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Jul 12, 2007 18:43:41 GMT
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Hi, Thought it seemed appropriate to launch a new project upon the forum, perhaps peer pressure will motivate to keep progressing the job instead of the usual start and leave half done. So what we have here is a 1986 Woodall Nicholson Norwood Mk6 Hearse. Its Mark 2 Granada based with the 2.8 V6 lump up front backed up with the slushbox(damn just sold the MT75 manual boxes!), and predictably its black.  As for plans well first up its getting pressed into service a Lands End to John O'Groats(via Ireland touring holiday), but there's already some 17" five spokes ready to bolt on. Also its getting alarmed/immobilised next week(sadly can't be too careful). In the pipeline will hopefully be air bags, big brake conversion and a rear disc conversion and in time a spruce up of the paintwork and some ghost flames up front - what the view on those - cool or cheese. Watch this space - the alloys go on tomorrow all being well |
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1970 - Cortina Mk2 Estate
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Jul 12, 2007 18:46:20 GMT
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nice one... hope to see more pics  |
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Jul 12, 2007 20:05:31 GMT
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Ghost flames on a hearse... yes please...
Keep us posted on progress...
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loon
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Jul 12, 2007 22:14:50 GMT
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iv seen one with a cross between ghost busters and thriller style grave scene a long time ago  looked good, so yes do it |
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what the fcuk have you done lately
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Jul 13, 2007 10:46:27 GMT
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Granny hearses are cool beyond cool, heres my old one.  |
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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Jul 13, 2007 19:36:24 GMT
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Got the 17" 5 spokes on today, definite improvement on the 14" van tyres it came with ;D   Its a simple but effective first modification, I think they really suit the Mk 2 shape. Its MoT time on Monday, before heading off for a 2000 mile tour at the end of the week so if any knows where there is a pair of grey or black front seats from a Mk2 ghia etc then drop me a line, the current seats are rubbish(folding without headrests). Only downside is the new rims make me want the airbags NOW! Patience is a virtue, best get the mazdas sold then! Dave |
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1958 - Chevrolet Apache Panel Truck
1959 - Plymouth Custom Suburban
1952 - Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop
1985 - Ford Econoline E350 Quadravan
2009 - Ovlov V70 2.5T
1970 - Cortina Mk2 Estate
2007 - Fiat Ducato LWB 120Multijet
2014 - Honda Civic 2.2 CTDi ES
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Update time, MoT time and it Failed  , leaky steering rack so exchange units going in later today so hopefully by tomorrow we'll be on the road properly - better be we're heading to Ireland in it at the weekend! Dave |
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2014 - Audi A6 Avant 3.0Tdi Quattro
1958 - Chevrolet Apache Panel Truck
1959 - Plymouth Custom Suburban
1952 - Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop
1985 - Ford Econoline E350 Quadravan
2009 - Ovlov V70 2.5T
1970 - Cortina Mk2 Estate
2007 - Fiat Ducato LWB 120Multijet
2014 - Honda Civic 2.2 CTDi ES
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Jul 17, 2007 17:23:44 GMT
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MoT time and it Failed , leaky steering rack so exchange units going in later today so hopefully by tomorrow we'll be on the road properly - better be we're heading to Ireland in it at the weekend! Good stuff, i always wanted a hearse! Nearly bought one when i was in the band ( no, not The Band) for carrying the gear around and i so wanted to buy one out of a scrapper - a 1956 Dodge Royale Custom complete with factory right-hand drive and V8!!Still one of my biggest regrets Where in Ireland are you taking this deathbus to?Hope you get your MOT bud |
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rsbozy
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Jul 21, 2007 18:46:36 GMT
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SWEET
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Jul 24, 2007 21:19:38 GMT
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MoT cleared, immobiliser in and we headed firstly for the west country. Cracked thermostat housing revealed itself on the way down so losing water rapidly and had to stop every hour and top up. An impromptu meeting with a banger driver in a service stop lead to a sourcing a new housing from a local racer who had a spare. New item acquired and fitted yesterday ready for big slog to Fishguard, and then onto Dublin!
Now in Dublin, having cleared 1000miles since 2.00 pm on Saturday. The old hearse is going well so fingers crossed it will continue this week and then over the weekend we head for Scotland and John O'Groats. So if anyone spots us give us a wave on the way(or if spotted with bonnet up give us a hand!)
Cheers and we'll update again another day on the way!
dave and Linda(team iron mighty)
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2014 - Audi A6 Avant 3.0Tdi Quattro
1958 - Chevrolet Apache Panel Truck
1959 - Plymouth Custom Suburban
1952 - Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop
1985 - Ford Econoline E350 Quadravan
2009 - Ovlov V70 2.5T
1970 - Cortina Mk2 Estate
2007 - Fiat Ducato LWB 120Multijet
2014 - Honda Civic 2.2 CTDi ES
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Well I'm in a bit of a quandry, during the tour of Ireland the old stiff shifter developed a running problem, and to finish off with the gearbox went pop driving into Dublin. Thankfully a combination of the Footman James free european recovery and the AA got the beast back home, and our holiday to continue with a variety of hire cars(Nissan Note and a Punto - Nissan was surprising nice to drive - oh the shame!)
However this leaves me with a problem of an unroadworthy hearse in need of some mechanicall love, but what to do is the question, shall I:-
a. Fit a recon box and torque convertor - £400 through a contact
b. Cosworth 24v and 4spd auto - might take a little while
c. Small Black and C4 combo - can I find a good one cheap
The running I think I've traced to a vacuum problem(it was stalling in drive at low speed/idle - revs didn't increase when put into gear), but a new engine is tempting. Oh decisions, decisions. So what is the view from the gallery!
Get this choice out the way then its in with the retrim(I'm looking for a pair of Mk3 black leather seats and centre console with radion aperture from a Mk 2 if anyones got anything - please!). And then following up with big brake conversion - looking at the H-Spec stuff - would look good behind the rims I reckon, and some air suspension eventually.
Cheers
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2014 - Audi A6 Avant 3.0Tdi Quattro
1958 - Chevrolet Apache Panel Truck
1959 - Plymouth Custom Suburban
1952 - Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop
1985 - Ford Econoline E350 Quadravan
2009 - Ovlov V70 2.5T
1970 - Cortina Mk2 Estate
2007 - Fiat Ducato LWB 120Multijet
2014 - Honda Civic 2.2 CTDi ES
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Mar 24, 2008 17:07:24 GMT
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After much consideration I'm going to keep the transmission stock for the time being(on account of not having a job right now  ). I've replaced the vacuum modulator on the gearbox in a bid to stop the stalling issue, that didn't work so next step is to change the vacuum piping which is next weeks job together with a new propshaft doughnut that I noticed was cream crackered last week whilst changing the modulator. Also spotted some welding that needs doing on a chassis rail so whilst its off the road I'll get that cut out and plated up. If the new piping doesn't solve the stalling issue(it runs fine until put in gear and held on the brakes, then revs drop and it stall. I've checked the obvious, timing and testing the distributor vac advance manually and it seemed to work so I'm a bit stumped once the pipes are changed - anyone got any suggestions?  Cheers |
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2014 - Audi A6 Avant 3.0Tdi Quattro
1958 - Chevrolet Apache Panel Truck
1959 - Plymouth Custom Suburban
1952 - Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop
1985 - Ford Econoline E350 Quadravan
2009 - Ovlov V70 2.5T
1970 - Cortina Mk2 Estate
2007 - Fiat Ducato LWB 120Multijet
2014 - Honda Civic 2.2 CTDi ES
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BiAS
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1986 - Ford Granada Mk2 HearseBiAS
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Mar 24, 2008 23:40:55 GMT
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Yes, put a 24v in it, for the reliability if nothing else, that's why the hearse is currently in the garage with no heart (updates soon folks  )  Get it bagged, you know you want to! ;D |
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Mar 25, 2008 12:32:36 GMT
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Fair play to ya, you must be getting through some fossil fuels OK in that bus.
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Mar 25, 2008 19:51:13 GMT
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Never seen one break up like this before   Amazingly it was still working, did give the old barge a bit of a vibration mind! |
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2014 - Audi A6 Avant 3.0Tdi Quattro
1958 - Chevrolet Apache Panel Truck
1959 - Plymouth Custom Suburban
1952 - Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop
1985 - Ford Econoline E350 Quadravan
2009 - Ovlov V70 2.5T
1970 - Cortina Mk2 Estate
2007 - Fiat Ducato LWB 120Multijet
2014 - Honda Civic 2.2 CTDi ES
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gearoil
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Mar 25, 2008 21:20:34 GMT
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Nice...! The Mk2 hearse is probably the only vehicle swmbo has forbid me from owning. Well, most, if not all hearses.  (and it would'nt fit up the side of the house) 24v in a hearse? ;D ;D |
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Mar 26, 2008 13:29:07 GMT
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We've got a few V6 auto boxes lying about that are not required if you want a quick cheap fix mate.
I've got a "known good" one still in a sweet 2.8 estate that recently came off the road... I've driven it and it shifts smoothly & kicks down properly.
Could be yours for a drink - J14 M1, drop me a PM if interested.
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Torquesport
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Mar 26, 2008 17:19:34 GMT
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Nice...! The Mk2 hearse is probably the only vehicle swmbo has forbid me from owning. That's a shame. You could have bought two and then you'd have Him & Hearse matching motors! |
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Jul 26, 2008 13:32:01 GMT
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Been a while since I made any progress on the hearse, so with a spare gearbox ready to go I thought I'd have a pre MoT poke about whilst it was up on the axle stands......either a wise move or a big mistake as I found more of the dreaded rot. Knew I'd have this to sort out and was planning to clean and plate whilst the box was out  But whilst prodding near the front footwell I made a hole so thought best get the wing off and weld it up...and started to make bigger holes elsewhere    Consolation is that it's not been touched with the torch before so haven't got a load of work chopping out the bodges of others. More work than I envisaged/hoped(isn't it always the way) and the deadline is Retro Rides Gathering on the 17. Mojo is majorly dented right now, as this is the third project needing major welding work I've got on my hands now(if only for some nice easy mechanical work!! )Still at least it's not raining.... |
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2014 - Audi A6 Avant 3.0Tdi Quattro
1958 - Chevrolet Apache Panel Truck
1959 - Plymouth Custom Suburban
1952 - Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop
1985 - Ford Econoline E350 Quadravan
2009 - Ovlov V70 2.5T
1970 - Cortina Mk2 Estate
2007 - Fiat Ducato LWB 120Multijet
2014 - Honda Civic 2.2 CTDi ES
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Jul 26, 2008 22:26:38 GMT
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gutted for you mate...
if only you was closer id come round and weild the torch and help... love those mk2's
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looked good, so yes do it
, leaky steering rack so exchange units going in later today so hopefully by tomorrow we'll be on the road properly - better be we're heading to Ireland in it at the weekend!
). I've replaced the vacuum modulator on the gearbox in a bid to stop the stalling issue, that didn't work so next step is to change the vacuum piping which is next weeks job together with a new propshaft doughnut that I noticed was cream crackered last week whilst changing the modulator.
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