srcars
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We were given a Rover 100 as it had failed its MOT on rust so we cut the rust out ;D  Its not quite finished but its a runner and so funny to drive |
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Last Edit: Aug 23, 2008 7:41:01 GMT by rmad
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 You're not well are you?  8-)I love it actually!
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Videos of it wheelying in reverse please thankyou ;D
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1989 Peugeot 205. You know, the one that was parked in a ditch on the campsite at RRG'17... the glass is always full. but the ratio of air to water may vary. |
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Smart Car..... Parking...... Paaaahhh.
Just coz its different it gets my vote, also the amount of engineering to make it legal has to be acknowleged.
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srcars
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The word stable may have been dropped into conversation........or was that UN...Stable ;D It seems pretty quick as it has a 1400cc lump in it but with the hydrobouncy suspension I cant see it happening. But in the name of science as soon as roadworks around our way are clear I will try and I will video the attempts  |
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Been studying the image there, i think colour coded bumpers would be a good addition, or even bumperless, to help proportions slightly, maybe a lil bit of lowering. mad creation!  |
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 it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts |
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taildragger
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Certainly it would be the first car to have a wheelie bar on the front?! For some reason judging by your creations I imagine you as some kind of engineering behemoth with welders and angle grinders that have replaced your arms... etc  |
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Like a rolling stone.
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grant
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Ahhh cool, are you making it road legal? Do you sit on the back seat?
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Hey why not narrow it too like the 'bullit' car! Great stuff.
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1974 Lancia Beta Saloon
1975 Mazda 929 Coupé
1986 Mazda 929 Wagon
1979 Mazda 929 Hardtop
1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica
1977 Toyota Carina TA14
1989 Subaru 1800 Wagon
1982 Hyundai Pony 1200TL 2-dr
1985 Hyundai Pony 1200 GL
1986 Maserati 425 Biturbo
1992 Rover 214 SEi 5-dr
2000 Rover 45 V6 Club
1994 Peugeot 205 'Junior' Diesel
1988 Volvo 760 Turbodiesel Saloon
1992 Talbot Express Autosleeper Rambler
2003 Renault Laguna SPEARS OR REAPERS
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Nice,
Looks like a 92 metro 1.4SL, (i've seen another pic of it)
I wounder individaulise the hydragas suspension to get it level.
I bet its pretty quick with 75bhp and weights less than a metro!!
Is theres any door windows?
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srcars
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Cheers The proportions are terrible but there was to much in the front of the engine bay to mess to much and it was only built for a laugh. The idea of narrowing did cross our mind but again it would be masses of work for a 'joke' car. The seat is a bench seat made from 2 Polo seat backs. Its fitted a good 6"+ further back so you head is just scimming the rear window ;D  Its a squeeze but once you in its really comfortable. Its really funny seeing people double take as they realise whats just passed them. |
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srcars
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Yes its water proof, But I have fitted perspex for now  Plus you have to open the door to wind them down as the winders hit the dash. There was not enough room to move everything in the doors as they are made from the front half of the front door and the rear half of the rear door.   Also had to fit remote central locking as it was quicker than refitting the key locks. Its in through the boot if the battery goes flat ;D |
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rtlkyuubi
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what was it like lining the chassis up after cutting it? thats mad as a box of frog and I soo want 1 Ryan. |
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srcars
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An absolute nightmare (putting it politely). We had it sat on axle stands with wood everywhere to chock the two body halves level then after loads of measureing tacked one side and then ended up using ratchet straps to pull the other side tight enough to get it all square. Then days and days of welding  But it is all running and trimmed inside just needs a carpet set made to finish it off. |
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I love it! First photo looked so good I'd have sworn it was a photoshop. I love how 'stock' it is at present (other than the obvious!).
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I love it. If you ever get bored with it, make sure you put it in the for sale bit on here before anywhere else! ;D
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srcars
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Aug 21, 2008 21:12:26 GMT
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Ok I am really bored now waiting for the guy who is getting my Moggy And all I do is trawl through RR looking at cool cars and what every body else is doing You lucky bunch ;D So I dragged the Metro out. No wheelies but I nearly got a Stoppie out of it, until I heard the exhaust which runs under the engine was dragging on the tarmac where the front had dipped so much ;D Anyway a quick vid for you . |
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Aug 21, 2008 21:30:14 GMT
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Looks mad moving. briliant! |
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it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts |
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Aug 21, 2008 21:42:23 GMT
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Hey Richie, As you know I've always loved yours & Steve's creations but was never truly convinced by the Mini-Mini-Metro......until now! Seeing it on the move....I nearly spat my drink all over the monitor I was laughing to much....that thing is SOOOOO cool! :-) Kinda reminds me of these things:    PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make a scaled up penny to slot across the bootlid |
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You're not well are you? 
Plus you have to open the door to wind them down as the winders hit the dash. There was not enough room to move everything in the doors as they are made from the front half of the front door and the rear half of the rear door.
But it is all running and trimmed inside just needs a carpet set made to finish it off. 
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