scootz
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| posted on 4/10/11 at 09:39 AM |
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I have in my Aladdin's cave:
An automatic Rover V8 engined F27 that I'm fiddling with. It'll be for sale soon (ish).
My reverse-trike. Windle are nearly finished the back end, so it'll be coming home whilst I ponder what I'm going to do at the front.
An Aprilia RSV-R engine and bits.
... and now a knackered (don't know just how knackered yet) 350Z engine!
It's Evolution Baby!
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franky
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| posted on 4/10/11 at 09:51 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scootz
I have in my Aladdin's cave:
An automatic Rover V8 engined F27 that I'm fiddling with. It'll be for sale soon (ish).
My reverse-trike. Windle are nearly finished the back end, so it'll be coming home whilst I ponder what I'm going to do at the front.
An Aprilia RSV-R engine and bits.
... and now a knackered (don't know just how knackered yet) 350Z engine!
 I'm jealous!
What about the car that had the red top in?
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scootz
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| posted on 4/10/11 at 10:12 AM |
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That now belongs to Joe (Welderman).
It's Evolution Baby!
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franky
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| posted on 4/10/11 at 11:14 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scootz
That now belongs to Joe (Welderman).
The phrase "keep up at the back" springs to mind!
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stevegough
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| posted on 4/10/11 at 12:56 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Brooky
Scootz, when you get bored of it, I'll give you half of what you paid.
That's how it works isn't it???? ;-)
Well, what a nice offer - Scootz - remembering you paid 5 grand for it - brooky's offering you £2500 here and now - 
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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mcerd1
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| posted on 4/10/11 at 01:00 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scootz
My reverse-trike. Windle are nearly finished the back end, so it'll be coming home whilst I ponder what I'm going to do at the front.
I'll need to come round that and inspect it once its back 
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scootz
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| posted on 4/10/11 at 01:02 PM |
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Will give you a buzz when it's home!
It's Evolution Baby!
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mcerd1
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| posted on 4/10/11 at 01:07 PM |
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I'll have trade you for an inspection of my new garage - the frame should be going up tomorrow
though I'm not sure you can call mine an 'Aladdin's cave' - not unless Aladdin has a thing about cast iron
[Edited on 4/10/2011 by mcerd1]
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welderman
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| posted on 4/10/11 at 01:20 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scootz
That now belongs to Joe (Welderman).
YAY
thanks fella 
Thank's, Joe
I don't stalk people
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/23/viewthread.php?tid=172301
Back on with the Fisher Fury R1
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scootz
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| posted on 5/10/11 at 02:16 PM |
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Arrived today. No external damage - phew!
I just wonder what sort of mess is inside!
I phoned the breaker to ask if they could give me a clue about its history and they explained that it had come back as a core-engine from a garage
which bought a running one from them.
I'm scared to drop the sump and see how many pieces are lying in it!
It's Evolution Baby!
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scudderfish
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| posted on 5/10/11 at 05:23 PM |
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We could have a sweepstake as to what's wrong with it.
I reckon you've got no conrods
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scootz
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| posted on 5/10/11 at 05:31 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scudderfish
We could have a sweepstake as to what's wrong with it.
I reckon you've got no conrods
I reckon I do... but at least one will be in pieces!
Just hoping that whatever it is, the internal structures of the engine are good! Fingers crossed!
It's Evolution Baby!
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Wadders
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| posted on 5/10/11 at 06:27 PM |
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It's not the impulse buying thats the worry...... It's the impulse selling that makes me chuckle
Al.
Originally posted by Daddylonglegs
What's wrong with impulse buying? I do it all the time. Anyhow, at least it was on a decent V not some mincy little thing
Live life to the full man! Respect
[Edited on 3/10/11 by Daddylonglegs]
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ashg
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| posted on 5/10/11 at 06:37 PM |
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have you ever heard of the term.......... THERE IS ONE BORN EVERY DAY
Anything With Tits or Wheels Will cost you MONEY!!
Haynes Roadster (Finished)
Exocet (Finished & Sold)
New Project (Started)
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scootz
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| posted on 6/10/11 at 07:24 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by ashg
have you ever heard of the term.......... THERE IS ONE BORN EVERY DAY
Nope.
But I have heard the term THERE'S ONE BORN EVERY MINUTE. Where's the spacker-smiley when you need one!?
It's Evolution Baby!
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scudderfish
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| posted on 6/10/11 at 07:27 AM |
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There may be one born every minute, but only one special one every day.
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scootz
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| posted on 6/10/11 at 03:14 PM |
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Whipped off one of the heads... mmmm crunchy!
Also noticed that there was shrapnel in the plenum... how the hell does it get in there!?
It's Evolution Baby!
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D Beddows
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| posted on 6/10/11 at 03:39 PM |
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Coffee table it is then
I reckon it's cost you near on £200 to take that head off in terms of gasket replacement and to fix the engine will cost you more than to buy a
working one
your worst buy ever? - where's the paperbag/getting my coat smiley when you need it LOL
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scootz
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| posted on 6/10/11 at 05:13 PM |
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Why thank you Mr Beddow... glad you're happy!
You'll be even more delighted when you see what i found lurking under the other head...
It's Evolution Baby!
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blakep82
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| posted on 6/10/11 at 05:17 PM |
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wtf*ck is that?! conrod and piston?! oooh
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stevegough
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| posted on 6/10/11 at 05:25 PM |
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suprised it was a non-runner?
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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RickRick
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| posted on 6/10/11 at 05:25 PM |
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What happened to the rest of the piston?
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big_wasa
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| posted on 6/10/11 at 05:29 PM |
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As long as you had fun mate
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raguri
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| posted on 6/10/11 at 05:32 PM |
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My bet is the engine had been used for drifting/racing with no mods and revved far to hard!
But, bad luck to be honest, always run the risk when you buy non working stuff.
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scootz
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| posted on 6/10/11 at 05:36 PM |
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Of course I'm not f*****g surprised! I'm not a complete fanny!
Can't say I'm not disappointed though that there's so little salvage in it.
It's Evolution Baby!
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