Post 747966 by Doingitsideways on 2014-11-13 22:09:26
Right, so...
I have some pretty crazy ideas from time to time.
The current insane idea that's doing the rounds in the scary place that is my mind, goes a little something like this:
Take one of these, or more to the point, this actual one as it's mine:
Then, as it needs a fairly rediculous amount of welding anyway, introduce it to one of these:
Shoehorn in one of these:
Attatched to one of these:
With a rear end that looks something like this:
So, what do people think??
Should make for a pretty entertaining little car, I think. Arguably the one Volvo should have made in the first place!!
Please note though, this project is entirely dependant on me building a double garage in the garden, learning to weld and rebuilding my Capri first!! ;)
A fella can still have mental ideas though, right?!
Post 747967 by NECC on 2014-11-13 22:11:31
What capri you got ???, I`ve owned 27 since I was 13 lol
Post 747970 by Doingitsideways on 2014-11-13 22:33:27
2.8i Special mate.
Was resprayed Brooklands green by the previous owner, in the dark! :(
Been waiting for a rebuild for the last 8 years!!
27??
That's impressive my man. How many ended up bent?!
Post 747971 by Tomcat on 2014-11-13 22:37:23
Oh dear..... You decided to get serious then?..
Post 747973 by Doingitsideways on 2014-11-13 22:43:04
[QUOTE=Tomcat;747971]Oh dear..... You decided to get serious then?..[/QUOTE]
Who? Me or him??
(Little known fact around here, Tomcat loves a Capper!!)
Post 747975 by Doingitsideways on 2014-11-13 22:45:59
[QUOTE=claymore;747974]I say go for it :)[/QUOTE]
Fancy a Busman's holiday in Manchester, Colin?! ;)
Post 747976 by claymore on 2014-11-13 22:48:37
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;747975]Fancy a Busman's holiday in Manchester, Colin?! ;)[/QUOTE]
Lol, I think not, I was pretty sick of welding by the time I was ready for the engine to go in.
Post 747978 by Tomcat on 2014-11-13 22:49:03
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;747973]Who? Me or him??
(Little known fact around here, Tomcat loves a Capper!!)[/QUOTE]
You ya plant pot,lol.
Post 747981 by NECC on 2014-11-13 22:51:55
I bent 2 over the years, I look after a 280 brooklands, a 2.8i special and a tickford Capri for one of my customers at my unit
Post 747984 by p fandango on 2014-11-13 22:56:36
[video=youtube;E4GiEd-NrYI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4GiEd-NrYI[/video]
http://www.volvo-480-europe.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=17115
Post 747985 by AcidicDavey on 2014-11-13 22:59:21
Why the ££££ not I say, do it!
Post 747990 by Doingitsideways on 2014-11-13 23:28:25
[QUOTE=p fandango;747984][video=youtube;E4GiEd-NrYI]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4GiEd-NrYI[/video]
http://www.volvo-480-europe.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=17115[/QUOTE]
YESSSS!!!!
Now, that's what I'm talking about!! :D
Gotta live up to my namesake now, haven't I?? ;)
Post 747991 by Doingitsideways on 2014-11-13 23:30:08
[QUOTE=AcidicDavey;747985]Why the ££££ not I say, do it![/QUOTE]
Dave, expect a phone call in a few years...
"Alright Dave? Fancy buying a 480 with a big hole in the floor?!"
Post 747992 by Doingitsideways on 2014-11-13 23:33:20
[QUOTE=NECC;747981]I bent 2 over the years, I look after a 280 brooklands, a 2.8i special and a tickford Capri for one of my customers at my unit[/QUOTE]
Nice!
Especially the Tickford.
Mmm...
Post 747993 by M-R-P on 2014-11-13 23:36:08
I think you need to stop eating things you find in your garden :P
Post 747994 by Doingitsideways on 2014-11-13 23:43:13
[QUOTE=M-R-P;747993]I think you need to stop eating things you find in your garden :P[/QUOTE]
Believe me mate, there are things growing in my garden that would kill Keith Richards!!
Post 748255 by jamesy12345 on 2014-11-16 09:27:41
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;747992]Nice!
Especially the Tickford.
Mmm...[/QUOTE]
they are nice I took some photos for you but had no idea how to send them from my phone!!
Post 748281 by NECC on 2014-11-16 16:09:21
[QUOTE=Doingitsideways;747992]Nice!
Especially the Tickford.
Mmm...[/QUOTE]
Here`s a photo of the 280 Brooklands, 2.8i Special and the Aston Martin Tickford
Then, as it needs a fairly rediculous amount of welding anyway, introduce it to one of these:
Shoehorn in one of these:
Attatched to one of these:
With a rear end that looks something like this:
So, what do people think??
Should make for a pretty entertaining little car, I think. Arguably the one Volvo should have made in the first place!!
Please note though, this project is entirely dependant on me building a double garage in the garden, learning to weld and rebuilding my Capri first!! ;)
A fella can still have mental ideas though, right?!