qwerty
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Oct 11, 2006 14:22:38 GMT
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Surfing Ebay and stumbled across a couple of Standars 10's. They look pretty cool, A series powered RWD cool Late 50s looks.
So whats the story with them??
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Oct 11, 2006 14:27:38 GMT
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its not an A series, its a standrad/triumph engine.
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Oct 11, 2006 14:49:41 GMT
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This might be an 8, but you get the idea:  |
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qwerty
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Oct 11, 2006 14:57:41 GMT
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OOOOOF!
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Seth
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Oct 11, 2006 15:08:57 GMT
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Rmad, I'm pretty sure that's a 10 as I don't think 8's had opening boot lids. Real povo spec! I'm fairly sure that later Triumph engines (up to 1500 spit) can be fitted without too much hassle but think it is a bit more than simply bolting it straight in. You'd probably need the Triumph 'box and I think engine mounts are different so you might need to swap engine plates etc. I think the front uprights can also be modified to take Herald/spit discs too. I think the saloons take quite well to motorsporty type mods like the one above but rod styling doesn't really work cos of their dumpyness. What you really need ot do is search out a Companion (estate) for a winner all round!   or how about this for ultimate rarity!  |
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Oct 11, 2006 16:49:12 GMT
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Stirling Moss had a modded 8 or 10 back in the 50s according to the book written by his mechanic at the time, Alf Francis
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Pid363!
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Madness is all in the mind!
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Jul 14, 2007 20:17:24 GMT
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Just been looking at a few old topics. A friend of mine owned a not so standard 10 a while ago in fact owned it twice. It had a 1300 triumph engine strate cut box. it belonged to a guy who raced it in the 60s and 70s. The second time my mate had it he rebuilt it with discs roll cage twin 40s and wide steels etc it was painted blue with the number plate staring TZ. he did intend to race it himself but never got round to it and it was passed on. There was an article about it in Classic and sports car. Anyone know what happed to it. would love to find out if it still around.
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Stupid is as stupid does!
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Jul 14, 2007 21:53:08 GMT
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I know somebody with a very tidy 10 for sale. Pics if required.
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Peugeot 307sw - Suzuki SV650S - MX5.
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koppak
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They did do 8s with opening boots, the late deluxe models. Easiest engine swap is a 1200 Herald. You can fit Spitfire engines but you have to mess around a bit, I put a Dolomite 1300 in mine onto the original box with a 1800 Marina diff. Pain in the backside to lower as the axle is mounted underneath the rear leafs you have to cut of the spring perches and re-weld them, the front will come down a bit but the steering arms are a problem. Herald discs are more or less a bolt on swap. The memory is hazy on this it was about 22 years ago  |
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wazza
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ive got new chrome bonnet/ boot hinges available if anyone needs any 12pounds a pair.....
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