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Aug 31, 2010 14:34:53 GMT
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good to see you have the guts to cut it! Lets see it finished now - and soon! I was hoping this wouldn;t be an Al Cablown "clone" but it looks like you are putting enough of your own touches into it so it will be something of itself.
I also hope its my eyes or your camera but is your rear window now off centre?
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Aug 31, 2010 14:35:24 GMT
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oh and - this car deserves a V8.
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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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Aug 31, 2010 14:44:40 GMT
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oh and - this car deserves a V8. I think the V8 is sitting at the back of the garage, ready to go in. |
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Aug 31, 2010 14:46:41 GMT
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I also hope its my eyes or your camera but is your rear window now off centre? It must be tha camera angle, as the rear window frame wasn't cut off the rear of the car. |
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Aug 31, 2010 15:27:41 GMT
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rear window is still very centre, I'm just not so good with a camera. as Cloin said, it never got removed from the car just bowed in and the roof cut to suit the orignal size window.
I think the way this is heading it will be able to stand on it's own and not viewed as a 'clone' yes I've used his as insperation but I've found my own vision to achieve.
Engine is still up for debate.
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Aug 31, 2010 16:32:16 GMT
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Making it stand out will be in the smaller details, even if you paint yours black. So many things you can do to make this car not be an Al Caclone (hah, I made a funneh) so I'll be watching with interest to see how it develops.
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Aug 31, 2010 17:51:20 GMT
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will there be any channeling going on, it looks a little high on the door line atm.
how low can you go??
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^^ no channeling on this one, power plant has been chosen and will be revieled in November all going well. As for low, Air helps and I've a local friend who knows alot about air systems for advice and help.
currently continueing with the body work and raising funds for disc conversion. To the garage. . .
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Chops
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Sept 1, 2010 22:10:11 GMT
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Excellent build and very cool car, props to you for being brave enough to cut it  IMHO it's got to have a V8, anything else just wouldn't seem right (I am a bit biased though, I'd put v8's in everything given the chance including household appliances) Bookmarked  |
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Sept 1, 2010 22:18:39 GMT
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Top stuff, will look forward to seeing this one progress. Keep them updates coming old chap. ;D
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IMHO it's got to have a V8, anything else just wouldn't seem right How about a Daimler badged Jag V12? The Double Six moniker used on the Daimler badged XJ12s has it's origins back in thw '20 / '30s. Another option that would keep things 'in the family', would be the 4.5 hemi from a Majestic Major. |
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Sept 2, 2010 12:21:06 GMT
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Personally, I think a duuuuurty great straight 6 turbo dieseasel would suit it Great work btw, and nice chop !  |
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Last Edit: Sept 2, 2010 12:21:36 GMT by MrSpeedy
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Sept 2, 2010 12:27:25 GMT
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Old Daimler hemi V8 with a blower driven off the front of the crank  |
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Sept 2, 2010 13:01:39 GMT
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cheers all for the V8 v's comments. I'll reveil all later in the build.
No progress this week yet but hope to have the roof finished soon, more welding to happen!
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Sept 27, 2010 16:17:03 GMT
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Welding and more welding. I think I've spent 25days welding! So update, yes. Pics no  I've been welding the rear of the roof up, and inserting the new metal across the roof gap. it's nearly done! unfortunatly the roof has warped a bit in places but some work with the dolly hammer and a little bit of filler (Trying to keep theat to a minimal) should see it looking right again. (Supplies to be purchased) I've also removed the gutter and re-fitted the seats for the moment to get a feeling of height. It's close and I'm short, so tall guy's may make contact with the roof lining, but I'll be driving so who cares. further more, Dez has quoted me for the disc conversion (Which I'll be purchasing as soon as moeny is raised) and PhonexEscort should be on his way to the UK soon so I can get me engine. keeping it stock so a 6cyl is going in, but not quite what came out! So plan now is (Photos first and loaded in the morning sorry people) quick tidy up of the garage, check the rear glass still fits finish the roof up and look into the rear vallance while waiting for November and the engine to arrive. |
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Sept 27, 2010 22:32:00 GMT
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Typical, leaving us shivering in antici....
....pation
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Sept 28, 2010 7:01:56 GMT
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So plan now is (Photos first and loaded in the morning sorry people) It's been morning for eight hours |
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Sept 28, 2010 7:18:35 GMT
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I know, the memory card is sat on the kitchen side I'm sat at work. If only I could upload via mobile internet. Poo! Sorry!
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Sept 29, 2010 7:53:54 GMT
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Well photos as promised, if 24hours late. Resting in it’s home. Complete with chrome frame re-installed to front window so I can start the glass template soon.  The new metal let into the roof  And the resultant of the above with a quick bit of filler / paint thrown at it to save rust issues.  Across the roof has been the hardest part, metal warping and small fires  thankfully the rear the the roof went together and looked pretty good  And yes the rear glass fit's snug as a bug. head height is ok inside and even the rear door glass will be of use. Wohoo! |
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Sept 29, 2010 13:48:25 GMT
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Looks like the roof insert could end up giving you a bit of a headache, but the proportions look good and I like the red, even if it is just a quick blast. Front end looks pretty imposing too, should look immense when you get to the point you can start with the lowering and such.
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