better start a project thread and put some pics up . i started this with the idea of going for the practical classics under a grand thing but it has got a bit beyond that , well not by much but i havent finished yet and i darent say what its cost up now now mainly because i dont want to add it up in case swmbo overhears . anyway heres some pics , some of them are in my intro post .
I like the idea of stripping mine out but im gonna get her on the road and enjoy it for a while first but im sure ill do it soon ;)
Carry on the good work
What's the practical under a grand thing then?
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;684937]What's the practical under a grand thing then?[/QUOTE] practical classic car magazine has a £999 performance shoot out / day sort of thing every year , it includes handling , drag and i think a bit of a track , they post up the results and pics every year , ive done 2 benidorm or bust runs in volvos , the last time i left it down there and now the people who run/organise cartegena race track use it for promos and racing ,doing it again this year but im going as part of the management and have been given a rover 620 to coax down there this is one of the vans that went down last year
£999 performance shootout? sweet! Mine was free and I don't think I've blown a grand on what you'd consider "performance" modifications :)
practical performance car , sorry , just pick up any months copy and it will be in there. cant remember what month but I think its about april
but deff my favourite is the Benidorm or bust I go on every year , set off Wednesday from blackpool end up in Benidorm sat , then this year we have cartegena race track sunday afternoon , just look it up on facebook or google benidormorbust
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;684937]What's the practical under a grand thing then?[/QUOTE] I was going to do it a few years ago, but our Volvos wouldn't have a chance.
Harness bar will be winging it's way to you on Thursday :)
Right fancy the benidorm run :)
[QUOTE=Jamest5r;685018]Right fancy the benidorm run :)[/QUOTE] thats the same route i take every year lol
[QUOTE=T5frankie;685019]thats the same route i take every year lol[/QUOTE] I can do it in 19 hours from Woking, s0 about 24 hours from Blaclpool.
[QUOTE=stribo;685031]I can do it in 19 hours from Woking, s0 about 24 hours from Blaclpool.[/QUOTE] not down the nationals you cant, it took me 24 hours from torrevieja to milton keynes
I didn't use the nationals, I used the autoroute/autovias.
we do it in 4 days to include a bit of drinking time , this year its dover, poitiours , Zaragoza then Benidorm , sunday race track , I use to have a house nearer Murcia and after 20yrs of driving the lorry there and back I think I know the way now
didn't Scooby's win the last 2 ppc £999 challenges? last year definately was.
thought it was a mr2 won last year
[QUOTE=stribo;685045]I didn't use the nationals, I used the autoroute/autovias.[/QUOTE] i use the nationals so i can spend more on my holiday than tolls
this side exhaust just about right ? maybe needs slight adjustment
don't forget a video once its running ;)
sorted
I like the trial fit.....had more of a Ben Hur feel to it.lol
Be interested in seeing this one when its finished - especially the ideas for the paintjob lol
[ATTACH=CONFIG]24187[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24188[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24189[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24190[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]24191[/ATTACH] just an update, new colour for wheels , harness bar kindly donated , thanks painting started , by brush , tried rollering and couldnt get on with it so doing rest with a brush
I'm sure I've seen that harness bar before ;)
looking good :)
doesnt come out too well on pics , fitted short shifter and raised gearstick , also put threads on stick to accept new knob coming from china this is deff going to be an antidote to the polishing brigade , if i get up some one nose with the bad paint job it will all of been worth it :ices_rofl
If you want any stickers making, just let me know ;)
ha ha ha ive got a few already and am working on the shopping list down the door . going for a blue bottom now (ooeeer) and flag on roof but i see some one has stole my flag idea already , will have the benidorm or bust stickers on it as well tho this car isnt going
I hope the car's better than the photographer. ;)
I like the colour you've got on that wheel!