Ether
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Mar 25, 2006 18:35:38 GMT
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Last Edit: Mar 27, 2006 9:23:28 GMT by rmad
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Mar 25, 2006 18:51:20 GMT
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j barge-tastic.  big comfy cruisers for the win. ;D |
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Mar 25, 2006 19:15:28 GMT
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That's fudging awesome.
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Top grammar tips!
Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated
Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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Mar 25, 2006 19:46:12 GMT
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Cool ride. Shouldn't be too hard to fit a CD player somewhere  |
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Mar 25, 2006 20:13:38 GMT
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Mar 25, 2006 21:13:38 GMT
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quality barge there, cant u get some sort of mp3 into a tape slot adaptor thingummy
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"quote hairnet"
I'm not paying nine pound for a pi$$!
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Hirst
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This avatar is inaccurate, I've never shaved that closely
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Mar 25, 2006 21:40:53 GMT
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Just buy loads of tapes, tapes go on eBay for like 50p. I had tape deck, then MD, then tape deck again. Don't regret it. |
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Mar 25, 2006 22:17:02 GMT
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nice looking car - but err...what is it ?
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Ether
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Mar 25, 2006 23:08:33 GMT
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It's a Datsun Laurel, late 70's pimpin'
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6.2 ft/lbs of talk
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Mar 26, 2006 18:19:03 GMT
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Sweet Laurel, sounds like you got a bargain! Welcome to the forum also! ;D Nice name BTW, your right, i DO rule! ;D  |
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Mar 26, 2006 20:27:59 GMT
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Nice, I have a soft spot for these japobarges.
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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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Super-clean J-barge at a great price. You've done well...choosing a less sought after model means a freat car at a great price.
It says one thing to me - lowrider. Get some chrome wires on there and remove some height and you'll be a hero with the local rap fans!
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Mar 27, 2006 11:30:58 GMT
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Super-clean J-barge at a great price. You've done well...choosing a less sought after model means a freat car at a great price. It says one thing to me - lowrider. Get some chrome wires on there and remove some height and you'll be a hero with the local rap fans! Yes, yes and more yes! This car rules! |
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Mar 27, 2006 11:41:56 GMT
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It says one thing to me - lowrider. Get some chrome wires on there and remove some height and you'll be a hero with the local rap fans! You surprise me with that somewhat predictable look for it Airbags would be good on it to combine super low stance with daily practicality, but in my mind I see it sitting on some Boso-looking period split rims (no stretch tyres!) and just super-clean paint and stock trim. It's already a great colour, and they come plastered with chrome. I think you've got a great buy, glad this car's gone to a good home. This model is one of the few times the facelift looks better than the original, and the 2.4 has a very plush interior. I've had a similar model before but 5-speed manual, sadly I didn't get it on the road as I had a 300C at the time. It now sits in Datman's yard as a future project. The C230 series Laurel is basically sister car to my 240K, much of the running gear and even structure is similar. However, UK-spec Laurels came with carb and solid rear axles, whereas 240K's had injection and IRS. In theory you could upgrade to injected engine from 240K or even 2.8 from a 280ZX, but if you're going to that trouble RB-series straight-six would be a much better option. IMO, only thing that would be a letdown on your car is 3-speed auto as it doesn't have overdrive, not good for relaxed cruising or economy. My later Laurel does have overdrive, but I don't believe it's just a case of swapping boxes due to its electronic control. Good to see you're on the Datsun forum too! |
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Mar 27, 2006 14:30:46 GMT
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I say a slight variation on this treatment would work on yours :  2 tone + Trim removed + 5 spokes + white walls = teh win. Total cost = not much  |
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Mar 29, 2006 14:00:01 GMT
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Welcome to the board streetrules Your Datsun is a fine puchase! I'm liking both Kyteler & Hotwires examples of how you could modify your beast - have you got any of your own ideas? You were probably quite happy running it stock until coming here ;D |
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Mar 29, 2006 15:41:50 GMT
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Sadly looks like there won't be any mod's as it's now up for sale, although hopefully the above pic's will inspire someone to take it on and do the right thing to it.
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I paid about £850 and I think it was a good deal, 49,000 on the clock too and MOT's to prove. Relatively rust-free as well. Bonus! Hope you like it and if you guys have any info about the Laurel's foibles then please give me a shout, I'm interested to learn! It's going to be used as a daily, my only qualm is that it has a tape player and radio and no hole for an aftermarket jobie, I don't have any tapes either!
