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Apr 29, 2006 16:08:47 GMT
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My other ride is this 57 Chevy. I bought it as an import to Aus in 1995ish, after it sat in a field in Washington state for 20 years. I converted it to RHD from LHD with most firewall work done by a friend (my welding skills hover around the zero mark) and mechanical side done by myself. I did all mechanical work on it (motor rebuild, all suspension, radiator rebuild etc) myself except rebuild the auto. It was stripped, prepped & painted in a single day for a total cost of $350. Paint was laid on by a friend. Far from finished, but on the road, and fun to boot around when I get back to Aus occasionally.   |
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Apr 29, 2006 16:39:24 GMT
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now that is a sexy ass ;D
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I'm not paying nine pound for a pi$$!
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bryn
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Apr 29, 2006 16:44:55 GMT
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I absolutely love that, is it satin blue? How can you bear to leave it in Australia? Why is it not mine? How many more questions.
Top motor ;D
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Volvo, Buggy, Discovery and an old tractor.
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street
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6.2 ft/lbs of talk
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Apr 29, 2006 18:18:03 GMT
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Yowzer! Lovin' that!
Do you have any pics of her before work started?
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Mr S
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10-4 Good buddy.
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Apr 29, 2006 20:52:09 GMT
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That is awesome, what motor has she got in her?
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Apr 29, 2006 21:21:40 GMT
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Holy cow! Now thats not something you see very often. Only on this forum would you see that jostling for space with a Lada 1200 and a 5.0 V8 Merc 190. Bloody brilliant.
Is it true that LHD cars are not allowed to be used on the road in Aus?
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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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Paint is blue suede. Motor is a 283 V8, an original 1957 block with no side mounts, although its not original to the car, which was originally a 6.
LHD cars are now permitted in most states of Australia for full registration, but only for cars 30 years or older. When I converted the rules did not allow for full registration, only club permit. I prefer driving on the right (correct!) hand side (of the car that is, not the road) any way, and certainly don't regret that I converted it, even though the rules changed afterwards.
I have scads of pics of before & during, unfortunately all film format, and in Aus so nothing I can post here unfortunately.
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Apr 30, 2006 10:23:32 GMT
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wow. that is seriously bloody nice!  |
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You've been telling me you were a genius since you were seventeen ... in all the time I've known you I still don't know what you mean !
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Apr 30, 2006 10:46:02 GMT
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that... is awesome
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1974 Fiat 130 Coupe
1987 Saab 900 turbo
1988 Mercedes 300ce coupe
1988 Skoda Classic Trials Car
1988 Skoda road rally rapid
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mako
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Apr 30, 2006 13:22:55 GMT
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Absolutely spot on! Great ride!
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Apr 30, 2006 15:08:33 GMT
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I wasn't expecting that!
Some scallops and tasteful stiping would really set it off!
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Apr 30, 2006 20:42:29 GMT
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oh man........toilet time, why don't cars look at least half that good these days
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 once again rocking with 1117cc and 4 gears! |
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MorrisOxford TriumphMirald HillmanMinx BorgwardIsabellaCombi
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Apr 30, 2006 21:17:24 GMT
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Really sweet! Agree with Rmad re striping or something A mate over here has a red 57 4 door delivery thing (its a really unusual body type like a normal wagon but with the rear windows filled) that's now all gasser style and has a big block. Before it went that silly though he helped us move a washing machine in it - plenty of room in the back of those things |
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Column Shifting!
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Apr 30, 2006 22:02:05 GMT
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stunning, i love the colour too  |
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Davenger
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It's only metal
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Chevrolet Sedan Delivery - 1957Davenger
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Apr 30, 2006 22:46:48 GMT
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That's amazing
I want it it's children
Seriously though, awesome car
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My kind of car. very nice. I know a guy in th states who has one, as owned it for years, heas had more different motors and that in it than I can remember.
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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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I'm having problems with the pics ath the moment, but going by the comments above it is one sweet ride. If it is located anywhere near Melbourne, I can pop around and take it for a spin for you. Just to clear the cobwebs of course. I'm always prepared to put in for the team  The only good thing about LHD cars is the kids get to order at the drive throughs! |
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