pinto
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| posted on 25/6/09 at 06:31 PM |
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Anybody no any thing about this kit
Does any one no anything about this car or read the article
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Macbeast
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| posted on 25/6/09 at 06:39 PM |
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I know it's pretty ugly-looking
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omega0684
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| posted on 25/6/09 at 06:39 PM |
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^^^ have to agree, that does look a bit shabby!
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 25/6/09 at 06:42 PM |
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I think hes done a good job of putting Sprite (MG Midget) fibreglass panels on a westie chassis....
I was looking at something similar, but not with the Midget bodywork.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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Guinness
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| posted on 25/6/09 at 06:56 PM |
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I like it!
I bet it's surprised a few in its time.
Mike
Edited to say, perhaps even the DVLA, who think it's red and has a 1275cc engine!
The vehicle details for REA 505F are:
Date of Liability 01 07 2010
Date of First Registration 02 07 1968
Year of Manufacture Not Available
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1275CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status SORN Not Due
Vehicle Colour RED
Vehicle Type Approval null
[Edited on 25/6/09 by Guinness]
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big_wasa
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| posted on 25/6/09 at 06:58 PM |
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It was in the PPC mag a few months back.
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iank
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| posted on 25/6/09 at 07:09 PM |
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Another SVA/IVA dodger, police can have dodgy cars like that crushed if the MOT man puts a 'dodgy looking' flag into the computer.
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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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big_wasa
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| posted on 25/6/09 at 07:28 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by iank
Another SVA/IVA dodger, police can have dodgy cars like that crushed if the MOT man puts a 'dodgy looking' flag into the computer.
I am sure it said it was a westi chassie with a big lump of fiberglass stuck on top ?
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Guinness
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| posted on 25/6/09 at 07:37 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by big_wasa
quote:
Originally posted by iank
Another SVA/IVA dodger, police can have dodgy cars like that crushed if the MOT man puts a 'dodgy looking' flag into the computer.
I am sure it said it was a westi chassie with a big lump of fiberglass stuck on top ?
So, if it is a Westie, then why is the date of manufacture down as 1968? He states in the advert that it was built 5 years ago?
And it's registered as an Austin Healey rather than a Westie?
That puts it firmly in SVA territory (IMHO). It's either a Westie with a different bodykit, or it's an Austin Healey which has changed
colour, had a new engine and a new chassis, in which case it should have an inspection?
Mike
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ian86
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| posted on 25/6/09 at 07:48 PM |
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the page article from ppc
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/photos.php?action=showphoto&photo=Scan5.JPG
in my photos
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iank
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| posted on 25/6/09 at 08:02 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by big_wasa
quote:
Originally posted by iank
Another SVA/IVA dodger, police can have dodgy cars like that crushed if the MOT man puts a 'dodgy looking' flag into the computer.
I am sure it said it was a westi chassie with a big lump of fiberglass stuck on top ?
As Mike says it ain't a 1968 Austin Healey, it's a chopped up westie chassis and some GRP panels. A fine idea and probably d*mn quick but
not a tax exempt classic.
He could be ignorant of the laws regarding SVA/IVA so maybe I was a little judgemental with the term 'dodger', but that doesn't mean
his car is legal. How would you, as a new owner, feel if you bought it and then plod put it in the crusher.
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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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Worzey
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| posted on 25/6/09 at 09:11 PM |
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Its got a Villians Harness!
Does he mean handcuffs?
Caterham R400
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procomp
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| posted on 26/6/09 at 07:03 AM |
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Hi
Dose the advert say anywhere it is for road use. From what i remeber when i did a suspension setup on it it was a pure trackday car.
Cheers Matt
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Guinness
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| posted on 26/6/09 at 08:35 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by procomp
Hi
Dose the advert say anywhere it is for road use. From what i remeber when i did a suspension setup on it it was a pure trackday car.
Cheers Matt
Nope, you are right Matt. However putting the reg no that is displayed on the car into the DVLA website, brings up an Austin Healey, Red, with a
1275cc engine. And it's currently taxed (well tax free).
If it is a trackday only car, why bother with the plates / tax disc?
I'm not having a dig at the guy / car. I really like it as a concept. Nice 200 bhp engine, decent drivetrain / suspension and brakes and a
nice looking, classic body. I'd be seriously tempted, which is why I started doing some background checks into it.
Mike
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 26/6/09 at 09:08 AM |
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How do doors work with a westy chassis?
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