Rob
Posted a lot
You know, for kids!
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May 14, 2006 17:48:32 GMT
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How are we fixed then? are we going to see some new cars ont' stand ? Here is my contribution - special paint scheme to compliment the multicultural society we live in. It now has MOT, insurance and tax... I took it out today and had a little fun... how does 15ft burning rubber sound... Still loads to do - clutch set up is wrong and it bogs down under load - goes like a train to 4k then starts coughing and missing... also paint. Anyone else aiming for a debut at CARS ?? (Retro Car Show)
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Last Edit: May 14, 2006 17:49:49 GMT by Rob
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May 14, 2006 17:51:24 GMT
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Paint? Why? looking good there..... my project ain't gonna be at CARS most likely, given the fact it's not very far away at all now!
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Never trust a man Who names himself Trevor. Or one day you might find He's not a real drug dealer.
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том
Posted a lot
"If in doubt, flat out!"
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May 14, 2006 17:52:53 GMT
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well, mine isn;t gonna be done for RTTS, but it should be for CARS, hopfully.
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1988 V8 Rangey Bobtail :: 1968 Volvo Amazon 133 Ratrod :: 1977 Land Rover 88 :: 1985 Opel Monza GSE :: 1983 MKII Fiesta
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May 14, 2006 18:03:17 GMT
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Still not sure what I will be taking. Possibly the Monza but as I have a few events planned before then I will probably break it. So the jury is still out
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May 14, 2006 18:06:40 GMT
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well, mine isn;t gonna be done for RTTS, but it should be for CARS, hopfully. I hope so too - I want to see it! Also I have that inner windscreen surround for you I may get those Cosmic alloy wheels* on my heap by CARS, but it all depends on my finances as I need tyres & wheel nuts too..... Otherwise, I might possibly wash it! ;D *Same as on the red Amazon that Seth posted up recently
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suffolkpaul
Part of things
Retro Free - just a pug 406 with 230k miles on it...
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May 14, 2006 18:11:09 GMT
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man that Marina is just wrong.....
i love it
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May 14, 2006 18:11:52 GMT
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if the box is fubared on the jetta - fingers crossed for tomorrow when i get a tube to fill the box - then i be hunting for 1800 engine
but due to 2 holidays within 3 weeks of each other i might not have the time or the motivation...........
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2001 HONDA CT110 (NOT RCV)
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bstardchild
Club Retro Rides Member
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Club RR Member Number: 71
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May 14, 2006 18:22:40 GMT
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Well mine will be ready (I hope) and hopefully run in too But I'm skint so it might have to be missed - I've already paid for Le Mans Classic the following week so I haven't got to worry about that expense but the rest of the next month is stuffed!!!!
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May 14, 2006 18:24:23 GMT
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carlton just needs lowering and paint, springs should arrive tomorow and be on its ass for next weekend, paintjob booked in june 5th ;D ;D ;D
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"quote hairnet"
I'm not paying nine pound for a pi$$!
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May 14, 2006 18:30:48 GMT
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The Locost is coming on a trailer no matter what state it's in! It should be rolling by then Adam
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1997 TVR Chimaera 2009 Westfield Megabusa
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Rob
Posted a lot
You know, for kids!
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May 14, 2006 18:40:47 GMT
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it's all sounding good... just a load of slammed / steeled warriors
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May 14, 2006 19:00:41 GMT
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Car is all done bar more polishing / blinging. Maybe refurb the wheels if I feel energetic. Although the MoT and tax expire the day before CARS. So it could all get a bit hectic!
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Last Edit: May 14, 2006 19:01:23 GMT by arthurbrown
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May 14, 2006 19:28:49 GMT
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there's a disticnt possibility that the VW "wedge" will be running a 16v 2.2 J flat four by CARS.
that is all.
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The lurker formerly known as Cappuccinocruiser.. or wedgedout..
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May 14, 2006 20:38:43 GMT
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Kadett will be there.... Not sure in what form, engine should be done and I would hope Mapped by then, just not sure if it will be in the car... Bit busy for the next few weekends with homey stuff/birthdays Not got anything done this weekend either, barring dropping the Motor up to Norfolk for some more Fabrication.... ;D When I get it back in a couple of weeks It should have the Charger mounted properly, along with the new Chargecooler/inlet manifold fabricated and fitted along with Throttle body and Fly-by-wire Bypass ;D In the mean time I should have made the wiring loom and hopefully built the new Axle and maybe fitted the 4 link body boxes well thats the plan
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May 14, 2006 20:47:39 GMT
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Just got to modify and fit an MGB axle to replace the shafted one under the GT, fit the 10cwt hubs (with new bearings) and then work out which wheels to fit......MGB rostyles or 15" five-spokes.....I doubt I'll do the strip as the overdrive clutch has seen better days but you never know........Oh and an MOT would be useful! BTW....Hellfire looking' V8 there Boy!
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Last Edit: May 14, 2006 20:49:23 GMT by marinanut
Rover Metro - The TARDIS - brake problems.....Stored Rover 75 - Barge MGZTT Cdti 160+ - Winter Hack and Audi botherer... MGF - The Golden Shot...Stored Project Minion........ Can you see the theme?
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May 14, 2006 21:25:38 GMT
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The Marina looks awesome as it is, for now. Love it! My RR stand exibit? Hmmm, theres been a change of plan! Making the mistake of modding all is never a good idea. will follow up soon, but i got my work cut out!
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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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May 14, 2006 22:20:17 GMT
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I'm not sure what to bring... they all need work
Rich
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1974 Fiat 130 Coupe 1987 Saab 900 turbo 1988 Mercedes 300ce coupe 1988 Skoda Classic Trials Car 1988 Skoda road rally rapid 1990 Saab 9000 Carlsson
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May 14, 2006 22:43:42 GMT
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If I make it to RCS I am gonna be in the yella toyota. No preparatory work needed.
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1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT!
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May 14, 2006 22:51:34 GMT
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The Marina's looking cool! Does that paintjob induce migrains?!
The Benz won't be playing this year - I've only just got it moved to somewhere where I can work on it! The Volvo might be coming - it needs an MOT but it's not much work... although I might just buy some other heap to come in. Not sure yet. Failing that, the gf's Mk2 GTi
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Nothing ever goes to plan...
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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 - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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