Frankenhealey
Club Retro Rides Member
And I looked, and behold, a pale horse! And its rider's name was Death
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Jul 17, 2010 21:37:59 GMT
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10mpg
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Jul 17, 2010 21:46:31 GMT
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Love this, what a great idea. Looking at that body rot I think I'd be tempted to take a lot of measurements and then throw most of it on the bonfire and start again, it's a fairly simple shape to replicate and steel frame with aluminium cladding would be lighter and stronger and easier to adapt to car lobbing duties..
Fantastic project though please please keep us updated..
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The Internet, like all tools, if used improperly, can make a complete bo**cks of even the simplest jobs...
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Jul 17, 2010 21:50:59 GMT
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Ha i like these,my cousins now ex g/f and child live in a converted one of these which currently has no engine but we had fun moving it a few years ago to a new field,ended up being towed by another GG that had been converted into a swb variant with crane on the back.
Will get pics next time I'm down there ;D
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1984 Subaru GLF Hatch
1983 Skoda 120LE Super estelle
1977 Subaru DL Wagon
1978 Datsun 120Y Coupe
1995 Skoda favorit estate
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Jul 17, 2010 21:54:54 GMT
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Love it, always had a soft spot for the Green Goddess. I've bookmarked this.  |
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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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Jul 17, 2010 22:03:49 GMT
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nuts.... up untill about two weeks ago i had loads of ex MOD manuals and guides/ training manuals for these..... i gave em away....
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Frankenhealey
Club Retro Rides Member
And I looked, and behold, a pale horse! And its rider's name was Death
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Jul 17, 2010 22:05:37 GMT
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Stupid boy Pike! ;D
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Frankenhealey
Club Retro Rides Member
And I looked, and behold, a pale horse! And its rider's name was Death
Posts: 3,881
Club RR Member Number: 15
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Jul 17, 2010 22:56:59 GMT
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Jul 17, 2010 23:06:16 GMT
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What a bloody exciting project sir... What are your plans? Do you have any ideas in your mind or sketches on paper that you care to share...?! I am going to be following this extremely carefully indeed...  |
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***GARAGE CURRENTLY EMPTY***
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Frankenhealey
Club Retro Rides Member
And I looked, and behold, a pale horse! And its rider's name was Death
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Jul 18, 2010 10:12:44 GMT
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Something like this in read and silver to match the car I think.  |
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Jul 18, 2010 12:26:03 GMT
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Going to be super cool, this.
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Jul 18, 2010 13:51:10 GMT
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brings back fond memories of the 1977 fireman strike, up in Manchester, great times.
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Chuff
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Jul 18, 2010 14:00:12 GMT
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someone who likes a challenge - good luck
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Frankenhealey
Club Retro Rides Member
And I looked, and behold, a pale horse! And its rider's name was Death
Posts: 3,881
Club RR Member Number: 15
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Jul 18, 2010 19:00:10 GMT
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Sigmund pump coming apart - still lots to do  Pump from the top  Ally pump parts awaiting recycling  Temporary leaky roof solution  ROT!  More ROT  300 gallon ally tank - unbaffled, so if it was part full and you took a corner above a crawl the water shifted and you were in a world of woe, ususally on your side   |
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Jul 18, 2010 19:59:20 GMT
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ooh will be watching this one
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75 Range Rover 2 door 82 Range Rover 4 door
84 Range Rover 4 door 78 Datsun 120Y 2 door
78 Datsun 620 Pickup 81 Datsun Urvan E23 86 Datsun Vanette van
98 Electric Citroen Berlingo 00 Electric Peugeot Partner 02 Electric Citroen Berlingo
04 Berlingo Multispace petrol 07 Land Rover 130 15 Nissan E-NV200 15 Fiat Ducato
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luckygti
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I need to try harder!
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Jul 18, 2010 21:42:29 GMT
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300 gallon ally tank - unbaffled, so if it was part full and you took a corner above a crawl the water shifted and you were in a world of woe, ususally on your side Having followed one down the road yesterday, I'd say this was a distinct possibility Back end seemed to be completely disconnected from the front too. It looked like a bit of a handful ;D Mind you, the guy driving wasn't exactly hanging around  Fantastic idea, Bookmarked and eager for updates |
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I have the funniest of feelings that this is going to be something special. Ready for the gathering? ;D |
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...proper medallion man chest wig motoring. |
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Lawsy
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this is going to be an epic thread, love the concept...
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Frankenhealey
Club Retro Rides Member
And I looked, and behold, a pale horse! And its rider's name was Death
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Not a chance  If I get the back end off then I might drive her there but sadly then I won't be able to bring the Healey and do the track  My cunning plan was for my partner to drive it because she has a Landy and the Goddess (A for Aphrodite) is really just a big Landrover. However she is unimpressed with the vacuum over hydraulic 'brakes' so that's not going to happen. |
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kee
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Jul 19, 2010 10:48:05 GMT
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this needs a chevvy v8 to power it as per the yank diner at last years RRG |
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Frankenhealey
Club Retro Rides Member
And I looked, and behold, a pale horse! And its rider's name was Death
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Club RR Member Number: 15
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Jul 19, 2010 14:43:08 GMT
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You mean something like this ;D  Sorry it's a bit fuzzy. The dressed 383 is in the Healey but the 350 torque monster is awaiting a rebuild if I can get a bellhousing conversion from these nice guys in Australia www.acwbedford.com.au/Spares.html where they love their "Beddies" ;D |
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