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1972 Hillman Imp De Luxe (LYH)

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bazzateer Posted a lot Imping along sans Vogue Posts: 3,653	1972 Hillman Imp De Luxe (LYH)bazzateer @bazzateer
	Oct 10, 2007 16:40:53 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Here's my other Imp, a 1972 De Luxe. As you can see she's a work in progress, or she would be if my divorce hadn't put a stop to any progress! Suffice to say she's a long term project and I'll post later regarding my plans for her. No more work will be done on her until I can locate a garage though, she currently resides in the matrimonial garage but will have to move eventually. I call her LYH 'cause that's the start of her reg'.
	1968 Singer Chamois Sport 1972 Sunbeam Imp Sport 1976 Datsun 260Z 2+2 1998 Peugeot Boxer Pilote motorhome 2003 Rover 75 1.8 Club SE (daily) 2006 MG ZT 190+ (another daily) 2007 BMW 530d Touring M Sport (tow car)

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Avenbeam Part of things Posts: 230	1972 Hillman Imp De Luxe (LYH)Avenbeam @tigerman
	Oct 10, 2007 16:45:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Good to see another Rootes fan. I grew up Hillman Imp's, Arrow Minx and Avenger's.
	Find it Fix it Use it. 1992 Subaru 284 MV Pick Up 4WD. www.mvbrumbybrat.co.uk 1972 Hillman Avenger Tiger multi championship winning race car. www.asoc.co.uk

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MR TIKI Posted a lot TIKI,style from a different angle! Posts: 1,154	1972 Hillman Imp De Luxe (LYH)MR TIKI @mrtiki
	Oct 10, 2007 19:19:35 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	A mid-mounted engine,cool idea Baz.I LIKE IT! ;D ;D
	Last Edit: Oct 10, 2007 20:00:31 GMT by MR TIKI Boldly driving faster than a tin worm can wiggle.

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bazzateer Posted a lot Imping along sans Vogue Posts: 3,653	1972 Hillman Imp De Luxe (LYH)bazzateer @bazzateer
	Oct 10, 2007 21:48:32 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Yeah, something wrong with the handling though! Must seek advice from Pat ;D
	1968 Singer Chamois Sport 1972 Sunbeam Imp Sport 1976 Datsun 260Z 2+2 1998 Peugeot Boxer Pilote motorhome 2003 Rover 75 1.8 Club SE (daily) 2006 MG ZT 190+ (another daily) 2007 BMW 530d Touring M Sport (tow car)

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bazzateer Posted a lot Imping along sans Vogue Posts: 3,653	1972 Hillman Imp De Luxe (LYH)bazzateer @bazzateer
	Oct 10, 2007 21:55:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Plans for LYH as follows: Body to be restored, Hartwell bib spoiler added, Sport engine cover and re-spray in GM IMPerial Green (same as Lotus Carlton). The Sport pack 6x13 alloys as currently fitted to LNK (see other thread) will be fitted along with some 185-60-13 tyres. Front disc brake conversion. Monte Carlo springs front and rear with adjustable shocks and poly bushes all round. Custom dash with up to 8 gauges and a nice CD/Radio type thing all built in. Recaros from Escort RS Turbo with rear seat trimmed to match. Inertia reel seat belts in front and rear statics for the kids. New carpet/headlining. Door cards trimmed to match seats. Engine will be a 1040cc Sport spec tuned for low and mid-range torque rather than as a screamer. Possibly bike carbs, definitely leccy ignition, Stainless Sport manifold and silencer. Well, that's the plan anyway
	Last Edit: Oct 10, 2007 21:56:28 GMT by bazzateer 1968 Singer Chamois Sport 1972 Sunbeam Imp Sport 1976 Datsun 260Z 2+2 1998 Peugeot Boxer Pilote motorhome 2003 Rover 75 1.8 Club SE (daily) 2006 MG ZT 190+ (another daily) 2007 BMW 530d Touring M Sport (tow car)

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