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May 19, 2014 19:22:55 GMT
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Hi all, I've bought a 1975 hillman hunter 4 door saloon, bit of a sad looking car atm, but the shell is completely unwelded and no rot whatsoever! Happy days  The engine had an overheating problem though, and I wanted something more reliable anyway so I've bought a 1.8 MX5 engine and gearbox to side in there does anyone know how much I could sell the hunter engine and gearbox? Or better still, anyone want one that would like to make an offer? The gearbox is absolutely fine, the engine just need the cooling system sorted, but runs okay other than that cheers |
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May 20, 2014 14:59:07 GMT
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If the shell is as good as you say I wouldn't be putting another inferior engine in it, there are not many Hunters left, but its your car good luck with the project.
PS by inferior I don't mean the Japanese engine is rubbish, far from it just don't want to see it in a British car.
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1996 Renault Clio MK1 1.4 RT Auto
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May 20, 2014 21:27:11 GMT
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I can see your point, and know where you're coming from, but I just wanted something with a but more "umph" and that was the only small rear wheel drive car engine I could afford... The rest of the car is going to be as original as possible
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May 20, 2014 22:23:09 GMT
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I can see your point, and know where you're coming from, but I just wanted something with a but more "umph" and that was the only small rear wheel drive car engine I could afford... The rest of the car is going to be as original as possible The Hunter engine can be made to go quite well - Google Hunter GLS & Holbay. Paul H |
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May 22, 2014 11:31:42 GMT
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But surely it Will never match a 16v twin overhead cam?
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retrolegends
Club Retro Rides Member
Winging it.....Since 1971.
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hunter engineretrolegends
@retrolegends
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May 22, 2014 11:50:21 GMT
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Try putting it on the Rootes Facebook page, there's a few guys with Hunters and Minxes on there, personally if it means another Hillman is back on the road then best of luck with the conversion.
PS Any pics???
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1974 Hillman Avenger 1500DL1992 Volvo 240SE1975 Datsun Cherry 100a flying custard1965 Hillman SuperMinx Rock N Roller1974 Austin Allegrat Mk1 1.3SDL1980 Austin Allegro Mk3 1.3L1982 Austin Allegro Mk3 on banded steels2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible 220bhp TurboNutter1966 Morris Minor 1000 (Doris) 2019 Abarth 595C Turismo (not retro but awesome fun) www.facebook.com/DatsunCherry100a |
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May 22, 2014 13:53:43 GMT
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I am in the process of taking pics, but I'll have to wait until I'm at my girlfriends house as it won't let me upload them on my phone. (I don't have internet at home yet!)  I Will make a thread of it though and keep it updated if you're interested |
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