ravingfool
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| posted on 14/4/08 at 06:26 PM |
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My new car?
Might be taking on a new long term project...
 
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[rolf harris] Can you tell what it is yet? [/rolf harris]
*edited to add resized photos
[Edited on 14/4/08 by ravingfool]
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Humbug
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| posted on 14/4/08 at 06:32 PM |
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rusty Alpine... actually, not that rusty for the age 
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onzarob
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| posted on 14/4/08 at 06:54 PM |
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I thought you may of found one of these,,
... but no its an Sunbeam Apline...still very nice
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ravingfool
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| posted on 14/4/08 at 07:01 PM |
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Well.... obviously you would think it's an alpine, but in fact it's the TIGER :-) And the guy has 3 sets of engines + gearboxes. *ETA*
The massively wide wheel and tyre combo might give away the engine history!
It's a complete rebuild job, as at some point someone dismantled the car almost completely. Not much left on the shell at all but he has all the
bits and new bits, just need to reassemble it. The owner isn't interested any more as he'd rather play with his ferrari!
[Edited on 14/4/08 by ravingfool]
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Daimo_45
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| posted on 14/4/08 at 07:21 PM |
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Guildford, hey? Guildford, Surrey?
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JC
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| posted on 14/4/08 at 07:27 PM |
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Alpine or Tiger?
Have always fancied putting an Alpine replica body onto a Cobra replica chassis!!!
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ravingfool
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| posted on 14/4/08 at 07:33 PM |
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onzarob what car is that?
And yes Daimo, Guildford, Surrey. Seems to be the right kind of place to pick up old sports cars for very little money... as long as you don't
mind a little polishing/ welding
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ravingfool
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| posted on 14/4/08 at 07:36 PM |
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Anyone know any particular issues with the Tiger that I should bear in mind? I currently know very little about them other than it'll be
beautiful and worth a reasonable amount if put back together correctly.
I'm off to do a little research...
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onzarob
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| posted on 14/4/08 at 07:38 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ravingfool
onzarob what car is that?
An Innocenti bodied Midget. Very rare and beautiful IMO
Innocenti Midget..Click
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Humbug
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| posted on 14/4/08 at 07:46 PM |
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Very nice... it's got a bit of a TR4 look about it.
Talking of TRs, does anyone do a TR4/5/6 type replica? Yes, I know you can buy a TR6 Heritage shell, but I was thinking more on the lines of a kit car
which you could put more modern engine, suspension, etc. into
[Edited on 14.04.2008 by Humbug]
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mookaloid
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| posted on 14/4/08 at 07:57 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ravingfool
Anyone know any particular issues with the Tiger that I should bear in mind? I currently know very little about them other than it'll be
beautiful and worth a reasonable amount if put back together correctly.
I'm off to do a little research...
Don't stop to think about it - just do it
Chances like that are few and far between...
Cheers
Mark
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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iank
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| posted on 14/4/08 at 07:59 PM |
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Alpine or Tiger if the rust sets in there are some very difficult bits to repair IIRC.
Very pretty car though. Don't Tigers have the same turning circle as a Routemaster? 
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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Coose
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| posted on 14/4/08 at 08:14 PM |
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The diffs are made from chocolate! If you see any Tiger races you'll see that they're always a rolling start!
Other than that, they're very cute.... 
Spin 'er off Well...
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ravingfool
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| posted on 14/4/08 at 09:51 PM |
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quote:
Don't stop to think about it - just do it
Mark
A fair point, well made
as for rust, I live for the stuff as I already have an MGB, and I LOVE chocolate! actually I don't, but I'm sure I can deal with a dodgy
diff somehow.
The fact that the guy has 3 engine + gearbox setups for the car definitely lies in favour of the car. Rebuild all of them, use the best one, then
keep a spare and I guess that still leaves the 3rd which will need some kind of home... 
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Simon
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| posted on 14/4/08 at 10:22 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ravingfool
Anyone know any particular issues with the Tiger that I should bear in mind? I currently know very little about them other than it'll be
beautiful and worth a reasonable amount if put back together correctly.
I'm off to do a little research...
Always been a fan of Tigers, usually see a couple at Brighton Speed Trials.
One thing you do notice is the lack of locating of the rear axle. If too much power is put down the axle winds up the springs and makes the car crab,
until power is backed off.
Good find Take a mould of the body, and start flogging them!
ATB
Simon
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