Today I saw a classic and took a pic thread! Part 2

The Big Red Fella

The Big Red Fella

The Big Red Fella

The Big Red Fella

The Big Red Fella

The Big Red Fella

The Big Red Fella

The Big Red Fella

The Big Red Fella

The Big Red Fella

The Big Red Fella

The Big Red Fella

The Big Red Fella

The Big Red Fella

red sean

26000 Elephants wrote: »

And you are posting in the classic section? Ok, I get the whole "i dont like the colour' thing, but if you dont 'get it', why comment?

As for the "5 years off my 30th" thing, why the puzzle? You're 25. Most people will understand that on it own.

Isn't everyone entitled to their views?

Simonigs1.0

26000 Elephants wrote: »

And you are posting in the classic section? Ok, I get the whole "i dont like the colour' thing, but if you dont 'get it', why comment?

As for the "5 years off my 30th" thing, why the puzzle? You're 25. Most people will understand that on it own.

Would you relax ffs.

I think it looks ****e, I'm more than entitled to say so on a public forum.

gammygils

MGB GT

Diabhalta

macplaxton wrote: »

Volvo 300 is either MY84 or MY85 1.4 CVT, the auto was only ever attached to the 1.4

The B200K (or B200F) would be better as it is a 2.0 original Volvo engine with more torque and HP. I had a chat years ago at a petrol station (it's actually 10 years now) with a guy who had the same car with a 1.7 in it and he said it wasn't that good, especially when the car was loaded with tools (he was a carpenter). He said he would definitely prefer the 2.0 but mine was a sedan and his was a liftback.

macplaxton

Diabhalta wrote: »

The B200K (or B200F) would be better as it is a 2.0 original Volvo engine with more torque and HP.

Do keep 'em peeled for the slug that is the D16 engine variant. There must some left out there.

Blue850

in Loughrea yesterday, also saw a E12 BMW 520

Rippy

Spotted this Avenger in North Cork .
Looks complete . Would be great to have on the road as is !



Number don't come up on motortax.ie , does that mean it's already been 'scrapped'?

Silvera

Not necessarily. If it hasnt been taxed for many years it may not be on the system (even if it is 'scrapped', it can be put back on the road once it passes an engineers assessment/report).

The Big Red Fella

Silvera wrote: »

Not necessarily. If it hasnt been taxed for many years it may not be on the system (even if it is 'scrapped', it can be put back on the road once it passes an engineers assessment/report).

please explain report?

Bigus

The Big Red Fella wrote: »

I was keeping an eye on this when it was for sale up north , RWD zetec was about 8 k sterling.

kupus

Rippy wrote: »

Spotted this Avenger in North Cork .
Looks complete . Would be great to have on the road as is !



Number don't come up on motortax.ie , does that mean it's already been 'scrapped'?

Strong in this one, the rat look is.......

roadsmart

Been travelling around the country for the last few weeks, here's a selection spotted:

Kildare town. I used to think these were huuuuge cars, but it was dwarfed by the traffic around it.



Near Naas, I think:



Twomileborris:



Cobh:



Ardaragh:



A regular around Camden St:



A stunner at the four courts:



Killarney:



And finally the Sheen Falls Hotel runaround, Kenmare:

Simonigs1.0

Lovely spots, but just ZV after ZV after ZV...

roadsmart

Yup, very few originals around alright.

Rippy

kupus wrote: »

Strong in this one, the rat look is.......

Yes a clear coat over that to preserve it would be the job !

Capri

I was keeping an eye on this when it was for sale up north , RWD zetec was about 8 k sterling.

I think that was the Supersport 1300 originally https://www.flickr.com/photos/albertsbite/4566290782/

But for my 8k I'd go for this now :eek: http://www.ebay.com/itm/331325570793

2000 Ford Focus V8 Conversion
Great example of a “no expense spared” Focus V8 conversion for a fraction of the original investment.

All top of the line parts (details to follow). Car was built by Tee’s custom in Florida in 2003. It was their 8th conversion and a plaque from Tees is included. Google “Focus V8 Tees”. In the photos, Feb 2003, you can see my Dad (his project) top row third from right. Plus you can see the car in other photos.

Excellent Show Car. Little tuning should get you in the high 12’s if you want a drag racer. Real Sleeper, until you hear it. Attention getter wherever it goes. I have invested $34000 ($5200 in original car and $22300 in parts, $6500 initial conversion labor). I am moving on to another project, low reserve.

Original car had 90K light highway miles. It was a 2000 purchased in the fall of 2002. The body and interior are all stock and in excellent condition. All original paint no dings no scratches, not even a hint of rust anywhere. A couple easy years on the road in Florida and has been in a garage year round since conversion. Never raced, only local car shows. Cloth interior, roll up windows, AM FM cassette,


Engine

Ford Crate Motor, 5 Liter GT-40 340 HP M6007-XB3, $4,545

Edelbrock Air Gap intake manifold $289

Quick Fuel Hot Rod Series 580 CFM Carb. $389

Crane Cams HI-6 Ignition and Coil $250

Mallory Distributor $200

Aluminum Valve covers (COBRA powered by ford) $220

Total engine $5873
Transmission and Rear end
C4 Transmission Roller Bearing Steel Shaft, Fully manual reverse valve body, BM Hammer Shifter, High Stall Converter, Blow up Proof Bell Housing, Deep Sump Pan. Drive shaft loop $2,400

Ford 8.8 Rear End, 3.55 gears, Traction Lock, Aluminum cover, disc brake kit $1,500

Total Transmission and rear end $3900




Other Parts
SVT Wheels, Toyo Proxes RA1 235/45 ZR 17 , (low Miles) $1100

2nd set of tires and wheels included

Aluminum Fuel Cell $200

plastic fuel cell included

External manual “kill switch” $150
Ford Racing Tach $250

Electronic Speedo and fuel gauge, $150

Oil Pressure –Voltage-water temp cluster. $75

Ford Racing floor mats $70

Total other parts $1995
Grand total Engine, Trans, Rear End, and other $ 11,768

All conversion components from Kugel Komponents. (google kugelkomponents)
V81002 - Bolt-in engine cradle, frame supports & transmission crossmember - $1,376.00
V81030 zx3 - 8.8 ford rear end installation kit – includes: upper & lower 4 bars with bolt on frame brackets, bolt in upper coilover shock crossmember and lower shock brackets, all hardware included, (does not include rear axle) - $1,632.00
V81003 - (Push Rod 302) Suspension crossmember with rack & pinion steering mount - $1056.00
V81019 - Rear sway bar - $512.00

V81005 - Front sway bar - $512.00
V81018 - Rear coil over shocks & springs - $755.00
V81102 - 5.0L Headers - $640.00
V81006P - Rack & pinion steering – power - $704.00
V81013 - Rack & pinion steering extension kit - $330.00
V81012P - Steering shaft, u-joint & floor mount – power - $512.00
V81009A - Alternator bracket - $165.00
V81009 - Power steering pump with serpentine pulley - $415.00
V81007 - Air conditioning compressor (gm style) with serpentine pulley - $480.00
V81004 - Front steer conversion & hub modification kit - $704.00
V81007B - Air conditioning compressor bracket & adjuster bar - $192.00
V81009B - Alternator/Power steering bracket - $255.00
V81008 – 130 amp single wire alternator with serpentine pulley - $288.00
Total Conversion parts $10,528