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Sept 12, 2012 8:15:11 GMT
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OK not super 1000BHP sleeper, but neat. I love it. In fact I've seen this car at events a few times with its bonnet shut and never realised anything was "amiss".  what's this...  Interior is pretty stock too, just a modern looking gear knob to give away the 5 speed etc... Full event photos are HERE |
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1937 Austin Street Rod - 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 - 1976 Rover V8 - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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Sept 12, 2012 8:18:40 GMT
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Sept 12, 2012 9:16:51 GMT
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So sleepy it's in a coma!
Awesome.
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Sept 12, 2012 9:25:18 GMT
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Fantastic. I'd be interested to see what else has been done underneath!
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1962 Datsun Bluebird Estate - 1971 Datsun 510 SSS - 1976 Datsun 710 SSS - 1981 Dodge van - 1985 Nissan Cherry Europe GTi - 1988 Nissan Prairie - 1990 Hyundai Pony Pickup - 1992 Mazda MX5
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Seth
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MorrisOxford TriumphMirald HillmanMinx BorgwardIsabellaCombi
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Sept 12, 2012 9:27:09 GMT
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Fantastic. I'd be interested to see what else has been done underneath! I was just having the same thought. Exciting enough on the skinny crossplies! |
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mikeymk
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'85 Polo Coupe S 1.6 16v
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Sept 12, 2012 9:58:21 GMT
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Love it.
All the character (and nostalgia) of the original, using a modern and efficient, recently researched and newly developed, engine.
Environmentally, and also industrially supportive mode of transport.
Not to mention the added practicality of using it on today's roads or the fun factor, this is right up my street and classic owners taking this route have my full support - just a shame the EU doesn't seem to want the same.
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Sept 12, 2012 12:43:52 GMT
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Yeah that works for me, everything a sleeper should be.
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chaseracer
Part of things
If you have to ask why, you will never understand...
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Sept 12, 2012 17:34:00 GMT
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That must be a giggle on anything more than gentle acceleration! Approve  |
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Sept 12, 2012 19:32:55 GMT
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hmmm that is nice, makes me wonder how he has made that engine rwd tho as the type 9 doesnt just bolt up and needs a different bellhousing.
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Nobody dies a virgin, because lifes curse word us ALL
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will
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Sept 12, 2012 19:39:09 GMT
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Marvelous, a perfect daily driver.
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Sept 12, 2012 20:18:29 GMT
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Perfect sleeper ;D come to think of it iv'e seen this with bonnet shut too. Never guessed.
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Last Edit: Sept 12, 2012 20:19:43 GMT by ghiabox
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Sept 12, 2012 20:25:14 GMT
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markbognor
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Cheeky sleeper Ford Popmarkbognor
@markbognor
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Sept 12, 2012 20:35:59 GMT
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That's lovely. I don't think I'd have been able to resist slightly widened stock wheels for a "period tuned" sort of look.
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Sept 12, 2012 20:38:37 GMT
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hmmm that is nice, makes me wonder how he has made that engine rwd tho as the type 9 doesnt just bolt up and needs a different bellhousing. I'm guessing mx5 box?? Mazda bolt pattern on the duratecs means they go near enough straight on from what I've read elsewhere.... |
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Current fleet:
'58 A35 (half mine)
'67 11 window splitscreen vw (half mine)
'77 mini 1000 (not quite 1000 any more!!)
'86 Armstrong MT500
'89 XR4X4
'94 Corrado VR6
Some sort of sevenesque kit car (no age yet!!)
'01 Mondeo estate 2.0 (engine eventually destined for kit car!) - scrapped, engine only left!
'98 E300 estate, rusty but seemingly reliable, fast-ish tat hauler. eventual engine donor
A35 van, or whats left of it after it lived in a field for many years
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Sept 12, 2012 20:41:01 GMT
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hmmm that is nice, makes me wonder how he has made that engine rwd tho as the type 9 doesnt just bolt up and needs a different bellhousing. I'm guessing mx5 box?? Mazda bolt pattern on the duratecs means they go near enough straight on from what I've read elsewhere.... Just read the link, 1.25 zetec, so ignore my ramblings.... |
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Current fleet:
'58 A35 (half mine)
'67 11 window splitscreen vw (half mine)
'77 mini 1000 (not quite 1000 any more!!)
'86 Armstrong MT500
'89 XR4X4
'94 Corrado VR6
Some sort of sevenesque kit car (no age yet!!)
'01 Mondeo estate 2.0 (engine eventually destined for kit car!) - scrapped, engine only left!
'98 E300 estate, rusty but seemingly reliable, fast-ish tat hauler. eventual engine donor
A35 van, or whats left of it after it lived in a field for many years
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Sept 13, 2012 0:25:27 GMT
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Absolutely awesome. This is pretty much my idea of the perfect hot-rod. Also, just read the link and he says it's a Mk2 Escort 4-speed. And stock chassis/suspension/brakes!  That would be exciting! The owner says he's not game to take it over 65mph, and I don't think I would be either on boot-polish tin drum brakes. |
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Sept 13, 2012 0:38:23 GMT
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Awesome - as has been said, everything a sleeper should be. ;D Just a shame, IMO, that the rest of the running gear's not been improved to allow him to make best use of the engine (which is one of my favourite games  ). |
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Sept 13, 2012 4:48:39 GMT
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I love the idea of a modernized retro daily. As has been said, modern running gear to match the engine would be better. I'd go the whole hog and fit leccy windows, aircon, heated seats, the lot.
Looks like the guy wanted it pretty much original with a modern, hassle-free engine.
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1993 Mercedes-Benz 190e LE in Azzuro Blue.
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Sept 13, 2012 8:53:32 GMT
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Lets not get OT with this - motor manufacturers sell new cars for far more compelling reasons than the difficulties legal or otherwise of building an old car to modern car standards. Most if not all modernised old cars I have seen fall short of the standards for NVH and the like that moderns achieve. Wind noise for a start is almost impossible to get down to "acceptable" levels in cars without flush fit glass etc.
Fitting power everything would weigh it down and spoil the concept for me.
He's probably kept the original running gear to keep it out of IVA legally. People bleat about drum brakes but they are fine so long as you drive accordingly. I drive a 2 ton 6.8 litre 450lb torque 375 BHP V8 car on drum brakes and skinny (185r14 / 195r14) tyres.
I can't imagine that his drives much worse...
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1937 Austin Street Rod - 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 - 1976 Rover V8 - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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kevfromwales
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the conrod's REALLY out the block now!
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Sept 13, 2012 12:25:28 GMT
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I'd love to geta bit more info on how he's hooked the 4 speed escort box onto the torque tube - or how he's converted the car to a propshaft? we looked at using a hybrid 103e / 100e setup for mine, but instead I think we'll end up using a relint box and somehow adapting that onto the original torque tube amazing build though - wonder if the brakes are hydraulic now  |
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Almost on the road: b11 sunny breadvan, e36 tds, 325i skidcar,
nearly there: ford f250 tathauler, suzuki alto, u11 bluey
not for a while: ford pop, 32 rails,
not in this lifetime: ruby, '29 hillman
''unfortanatly I'm quite old and scruffy and in need of some loving. my drive shaft needs a new boot....''
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