British Leyland

**Edbear** · 28th March 2013, 06:50

Originally Posted by ducatilover

I'd happily shove a 350 ina Jag, but I couldn't do it to a mint one. I just like the SBC motor though, and parts for them are stupidly cheap. Be easy to make a 350hp XJ6, which would stroll along nicely!

Sent from a place of petrol wastage using pipe dreams

It was a common conversion back in the day, both here and in Aus. One big advantage was the weight saving with the V8 fitted.

**ducatilover** · 28th March 2013, 07:01

Originally Posted by Edbear

It was a common conversion back in the day, both here and in Aus. One big advantage was the weight saving with the V8 fitted.

POWAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sent from my immaturity

**Edbear** · 28th March 2013, 07:04

Originally Posted by ducatilover

POWAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sent from my immaturity

Lighter, faster, more reliable! What's not to like?

Sent from my wasted youth...

**ducatilover** · 28th March 2013, 07:14

Originally Posted by Edbear

Lighter, faster, more reliable! What's not to like?

Sent from my wasted youth...

Sounds better too

Sent from the petrol station with my tears

**YellowDog** · 10th May 2013, 13:42

A bit before my time

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**ducatilover** · 10th May 2013, 14:19

That has a nice patina

I've been looking at many cheap classics on Tardme this week

seems to be an abundance of 'em.
So when I flick the Ovlov off, I may buy a nice lil' 4 cyl

A few Wobbly...errr Woseley 1300s for sale too

**scumdog** · 10th May 2013, 14:57

Originally Posted by YellowDog

A bit before my time

Now I see how VW rust-proofed their cars...

**Clockwork** · 10th May 2013, 17:16

Thank KB this thread's still got more posts than

"Dobbed in weed-growing parents"

**YellowDog** · 10th May 2013, 17:51

Originally Posted by ducatilover

That has a nice patina

I've been looking at many cheap classics on Tardme this week

seems to be an abundance of 'em.
So when I flick the Ovlov off, I may buy a nice lil' 4 cyl

A few Wobbly...errr Woseley 1300s for sale too

Very soon, I will have no excuse at all. I am just about (just about = 2 more weeks) to put the roof on my 6m x 5m carport/shed/workshop. You'll be suprised to hear that the guys at the council were just amazingly helpful. I just need some clear days so I can bang in the noggins and screw the ColourSyeel on. The playwood can wait a bit longer.

I am close to getting a 1973 FIAT 124 Sport (the Ferrari looking one)

**ducatilover** · 10th May 2013, 20:03

Originally Posted by YellowDog

I am close to getting a 1973 FIAT 124 Sport (the Ferrari looking one)

You lucky fellow, I've always had a thing for them. And just about any old Fiat...

**jonbuoy** · 10th May 2013, 22:39

Theres some inspiration here - anything can be done if you want to waste time and money you will never get back

http://www.britishv8.org/mg/mgb-v12.htm

**Indiana_Jones** · 11th May 2013, 10:26

I might need to keep my eyes open for another classic down the line, as in a couple of months I'll be moving to classic car country, the mainland.

-Indy

**Virago** · 11th May 2013, 10:47

Originally Posted by Indiana_Jones

I might need to keep my eyes open for another classic down the line, as in a couple of months I'll be moving to classic car country, the mainland.

-Indy

Awesome. Where 'bouts?