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Old 20-09-2011, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by rs_traynor
thats my mates old van look shithot
Yeah its a cool wee machine, cheers
Old 26-10-2011, 08:50 AM
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Hey folks heres my new project car done away with the fiesta as i was bored with it and got this instead! 2.1 zvh turbo using the calibra turbo pistons and rods
More like you couldnt be arsed doing the mot repairs!
How are the calibra rods made to fit the zetec crank? they the same size big end?
You still keeping this forever lol!
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Originally Posted by chaffe
More like you couldnt be arsed doing the mot repairs!
How are the calibra rods made to fit the zetec crank? they the same size big end?
You still keeping this forever lol!
Wheels are sold, interior is for sale, cage is sold next week, bonnet is sold! Whole car is for sale but if it doesn't sell I've got some plans for it next year
Old 26-10-2011, 09:25 AM
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actually some boy like!
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Originally Posted by chaffe
actually some boy like!
Can't be arsed with cars anymore! The passion has nearly burnt out!
Old 26-10-2011, 09:55 AM
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Can't be arsed with cars anymore! The passion has nearly burnt out!
I know the feeling, my days of welding shitty old fords are done! I would much rather buy something solid and fanny anout with the engine, or even just drive it!
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Originally Posted by chaffe
I know the feeling, my days of welding shitty old fords are done! I would much rather buy something solid and fanny anout with the engine, or even just drive it!
I cant even be bothered driving it! Its taxd,motd,insured,fuelled up and just sits in the garage doing nothing! Just a waste min
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scrap is quite high the now, weigh it in
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Originally Posted by chaffe
scrap is quite high the now, weigh it in
Im never scrapping a car again
Old 26-10-2011, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by bigryrs
Im never scrapping a car again
Another quote i shall have to remind you of in the future
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Originally Posted by chaffe
Another quote i shall have to remind you of in the future
Ive nae broke or scrapped a car for years
Old 27-10-2011, 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by bigryrs
Ive nae broke or scrapped a car for years
What about the jof you broke then scrapped for the engine in the fiesta last year?
Old 27-10-2011, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by chaffe
What about the jof you broke then scrapped for the engine in the fiesta last year?
That was bought to scrap and not for a project!
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Now sold
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Ł2500?
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Ł2500?
More than that took a part ex and cash! Gucci deals
Old 28-10-2011, 08:29 AM
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More than that took a part ex and cash! Gucci deals
escort cab and Ł2000?
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Originally Posted by chaffe
escort cab and Ł2000?
Yes mystic meg
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Just bought this back. Been sitting in a garage since i sold it in 2011 and has done a whopping 50 miles!! I always knew i would get it back and it will be a perfect advertising tool for my auto locksmith business
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Are you not working offshore anymore?
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Originally Posted by studabear
Are you not working offshore anymore?
No dude i finished december last year and started a security company. Locksmith, auto locksmith, alarms, cctv etc. Busy and happy im not working away anymore 😉
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Didn"t this have a finned power engineering rocker cover???

Any up to date pics??
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Originally Posted by turbo m
Didn"t this have a finned power engineering rocker cover???

Any up to date pics??
No your thinking of my blue rs turbo pickup? that had the blue PE rocker cover 👍 Will get pics but it looks the same 😂
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Old 21-11-2016, 01:40 AM
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That's such a cool van!!
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