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Aug 29, 2014 17:15:01 GMT
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Colour scheme is spot on and the wheels work really well too. I can't help but think this is a bit of coincidental timing that Jags chief designer shows off his own private Jag remake, at the same time as the company is investing heavily in their heritage division. E.g. Finally building the remaining lightweight e types from the promised initial run, buying the worlds largest private classic car collection. Personal project only? Mmm...still a fair stab at it though
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Aug 20, 2014 21:21:32 GMT
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Looked at the Image wheel range?
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Aug 16, 2014 17:28:44 GMT
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same boring cars same boring people up there own $ rip off to get in more exiting cars in the car park!!! youll get there its raining all the jag Ferrari concourse snobs don't turn up 1/2 the fields empty mahh ill save my dosh for a better show Wow! That's quite some contribution.
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Aug 10, 2014 11:33:49 GMT
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Nice. Triumph overdrive gearbox?
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There are also a couple of options from Corbeau - www.corbeau-seats.com/classic-retro-seriesBased on re trimming costs, you'd be better off trying to buy a pair that a ready to go. Even in vinyl, it's expensive, because it is so time consuming. I recommend Karisma (Sean) on here if you do go down that route. Alright Charlie? Nice to hear you have another project.....
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Jul 23, 2014 15:41:58 GMT
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Cool, it's yours Russ. I will arrange detail in email. Cheers
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Jul 22, 2014 20:06:06 GMT
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I am looking to sell on this single Corbeau Classic seat. It's shaped like a seat, with a base, and a back, which I guess is why, when you sit in it, it's comfortable. It's plenty big enough and comfortable for me but if you are broad of the hip, you may need to breathe in while you are driving. I don't really know much of it's history but I did find a medal tucked down the back that said "I won the Monte Carlo rally" so I presume it belonged to a motoring legend at some time. There is no evidence that it has ever been used in a getaway car, or as a hat. It has sliders on the bottom, which makes it easy to mount to things, although I never tried it on a camel. I'm after £20 but I'm happy to take more. Located in Dorking, Surrey. Pick up preferred but if you are very near I'll see if I get it to you via a catapult.
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Last Edit: Jul 31, 2014 21:53:13 GMT by alolympic
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Jul 20, 2014 13:02:10 GMT
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What is wrong? I.e. Stained, ripped, faded....
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Why if you have your own garage, do you not put it in there? Damn, why didn't I think of that ? My Rochdale is going into the garage, so the Triumph has to come out. The Rochdale is in there to be worked on, and because as a rolling she'll it isn't possible to leave outside.
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I'm not sure I like the idea of spelling out a particular item that a car must have to be identifiable within a certain look. I find that really limiting and only ends up with something becoming over used, over familiar and soon boring. Plonking one specific part on does not make a car. Surely it's better for a car to evoke a look as a package, with different people creating the same feel in different ways.
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He's not mobile, but OSC in Chessington is a top bodyshop, on the Leatherhead road. If you can get it to him, he will do a good job.
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Lovely Toledo - imagine it with Dollie wood and leather interior, and a Stag V8 under the bonnet . All from the Triumph parts bin . Not sure those changes would improve the car at all. This particular Toledo works so well because other then the ride height, there is nothing to give the game away. It has a stock Toledo flat dash and seats. That helps keep it stealth. The engine is an XE which performs much better than a Stage V8 would. Unfortunately the wood used in a Dolomite interior does not feel luxury anyway, it is all nasty veneers as opposed to solid timber that they were using 10 years previous.
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Jul 17, 2014 17:02:09 GMT
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There is no option for keeping it anywhere else nearby unfortunately. In the middle of a market town in Surrey, space is at a premium and consequently any garages cost a fortune. I could leave it outside my own garage but then it is out in all weathers. The car is still out at danger of attack there, and slowly starting to rust too. My current plan is the car park 30 metres away where it will at least be dry. I looked up about trackers but not sure how they will help me. It sounds like you have to raise the alarm that it is stolen in order for it to be tracked. What I need is an instant alert that someone is in it, or trying to move it and a loud alarm to scare them off. I fear because the car is quite in your face, it will attract a lot of attention.
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My cherished Toledo is coming out of a snug, secure garage, into a space in a covered, public car park. I am considering fitting a car cover to help prevent people getting too interested in it, either to vandalise, or nick. I have a disclock and will have at least 2 wheel clamps on it, the bonnet is lockable and I will also disconnect xxxx so that it can't actually be started and driven away. I still worry that a bright orange classic in good nick will draw some of the wrong attention. Do you think a fitted car cover will help? Is there any way to get one alarmed, ideally that can be integrated with a 'call me' type system if someone lifts it, as i live too far away to hear an actual alarm. The car won't get wet, and there is a good circulation of air so I'm not sure I need an outdoor cover which sound like they can get a it sweaty. What would you do? Opinions and experience welcome....
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Last Edit: Jul 17, 2014 11:52:31 GMT by alolympic
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Jul 12, 2014 22:53:57 GMT
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Jul 12, 2014 22:43:00 GMT
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By the way, I did manage to finish my daughters for her birthday. Here it is - Seat courtesy of Sean (karisma) on here who is a legend. The original steering wheel has been misplaced, so I had to improvise, but with that on, it will look even better. Good luck with finishing yours....
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Jul 12, 2014 13:59:51 GMT
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Good discussion about something that really resonates with me. I actually think the stuff we are talking about dates back many decades. Mk1 Lotus Cortina, Mk1 Mini Cooper, they have many similar traits. In the early 70's my dad was driving around in an Austin 1300GT that was Speedwell tuned, fitted with bucket seats. Maybe it is also telling is that 5 years previous, he was riding around on a Velcotte Venom. It as almost as if we have come full circle, all the way through many styles, from many countries, over many different years. For me, the place where I see most interesting and inspiring stuff these days is on the track. Classic racing, with things like the Masters Historic and HRDC series, bring all sorts of brilliant things to life. Just check out the HRDC website and it 'feels' like so much of what we are talking about. I'm not actually sure the look I am thinking of is exclusive to Brit stuff, or ever has been. You look at the grid for a classic saloon race and you see Alfa Juniors, BMW 1800, 2002's, Lancia Aurelia's, even the earliest Toyotas all modded for speed, with many touches that have been discussed here. The reality is, 60's stuff looks great, and goes great, with added lightness and period suspension drops and tuning. Bringing period racing touches to the road can work really well. That Magnette is bang on to me. In essence, I think if you see period racing touches to the road, it is normally a recipe for wows. The trick is stopping it seem contrived. I am trying to balance this at the moment with the rebuild of my Olympic, sub consciously inspired by race meets over the past few years I guess. Lightweight. Tuned 4 pot. Period grey paint. Period buckets in a strippedinterior. Only time will tell if it will carry off racing roundels and a tow sticker etc. I love the renewed love for this stuff, timeless cool.
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Last Edit: Jul 12, 2014 17:37:36 GMT by alolympic
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Didn't know anything about it until this post. A 15 minute drive away from me so I will go, all being well.
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Jun 28, 2014 11:17:46 GMT
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Wow! An amazingly brave project and an absolute delight of an end product. Enjoy the weekend, you deserve some glory.
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