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Search: Posts Made By: Lucky@LeMans
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 17th December 2023, 10:21
Replies: 3
Views: 4,448
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
Did you manage to get the car off the seller in...

Did you manage to get the car off the seller in the end ?
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 13th December 2023, 18:52
Replies: 3
Views: 4,448
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
I followed the auction and did manage to contact...

I followed the auction and did manage to contact him to ask a few questions. Very slow to respond and didn't answer all my questions. This car had already sold a couple weeks ago for 2800 but the...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 7th December 2023, 23:16
Replies: 114
Views: 42,997
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
Great to see you are out there enjoying the car...

Great to see you are out there enjoying the car Ian.
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 7th December 2023, 23:10
Replies: 1
Views: 4,869
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
Sold for 2,800 , someone got a bargain !

Sold for 2,800 , someone got a bargain !
Forum: Cars and Parts for sale, swap or wanted 3rd December 2023, 18:47
Replies: 6
Views: 5,105
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
Hi Paul, you can't use the pound sign on here for...

Hi Paul, you can't use the pound sign on here for some reason, been like it for years !
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 27th November 2023, 19:28
Replies: 1
Views: 5,514
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
Not sold at $60k highest bid.

Not sold at $60k highest bid.
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 22nd November 2023, 22:10
Replies: 1
Views: 5,514
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
250 Testarossa , TVR Base

This is currently up for auction, a very well built one off 250 Testarossa.

https://www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1988-ferrari-250-testa-rossa-evocation-nAkYA8
Forum: Seven Style builds 22nd November 2023, 22:02
Replies: 122
Views: 64,761
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
I can highly recommend this drill mounted drum...

I can highly recommend this drill mounted drum sanding kit from your local Screwfix. You can effectively "mill" large amounts of GRP or finish off roughly cut bits very quickly and accurately. For...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 20th November 2023, 20:31
Replies: 1
Views: 4,869
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
Cheap 2.8 Kobra project

This is on ebay at the moment. Needs some body work but an easy fix. Not sure if its recorded or not....
Forum: Seven Style builds 19th November 2023, 15:38
Replies: 122
Views: 64,761
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
Nothing is a surprise on a French car ! Quirky...

Nothing is a surprise on a French car ! Quirky for sure, 7mm threads are not a common size , in fact they would be considered a b****** size by anyone in engineering in most countries ! 9 and 11mm...
Forum: Seven Style builds 18th November 2023, 23:29
Replies: 122
Views: 64,761
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
Making some good progress there Mick, I wish I...

Making some good progress there Mick, I wish I could say the same for my project. Your 7mm tap you were intending to use must be a rarity in itself. I've been in engineering for longer than I care...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 29th October 2023, 23:17
Replies: 1
Views: 6,683
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
Going Up Shelsley Walsh !

Found this amazing footage from Shelsley Walsh. Turn up the volume for best effect !!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4w22LJrLeU
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 4th October 2023, 19:52
Replies: 554
Views: 258,235
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
Some of the OSCA cars by the Maserati brothers...

Some of the OSCA cars by the Maserati brothers used a Fiat based twincam engine ! The MT4 being a good example. But yes, a straight six would suit it well !
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 27th September 2023, 18:58
Replies: 248
Views: 135,082
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
Sounds like either an air leak between the...

Sounds like either an air leak between the manifold to head joint, brake servo pipe off or similar. Is the fuel pump / fuel line supplying a constant flow ?
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 24th September 2023, 15:11
Replies: 554
Views: 258,235
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
A bit of googling and it does appear to be an...

A bit of googling and it does appear to be an original !
As for a base car the Maserati has a narrow track and short wheelbase so it lends itself towards a "7" style chassis. Some of engines they...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 24th September 2023, 12:11
Replies: 554
Views: 258,235
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
Wow, that Maserati looks fab ! Is it and original...

Wow, that Maserati looks fab ! Is it and original ? It almost looks too perfect.
Chris at Tribute has a buck for one of these, don't think he has taken a mould yet but it is on my radar as a future...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 16th September 2023, 21:52
Replies: 1
Views: 3,403
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
New Ferrari film out soon !

Found this trailer on youtube, out soon !
I got a call from someone in the film business just after I'd sold the 250 TR. He was looking for period cars for a new film, this could have been it !
...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 27th August 2023, 22:42
Replies: 198
Views: 79,511
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
The photo's are now up ! Some sort of delay or...

The photo's are now up ! Some sort of delay or have you been tinkering ?
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 27th August 2023, 19:44
Replies: 198
Views: 79,511
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
None of your photo's are displayed here !

None of your photo's are displayed here !
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 25th August 2023, 18:52
Replies: 647
Views: 691,265
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
Yes, it does mean "little boat" as well, not sure...

Yes, it does mean "little boat" as well, not sure why or when it was adopted for automotive use. Probably the same toff / person who started using the word "paddock" rather than "pits" in posh motor...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 24th August 2023, 21:32
Replies: 647
Views: 691,265
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
The DVLA made a mistake on my Formosa...

The DVLA made a mistake on my Formosa registration despite a visit from their inspector. The colour remained white on the V5 but it had been changed to green on the application. They also retained it...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 23rd August 2023, 21:22
Replies: 114
Views: 42,997
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
Where to put one's millions must be a real...

Where to put one's millions must be a real headache when you're in a bidding war with some uberwealthy individuals, how much is too much ? If you watch the footage most of the room are talking...
Forum: Tribute Automotive Builds 21st August 2023, 22:02
Replies: 114
Views: 42,997
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
Some crazy prices at this auction ! Can't believe...

Some crazy prices at this auction ! Can't believe increments of $1,000,000 just kept rolling in for a Ferrari 250 LM. Went all the way to $17,000,000 in a few minutes but failed to meet the reserve...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 19th August 2023, 18:39
Replies: 442
Views: 178,418
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
Hmm, a bit out of my price bracket at $1,700,000 !

Hmm, a bit out of my price bracket at $1,700,000 !
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 31st July 2023, 13:31
Replies: 442
Views: 178,418
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
Nice project coming up for auction, "offered...

Nice project coming up for auction, "offered without reserve " !

https://rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/mo23/monterey/lots/r0058-1954-ferrari-500-mondial-spider-series-i-by-pinin-farina/1358217
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