speedyxjs
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| posted on 5/1/11 at 04:55 PM |
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Errrm, not so sure about this one
fiat cinquecento alfa v6 12v powered 6R4 locost kit on eBay (end time 10-Jan-11 14:41:42 GMT)
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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mookaloid
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| posted on 5/1/11 at 05:07 PM |
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I like the idea but that still needs a huge amount of work 
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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blakep82
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| posted on 5/1/11 at 05:14 PM |
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i think that was someone on here doing that... i remember the photos
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plentywahalla
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| posted on 5/1/11 at 05:15 PM |
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Nice engine !! .... shame about the rest of it.
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blakep82
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| posted on 5/1/11 at 05:15 PM |
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yep, thought so http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=140722
i do like the front exit exhausts with rear engine combo 
[Edited on 5/1/11 by blakep82]
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Liam
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| posted on 5/1/11 at 05:20 PM |
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Noooooooooooooo - Rav's selling project cinq!!!
That's a good friend of mine and I helped him with some of the initial stages - chopping up the cinq and fitting in the alfa engine etc etc.
Then it went oop north. The work Mark has done, particularly on the cage is superb - TIG welded etc etc. Engine runs fine too. It's a shame he
can't finish it but he's been a couple of 100 miles from it for years  . I'd love to see someone finish it off. Holy poo has he put
it on no reserve! That's gonna go really cheap I fear due to the uniqueness and skill required to finish it, so will be an amazing bargain
considering the work that's gone into it. Ideal project for someone on here!
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ReMan
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| posted on 5/1/11 at 05:41 PM |
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I've place my bid 
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steve m
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| posted on 5/1/11 at 05:44 PM |
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I think the whole project looks dreadfull !!
Why is the first question ?
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plentywahalla
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| posted on 5/1/11 at 05:57 PM |
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quote:
Why is the first question ?
I have several questions.
1 . If its supposed to be a 6R4 replica why not use a Metro shell?
2. Why use cheap trailer wheel arches
3. Why not follow original and make one piece GRP front instead of bodging up arches and cut and shut bumpers.
There is a lot of good engineering and quality components... but the detailing is awful and it will need a few cwt of filler.
Just my opinion ... waiting for the blast
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marcjagman
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| posted on 5/1/11 at 06:19 PM |
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I like it a lot. Some fibreglass and body filler will sort the body out. Hope it sells for a shed load.
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Liam
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| posted on 5/1/11 at 06:25 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by steve m
I think the whole project looks dreadfull !!
Why is the first question ?
What's dreadful about it?? I appreciate it may not be to everyone's taste, but then what is? OK maybe we had a Cinquecento fetish at the
time too .
He'd just flogged a westy we restored and was running an Alfa 164 so we both were in love with the Alfa V6. Beer-fueled conversations went
something like this...
'So you want to shove an alfa V6 in the back of a small car to make a RWD middy in sort of old Group B style. What small car should it be?
Well... obviously the smallest lightest one, right? Yep.'
...and resulted in depraved filfth like this...
 
Description
So it had to be done, and therefore was started. It was soon decided it needed to be done properly mechanically rather than a cut and shut bodge, so
it has been. Yep the body still needs some work, and fiberglass and filler! But to make it a track car only, there's not a great deal needs doing
to be honest. Would pick it up myself if I didn't already have a project to finish and hence wife who would kill me!
It's not supposed to be a 6R4 replica at all. I believe that and 'locost' can be considered ebay keyword spamming 
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mcerd1
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| posted on 5/1/11 at 06:37 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by blakep82
i do like the front exit exhausts with rear engine combo
Its the only thing I don't like about it, exhausts should be at the back....
..... like this 
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rpm
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| posted on 5/1/11 at 07:32 PM |
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shame it;s the other end of the country, i'd buy it, alot of good works gone into that and it would make a interesting sprint/hillclimber
expert
ex= a has been
spurt= a drip under pressure
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 5/1/11 at 08:08 PM |
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If it were closer and i had space (same old story) id buy it.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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morcus
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| posted on 5/1/11 at 08:36 PM |
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I like it. As above if I had the space and it was closer and I new what I was doing and...
In a White Room, With Black Curtains, By the Station.
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mrwibble
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| posted on 5/1/11 at 09:00 PM |
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lovely madness
[Edited on 5/1/11 by mrwibble]
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steve m
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| posted on 6/1/11 at 01:46 AM |
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If i had a big hole to fill, i would buy it as well
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morcus
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| posted on 6/1/11 at 01:46 AM |
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If I ever win the lottery I've promissed to do something simillar to my panda.
In a White Room, With Black Curtains, By the Station.
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rav
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| posted on 15/12/11 at 04:58 PM |
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Just seen this thread about my beloved cinquecento project... quite amused by the mixed love/hate reactions! Thanks for biggin it up Liam and
representing the beer fueled total disregard for convention argument ! ;-)
So it isn't finished, it didn't sell (some guy bottled it after winning the bidding) and it back up for sale... anyone want a bargain
winter project??
Mark
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rav
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| posted on 15/12/11 at 05:34 PM |
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for those that might be in the market for a mid engined project, you'll find it on the ebay ending this weekend.
I'll even wrap it for christmas... :-)
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Macbeast
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| posted on 15/12/11 at 06:51 PM |
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Listing removed ?
I'm addicted to brake fluid, but I can stop anytime.
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stevebubs
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| posted on 15/12/11 at 09:05 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Macbeast
Listing removed ?
Mid engined Fiat Cinquencento Alfa V6 track race rally kit stratos project | eBay
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Ninehigh
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| posted on 15/12/11 at 09:32 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by stevebubs
quote:
Originally posted by Macbeast
Listing removed ?
Mid engined Fiat Cinquencento Alfa V6 track race rally kit stratos project | eBay
899cc?
I hope it looks amazing when it's done
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Stott
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| posted on 15/12/11 at 09:40 PM |
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I love that car, remember thinking the same the last time it was on here, would be amazing finished
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D Beddows
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| posted on 15/12/11 at 10:03 PM |
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I'll be honest - considering the OPs history on here, and his 'interesting' build which as I recall he sold unfinished..... I think
he's a bit out of order.......
[Edited on 15/12/11 by D Beddows]
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