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Dec 22, 2007 17:45:18 GMT
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Looks ok at the back but sadly I must concur with the majority in thinking the front end looks a little naked. Clears look ace though!
Had one of these myself but it was rubbish. My fault for consistently buying cack! Lovely when it worked. Which wasn't very often. I do have a hankering for another but could I actually manage to buy a good'un this time?
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Dec 22, 2007 19:08:54 GMT
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boycie - are you sure? as for the bumpers.... i'll see  |
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Last Edit: Dec 22, 2007 19:15:05 GMT by lewist123
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Dec 22, 2007 19:12:18 GMT
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I tend to agree, the bumpers should be on, unless you are trying to save weight. I'm contemplating selling my soul to get one of these cars. Or maybe just my Lada. pmsl. <daydream> Hmmm, slammed Lada wagon... Soviet-era cool... </daydream> |
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Dec 22, 2007 23:00:37 GMT
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dolly - this one was cheep, and is good, so i am sure there are still bargins to be had! i think i did well on this, but it's not without its problems... at the moment its got no MOT or tax so that instantly makes it cheeper, but i know its a gem underneeth! just needs a little 'polishing'
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Dec 22, 2007 23:43:36 GMT
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Looks ok at the back but sadly I must concur with the majority in thinking the front end looks a little naked. Clears look ace though! Had one of these myself but it was rubbish. My fault for consistently buying cack! Lovely when it worked. Which wasn't very often. I do have a hankering for another but could I actually manage to buy a good'un this time? Of course! When I eventually get one of my Estelles restored buy one from me!  |
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Dec 23, 2007 10:30:54 GMT
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You're on!*
* this is subject to wifely approval, funds status at the time and offer may be withdrawn because I've spotted something completely random to spend dosh on.
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Colonelk
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Dec 23, 2007 18:57:44 GMT
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Hello chap.
TBH I like it bumperless too, gotta remove the bumper hangers at the front if you're keeping it that way though!
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Dec 24, 2007 11:51:29 GMT
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Alrite mate! Yeah tbh the bumpers are staying off  the next job is remove the hangers and cut some small bit of plate to smooth off all the wholes. previously there were bumper hung fogs at the back which have obsiously gone. Can i just stick a high power tinted fog bulb in one of the reverse lights and rewire? where should the number plate go, smack bang in the middle, or offset to one side? |
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Dec 28, 2007 20:17:20 GMT
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well, i managed to get a little work done today, not a lot but a bit! I have a spare engine from an 92 skoda favorit (FWD) so, i have decided to try and turbo this spare motor for the estelle! The engine was sat on the floor of my shed and had lost all its oil on the shed floor. so i decided it was time to get the engine on the stand! I love this engine, without the head, but will all anciliarys attached i managed to lift the engine into place myself.. its a light engine!  the bores are not too bad and will just get a hone along with new piston rings.  ports are not too bad, bit will be opened out and cleaned up  crusty head!  manifold is prime to have a turbo bolted onto the flange with a little adaptor section in place  intake is going to go, and be replaced with a multipoint manifold off a much later varient of this engine  next on the list of things to do is tidy up!  |
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Dec 28, 2007 22:31:56 GMT
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lol re the strongbow... my neighbour had a rather dull orange 120L years ago, I always thought it had potential for 'improvements'
btw i agree the front bumpers need to go back on, otherwise crack on! keep up the good work
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Leave the bumpers off, maybe stick some lamps on the hangers so you don't have to cut them off if you change your mind?
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dubscum
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thats what i do
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leave the bumpers off and offset front number plate FTrallyW
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whip it, into shape ........ go forward
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i have removed the hangers already (two bolts)
I am glad there is some support for te bumperless option!
I am in a bit of a quandery atm!
I could purchase an AUDI 80 and use the transaxle and stuff so i can bolt on some cool and powerful engines, but then she is getting a big fat bum! which may upset the handling.
or i could tune this engine, but only ever get abou 150 bhp max out of her!
choices choices..
i think she is a little too nice to chop up and fit the audi stuff too, so i am still tempted to tune this lump!
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bazzateer
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I could tune this engine, but only ever get about 150 bhp max out of her! And that's a problem?!  I'd kill for 150bhp in the Singer! ;D |
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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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hehe yeah 150bhp is not bad, but the engine is going to be running at max (and i have a heavy right foot!) so i am a little worried about the lifespan of the engine and box!
apprently any more than 100flbs of tourque and the diff CROWN gear is toast!
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Jan 10, 2008 23:45:55 GMT
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Nice ride. looks nice and solid. If you turbo yours i will supercharge mine then challenge you to a friendly race down the 1/4mile. good luck with the project.
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Jan 11, 2008 11:03:21 GMT
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The engine in my 120L came out of a rally car, i'm not sure of the spec, i know it's lightened/balanced and has a different cam, it is very quick as well, but has a top speed of around 110mph (private test track). Acceleration wise it feels as quick as my 2.0 VW Vento, and is also very reliable, the only downside is fuel consumption, around 18-20mpg with a heavy foot, around 25mpg driven normally.
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Current Fleet
2006 Skoda Roomster 1.4 16v (Daily)
1990 Autozam Revue 1.5 Auto Canvas Top (Project)
1993 VW Transporter LWB 2.4D (Camper Project)
1994 Skoda Favorit Foreman II Pick Up (Project)
1979 Skoda Estelle 120LS. (Project)
1982 Kip Kompakt 300 Caravan (Project)
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Jan 12, 2008 14:41:08 GMT
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Nice ride. looks nice and solid. If you turbo yours I will supercharge mine then challenge you to a friendly race down the 1/4mile. good luck with the project. You are on! no seriously, you are on! |
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Jan 12, 2008 14:42:23 GMT
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The engine in my 120L came out of a rally car, i'm not sure of the spec, I know it's lightened/balanced and has a different cam, it is very quick as well, but has a top speed of around 110mph (private test track). Acceleration wise it feels as quick as my 2.0 VW Vento, and is also very reliable, the only downside is fuel consumption, around 18-20mpg with a heavy foot, around 25mpg driven normally. I am not worried about top speed at all, I just want it to go like a stabbed rat up to about 70 - 80! |
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Feb 10, 2008 18:21:31 GMT
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Hello all, been a while (well a month). I have not sat totally idol these last few weeks, I have been fiddling about with the wiring. I have been having issues with the full beam, horn, and the head rear window. The issues with the full beam and horn are both related to the indicator/full beam/horn stalk. The previous owner had removed the fuses for the full beam because if you indicated or touched the stick it would cause the full beam to flash. So i put the fuses back in and have fiddled about the wiring and connectors. I now have a controlable full beam and the horn works as well! The heated rear window also was not working. I checked the element in the window and found that that worked fine. I checked the switch, and that works as well. I then checked the relay in the boot and found that that also worked, but noticed that the 'arm' was not being fully closed by the coil, so a quick bend in the arm and that problem is now fixed. I also installed a red bulb into one of the reverse lights and re-wired it, however the red is alittle more 'orange'   so i will either need a MORE red bulb, or spray the inside of the lense red (bulb option is prefered for obvious resons!) |
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the next job is remove the hangers and cut some small bit of plate to smooth off all the wholes.
I'd kill for 150bhp in the Singer! ;D
