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v8ian Posted a lot Posts: 3,766	Oh Dear, v8ian @v8ian
	May 31, 2013 17:26:37 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Gone and done it now, New Project has arrived, tucked up in the back of a Sprinter, its got a few rust issues,and some of the timber frame has seen better days but not insurmountable, gonna keep me busy for a few weeks-years..... Plans are a bit up in the air, but I do have a provisional plan
	Atmo V8 Power . No slicks , No gas + No bits missing . Doing it in style. Austin A35van, very different------- but still doing it in style, going to be a funmoble

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Rich G Posted a lot Keyboard Worrier Posts: 1,059	Oh Dear, Rich G @fatrichie
	May 31, 2013 17:30:51 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Austin 10/4? Rich G


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	May 31, 2013 17:31:17 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Excellent! Was great to see you at Crystal Palace and put a face to a long time name on the forum ... new project looks like it'll keep you out of trouble for a while.
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v8ian Posted a lot Posts: 3,766	Oh Dear, v8ian @v8ian
	May 31, 2013 17:43:27 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	May 31, 2013 17:30:51 GMT Rich G said: Austin 10/4? Rich G 1933 A7 box saloon, remarkably similar in style to a Model A, but about half the size, No matter what happens to it it has to have more room in in than a chopped coupe,
	Last Edit: May 31, 2013 17:44:39 GMT by v8ian Atmo V8 Power . No slicks , No gas + No bits missing . Doing it in style. Austin A35van, very different------- but still doing it in style, going to be a funmoble

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EmDee Club Retro Rides Member Committer of Autrocities. Posts: 5,922 Club RR Member Number: 108	Oh Dear, EmDee @emdee Club Retro Rides Member 108
	May 31, 2013 17:47:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	A BMW V8 and some BBS would really set that off...


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v8ian Posted a lot Posts: 3,766	Oh Dear, v8ian @v8ian
	May 31, 2013 17:53:45 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	May 31, 2013 17:47:52 GMT EmDee said: A BMW V8 and some BBS would really set that off... With a 75" wheelbase, which I am keeping I don't want it too silly hp wise, I have chosen my wheels and I don't fancy putting big hp thru them, it will either be a modern v6 or HiPo 16 valver, no more than 200 hp,
	Atmo V8 Power . No slicks , No gas + No bits missing . Doing it in style. Austin A35van, very different------- but still doing it in style, going to be a funmoble

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v8ian Posted a lot Posts: 3,766	Oh Dear, v8ian @v8ian
	May 31, 2013 17:54:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	May 31, 2013 17:31:17 GMT HoTWire said: Excellent! Was great to see you at Crystal Palace and put a face to a long time name on the forum ... new project looks like it'll keep you out of trouble for a while. Yep it was nice to meet the Guvnor at last,
	Atmo V8 Power . No slicks , No gas + No bits missing . Doing it in style. Austin A35van, very different------- but still doing it in style, going to be a funmoble

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andyborris Posted a lot Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose. Posts: 2,169	Oh Dear, andyborris @andyborris
	May 31, 2013 18:12:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	May 31, 2013 17:47:52 GMT EmDee said: A BMW V8 and some BBS would really set that off... Excellent. And a project to watch.....


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DWDarkWheels Posted a lot Posts: 1,807	Oh Dear, DWDarkWheels @darrylwebb
	May 31, 2013 19:23:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	When does the rest of it arrive? That's gonna be a serious engineering project. Could be interesting
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v8ian Posted a lot Posts: 3,766	Oh Dear, v8ian @v8ian
	May 31, 2013 20:05:32 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Going to be a project, I'm fortunate that some of my plans wont necessarily use much of the roton sheet metal---I think. However, I do need a Chassis and front suspension, if anybody on here has anything?? This is one of those projects that have been tumbling over in my mind for years, evolving, and changing, but most of the bits I am sure about, I just need to make my plans turn into reality.
	Atmo V8 Power . No slicks , No gas + No bits missing . Doing it in style. Austin A35van, very different------- but still doing it in style, going to be a funmoble

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Rich G Posted a lot Keyboard Worrier Posts: 1,059	Oh Dear, Rich G @fatrichie
	May 31, 2013 21:04:26 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	May 31, 2013 17:43:27 GMT v8ian said: May 31, 2013 17:30:51 GMT Rich G said: Austin 10/4? Rich G 1933 A7 box saloon, remarkably similar in style to a Model A, but about half the size, No matter what happens to it it has to have more room in in than a chopped coupe, Excellent! Know exactly what you mean with the miniature Model-A and have been musing about building one for a long time for the same reason (always preferred Model-As to Model-Bs) but have no funds though so it'll have to stay on the wish list for the time being. Will be following your build with great interest!
	Last Edit: May 31, 2013 21:05:43 GMT by Rich G: Bad speeling

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mini-mad-nick Part of things Posts: 918	Oh Dear, mini-mad-nick @iisyou
	May 31, 2013 22:00:35 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nice 2 litre pinto through 40/45s, set of banded steelies and decked, ratty paint, 2 classic low back buckets
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v8ian Posted a lot Posts: 3,766	Oh Dear, v8ian @v8ian
	May 31, 2013 22:27:37 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	May 31, 2013 22:00:35 GMT mini-mad-nick said: Nice 2 litre pinto through 40/45s, set of banded steelies and decked, ratty paint, 2 classic low back buckets Not a bad thought, but, I think its a bit overdone, Engine wise I seem to be looking at a PUG 106 GTI 16v with a suzuki box, all small/compact, but that can change at a whim, channelled over the chassis, and period painted wires, banded on the back, the idea is build a Austin special meets HotRod, I keep going back to these for reference.
	Atmo V8 Power . No slicks , No gas + No bits missing . Doing it in style. Austin A35van, very different------- but still doing it in style, going to be a funmoble

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Rich G Posted a lot Keyboard Worrier Posts: 1,059	Oh Dear, Rich G @fatrichie
	May 31, 2013 22:44:50 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	May 31, 2013 22:27:37 GMT v8ian said: Engine wise I seem to be looking at a PUG 106 GTI 16v with a suzuki box, all small/compact, but that can change at a whim, channelled over the chassis, and period painted wires, banded on the back, the idea is build a Austin special meets HotRod. Like the sound of that a lot. This really floats my boat.
	Last Edit: May 31, 2013 22:45:11 GMT by Rich G

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luckygti Posted a lot I need to try harder! Posts: 4,912	Oh Dear, luckygti @luckygti
	Jun 1, 2013 21:30:00 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	May 31, 2013 22:44:50 GMT Rich G said: May 31, 2013 22:27:37 GMT v8ian said: This really floats my boat. Ooh, mine too! I really fancy something like ths one day!
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v8ian Posted a lot Posts: 3,766	Oh Dear, v8ian @v8ian
	Jun 1, 2013 22:02:59 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I must admit, I'm quite excited by this at the moment, more than I have been for a long while, I must sit down with it and write down a plan of attack, Then build a table in the garage that will take the car so its not on the floor when the cutting and welding starts, Been out with the tape today, they do have a small engine bay, without cutting the bulkhead, the size is 400mm at the front from the rad to the bulkhead about 670mm and 700 wide at the scuttle perhaps it might be a 3 cylinder lol,
	Atmo V8 Power . No slicks , No gas + No bits missing . Doing it in style. Austin A35van, very different------- but still doing it in style, going to be a funmoble

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stealthstylz Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 14,843 Club RR Member Number: 174	Oh Dear, stealthstylz @stealthstylz Club Retro Rides Member 174
	Jun 1, 2013 22:08:43 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I've always thought a TL1000R engine would go lovely in one of these, front mounted with a big chain drive.


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v8ian Posted a lot Posts: 3,766	Oh Dear, v8ian @v8ian
	Jun 1, 2013 22:45:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jun 1, 2013 22:08:43 GMT stealthstylz said: I've always thought a TL1000R engine would go lovely in one of these, front mounted with a big chain drive. Is that the big twin, thats a noisy ole curse word, somehow they do have a v8 rumble to them, did they find their way into MV augustas too? turn the engine sideways and drive off the output shaft onto a prop, they were meant to be low down grunty engines. 135 hp and 100 ft lbs sounds good tho, I must admit I did look at the BIG 2.3 litre Triumph triple from the rocket 3, Far too expensive!!! and the evergreen HayaBussa, and they are expensive too,
	Atmo V8 Power . No slicks , No gas + No bits missing . Doing it in style. Austin A35van, very different------- but still doing it in style, going to be a funmoble

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fred Posted a lot WTF has happened to all the Vennies? Posts: 2,957	Oh Dear, fred @ferdyfred
	Jun 1, 2013 23:12:04 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I am so envious always wanted to do such a project lacking garage and space, will be looking on this thread with envy and the best of luck!!!
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v8ian Posted a lot Posts: 3,766	Oh Dear, v8ian @v8ian
	Jun 2, 2013 16:36:20 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Things have been moving on EBay and I have won what I think are going to be the rims, 16" dia MG TC competition wheels, I may get the rears banded, jut to allow a slightly bigger tire, Having a rummage thru some dusty stuff in the loft, I think I have found the right steering wheel. A 15" Les Leston wood rim, It needs restoring, but I think it will fit the bill, The Mojo Returns I think I had better ask the mods to move this into readers rides.
	Last Edit: Jun 2, 2013 16:37:53 GMT by v8ian Atmo V8 Power . No slicks , No gas + No bits missing . Doing it in style. Austin A35van, very different------- but still doing it in style, going to be a funmoble

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