macky
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so will it ever be retro or should I sell up now?   |
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Last Edit: Nov 15, 2006 10:48:57 GMT by rmad
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Hi Welcome. image removed  don't sell up just cos its not retro, thats my fave shape Clio, and if its owt like my sis's newer one they are pretty nippy too, she scared teh $hit outta me in her 1.2!  |
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 it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts  |
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Refit the stock bonnet and lose about another inch out of the front suspension...  Everything will be retro eventually. |
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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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macky
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Nov 15, 2006 10:01:25 GMT
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so not retro yet your right about the front needs a bit more................... as for the bonnet i aint never gonna get the colour match on that it lambourgini lucifer red with a gold tinter....
anyone wanna buy a non retro clio 38000 miles 2 owners check out ebay as we speak
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macky
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Nov 15, 2006 10:03:50 GMT
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for a 1.2 it is fairly rapid. needs gtt engine transplant
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qwerty
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Nov 15, 2006 10:07:44 GMT
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so not retro yet your right about the front needs a bit more................... as for the bonnet I aint never gonna get the colour match on that it lambourgini lucifer red with a gold tinter.... Refit the original bonnet painted black ;D Like this shape clio. Looks good. Least you haven't wacked a bodykit on it |
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Last Edit: Nov 15, 2006 10:08:03 GMT by qwerty
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qwerty
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Nov 15, 2006 10:08:29 GMT
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for a 1.2 it is fairly rapid. needs gtt engine transplant Volvo 1.7 turbo is what you really need |
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macky
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Nov 15, 2006 10:15:34 GMT
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oh yes the volvo is always a good option its just can i be arsed. i brought the car for 65 quid salvage admitedly i spent some hours on it but how long do i plan on keeping it?  ? i want a ford anglia or classic ford. plus the 1.2 runs like a swiss gold watch with its 38000 mile engine it would be a shame to swap that for a fix and repair daily turbo lump. not into all that japslap bodykit which actually hinder the performance of a car surely its about improving performance? see what you mean about the bonnet |
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Nov 15, 2006 10:23:01 GMT
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Satin black would contrast nicely and look the part. But if you're selling anyway...
£65 salvage rebuild shows superior skillz to turn it around, which is respectworth regardless of the age of the vehicle. Although I bet panels are easier to get and cheaper for than than a 105E... LOL
Good luck on the Ford hunting.
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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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Nov 15, 2006 10:32:18 GMT
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It's not retro yet in my opinion, but that shouldn't stop you adding (more) retro touches...a black standard bonnet would be a good start, and some serious slammage would certainly increase it's prescence. I like the GTT wheels too - a nice touch. Welcome to the board. |
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macky
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Nov 15, 2006 10:38:50 GMT
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appreciate this. first forum with sound minded people. value all your oppions,. i work for a bodyshop in birmingahm. i like the satin bonnet idea shame i glossed the side strips. your right about panels being easyer to find!!!!!!
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Nov 15, 2006 10:48:24 GMT
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appreciate this. first forum with sound minded people. value all your oppions,. I work for a bodyshop in birmingahm. I like the satin bonnet idea shame I glossed the side strips. your right about panels being easyer to find!!!!!! I quite liked the side strips...I prefer gloss bonnets too! |
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qwerty
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Nov 15, 2006 11:06:08 GMT
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Yeah I would say go for a gloss Black Bonnet.
I also thing the GTT Wheels look great on it!
Have you got any pictures of it pre repair?
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macky
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Nov 15, 2006 11:47:40 GMT
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this was the picture off the salvage website i brought it off i saved it as a momento
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Nov 15, 2006 11:49:28 GMT
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You have done a great job there to say it started rough, not a big fan of the bonnet either, metalic black standard (or near standard) bonnet would work interestingly! If its for sale anyway, good luck, sound like you already have a plan. |
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it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts |
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macky
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Nov 15, 2006 11:53:36 GMT
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yeah you guys made up my mind up i called the car jean claude, many reasons its french, the only thing i could over take was vans, and while being built the word damn was used alot. its on ebay as we speak making way for a retro ride. thinging of a ford anglia any preferable with the crossflow transplant. anyone recommend any other cars?
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Nov 15, 2006 12:18:56 GMT
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105Es were getting a little pricy last I looked. Whats your budget?
100Es tend to be cheaper but need more work to make them proper rides for the modern roads.
Mk2 Cortinas seem to be good value, so long as you don't mind a 4 door one. Certainly seem cheaper than an equivalent Mk1 or Mk3. Also easy as pish to work on and tune up.
Vauxhalls are coming on in value now so best to buy before they get pricey too? Vivas, Chevettes, especially.
If you want a bargain 50s/60s car, the Rootes Group has something for you. I think the Hillmans especially are very undervalues and can be made into well tasty little cars.
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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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macky
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Nov 15, 2006 12:28:45 GMT
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looking to spend about 2000 top end on a motor so say a about 1500. like the idea of the vauxhall chevette. the hillmans imps i know the imps are weapons. prefer rear wheel drive. and needs to be an everyday car(i don't want much do i!!!!!) i went to the retro cars show at santa pod they had some anglias there i fell in love watching a rolling burnout.
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Nov 15, 2006 12:34:13 GMT
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Sounds like a fair budget, specially if you know what you want. I don't think you are asking too much if you are shopping and modding wisely. which i reckon you will. |
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it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts |
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qwerty
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Nov 15, 2006 12:35:00 GMT
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Not a lot of damage for £65!! Looks as if you scored a bargain!!
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