Benzine
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| posted on 8/3/22 at 12:49 PM |
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Seven replica spotted on Facebook group
Does this seem like a good price? I like how it comes with the chancellor of the exchequer's box as the glovebox
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nick205
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| posted on 8/3/22 at 01:33 PM |
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Different looking from what we're used to seeing. I note it appears to have a hinged bonnet too, which is unusual (though not wrong - save it
blowing over when you take it off and stand it on end).
$22,500 seems ambitous IMHO.
The seller doesn't seem to know if it's Alumium chequer plate or stainless steel (be heavy if it's stainless).
Diesel - I like a diesel tintop myself, but probably not in a 7. A turbo diesel in a 7 would surely have a skittery back end when the boost comes in
too.
[Edited on 8/3/22 by nick205]
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HowardB
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| posted on 8/3/22 at 01:47 PM |
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that is epic and ambitious - it reminds me of this:-
 
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Howard
Fisher Fury was 2000 Zetec - now a 1600 (it Lives again  and goes zoom)
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roadrunner
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| posted on 10/3/22 at 09:58 AM |
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Lets be honest.
It looks awful. 
And for asking £22,500 
And don't fly Air America 
[Edited on 10/3/22 by roadrunner]
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Edwardo
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| posted on 10/3/22 at 10:18 AM |
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Have to agree with Roadrunner :-
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 10/3/22 at 12:40 PM |
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Oh good lord that looks dreadful. It may be built by an "aircraft mechanic" but that suspension mounting is fundamentally wrong and shows
a worrying lack of engineering understanding. The welding looks quite amateurish too.
And what the hell is going on with that brake line hanging in mid air!
[Edited on 10/3/22 by Mr Whippy]
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Benzine
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| posted on 10/3/22 at 03:25 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
Oh good lord that looks dreadful. It may be built by an "aircraft mechanic" but that suspension mounting is fundamentally wrong and shows
a worrying lack of engineering understanding. The welding looks quite amateurish too.
Blimey, I hadn't actually looked at that end of the wishbones! Thought the other end was bad enough until you pointed out the wishbone bushes
only mounted with a single side
Anyway, after a lot of comments on the advert (some constructive, some taking the wee) the seller has come to the conclusion that he needs to relist
after he's taken better photos of it.
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HowardB
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| posted on 11/3/22 at 09:31 AM |
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not sure any number of better photos or indeed photoshop will fix that - neither aesthetically or mechanically
it is wrong on all levels
Howard
Fisher Fury was 2000 Zetec - now a 1600 (it Lives again and goes zoom)
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scudderfish
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| posted on 11/3/22 at 11:24 AM |
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He could leave the lens cap on, that would help.
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nick205
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| posted on 11/3/22 at 11:42 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
Oh good lord that looks dreadful. It may be built by an "aircraft mechanic" but that suspension mounting is fundamentally wrong and shows
a worrying lack of engineering understanding. The welding looks quite amateurish too.
And what the hell is going on with that brake line hanging in mid air!
[Edited on 10/3/22 by Mr Whippy]
Noted that myself!
L shaped suspension brackets are a serious worry. Makes you wonder what the rest of the car construction is like
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nick205
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| posted on 11/3/22 at 11:44 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Benzine
quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
Oh good lord that looks dreadful. It may be built by an "aircraft mechanic" but that suspension mounting is fundamentally wrong and shows
a worrying lack of engineering understanding. The welding looks quite amateurish too.
Blimey, I hadn't actually looked at that end of the wishbones! Thought the other end was bad enough until you pointed out the wishbone bushes
only mounted with a single side
Anyway, after a lot of comments on the advert (some constructive, some taking the wee) the seller has come to the conclusion that he needs to relist
after he's taken better photos of it.
I'm with "HowardB" - better photos....?
IMHO you can't polish a turd!
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Toys2
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| posted on 11/3/22 at 01:21 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by nick205
quote:
Originally posted by Benzine
quote:
Originally posted by Mr Whippy
Oh good lord that looks dreadful. It may be built by an "aircraft mechanic" but that suspension mounting is fundamentally wrong and shows
a worrying lack of engineering understanding. The welding looks quite amateurish too.
Blimey, I hadn't actually looked at that end of the wishbones! Thought the other end was bad enough until you pointed out the wishbone bushes
only mounted with a single side
Anyway, after a lot of comments on the advert (some constructive, some taking the wee) the seller has come to the conclusion that he needs to relist
after he's taken better photos of it.
I'm with "HowardB" - better photos....?
IMHO you can't polish a turd!
I think "better photos" would be taken, facing away from the car
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Rallychris
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| posted on 11/3/22 at 02:28 PM |
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Part of the chassis looks so heavy he'd be better weighing it in than trying sell it to an unsuspecting new owner!
[Edited on 11/3/22 by Rallychris]
Robin Hood 2B Mazda Project Started March 2021
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HowardB
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| posted on 11/3/22 at 05:10 PM |
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Here is a better picture taken south of pittsburgh
 
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and a reminder of what the £200 car might look like,...
 
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and a reminder of what a skilled person can do in a couple of years
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Howard
Fisher Fury was 2000 Zetec - now a 1600 (it Lives again and goes zoom)
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