the top of dash, whereas ours, has it stretching across from the dials...if you get me. |
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No. That was the SE5, which was first made in 1969. They only made the 5 and 5A, there was no 5B (there was a 6B). The 5A was introduced with modified dash and the uprated Essex engine. I have one of the last 5As. Although registered in Jan 1976 (when the 6s were available) it was made in October 1975. I have done lots of mods to the engine/cooling system and am in the process of installing an Eaton M65 supercharger to it.
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Aug 12, 2005 10:41:38 GMT
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my fault...i thought the first SE5s were SE5As, the SE5Bs... So, it is a 1973 SE5A. Pics of your motor please? |
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Aug 12, 2005 14:59:02 GMT
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I'm having problems adding the photo's (I'm new to this site) How do I do it?
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Aug 12, 2005 15:10:38 GMT
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Right, you need to open a photobucket account, www.photobucket.com then you upload the photos from your hard drive, and add the URL that appears under the image into a post. That is not explained very well i know, but give it a go, and see what happens and then i can tell you if anything went wrong. |
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the other problem was that as it started raining the wind screen wipers stopped working! ;D however, it was only drizzle....anyway, here she is- how you like it....
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