Graceland
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posted on 11/7/05 at 08:37 PM |
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bonjour..........
long time since i delved into these parts of the internet
i notice some familiar faces are still floating about, and i should be more often too now
so whats happened then? ummmm........breif rundown.
the original build - sold to me best mates dad, and it hasn't progressed at all, which is slightly upsetting.
the 2nd one - the chassis i made was too wide for my needs, however, it went to a good home
and now, i hear you ask - the bug has firmly bitten me - and another build will be started VERY soon
why you ask? well, a new job (i started over a year ago so not that new) has left me with more money, more time and more disposable income - most of
which is ploughed into my dream car at the moment, a 1993 Sapphire Cosworth
but i'm still lusting after a project, and with the time and space, and money been available, i will be able to do it
so whats the plan?
mc sorely standard size chassis again, but instead of using any old pinto, i will be utilising a cosworth power plant (NO, i am not breaking my
beloved) which will come in 2wd form - should be interesting, getting everything down on paper at the moment and costing it all out, and
budgeting for £5000 - and that includes buying the donor car - is going to be tight
so yes, i aint dead, altho one member on here may wish i was and its good to see that everyones projects are coming along really well and that so
many have been sva'd and have been rolled out onto the summer roads for all to see
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rusty nuts
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posted on 11/7/05 at 08:40 PM |
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Welcome back.
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donut
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posted on 11/7/05 at 08:52 PM |
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I thought i recognised that avater!
Welcome back
They all return eventually...... i did!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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Hellfire
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posted on 11/7/05 at 08:58 PM |
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Hello again... Surely knowone wishes anyone was dead That's very harsh!
[Edited on 11-7-05 by Hellfire]
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Graceland
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posted on 11/7/05 at 09:07 PM |
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probably not, but an issue with an engine a while ago.....nevermind
have you got anymore pics of your IRS - i'm in a dilemma about using irs, de-dion or a sierra rear beam for this build......
[Edited on 11-7-05 by Graceland]
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mangogrooveworkshop
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posted on 11/7/05 at 10:06 PM |
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Welcome back
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bob
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posted on 11/7/05 at 10:51 PM |
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ditto
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Mr G
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posted on 11/7/05 at 11:09 PM |
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Hi Paul,
I don't really post much on passion ford and the last time I visited interford was a while ago now
Your best option is de-dion for the rear tbh.I only recently posted a link to the site with the de-dion axle home made assembly diagrams.
Won't it be cheaper to pick up an engine/gearbox from North Yorks RS spares than a whole donor?
Thats the way i'd do it as i've already contacted him for a quote for just all the necessary engine side bits - none of the other items
need to be rs specific.
get that website updated
Cheers
G
Normal is getting dressed in clothes that you buy for work and driving through traffic in a
car that you are still paying for - in order to get to the job you need to pay for the clothes
and the car, and the house you leave vacant all day so you can afford to live in it.
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I love speed :-P
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posted on 12/7/05 at 07:15 AM |
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welcome back, and will the garage webcam, be back in action
Don't Steal
The Government doesn’t like the competition
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ned
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posted on 12/7/05 at 09:24 AM |
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with the cossie lump make sure you build the tranny tunnel round the gearbox, a t5 won't fit the standard tunnel.
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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James
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posted on 12/7/05 at 09:31 AM |
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quote: Originally posted by Graceland
or a sierra rear beam for this build......
[Edited on 11-7-05 by Graceland]
Fok dat!
Please don't even think of ruining a potentially nice car with that heavy, ugly, hard to mount piece of crap.
Easiest option is a De Dion axle from GTS or MK.
Welcome back!
James
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
- Muhammad Ali
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Fozzie
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posted on 12/7/05 at 10:43 AM |
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Welcome back Paul...
Fozzie
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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Graceland
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posted on 12/7/05 at 02:12 PM |
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yoooooo people
right - de-dion as per whats been said
Paul @ NY is a good mate of mine, he's helped me a shedload, so will just buy a complete car thats a bit ropey with a good engine, take what i
need and let him have the rest - should be good
and bonjour to everyone once again
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steve_gus
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posted on 13/7/05 at 09:42 PM |
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welcome back.
some of the newbies might appreciate a link that explains where your avatar came from
http://www.atomfilms.com/af/content/atom_412
totally NOT WORK SAFE but funny anyway
atb
steve
[Edited on 13/7/05 by steve_gus]
http://www.locostbuilder.co.uk
Just knock off the 's'!
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