barbarianbeast
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| posted on 30/5/12 at 09:30 AM |
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My Lamborghini Countach
Picked up a new project yesterday. Reached a very agreeable deal with my University Lecturer after a night in the pub.
I know that its been sitting in his garage for almost 20 years,
Only picked up the body yesterday, Im back for the doors and paperwork tomorrow so will know more then.
I know as much as the body is a one to one fibreglass copy of an original.
Engine is 3.9l v8 small block Chevy.
Public Facebook Album
Build log to follow, I have loads of parts to go with it too, almost complete.
Cant wait to start stripping it down and have a proper look at the chassis.
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imp paul
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| posted on 30/5/12 at 09:36 AM |
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that's very cool mate lots of work lol but hay nice toy
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maccmike
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| posted on 30/5/12 at 09:44 AM |
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make sure you load plenty of build pictures!!
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tegwin
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| posted on 30/5/12 at 10:28 AM |
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That there is a very nice looking project! Yes, as he said above...,we want loads of pictures please 
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HowardB
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| posted on 30/5/12 at 11:18 AM |
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lambo
that is going to be great fun!
look forward to seeing the progress,...
Howard
Fisher Fury was 2000 Zetec - now a 1600 (it Lives again  and goes zoom)
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cerbera
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| posted on 30/5/12 at 11:19 AM |
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Subscribed
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theduck
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| posted on 30/5/12 at 11:46 AM |
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Looks good
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scudderfish
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| posted on 30/5/12 at 12:01 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by barbarianbeast
Engine is 3.9l v8 small block Chevy.
That's a Rover V8 (nee Buick), not a Chevy. I'd recommend you also sign up to http://www.v8forum.co.uk/ as there is a huge amount of
expertise there for any question you'll have about the engine and transmission (as well as here of course)
Regards,
Dave
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barbarianbeast
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| posted on 30/5/12 at 12:14 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by scudderfish
quote:
Originally posted by barbarianbeast
Engine is 3.9l v8 small block Chevy.
That's a Rover V8 (nee Buick), not a Chevy. I'd recommend you also sign up to http://www.v8forum.co.uk/ as there is a huge amount of
expertise there for any question you'll have about the engine and transmission (as well as here of course)
Regards,
Dave
Oh really. I don't admit to know much about the V8. Only what I've Been told. He did say it was reconditioned. And I think it has a range
rover flywheel.
Thank you for your reply. I'll definitely be getting it all apart and taking a good look.
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scootz
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| posted on 30/5/12 at 12:47 PM |
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Look forward to hearing about your progress!
It's Evolution Baby!
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chrsgrain
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| posted on 30/5/12 at 02:27 PM |
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Good luck getting the doors to fit!
Chris
Spoing! - the sound of an irony meter breaking...
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jossey
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| posted on 30/5/12 at 05:50 PM |
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Any chance of getting it ready for the weekend it's nice weather :-)
Thanks
David Johnson
Building my tiger avon slowly but surely.
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 30/5/12 at 05:52 PM |
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Looks like one to watch!
Good luck, and plenty of posts/pictures 
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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blakep82
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| posted on 30/5/12 at 05:57 PM |
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needs a V12 or at least a V10 surely
BMW do some good ones... 
looking forward to seeing it all come together!
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aka_shortie
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| posted on 30/5/12 at 06:49 PM |
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looks like a fun project
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violentblue
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| posted on 30/5/12 at 06:59 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by blakep82
needs a V12 or at least a V10 surely
BMW do some good ones...
looking forward to seeing it all come together!
think and audi V8 would do nicely too, plus there are a number of boxes that will bolt right up.
a few pics of my other projects
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bi22le
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| posted on 30/5/12 at 07:21 PM |
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What chassiss do these things normally use?
Custom made, Donor, modified?
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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Dopdog
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| posted on 30/5/12 at 07:40 PM |
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What make is it? if its 20 years it could only be 1 or 2 versions
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dlatch
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| posted on 30/5/12 at 08:27 PM |
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needs a V12 !!!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFB6FfaNQ40
cool project either way
[Edited on 30/5/12 by dlatch]
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myke pocock
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| posted on 30/5/12 at 08:54 PM |
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Nought wrong with a V8. It's got 4 more than my Locost!!!!
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violentblue
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| posted on 30/5/12 at 10:28 PM |
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BMW V8's have a nice rumble to them, I hear their cheaper to scrap and replace than to repair though.
a few pics of my other projects
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barbarianbeast
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| posted on 31/5/12 at 07:10 AM |
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It's a mirage kit. http://www.madabout-kitcars.com/kitcar/kitcar_details.php?53
I picked up the rest of the panels yesterday.
They all just about fitted in the girlfriends car, but she didn't like our idea of fixing the spoiler to the roof with bolts and penny
washers.
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scudderfish
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| posted on 31/5/12 at 11:02 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by barbarianbeast
They all just about fitted in the girlfriends car, but she didn't like our idea of fixing the spoiler to the roof with bolts and penny
washers.
What car does she drive? That could have been highly amusing Next time she's out, pop it on the roof and post a photo here
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The Shootist
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Keep the V8...go big on headers!
Keep a V8 in it but use 180 degree headers. The sound will be quite different and most will confuse it with a V12.
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barbarianbeast
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| posted on 19/6/12 at 01:35 PM |
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Not much to add I'm afraid. Ive been trying to clear the garage out of my Mazda RX8 I've been rebuilding. I got it started yesterday
But I did get the body off over the weekend and take a few photos of the chassis. The neigbours came to have a look and were more than willing to help
out lift it off. Its thick fibreglass and pretty heavy.
Its the first time the body has been off in almost 20 years, I think its in remarkable condition considering.
I made up a dolly for the fibreglass body so it can be wheeled around in the garage, I should start making some progress with it now.
It doesnt look too much work to get a rolling chassis that drives, turns and brakes now, and I already have the brake and clutch master cylinders to
add on.
Few more pictures on this album
Album link
Does anyone recognise the Donor parts like steering column and brakes, Cortina?
[Edited on 19/6/12 by barbarianbeast]
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