British Leyland [Archive] - Page 9

scumdog

14th May 2013, 19:57

interesting you should say that... just been on the blower with SD, and he was telling me about the small block water injected 8's of the early 60's... tell me more

A taste...
"was Oldsmobile's unibodied F-85, .... was equipped with an all-aluminum, 215-cid "Rockette" V-8, in stock form, it produced 155 bhp; an optional version with four-barrel carburetion and 10.25:1 compression...more details on the Jetfire's turbocharger...."

ducatilover

14th May 2013, 19:59

interesting you should say that... just been on the blower with SD, and he was telling me about the small block water injected 8's of the early 60's... tell me more

'Twas the Buick 215, Murika didn't like it as it was too small :rolleyes: they even had a turbo 215 for a bit, but that fancy ass tech didn't help.
Nuttin' like some quality pig iron!

The Murkins did many very cool motors way back in the day, but some how we all ended up seeing 170-180hp 400ci Pontiacs and 180hp 500ci Caddies...

Mind you, the early 500ci Caddy made 750nm.
Good luck getting that out of a small Murkin motor.

Indiana_Jones

14th May 2013, 20:16

I want an Austin 2200... :niceone:

Come on, if you're gonna splash out for the 2200, you need to go all the way and get a Wolseley Six!

-Indy

dangerous

14th May 2013, 20:24

Cool... just cant believe it took a yank, from the 61 cutless

The aluminum V8 in question was none other than the 215ci. unit that would later be sold to Rover. The British manufacturer used in several of their vehicles over the course of over forty years in one form or another. It was even available with turbocharging for a time, producing a total of 215hp and making it one of the first engines with a 1hp per cubic inch output.

ducatilover

14th May 2013, 20:37

The 1-1 hp to Ci was a big thing back then
I think Chrysler were the 1st of the Detroit bunch in the late 50's?
The Chev with the 302 small block, making 360hp (there was a kit you could buy over the counter with 2 4bbl carbs, 600cfm I think, that took it to 400hp)
Some factory 302s were rated pretty low at 290ish but were nearer 376

The 327 was also above 1hp-ci in the early/mid 60s

My figures may be a little off, been years since I read these things :baby:

I loves me some iron...

Edbear

14th May 2013, 20:47

Come on, if you're gonna splash out for the 2200, you need to go all the way and get a Wolseley Six!

-Indy

Yeah, I do miss my old 6/80 too. There is just something about the Austin 2200 that appeals to me.

Indiana_Jones

14th May 2013, 20:52

Yeah, I do miss my old 6/80 too. There is just something about the Austin 2200 that appeals to me.

Well I think someone might have a Six they wanted to sell, but not an Austin sorry.

-Indy

avgas

14th May 2013, 21:33

Mind you, the early 500ci Caddy made 750nm.
Good luck getting that out of a small Murkin motor.
Yeah but wasn't that bolted to their "Hydra-glide" which slipped more than hooker ass in a bowling alley.
Prob didn't help having 2-ton of weight to haul also.

Now the 427 Chevelle.......................................... .........was not a nice car to take the family to the park in.

scumdog

14th May 2013, 21:37

Now the 427 Chevelle.......................................... .........was not a nice car to take the family to the park in.

Or a 427SOHC Starliner...Thunderbolt etc etc:cool:

avgas

14th May 2013, 21:48

The 1-1 hp to Ci was a big thing back then
I think Chrysler were the 1st of the Detroit bunch in the late 50's?
The Chev with the 302 small block, making 360hp (there was a kit you could buy over the counter with 2 4bbl carbs, 600cfm I think, that took it to 400hp)
Chev has the 265 that could get 270hp from factory in 57. I think the 302 was after that. But I'm no motor guru or nothing.

Daffyd

14th May 2013, 22:06

a petrified DKW...

ahhh DKW - 2-stroke 3 cylinder column shift front wheel drive...

And Free Wheel.

ducatilover

14th May 2013, 22:17

Yeah but wasn't that bolted to their "Hydra-glide" which slipped more than hooker ass in a bowling alley.
Prob didn't help having 2-ton of weight to haul also.

Now the 427 Chevelle.......................................... .........was not a nice car to take the family to the park in.
Yeah they had a super slushy trans, for teh smoothness. Still lay a mega skid, and even wasting a lot of power through a gay convertor... you still end up with 70% or so of that 750nm :headbang:

Yes, I think a Chevelle would be an ideal little commuter :devil2:

Chev has the 265 that could get 270hp from factory in 57. I think the 302 was after that. But I'm no motor guru or nothing.
Not that I'm aware of, but there's always a shitload of things I'm not aware of :Police:

Edbear

15th May 2013, 08:46

Well I think someone might have a Six they wanted to sell, but not an Austin sorry.

-Indy

Is it the Wolseley?

Indiana_Jones

15th May 2013, 08:55

Is it the Wolseley?

Yea, I recall someone a little while back had 2 Wolseley Six's for sale.

Another club member grabbed one, a manual, while I don't think the Auto one sold.

No idea if he still has it, but I think it needed some work/was off the road.

-Indy

Edbear

15th May 2013, 09:03

Yea, I recall someone a little while back had 2 Wolseley Six's for sale.

Another club member grabbed one, a manual, while I don't think the Auto one sold.

No idea if he still has it, but I think it needed some work/was off the road.

-Indy

Okay, I would probably prefer an original or restored one at my stage of life.

scumdog

15th May 2013, 10:05

Chev has the 265 that could get 270hp from factory in 57. I think the 302 was after that. But I'm no motor guru or nothing.

Not saying you're wrong BUT by '57 Chev had moved onto the 283...

Indiana_Jones

15th May 2013, 10:48

Okay, I would probably prefer an original or restored one at my stage of life.

Fair nuff, I'll let you know if I spot anything that fits the bill

-Indy

ducatilover

15th May 2013, 12:23

Okay, I would probably prefer an original or restored one at my stage of life.

Go on Ed, you know you want a nice project car :first:

Edbear

15th May 2013, 12:27

Go on Ed, you know you want a nice project car :first:

Yeah, but I'd probabably do up the MX5 for that. I just love classics and unfortunately my dream garage requires a lot of money to become a reality... :no:

Indiana_Jones

22nd May 2013, 21:32

Trust this to come up for sale before I bloody move!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/morris/1800/auction-596012896.htm

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/268288607.jpg

-Indy

Edbear

22nd May 2013, 21:41

Trust this to come up for sale before I bloody move!

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/morris/1800/auction-596012896.htm

-Indy

Just what you need for moving! :first:

ducatilover

22nd May 2013, 21:43

Yeah, but I'd probabably do up the MX5 for that.

Speaking of... I wouldn't mind an N/A series MX5 without any of the extras (no p/s, a/c, elec windows etc) as a project. Maybe a bit of forced induction in there. I think about 180-200hp would be ideal for me in an MX5

Indiana_Jones

22nd May 2013, 21:47

The mrs is regretting our upcoming move to the mainland lol

I would so buy this if I were moving into my own place.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=595792357

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/268227736.jpg

One day, one day.

-Indy

Motu

22nd May 2013, 22:21

We had an Austin 1800 ute as a shop hack for some years. The 1800 was one of the first cars with radials as original fitment, they were never intended for cross plies, but there were no heavy duty radials, so the ute had Xplies. The front wheel drive BMC's were bad understreerers, the ute on X plies was in a whole new world - a full half turn on corner entry, you just kept turning the wheel until it started to turn in. And yet I still managed to cross it up and even do a 180 a couple of times - with a full tank fuel would leak out of the filler cap and onto the left rear wheel and the back would let go. On such a chronic understeering car snapping into full lock oversteer it was not what you expected.

I worked for this firm several times, served my apprenticeship there, and seemed to keep going back. The 1800 ute got really rusty, and as the boss was building a boat he wanted to keep it, so one time I was re employed just to fix the rust. I fitted a whole new right hand sill - it was huge, complete with door frame. I also cut out the floor and fitted 2 new 16 gauge floor panels each side. I also made a rear pillar....and then painted it. Took me about 6 weeks, a shit load of welding with a gas torch in the days before MIG welders. Ended up staying for another 12 months, left, and went back again a year or so later.

Virago

22nd May 2013, 22:22

The mrs is regretting our upcoming move to the mainland lol

I would so buy this if I were moving into my own place.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=595792357

One day, one day.

-Indy

Fuck, that's a tempter. Alas, I'm still in the bad books over the Jag.

Tell ya what - you buy it, and we can stick a car trailer on my 'coon, and we can bring it back from Alex for ya...:shifty:

Edbear

22nd May 2013, 22:23

Speaking of... I wouldn't mind an N/A series MX5 without any of the extras (no p/s, a/c, elec windows etc) as a project. Maybe a bit of forced induction in there. I think about 180-200hp would be ideal for me in an MX5

I'm selling ours... Aircon has been removed saving heaps of weight, Shorai battery saving another 10kg, it would be perfect for your project. Only selling because we can't drive it anymore due to my back and Mrs. Bear's hip joints. :no:

Virago

22nd May 2013, 22:30

I'm selling ours... Aircon has been removed saving heaps of weight, Shorai battery saving another 10kg, it would be perfect for your project. Only selling because we can't drive it anymore due to my back and Mrs. Bear's hip joints. :no:

Old age - sigh...

Sounds like you need to make the big move to a Honda Jazz, with the higher swivel seating...:rolleyes:

Edbear

23rd May 2013, 06:43

Old age - sigh...

Sounds like you need to make the big move to a Honda Jazz, with the higher swivel seating...:rolleyes:

Yeah, it's the best thing on four wheels for pure fun, but the after effects are a bit much now.

Honda Jazz' are a good Granny's car but we're still young enough to want sporty cars. :msn-wink:

YellowDog

23rd May 2013, 07:43

The mrs is regretting our upcoming move to the mainland lol

I would so buy this if I were moving into my own place.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=595792357

-Indy

Oh.... I do like that!

Forget the trailer. Plugs/Points/OIL/Bleed Brakes and just drive her home :yes:

Did I mention my new man-cave?

Indiana_Jones

23rd May 2013, 08:22

Did I mention my new man-cave?

Yep.....bastard :D

Fuck, that's a tempter. Alas, I'm still in the bad books over the Jag.

Tell ya what - you buy it, and we can stick a car trailer on my 'coon, and we can bring it back from Alex for ya...:shifty:

Better idea, I buy it, you pick it up and store it at your place lol

-Ind

scumdog

23rd May 2013, 08:46

Speaking of... I wouldn't mind an N/A series MX5 without any of the extras (no p/s, a/c, elec windows etc) as a project. Maybe a bit of forced induction in there. I think about 180-200hp would be ideal for me in an MX5

'Her-in-doors' is looking at a tidy MX5 today - plain-jane, low KM, red.

Unfortunately she wil have to sell her Oldsmobile to acquire the MX5.

And if she got the MX5 we're down to only one car capable of carrying 4 or more passengers. (the Thunderbird).

Virago

23rd May 2013, 10:29

...Better idea, I buy it, you pick it up and store it at your place lol

-Ind

If you're serious, we can work that out. Got to go to Central Otago anyhow, it's no big deal to drag a trailer with me.

And did I mention I've got a 300 sq m workshop / office? There's a clear corner just right for a sexy little car like that... :msn-wink:

Indiana_Jones

23rd May 2013, 10:57

If you're serious, we can work that out. Got to go to Central Otago anyhow, it's no big deal to drag a trailer with me.

And did I mention I've got a 300 sq m workshop / office? There's a clear corner just right for a sexy little car like that... :msn-wink:

Well if someone buys my bike I'd seriously consider it, but if you have some space that needs filling up then that makes you my next best friend ;)

-Indy

ducatilover

23rd May 2013, 12:44

'Her-in-doors' is looking at a tidy MX5 today - plain-jane, low KM, red.

Unfortunately she wil have to sell her Oldsmobile to acquire the MX5.

And if she got the MX5 we're down to only one car capable of carrying 4 or more passengers. (the Thunderbird).

Not sure if I'd sell an Olds for an MX5.
The early ones are the only ones worth looking at IMO, the rest don't drive as well. :niceone:

Why not put the passengers in amongst the tassles on your bikes?

avgas

23rd May 2013, 14:04

When the family Galant self destructed recently I had to buy a newish 4-door. Drove lots. Bought Skyline 250gt.
Was everything fun-wise that the MX-5 was but also practical. I am seriously loving it and have no idea as to why I didn't consider them earlier.

WAAAAY better than FWD POS I had been looking at previously. I even prefer it to the old inline-6 skylines/cefiros had in the past. Fantastic Chassis. Way more fun than the Audi's and BMW's I had.
Massively underestimated car. Will be buying another.

dangerous

23rd May 2013, 18:06

'Her-in-doors' is looking at a tidy MX5 today - plain-jane, low KM, red.

Unfortunately she wil have to sell her Oldsmobile to acquire the MX5.

And if she got the MX5 we're down to only one car capable of carrying 4 or more passengers. (the Thunderbird).

What is it with you people and stupid 2 seater 4clyer's... they dont even have any lines to emm...
And SD, were did CB's Fairlane go?

Moi

23rd May 2013, 18:56

I could be sooo tempted...

Obviously in great condition and certainly low mileage...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/a.aspx?id=596173678

scumdog

23rd May 2013, 19:24

What is it with you people and stupid 2 seater 4clyer's... they dont even have any lines to emm...
And SD, were did CB's Fairlane go?

MX5 man didn't turn up.

And what you trying to say about my Marina? eh? eh?

C.B.s Fairlane is just up the road in Milton, bought by a member of the rod club 'cos he had a T-bucket and his mrs had twins - so needed a bigger car. Fairlane looks a million dollars.:niceone:

Virago

23rd May 2013, 19:32

...And what you trying to say about my Marina? eh? eh?...

How is the Marina running anyways?

I half expected to hear that Jeremy Clarkson had dropped a piano on it while he was here...

scumdog

23rd May 2013, 19:36

How is the Marina running anyways?

I half expected to hear that Jeremy Clarkson had dropped a piano on it while he was here...

Great!
And handy-as:niceone:

Edbear

23rd May 2013, 19:45

MX5 man didn't turn up.

And what you trying to say about my Marina? eh? eh?

C.B.s Fairlane is just up the road in Milton, bought by a member of the rod club 'cos he had a T-bucket and his mrs had twins - so needed a bigger car. Fairlane looks a million dollars.:niceone:

I think I may know of an MX5 for sale... :shifty:

blackdog

23rd May 2013, 20:01

I think I may know of an MX5 for sale... :shifty:

For fucks sake, really? Like there is no person on this forum that doesn't know you have an mx5 for sale.

Dude, sell it on an mx5 forum and please for fucks sake if you can't ride a bike why don't you fuck off. I am seriously sick of you.

Just as an aside, do you realise how much some of the members here think you are pathetic? I imagine you have done more to not sell yer batteries than you have helped. I know I will never buy one if you have any involvement, purely because of your self inflated sense of being better than anyone else here.

Go pray to your imaginary god, coz it ain't gonna get me to buy your batteries.

Having said that, I would buy them from someone who wasn't so fucking delusional.

Are we clear?

scumdog

23rd May 2013, 20:09

For fucks sake, really? Like there is no person on this forum that doesn't know you have an mx5 for sale.

Dude, sell it on an mx5 forum and please for fucks sake if you can't ride a bike why don't you fuck off. I am seriously sick of you.

Just as an aside, do you realise how much some of the members here think you are pathetic? I imagine you have done more to not sell yer batteries than you have helped. I know I will never buy one if you have any involvement, purely because of your self inflated sense of being better than anyone else here.

Go pray to your imaginary god, coz it ain't gonna get me to buy your batteries.

Having said that, I would buy them from someone who wasn't so fucking delusional.

Are we clear?

Ed has an MX5 for sale?

And could you elucidate re the rest of you hints???:confused:

blackdog

23rd May 2013, 20:22

Ed has an MX5 for sale?

And could you elucidate re the rest of you hints???:confused:

I am well impressed that you even know what elucidate means Scummy.

After reviewing my post, there was nothing ambiguous about it.

Edbear

23rd May 2013, 20:22

Ed has an MX5 for sale?

And could you elucidate re the rest of you hints???: confused:

He is obviously suffering an inferiority complex, poor wee lad. The fact that neither I nor most members couldn't care less what he says or thinks must really rankle.

Indiana_Jones

23rd May 2013, 20:35

Feel the love :grouphug:

-Indy

blackdog

23rd May 2013, 20:35

He is obviously suffering an inferiority complex, poor wee lad. The fact that neither I nor most members couldn't care less what he says or thinks must really rankle.

I'm about to have a meal, prepared by my beautiful wife. After that she will take me to bed and we will have a good hard bdsm session. Just like you have indicated before that you desire.

Don't panic, Yahweh will make it better aye?

Shame ya missus can't satisfy you with the bondage you need.

scumdog

23rd May 2013, 20:45

Shame ya missus can't satisfy you with the bondage you need.

You been watching???:blip:

blackdog

23rd May 2013, 20:47

You been watching???:blip:

Nah bro, I have more than enough action than I can handle at home.

Edbear

23rd May 2013, 21:15

Nah bro, I have more than enough action than I can handle at home.

So much in fact you have to spend your evening giving me red rep and showing how obsessed you are with your own self importance here on KB.

Sad that I seem to get to you so badly. :rolleyes:

dangerous

24th May 2013, 07:07

Ed has an MX5 for sale?
And could you elucidate re the rest of you hints???:confused:yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... bit over the top aye SD
BUT all bets are on odds 30 ta 1 ding ding GET THE FUCKER, go high go low OUCH not that low, come on now nail the cunt...

I am well impressed that you even know what elucidate means Scummy.another low blow

He is obviously suffering an inferiority complex, poor wee lad. The fact that neither I nor most members couldn't care less what he says or thinks must really rankle.Down Eddie DOWN

Nah broummm nother thing you may not know bout SD... he AINT NO bro

So much in fact you have to spend your evening giving me red rep and showing how obsessed you are with your own self importance here on KB. OHHHHHH ED... you know the rules, stop ya wining and bash him back with some red rep, christ this game aint so hard

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhh.... LISTEN UP YOU PACK A RAVING POOFTERS (includes Indy and Duc boy) no more wanking on about gay MX5's, yank shit or frog, krut what ever...

This is the BRITISH LEYLAND THREAD people sort ya shit out...

hey speaking of which I got a problem... not that problem the ginger thing is slowley fading these days... BUT

Hwos heard a injected TR5-6 with open twin pipes, fucking horny aye? so lets say I had a Stag with a rooted 3L in it would you replace it with a 150hp 2.5 or drop in a 4.4L ???
thing is as much as Id sooner have a TR its only a two seater and my 2 boys cant fit right so a Stag is the next best thing... is it bad to put a 6 in the stag?

blackdog

24th May 2013, 07:28

BRITISH LEYLAND THREAD

This was my first car. We had another mini in the family documented in here I think somewhere, but the van holds a special place.

Edit. Obviously net pics, and on a second look the first one is pommy (note interior door hinges). I found another pic which was the same model as mine, the Aussie clubman. Has exterior hinges.

The fucking drivers door blew clean off on Kelson hill on the way to the street race in 1990, would you believe we wedged nails in it and still made it to the entertainment!

It was blue too, much nicer than the red one.

Actually as an aside, I know where there are two utes. Messy condition but one was an original NZ Post wagon, still has papers! As much as I would like I couldn't take them on but they are there and the owner would part with them if someone wants a look. I think he has a mini saloon (speedway) that has the nuts engine too that may be up for grabs, with spares for Africa.

YellowDog

24th May 2013, 07:34

When I lived in the UK and a lot of my mates had Stags with fucked engines: The Ford Essex 3.0 V6 was the unit that outlasted the Stag chassis. The Rover V8 was also pretty popular. Getting the cooling system right seemed to be the primary key to any engine lasting :yes:

blackdog

24th May 2013, 07:55

ducatilover

24th May 2013, 08:05

so lets say I had a Stag with a rooted 3L in it would you replace it with a 150hp 2.5 or drop in a 4.4L ??? Is that even a question?

is it bad to put a 6 in the stag?
Is that a sick joke?

V8 ya fucking princess

unstuck

24th May 2013, 08:11

V8 for sure.:Punk::Punk:

Indiana_Jones

24th May 2013, 08:16

So how about those MX-5s?

http://images.askmen.com/cars/car/1273605721_mazda-mx-5-20th-anniversary-limited-edition_1.jpg

-Indy

unstuck

24th May 2013, 08:28

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/02050/Chris-Birch_2050254c.jpg

Indiana_Jones

24th May 2013, 08:35

http://michael.schellerstrasse.de/hk.jpg

-Indy

ducatilover

24th May 2013, 08:45

MX5 and MGF owners can get married now

Indiana_Jones

24th May 2013, 08:53

Been watching a lot of 'Minder' and 'The Sweeny' lately. So many sweet cars lol :D

http://i.telegraph.co.uk/multimedia/archive/01420/sweeney_1420339i.jpg

-Indy

Edbear

24th May 2013, 10:33

MX5 and MGF owners can get married now

Hmmm... I must tell the Mrs.... :yes:

Indiana_Jones

24th May 2013, 10:52

so much MX-5 and MGF hate :no:

-Indy

Virago

24th May 2013, 10:53

Been watching a lot of 'Minder' and 'The Sweeny' lately. So many sweet cars lol :D

-Indy

Lol. The awesome thing about seeing photos or video of awesome cars from the 70s, is seeing the amount of body-roll etc.

Even an MX-5 would handle heaps better than the old stuff. (Shit did I say that out loud...?)

It's interesting even comparing my 2006 Falcon with the 1997 Jag. Both rear-wheel-drive full-size saloons weighing around 1700-1800Kg, 4-litre straight sixes with 4-stage autos. The Falcon is nothing flash, just a "beige machine" which provides a comfortable ride with reasonably acceptable performance. But compared to the Jag, it's really spec'd.

The Jag suspension is designed for refined and gentle "wafting" along. Pushed hard into corners, it wallows and rolls. The transmission also is designed for "limo" type usage, and by comparison is reluctant to kick-down for more spirited driving. The speed-variable steering is vague and mushy around town.

The Falcon is a driver's car, the Jag a passenger's car. But which do I like driving the most...? :yes:

MisterD

24th May 2013, 11:04

Been watching a lot of 'Minder' and 'The Sweeny' lately. So many sweet cars lol :D

Fords are off topic round these part, but this needs some love: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/ford/auction-583259998.htm

Indiana_Jones

24th May 2013, 11:26

The Falcon is a driver's car, the Jag a passenger's car. But which do I like driving the most...? :yes:

Dare say it's the same between my Rover and a Ford/Holden.

I give up a bit of performance for a nicer ride :)

Also Rover P6's look like fun :D

-Indy

ducatilover

24th May 2013, 11:38

The Falcon is a driver's car, the Jag a passenger's car. But which do I like driving the most...? :yes:

I always find it amusing jumping from late model falcodores to something like an E39 540i BMW, and the BMW drives 10x better :sunny:
Even an E34 is more of a drivers car than most late Australian built things, mind you, that's why the Australian ones are cheap eh?

Indiana_Jones

24th May 2013, 11:42

I enjoyed this car on the day, might have to get one of my own down the line

http://imageshack.us/a/img22/1497/wed2z.jpg

-Indy

scumdog

24th May 2013, 11:49

Dare say it's the same between my Rover and a Ford/Holden.

I give up a bit of performance for a nicer ride :)

-Indy

Sort of similar here

Our Marina 'joggles' down the road, bugger-all creature comforts and zilch performance.

The Thunderbird 'wafts' down the road with heaps of creature comforts and 'adequate' performance.

Edbear

24th May 2013, 14:04

Sort of similar here

Our Marina 'joggles' down the road, bugger-all creature comforts and zilch performance.

The Thunderbird 'wafts' down the road with heaps of creature comforts and 'adequate' performance.

Whaddya mean, zilch performance..? It moves forward when you stomp on the accelerator, doesn't it? :innocent:

scumdog

24th May 2013, 15:53

Fords are off topic round these part, but this needs some love: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/ford/auction-583259998.htm

'Surface rust' indeed...mwahahaha...:wacko:

dangerous

24th May 2013, 17:03

Hey on the handling side... I took the missus 05 swift to the bikers pub the other day, its over a wee pass (gebbies) and on the way back a lowered merc late 90's early 2000's maybe pulled in front of me (had to give way) well all shit broke loose he cained it I cained it... in short I was on his arse all the way infact cornering quicker he had top end but not by much the swift hit 180 anyway its a nanas shopping trolly but man it can sarve shit up, Id love a spin in a sport version.

Been watching a lot of 'Minder' and 'The Sweeny' lately. So many sweet cars lol :Dwart is it?

Is that even a question?

Is that a sick joke?

V8 ya fucking princessHEY... Im a six kinda guy never been into me V8's had a VC 4.2 once, and it reved more like a six... look http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/triumph/stag/auction-589955413.htm WHY WOULD YA?

283175 283176 283177 283178

unstuck

24th May 2013, 18:22

wart is it?

Mk1 Ford consul GT.:Punk::Punk:

jim.cox

24th May 2013, 18:38

I always find it amusing jumping from late model falcodores to something like an E39 540i BMW, and the BMW drives 10x better :sunny:
Even an E34 is more of a drivers car than most late Australian built things, mind you, that's why the Australian ones are cheap eh?

The Series II Land Rover I had with a Holden 186 was WAY better than the one with the standard 4 cylinder motor.

But the 186 revs lower, so the overdrive was an essential - unlike the heater, which, being a factory accessory, was not fitted in either vehicle .

unstuck

24th May 2013, 18:43

unlike the heater, which, being a factory accessory, was not fitted in either vehicle .

Yes it was, you just had to cut a hole in the floorpan to access it.:innocent:

scumdog

24th May 2013, 18:44

Mk1 Ford consul GT.:Punk::Punk:

As in Mk 1 Cortina shape? - a Lotus one?

unstuck

24th May 2013, 18:48

I think it was more a victor shape, not sure about the lotus version either. I had a mk1 consul but it looked more like a mk1 cortina, not like the one in the sweeny.

scumdog

24th May 2013, 18:58

I think it was more a victor shape, not sure about the lotus version either. I had a mk1 consul but it looked more like a mk1 cortina, not like the one in the sweeny.

Yeah, Ford stuck the name 'Consul' on a few models for some reason.

dangerous

24th May 2013, 19:01

Mk1 Ford consul GT.:Punk::Punk:I dont think so Tim... I remember the mk1 consul like this 283189
however googling does show your car... yet it looks a lot newer than the mk1 I know of

I think it was more a victor shape, Victor was late 70's had me a 3.3

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unstuck

24th May 2013, 19:04

I think those consuls over there were grenadas???? V6 I think.:Punk:

scumdog

24th May 2013, 19:07

I think those consuls over there were grenadas???? V6 I think.:Punk:

Like a said - they had the name on the Mk1 Zephyr shape (4 cylinder models), the Mk1 Cortinas, the 315's and the Granadas..

dangerous

24th May 2013, 19:12

Like a said - they had the name on the Mk1 Zephyr shape (4 cylinder models), the Mk1 Cortinas, the 315's and the Granadas..

what the fuck do you know... Granada is a place in Spain, or a Ford Capri with a V6

scumdog

24th May 2013, 19:22

what the fuck do you know... Granada is a place in Spain, or a Ford Capri with a V6

Google Consul Granada dumb-ass!!:bleh:

unstuck

24th May 2013, 19:26

or a Ford Capri with a V6

Did they not run the essex v6 3.1???

blackdog

24th May 2013, 19:28

Mk I Cortinas were also badged Consuls for some reason. I had the 1275 with a column shift and it threw a rod up the mad mile in Kapiti.

They most certainly were not Mk I Consuls.

unstuck

24th May 2013, 19:33

Me and a mate had mk1 consuls at the same time, his was a big rounded lumbering cloud of oil smoke and mine was the sleek looking cortina one. my one handled better too.:Punk:

YellowDog

24th May 2013, 19:36

what the fuck do you know... Granada is a place in Spain, or a Ford Capri with a V6

Yip.. The Granada was the name of the 1972 European model that was made in Germany and known as the Consul almost everywhere else. Their V6 came in lots of versions and unlike Leyland, you only needed one socket for the same part throughout the entire Ford range (almost).

Sounds like a great plan and strategy to me :yes:

dangerous

24th May 2013, 19:38

did they not run the essex v6 3.1???
TWO POINT THREE... I mean 3L, ohh what do I know Im just a dumb arse ;)

Mk I Cortinas were also badged Consuls for some reason. I had the 1275 with a column shift and it threw a rod up the mad mile in Kapiti.

They most certainly were not Mk I Consuls.

Consul's were just poor mans cortina's or Zed cars

YellowDog

24th May 2013, 20:13

The Essex engine was the Dagenham lump. It ran for years and there were so many variants of it. Once the battle between England and Germany was was settled, the future was reshaped with Dagenham gradually diminishing its role before eventually closing down.

I see the Aussies are suffering the same fate http://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/8708396/Ford-confirms-Australian-plant-closures which is a shame because the Ford quality will suffer for the sake of a cheaper cost base.

unstuck

24th May 2013, 20:15

Ford quality being what exactly?:blink:

dangerous

24th May 2013, 20:30

Ford quality being what exactly?:blink:easy... better than Holden's :Punk:

awa355

24th May 2013, 21:09

Mk I Cortinas were also badged Consuls for some reason. I had the 1275 with a column shift and it threw a rod up the mad mile in Kapiti.

They most certainly were not Mk I Consuls.

then you had the Consul 315, which wasn't quite a Cortina , or like anything else really. 283201

blackdog

24th May 2013, 21:12

then you had the Consul 315, which wasn't quite a Cortina , or like anything else really. 283201

No. I had a Mk I Cortina. Maybe you weren't paying attention.

awa355

24th May 2013, 21:14

No. I had a Mk I Cortina. Maybe you weren't paying attention.

Wasn't referring to you. 'You' was a generalisation.

pete376403

24th May 2013, 21:30

then you had the Consul 315, which wasn't quite a Cortina , or like anything else really. 283201

The two door version of these was the original Capri.

Mk1 & MkII Consul = 4 cylinder versions of the mkI and Mk 2 Zephyr 6 (dont think there was a Mk III Consul)

3litre V6 was the english motor, 2.3V was the german one. 3litre V6 was in the mk IV Zephry (very first models were 2.5 litre) 2.3 was originally in the Grenada, but ended up in the Capri and also the Mk IV and Mk V Cortina. V4 versions were also used in the Transit van (english) and Taunus car (german)

English/ Euro fords were quite good in that they had a common bell housing pattern, made engine swaps real easy (I put a 1300 Kent into a 105E Anglia, went quite well completely stock

scumdog

24th May 2013, 21:33

(dont think there was a Mk III Consul)

Tended to be knows as the Zephyr Special, has a different grille..

Moi

24th May 2013, 22:14

Tended to be knows as the Zephyr Special, has a different grille..

The MkIII Zephyr was available with either a four and six cylinder - the four was 1.7 litre and had a grill which was between the headlights whereas the six was 2.5 litre and the grill included the headlights.

Ford used the Consul name on the Mk1 and 2 Consul - shortened versions of the Zephyrs
The Consul 315 - sometimes called the Consul Classic - also the Consul Capri - a gorgeous looker
The Consul Corsair
The Consul Cortina - the first of the Mk1 version without aeroflow ventilation
The Consul [Granada] of the 1970s

Consul seemed to indicate it was a four cylinder car - either a straight four or vee-four, think some Consul [Granadas] had the smaller vee-six engines

Now can we get back to British Leyland and their vast range of impressive vehicles, including Sherpa vans.

Shall put the anorak back in the wardrobe now...

Indiana_Jones

24th May 2013, 22:25

Damn, I think I might need to get another BGT down the line and paint it silver

http://www.mgexp.com/pictures/76714/1967_MG_MGB_GT_000.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1001/4722152740_35860a7e70_z.jpg

-Indy

jim.cox

24th May 2013, 22:48

Damn, I think I might need to get another BGT down the line and paint it silver

-Indy

You'll need a V8 and some real shock absorbers with that :)

Virago

24th May 2013, 23:05

easy... better than Holden's :Punk:

Not for much longer, it seems...:crybaby:

Virago

24th May 2013, 23:21

I enjoyed this car on the day, might have to get one of my own down the line...

Noice. 6/99?

Indiana_Jones

24th May 2013, 23:25

You'll need a V8 and some real shock absorbers with that :)

Na, I'd sooner go for the MGC, love that bonnet bulge :D

http://www.realdriver.com/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/field/image/mgcgt.jpg

-Indy

Indiana_Jones

24th May 2013, 23:26

Noice. 6/99?

Close, 6/110

-Indy

unstuck

25th May 2013, 07:30

Na, I'd sooner go for the MGC, love that bonnet bulge :D

-Indy

That car is so sexy, it has VD.:shit:

Kickaha

25th May 2013, 07:43

The Consul 315 - sometimes called the Consul Classic - also the Consul Capri - a gorgeous looker

These guys should be able to help you out http://www.specsavers.co.nz/

YellowDog

25th May 2013, 07:46

Just needs a nipple in the centre of the bulge to be complete :lol:

unstuck

25th May 2013, 08:02

http://www.advanceautowire.com/yard.jpg
MGBGT v8.:love::love:

dangerous

25th May 2013, 09:53

Na, I'd sooner go for the MGC, love that bonnet bulge :DI though the MGCT was the factory six and eight? yet it seems some eights came in the flat bonnets aswell?

so off to tardme for some googling and found this, never seen one 4L would haul arse body ugley but the interier is awesome http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/mg/rv8/auction-592895074.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/mg/b/auction-588843784.htm converted

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/mg/mgb/auction-587804172.htm nice plastic bumper

Ohh yeah and the best of all, do it with six http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/mg/mgc/auction-578912463.htm

Ocean1

25th May 2013, 10:00

English/ Euro fords were quite good in that they had a common bell housing pattern, made engine swaps real easy (I put a 1300 Kent into a 105E Anglia, went quite well completely stock

I was going to comment about the sucky vacuum wipers, but now that I think about it they were on my 100E Prefect. Used to pull out onto the motorway on the way to work, floor the gas pedal to creep up to speed... and the wipers would stop dead. :laugh:

I bought that off an old guy who couldn't afford to fix the steering. Every time you went over a bit of a bump at anything over 10mph the wheel would start to shake from side to side. It rapidly got worse, until you braked down below 10mph again. Drove it around for 6 months like that before I found another steering box for it. The old one was full of sawdust and dead grease.

Indiana_Jones

25th May 2013, 10:00

I though the MGCT was the factory six and eight? yet it seems some eights came in the flat bonnets aswell?

The MGC was the factory straight 6 with the C-series engine (Westminster & 6/110) and had the bulge.

The factory V8 never had the bulge if I recall correctly, but some of the 'after market' V8s might have done?

-Indy

ducatilover

25th May 2013, 11:12

Na, I'd sooner go for the MGC, love that bonnet bulge :D

-Indy

Hell yeah, always been a big fan of the C, they just look far too pretty :love:
I'd love a BGT though, just because you can still get them slightly cheap, and I can build a nice motor for one...

I'm a knob, because I'd love to plop a small block chev in one, or even a dirty injected 304, because iron block motors make the best noise

I'm a classy bogan :facepalm:

Indiana_Jones

25th May 2013, 11:21

Hell yeah, always been a big fan of the C, they just look far too pretty :love:
I'd love a BGT though, just because you can still get them slightly cheap, and I can build a nice motor for one...

I'm a knob, because I'd love to plop a small block chev in one, or even a dirty injected 304, because iron block motors make the best noise

I'm a classy bogan :facepalm:

Not sure if I'd want a V8 in mine, but agree about getting a BGT. A nice looking car that doesn't go for crazy money.

-Indy

Moi

25th May 2013, 20:41

These guys should be able to help you out http://www.specsavers.co.nz/

Thank you for the link... However, I think I'll stick with current specs with rose-tinted lenses :)

Indiana_Jones

25th May 2013, 22:17

http://www.austinthreelitre.co.uk/images/Austin%203-Litre.jpg

-Indy

unstuck

26th May 2013, 07:50

Now thats a car I could be happy with, in british racing green though of course. I love those 3 ltr saloons.:headbang:

Moi

26th May 2013, 17:39

http://www.austinthreelitre.co.uk/images/Austin%203-Litre.jpg

-Indy

Those things could motor - in the late 70s remember seeing one going up the A11M in the fast lane passing all and sundry as if the others were parked for a Sunday afternoon picnic. I was shotgun in a Triumph 2.5TC Estate which brother-in-law was driving "briskly"...

Indiana_Jones

26th May 2013, 18:00

They look like a nice ride :) One for sale here in NZ at the moment. One to hold on to I reckon, they are getting some big $$ in the UK

-Indy

Edbear

26th May 2013, 19:13

Now thats a car I could be happy with, in british racing green though of course. I love those 3 ltr saloons.:headbang:

They look like a nice ride :) One for sale here in NZ at the moment. One to hold on to I reckon, they are getting some big $$ in the UK

-Indy

I love them! Does that make me "different"? :cool:

dangerous

26th May 2013, 19:40

WTF... couldnt believe it today, was headed out for a ride and passed 15 odd MX5's I cant believe there is a MX5 club... and ya know what I dont think I saw a female driving one, actually most had male pasangers aswell... fark next LOL

on another note, think those that thought my head needed reading for wanting to put a TR6 engine into a stag were right, THIS is what needs to go into it, mind you it would need the engine and all running gear... it is Brit but, what is it people?

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scumdog

26th May 2013, 19:47

dangerous

26th May 2013, 19:53

Is it a TVR?
funny that you should say that as TVR did use in the 2500M a Triumph six which I was thinking would be mint in a stag...

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Edbear

26th May 2013, 19:58

Whatever it is it looks like it would be fun to drive!

dangerous

26th May 2013, 20:03

Whatever it is it looks like it would be fun to drive!
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/other/tvr/auction-418862682.htm

Edbear

26th May 2013, 20:10

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/other/tvr/auction-418862682.htm

Gotta wipe te drool offa da keyboard, now! :first:

YellowDog

26th May 2013, 20:49

They're a little less expensive where I'll be car shopping in a couple of months:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201303195840209/sort/default/usedcars/model/griffith/make/tvr/onesearchad/used/page/1/radius/1501/quicksearch/true/postcode/gu167ed?logcode=p

The TVR's certainly a contender, along with the Jag XK8 and also the Porsche 928GTS.

The Mrs won't be happy :no:

But I will :yes:

ducatilover

26th May 2013, 23:21

dangerous

27th May 2013, 06:47

Well, there's only one lot I know of who make pipes on a Rover like that... and it's already been said :2thumbsup the mighty Trevor... err TVR sorryrather impresive set up reallyI asume as there is no room for the pipes to exit out the back or straight down and or maybe it gives them the tuning length they need... a yellow stag on tardme recently had s similer set up as it had a 4.4 in the bay, same reasoning I spose.

ducatilover

27th May 2013, 12:10

I'd say it's a space issue, I've seen in a Griffith engine bay and they don't seem to e equal length.
Or, for the fact that it looks bloody excellent :2thumbsup

dangerous

1st June 2013, 10:31

hey guys, remember the recent talk on the consul see here posted on another thread yesterday http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/129029-Anyone-collect-models-cars-or-bikes?p=1130555898#post1130555898 post #109 last pic

unstuck

1st June 2013, 12:42

Moi

1st June 2013, 12:42

Somewhere in one of the trunks in the attic are several books of cards from the breakfast cereal packets... nostalgia :niceone:

also - speaking of Fords:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR7TKrfD7EM

but back on track:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSnobRfQh_M

YellowDog

1st June 2013, 16:05

Some quite horrible suspension bouncing on those Ford tests :yes:

Moi

1st June 2013, 17:48

Some quite horrible suspension bouncing on those Ford tests :yes:

Very true and glad you enjoyed it - but they were having a great deal of fun in the name of motoring journalism... and in conditions that were less than ideal but they were wearing duffel coats!

Even a bit of axle tramp seen... always wondered if he was the old bloke who lived rough in the park over the back from the family home!

Wonder if today's motoring journos would venture forth into such conditions?

Virago

2nd June 2013, 08:38

My daughter is taking part in a photogaphy contest, with the topic of "motion". She got me out in the Jag for a freebie photoshoot...

283543 283544 283545 283546 283547 283542

Number 5 would be my favourite. Some ingenious phototrickery used to get the shot.

YellowDog

2nd June 2013, 09:53

No.2 Looks like a professional car ad :yes:

It's a lovely motor vehicle. You did very well :niceone:

Virago

2nd June 2013, 10:38

No.2 Looks like a professional car ad :yes:...

Aye. For an amateur, she's producing really professional results. She's more of a "people" photographer - babies and weddings mainly.

283553

Sorry, off topic... :Oi:

unstuck

2nd June 2013, 11:57

Aye. For an amateur, she's producing really professional results. She's more of a "people" photographer - babies and weddings mainly.

283553

Sorry, off topic... :Oi:

My son has a photography studio in dunedin too, he does mainly fashion work. :niceone:

Right, back on topic........

Bit different to your average twini mini.http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2657/3687463201_1cbf2456e0_z.jpg?zz=1

Indiana_Jones

2nd June 2013, 12:05

My daughter is taking part in a photogaphy contest, with the topic of "motion". She got me out in the Jag for a freebie photoshoot...

Number 5 would be my favourite. Some ingenious phototrickery used to get the shot.

Lookin' good :niceone:

I'll have to get some done with the 'crab sometime

http://www.cinemaretro.com/uploads/goldfingerjamesbondaston.jpg

-Indy

scumdog

2nd June 2013, 12:06

My son has a photography studio in dunedin too, he does mainly fashion work. :niceone:

Right, back on topic........

Bit different to your average twini mini.

Oil leaks are no different to the 'average' Mini!:msn-wink:

Ocean1

2nd June 2013, 12:14

Bit different to your average twini mini.http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2657/3687463201_1cbf2456e0_z.jpg?zz=1

Ah yes. Plans that either came to naught...

Maybe I'll get one under way one day. If the ballooning bureaucracy doesn't torpedo the whole idea before I get there.

unstuck

2nd June 2013, 13:02

Me and a mate made twini mini once, what a night mare, never again. Last I heard it was being used as a hunting wagon somewhere in the catlins.:headbang:

YellowDog

3rd June 2013, 20:40

A collection of Lancias and the best one gets to race a Marina (same Marina type I use to own) with a piano on it's roof.

Love the Lancias warning light :lol:

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unstuck

4th June 2013, 09:30

That warning light is the same one used in a lada cossack.:lol:

YellowDog

4th June 2013, 11:50

And of course confirmation of that well known old fact that 'a piano on the roof' increases traction :rofl:

pete376403

4th June 2013, 17:07

The Cromwell Highlands Motorsport Park is home to some exceptionally nice cars, including a Texaco Rover and an Austin Healy (so on topic) - had a look through while en-route to brass monkey. Easy way to speand an hour or more. There's even a few bikes.

http://www.highlands.co.nz/Museum/Default.asp

dangerous

4th June 2013, 18:17

Indiana_Jones

5th June 2013, 08:28

Well the landcrab has dropped all its brake fluid again, will have to fix it after we get down south. Hopefully it's not the servo!

-Indy

YellowDog

5th June 2013, 08:43

Well the landcrab has dropped all its brake fluid again, will have to fix it after we get down south. Hopefully it's not the servo!

-Indy

How old's the plumbing? 'cos there's a lot of air circulation around there to help the perishing process :yes:

unstuck

5th June 2013, 08:51

Hand brake will still work though wont it.:msn-wink:

unstuck

5th June 2013, 11:34

There was a young student form Boston
Who drove around in an Austin.
There was room for his ass
And a gallon of gas.
But his balls hung out and he lost them.

Indiana_Jones

7th June 2013, 08:35

Found a house to rent down south, got a garage with a bit of a workshop apparently so I'm happy :D

Now I just need to ship the 'crab and it's spare engine down there!

-Indy

unstuck

7th June 2013, 08:48

Found a house to rent down south, got a garage with a bit of a workshop apparently so I'm happy :D

Now I just need to ship the 'crab and it's spare engine down there!

-Indy

Pack plenty of warm clothes, bit chilly at the moment.:2thumbsup

unstuck

7th June 2013, 10:32

Found an old austin 7 ruby under a hedge on the weekend that I wouldn't mind getting, just cant decide wether I should keep it original or put a supercharged 3.5 rover in it.:scratch:http://www.vintagepetrolpumps.co.uk/images/gallery/austins/043.jpg
Something like this would be cool too.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3634/5839880853_2ac7ef3054_b.jpg

Indiana_Jones

7th June 2013, 14:02

If it's in poor condition etc, new engine.

If it's real tidy, original.

-Indy

unstuck

7th June 2013, 14:11

It is fairly rough, but I am sure I could do most of the work myself. Wife wants me to get an old car to go pootling in the weekends, but I have never been a fan of pootling.:oi-grr:

Indiana_Jones

7th June 2013, 14:20

Then if you're gonna be doing a bit of body and rust work etc, might as well get a new engine etc in there. Straight 6, off a dead Triumph 2000/2500 :D

-Indy

unstuck

7th June 2013, 14:26

Then if you're gonna be doing a bit of body and rust work etc, might as well get a new engine etc in there. Straight 6, off a dead Triumph 2000/2500 :D

-Indy

If it gets an engine I imagine it will be a v8. I know where there is a lexus v8 for bugger all.:yes:

Indiana_Jones

7th June 2013, 14:39

Come now, sir. You must use a British engine!

-Indy

unstuck

7th June 2013, 15:01

Well I guess it would be a rover in that case. This one here is very pretty, but pretty slow.

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Indiana_Jones

7th June 2013, 15:05

Rover 3.5? Those fucking engines grow on trees lol

-Indy

avgas

7th June 2013, 16:19

MX5 and MGF owners can get married now
Think of the children
http://www.f-hot.com/images/suzuki1_000.jpghttp://zumann.com/data_images/posts/suzuki-cappuccino/suzuki-cappuccino-04.jpg

unstuck

7th June 2013, 16:37

For fucks sake, someone give that young lady a feed, she starting to look like a bangladeshy.:pinch:

scumdog

7th June 2013, 17:48

For fucks sake, someone give that young lady a feed, she starting to look like a bangladeshy.:pinch:

Hey..hey..hey..it's not Gore ya know and that ain't the Mataura river...not all shielas live on KFC and Maccas and have the triple-muffin-top thing going....:oi-grr:

Flip

7th June 2013, 18:03

[QUOTE=unstuck;1130559126]Found an old austin 7 ruby under a hedge on the weekend that I wouldn't mind getting, just cant decide wether I should keep it original or put a supercharged 3.5 rover in it.:scratch:Something like this would be cool too.
QUOTE]

Cool, this is whats in my garage............283752

unstuck

7th June 2013, 18:15

Hey..hey..hey..it's not Gore ya know and that ain't the Mataura river...not all shielas live on KFC and Maccas and have the triple-muffin-top thing going....:oi-grr:

Not all of em are like that.:blip:

That is a cool toy you have there flip, love the external passenger heating system running up the side.:2thumbsup

ducatilover

9th June 2013, 23:26

I've just spent the last week on MK2 Escort coupes ;) none that are quite normal, highlights being a 200hp Pinto rally car (very nicely built car, been doing some Doug secrets to the rear suspension to get it working nicer), a very tidy 1.6 Sport, rebuilt the front brakes and have still to do a thrust bearing in it. Been playing around getting a very hot 1.6 in tune, very wild cam, worked head etc (poor old bitch is bogging down when hot, goes like the clappers for a kent xflow though) and last, my favourite, went for a WoF in a very sexual MK1 Lotus Escort :woohoo: very, very rare. I'm not allowed to drive that one, but I can say it's a beautiful little motor, very smooth and pulls very well, must have been a rocket back then

I get to do MOAR work to them this week too, and hopefully more in the future.

Now, me being me, I get to go over a Morrie 10 Series M to get it up to scratch for a Vin, and I'm strangely excited about that idea :facepalm:

unstuck

10th June 2013, 05:11

Sounds like fun duccy.:yes: Best Escort I drove was a v8 left hand drive one, damn that sucker could move. Maybe a couple of pics of the morry wouldnt hurt either.:blip:

ducatilover

10th June 2013, 07:58

unstuck

10th June 2013, 08:13

I'll try snap a few pics, but I broke my phone camera thingy whilst pickled in Tauranga :facepalm:
The little cammed up 1.6 needs much tuning, so lots of errr... careful tuning on the roads and in the paddock has been happening.

I think I rather enjoy these Escort things :laugh: much more amusing than modern cars, and when they're filled with ex rally car parts they stroll along nicely.

In non British news, I'm pulling the cat out my Volvo this week, an attempt to get a little more 5 cyl noise :love:

Cat,s used to be worth good coin as scrap at one stage, I did cut a hole in a couple and pulled the guts out, but got advised against this.:laugh:

I love MK1 escorts:love: Not so hot on the MK2 though something about a MK1 with flared guards and big feet.

http://www.mercadoracing.org/imagenes-anuncios/38/234501/ford-escort-mk1.jpg

unstuck

10th June 2013, 10:39

You know how on the side covers of retractable seatbelts it says " do not remove side cover", they mean it.:facepalm: Have been on my hands and knees under my work bench looking for little springs and plastic pawls..:bash:

My first car was a morris minor 1000, wish it was more like this.

https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS2VPm9murfrSCRvAx5u7dSQWBh-1nHdwG7DH-CFIrOfraBUla6

Ocean1

10th June 2013, 13:15

I love MK1 escorts:love: Not so hot on the MK2 though something about a MK1 with flared guards and big feet.

The boy's got a couple of MK1 coupes in his cave, one 1600 pinto powered and t'other a 2000 Sierra. They don’t weigh a lot, 600kg I think, so a good base for up to 300hp. Neither currently roadworthy but he keeps telling me he's onto it...

Indiana_Jones

10th June 2013, 13:19

Still want it

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=602468085

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/268227736.jpg

-Indy

unstuck

10th June 2013, 13:23

My dad has just found himself a MK1 Escort van and wants to do it up, he wants me to do the motor up in it for him, but he wont let me do any mods.:no:

unstuck

10th June 2013, 13:25

Still want it

-Indy

I know where it lives.:shifty::shifty:

YellowDog

10th June 2013, 14:10

Still want it

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=602468085

-Indy

AND it still wants you :yes:

Indiana_Jones

10th June 2013, 14:39

I know where it lives.:shifty::shifty:

Wanna hook a G up? lol :D

-Indy

unstuck

10th June 2013, 14:57

Wanna hook a G up? lol :D

-Indy

How much you gimme, those things are easy to hotwire.:shifty::shifty:

Indiana_Jones

10th June 2013, 15:08

Lol it'll have to wait until after we move. Got transport for the 'crab sorted :D

-Indy

unstuck

10th June 2013, 15:10

Lol it'll have to wait until after we move. Got transport for the 'crab sorted :D

-Indy

Good stuff. :2thumbsup

YellowDog

10th June 2013, 15:33

How much you gimme, those things are easy to hotwire.:shifty::shifty:

I've started those ignitions with locker keys before. Also, the wiring loom under the steering column gives you all the connection access you need to by pass the key.

I pulled a muscle in my back once forcing the steering lock :lol:
(no I didn't used to steal cars)

unstuck

10th June 2013, 15:51

I've started those ignitions with locker keys before. Also, the wiring loom under the steering column gives you all the connection access you need to by pass the key.

I pulled a muscle in my back once forcing the steering lock :lol:
(no I didn't used to steal cars)

I have been know to use a flattened nail from time to time, works real well on the old holdens too.:Punk::Punk:

Yes, I did used to steal cars.:facepalm:

ducatilover

10th June 2013, 17:58

Still want it

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=602468085

-Indy

You need that Indy :Punk:

Indiana_Jones

14th June 2013, 12:39

Fuuuuuuuuuuuu

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/austin/princess/auction-604160116.htm

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/271049758.jpg

Trust this to come up for sale here in Auckland when I'm fucking leaving!

Bloody 1800 and manual too!

Anyone got a garage I can keep it in for a couple of months? :D

-Indy

unstuck

14th June 2013, 12:55

Yeah, fuck Murphy and his stupid laws.:angry2:

Indiana_Jones

14th June 2013, 13:00

If I did it, the mrs would blow a head gasket, I know it lol.

Buy it and hide it at yellowdog's pad and drive it down later :D

-Indy

unstuck

14th June 2013, 13:03

Thats the one, a bit of creative thinking needed (or lying as my wife calls it).:yes::2thumbsup

Indiana_Jones

14th June 2013, 13:09

A mate said I can keep it at his place (no cover sadly) if need be.

I'll go take a look this weekend hopefully.

-Indy

YellowDog

14th June 2013, 13:20

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb93/andwend/Complete_zpse76a554f.jpg

Seriously mate, the Fiat hasn't materialised and I will have a space free until at least the midde of September.

Let me know?

Indiana_Jones

14th June 2013, 14:14

Sigh looks like she who must be obeyed is not keen :weep:

-Indy

YellowDog

14th June 2013, 14:22

Sigh looks like she who must be obeyed is not keen :weep:

-Indy

You don't stop her buying shoes she will never wear with matching hand bags do you?

Put your foot down and tell her!

Love me, love my cars, bikes, and any other expensive fetish I may develop :bash:

Indiana_Jones

14th June 2013, 14:35

lol not quite that, she's used her damn logic.

-Indy

unstuck

14th June 2013, 16:01

lol not quite that, she's used her damn logic.

-Indy

What, no nookie for 6 months if you buy it.:nya::nya:

YellowDog

14th June 2013, 17:07

What, no nookie for 6 months if you buy it.:nya::nya:

And if you're not getting nookie anyway, just buy it :yes:

It is in remarkably good condition, unless it's white and the colour we see is rust :lol:

The front seats look to be well past their comfortable best.

Indiana_Jones

14th June 2013, 17:10

What, no nookie for 6 months if you buy it.:nya::nya:

lol, last time I did that I got the bitch preggo!

-Indy

unstuck

14th June 2013, 17:12

Indiana_Jones

14th June 2013, 17:15

Yeah, not a fan of the colour myself, but they're so rare now beggars can't be choosers.

The front seats are apparently ok.

And it's a nice car, but that joker always asks for stupid prices.

I think he's trying to sell a Wolseley 1300, in auto, for $11k, serious wtf aye lol

-Indy

dangerous

14th June 2013, 17:55

It,s not to bad a condition by the look of it, not a fan of the color though.:eek5:

You need something a little classier like this.:2thumbsup
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=603142832
bit steep on the price, check out the other listings, flash as Mark 10, cool Maserati Bi Turbo, double six...

unstuck

14th June 2013, 18:22

Yes they are all fairly pricey, I really like the Morris Cowley on there.:yes:

YellowDog

14th June 2013, 18:35

It,s not to bad a condition by the look of it, not a fan of the color though.:eek5:

You need something a little classier like this.:2thumbsup
http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=603142832

Yes, that is just sooooo much classier.

What happened? Why did the next gen become so tacky?

I was born in 1962 and I really do like this: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=601428547 :yes:

unstuck

14th June 2013, 19:09

:drool: That is very nice. :2thumbsup I am surprised it gets a warrant with those hubcaps though, they look like something off of get smart. :Punk::Punk:

unstuck

2nd July 2013, 17:54

Did anybody watch Talking trucks last night. There was a good story on an old Leyland beaver prime mover, and have been trying to find it on line but no joy. I cant record cue tv, and it is not on bill hohepas website. Anybody got any ideas on where I could look.:niceone:

Indiana_Jones

2nd July 2013, 17:54

Need to take my mind off this moving BS, so tardme will help!

This is still for sale:

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/265379783.jpg

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/austin/metro/auction-587970958.htm

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/269461671.jpg

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/morris/1100/auction-599558590.htm

Rover has started to grow on me (for obvious reasons)

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/full/273007078.jpg

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/rover/sd1/auction-609722323.htm

Go the mainland! lol

-Indy

unstuck

2nd July 2013, 17:57

Thats one mint little 1100 Indy.:2thumbsup

Indiana_Jones

2nd July 2013, 18:01

Thats one mint little 1100 Indy.:2thumbsup

I know, Mk. I too!

Can't wait to get to Dunners, and the South Island in general, classic car and gun territory :D

-Indy

ducatilover

2nd July 2013, 18:33

I'd park that 1100 up my driveway!

I really should stop enjoying my sensible, comfy, quiet and boring Volvo, flog it off and buy something

I'd really like an Escort, but I can't afford a reasonable one at the moment :( and it'd be getting a mild Pinto as soon as poss with a Sierra 5 speeder.

Or, buy another bike! But it's KB, so I won't talk about that :bleh:

Indiana_Jones

2nd July 2013, 18:40

Rover 75..........

-Indy

ducatilover

2nd July 2013, 19:07

Rover 75..........

-Indy

Come on Indy, that's even moar beige than my 5 cyl beast :shutup:

YellowDog

2nd July 2013, 19:17

The SD1 and the Metro are both hideous :puke:

But that 1100's a beauty :niceone:

Indiana_Jones

2nd July 2013, 19:29

Come on Indy, that's even moar beige than my 5 cyl beast :shutup:

Perhaps, but damn is it a nice comfy ride!

The SD1 and the Metro are both hideous :puke:

But that 1100's a beauty :niceone:

Haters gonna hate!

-Indy

Motu

2nd July 2013, 21:30

Did anybody watch Talking trucks last night. There was a good story on an old Leyland beaver prime mover,

What model Beaver...what cab?

YellowDog

2nd July 2013, 22:49

Perhaps, but damn is it a nice comfy ride!

Haters gonna hate!

-Indy

I've driven all three of those. The Metros rusted worse than any other car in its class. The later Rover ones were very good.

The SD1 was my dream car. I loved the Midnight Blue. They were the UK Police car of the time. A mate of mine, who was a cop, told me they were crap and took me for a drive in his 280,000 mile patrol car (without handcuffs). It was quite rattly and didn't run so well, but 280k miles = around 450km, which is not bad going.

I'd jump at the chance of a Vanden PLas version though :yes:

Not this one though: http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/rover/auction-591627862.htm :no:

Motu

2nd July 2013, 22:53

Honda's Unicam has 4 cam lobes for a single cyl - the SD1 has 6 cam lobes, one for each cyl.

avgas

2nd July 2013, 22:58

I'd really like an Escort, but I can't afford a reasonable one at the moment :( and it'd be getting a mild Pinto as soon as poss with a Sierra 5 speeder.
Escorts are hookers. RS2000's were hookers wearing leather.

Get the full monty RS200. The real mans car
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5f/Ford_RS200.jpg

ducatilover

2nd July 2013, 23:02

Escorts are hookers. RS2000's were hookers wearing leather.

Get the full monty RS200. The real mans car

RS1800s were the nicest, but I do fancy the Mk1 Lotus Esky I got a tootle in

RS200, the best incarnation of the BD motors and a fugging beautiful car. I sat in one, once and spend far too much time excreting bodily fluids over one :devil2:

dangerous

3rd July 2013, 05:47

What model Beaver...?late and blonde

unstuck

3rd July 2013, 07:32

What model Beaver...what cab?

Im pretty sure it was the plastic cab they were reviewing, the old film they were using was sort of scratchy at the start. Pretty sure it was the same model as this pic, although I dont think that is a plastic cab model. I think talking trucks is repeated at some stage this week, so will be getting my father to record it, if he remembers. I really loved how and where they were doing their brake testing, just haul it down a 2 lane motorway and get the passenger to fire a chalk pellet out the window at the same time the driver stands on the brakes. :laugh::laugh:

http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4122/4827532101_5b5408a55d_z.jpg

unstuck

3rd July 2013, 07:33

late and blonde

It was a blonde one too.:devil2::niceone:

unstuck

3rd July 2013, 08:49

Damn, damn , damn. Murphy,s at work again. Talking trucks is back on today @ lunchtime(12.30) and my folks are away for the day and dad does not know how to program his recorder.:crybaby::crybaby:

http://img.geocaching.com/cache/large/7a391c81-5725-454c-8873-d868b19c561e.jpg

Mclellan freight over scummys way have one very similar but it is a Hippo I think.:scratch:

YellowDog

3rd July 2013, 08:56

That's a great statue there. The background is not to great :no:

unstuck

3rd July 2013, 09:01

That's a great statue there. The background is not to great :no:

I agree about the background, but this pic does;nt do anything for the statue.

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6080/6056781824_0c1cc492ef_z.jpg

fridayflash

3rd July 2013, 09:06

Honda's Unicam has 4 cam lobes for a single cyl - the SD1 has 6 cam lobes, one for each cyl.

a bit like the honda cg125, one lobe for two valves...handy dandy!

fridayflash

3rd July 2013, 09:10

ducatilover

3rd July 2013, 09:27

a bit like the honda cg125, one lobe for two valves...handy dandy!

A few people said you couldn't rev an engine with forked rockers like that, but my VT250 Spada pulled 14krpm very happily with them :cool:

unstuck

3rd July 2013, 11:35

hey unstuck, whats this cue tv? i wonder if i can get it on sky or is it a freeview with dish type thing?
whanna see this truck (titiro i te taraka??) show with bill hohepa ive been hearing about

it is maaaaaaaaari language week!

Is a freeview channel, tis mainly Southern Institute of Technology based, but they have some good stuff Like talking trucks, classic restos, and some good southern nature programs.:niceone:

dangerous

3rd July 2013, 18:25

Im pretty sure it was the plastic cab they were reviewing, the old film they were using was sort of scratchy at the start. Pretty sure it was the same model as this pic, although I dont think that is a plastic cab model.

that is cool aye, what sort of engine it run? there used to be a old truck that rocked around chch delivering timber it ran the straight 6 2 stroke... fark it sounded good.

unstuck

3rd July 2013, 18:38

that is cool aye, what sort of engine it run? there used to be a old truck that rocked around chch delivering timber it ran the straight 6 2 stroke... fark it sounded good.

11.3 ltr diesle I think. They were doing tests on a really steep hill with it fully loaded and it pulled away easily. The 2005 Freightliner F112 I was driving would of been bouncing the diffs pulling away on a hill like that. I would love to get me one of those beavers one day.:Punk::Punk:

Motu

3rd July 2013, 18:52

Pretty sure it was the same model as this pic, although I dont think that is a plastic cab model.

That's the LAD cab, so called because it was used by Leyland, Albion and Dodge. It was a mix and match cab giving various versions - that looks like the Albion cab. Leyland used more models with the cab. I used to like driving them, on the smaller models the gearlever came in from the back of the cab, so you used it behind you. Larger models like the Hippo and Octopus had a twin stick.

unstuck

3rd July 2013, 18:58

That's the LAD cab, so called because it was used by Leyland, Albion and Dodge. It was a mix and match cab giving various versions - that looks like the Albion cab. Leyland used more models with the cab. I used to like driving them, on the smaller models the gearlever came in from the back of the cab, so you used it behind you. Larger models like the Hippo and Octopus had a twin stick.

Cheers for that.:2thumbsup The old film clip they played of them being tested by the layland engineers was the best thing I have seen on tv in a long time.:Punk:

dangerous

3rd July 2013, 19:37

OHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhh yeah, listen to it all http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rny-xutum0c

pete376403

3rd July 2013, 20:22

Not Leyland, but old Brit TS3 Commer...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-OqYFB4ofY

unstuck

3rd July 2013, 20:30

OHHHHHHHHHhhhhhhhhhhhh yeah, listen to it all http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rny-xutum0c

Damn that sounds sweet. HUH HUH HUH more power( said in a tim allen voice).:headbang::headbang:

unstuck

3rd July 2013, 20:32

Not Leyland, but old Brit TS3 Commer...

Gotta love the injector set up on that wee beauty. I kept expecting to hear a miss, like a hit and miss engine.:2thumbsup

fridayflash

3rd July 2013, 20:58

unstuck

3rd July 2013, 21:04

a mate of mine here gets cue tv on his freeview so i shot over in my lunchbreak and watched the truck show
loved that old footage..an impressive 10mph on that climb!! hehe
great to see the winstones modified six wheel 'mickey mouse'

Was a great watch wasn't it. Not a high vis in sight when performing the brake tests on the motorway either. And then they park it up in the lane and get out the tape measure.:laugh::laugh::laugh: I think it is on again sometime this week, I am going to try really hard to get it taped. Those winstone trucks were pretty common around auckland once upon a time, the mickey mouse ones were my favorite of their line up.:headbang::headbang:

unstuck

3rd July 2013, 21:35

Talking trucks re screening 5pm tomorrow.:woohoo::woohoo:

Motu

3rd July 2013, 22:39

great to see the winstones modified six wheel 'mickey mouse'

What were these ''Mickey Mouse'' things?

Ransom

4th July 2013, 01:53

Albion cabs usually have the long doors with step inside the door

Leyland and dodge went more for the short doors and step ring on the front wheel

I owned an Albion Cheiftain for over 20 years awesome truck still running and legit now six speed crash box and split diff

Some classics in this video the lyrics about are a crackup too if you have ever driven one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTKX4kKIf1o

nothing beats a good motorcycle but

unstuck

4th July 2013, 06:59

What were these ''Mickey Mouse'' things?

These old Fodens that winstones used were nicknamed Mickey Mouse trucks, because of the way they looked with the split screen and the color scheme.:niceone:

http://www.nynehead-books.co.uk/images/catimages/2165.jpg

unstuck

4th July 2013, 07:02

Ransom

4th July 2013, 13:23

Before the modern wonders of power steering and luxuries of synchromesh

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm123/albionhome/old%20trucks/100_0557.jpg (http://s295.photobucket.com/user/albionhome/media/old%20trucks/100_0557.jpg.html)

http://i295.photobucket.com/albums/mm123/albionhome/old%20trucks/100_0565.jpg (http://s295.photobucket.com/user/albionhome/media/old%20trucks/100_0565.jpg.html)

lol best truck thread on a bike site yet - and yes it was made in scotland and built to last