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Paul L 28th February 2013 17:55

I like the lights, what is the new kit using as a donor car?

Good luck with it, Paul. :)

AndyP57 28th February 2013 18:01

All will become clear within a week :biggrin:

AndyP85 28th February 2013 18:10

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Originally Posted by AndyP57 (Post 40809)
All will become clear within a week :biggrin:

That's not fair as I was about to say that! :biggrin:

Mister Towed 28th February 2013 18:34

VW Type 3 saloon?

WorldClassAccident 2nd March 2013 07:12

London taxi?

garyh 2nd March 2013 10:10

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Originally Posted by WorldClassAccident (Post 40865)
London taxi?

WCA, I didn't think they were exactly the same as my Fairway taxi/Wolsley?

AndyP85 2nd March 2013 10:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by WorldClassAccident (Post 40865)
London taxi?

Lol, a London taxi, I can honestly say nope!

All will be revealed within the week! :eusa_dance:

mikmiglia 2nd March 2013 18:26

1965 Alfa Giulia Spider ?? or hillman minx :icon_cool:

AndyP57 4th March 2013 13:37

This week :wink:

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/...pscb714ac4.jpg

oxford1360 4th March 2013 13:43

I'm hoping that it is like a nicer version of what the Moss Mamba tried to be in the 80s. I used to like that car but it wasn't quite right.

Alpha 4th March 2013 14:14

D-nose front (shades of Tribute A352?) with Sunbeam Tiger finned rear? Interesting combination...

Baz from Brussels

Paul L 28th March 2013 20:21

Going back to Page 1 of this thread for a moment...

AndyP57 & AndyP85 - Any chance of a side view photo of the green "fast build" Navigator?

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-8...110_154706.jpg

I'm interested to see what the impact of keeping the majority of the bulkhead / dash section is.
In particular, do the sides of the Navigator body shell completely cover the Spitfire body shell?

Also does the Navigator bonnet "lip" now sit higher than the original Spitfire bonnet closing level?
As this might allow me to keep my tandem line brake master cylinder, a real bonus for me. :cool:

Finally, do you have any photos showing how much of your donor's rear end was cut away?

Cheers, Paul. :)

AndyP57 29th March 2013 14:05

I'll get a few more photos sorted for you next time I'm at the unit with the pc on. You've got some good ideas there and if we can help you we're all winners.

Paul L 29th March 2013 18:43

Cheers Andy.

I'm still not sure if I will be able to follow the whole body shell route.

But my Frankenstein build idea is still a possibility.
- Spitfire Bulk Head
- Rear internal frame work & lowered floor pans
- Spitfire rear wheel arches & rear floor

I'll know more in the next few days.

Take care, Paul. :)

AndyP57 1st April 2013 06:00

Following in the tradition of bringing unusual cars back to the road we are contemplating this little beauty:

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/...ps33919b63.jpg

The Colliday Chariot Commuter hailing from Sutton Coldfield in 1968.

A rare video can be found at http://www.britishpathe.com/video/commuter-car

froggyman 1st April 2013 08:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndyP57 (Post 41831)
Following in the tradition of bringing unusual cars back to the road we are contemplating this little beauty:

http://i1237.photobucket.com/albums/...ps33919b63.jpg

The Colliday Chariot Commuter hailing from Sutton Coldfield in 1968.

A rare video can be found at http://www.britishpathe.com/video/commuter-car

Are you planning a removable hardtop version as that would do it for me?
I have an old invacar rolling chassis which would probably be suitable and maybe ditch the old villiers two stroke and install some electric power.

AndyP57 1st April 2013 08:49

The original had a clip on hard top and although electric would be greener, I'm sure a range of Motorcycle engines would do the trick for power (How about a Hayabusa for the track?)

Viatron 1st April 2013 08:55

Donor?

BazMason 1st April 2013 09:02

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Originally Posted by Viatron (Post 41838)
Donor?

Golf buggy?

Not a criticism, I think there could be a market for it.

AndyP57 1st April 2013 09:02

The chassis would be very simple and as it's front wheel (Literally) drive, the rear wheels could come from a Lunar caravan or similar


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