Are you madabout kit cars      
 "We've Got Kit Cars Covered" Information about Madabout-Kitcars.com Contact Madabout-Kitcars.com         Home of UK kit cars - madabout-kitcars.com Various kit car write ups All the latest kit car news Kit car related and general discussion

Search
Manufacturers
 Kit Cars
 Kit Car Data sheets
 Picture Gallery
SVA Knowledgebase
 Clubs & Communities
 Build cost estimator
 Kit cars for sale
 Knowledge Base 
 KitcarUSA.com
Classic-Kitcars.com
 

Go Back   Madabout Kitcars Forum > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
FAQ Calendar Today's Posts Search

Page 1 of 4 1 234
Showing results 1 to 25 of 100
Search took 0.00 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Lucky@LeMans
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 19th August 2023, 17:39
Replies: 442
Views: 184,342
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, 12:31
Replies: 442
Views: 184,342
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
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 20th January 2021, 12:59
Replies: 442
Views: 184,342
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
Looks like a great project. The Locost chassis...

Looks like a great project. The Locost chassis wasn't modified, the track and wheel base were correct. The driving position was very short but that was due to tiny cockpit area governed by the body...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 11th January 2021, 21:03
Replies: 442
Views: 184,342
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
It is quite a simple process. You need to make a...

It is quite a simple process. You need to make a male mould of the shape you want to make, I made mine from wood with a skim of body filler over the top. The surface finish needs to be smooth and...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 11th January 2021, 18:37
Replies: 442
Views: 184,342
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
Anyone who wants to know more about what happened...

Anyone who wants to know more about what happened to the original Ferrari chassis that was under the 250 TR before the body was cut up and removed needs to watch this video. From about 12.30 in, all...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 11th January 2021, 17:14
Replies: 442
Views: 184,342
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
I think the dealer is the third owner since I...

I think the dealer is the third owner since I sold it. The story has changed or been embellished and some of the facts have changed along the way. Apparently I am writing this from the grave !
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 10th January 2021, 12:13
Replies: 442
Views: 184,342
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
I'm thinking of finishing my Formosa in the same...

I'm thinking of finishing my Formosa in the same way. Whilst much of the TR was bare aluminium a fair bit was painted but you wouldn't know. I found some paint that was an exact match looking like...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 10th January 2021, 11:12
Replies: 442
Views: 184,342
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
LOL, I think I sold it cheap ! I notice the price...

LOL, I think I sold it cheap ! I notice the price has gone up again since the previous dealer had it ! The details are wrong in the advert including the 300HP V12 engine amongst other things !
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 24th July 2019, 19:30
Replies: 442
Views: 184,342
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
Wow ! When we did the deal the buyer had claimed...

Wow ! When we did the deal the buyer had claimed that he had already sold the car and the new owner was going to fit a V12 engine back into it. That idea must have changed, at least all my hard work...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 19th April 2019, 15:04
Replies: 442
Views: 184,342
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
The build of any project is the best bit for me....

The build of any project is the best bit for me. Once completed I'm always thinking what to build next ! Been the same in most of the jobs I've had over the years, building bespoke pumping systems...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 18th April 2019, 16:51
Replies: 442
Views: 184,342
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
Hello Paul, I only did a mile or two in donor 7....

Hello Paul, I only did a mile or two in donor 7. That had 50 profile tyres so quite a harsh ride but very grippy with good feel. The 80 profile tyres helped with the gearing with the bigger engine....
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 17th April 2019, 21:54
Replies: 442
Views: 184,342
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
Could this be a Formosa with a bit of a twist on...

Could this be a Formosa with a bit of a twist on the styling ? I think there is one underneath it !
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 17th April 2019, 20:19
Replies: 442
Views: 184,342
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
Thanks everyone ! Moving onto lots of neglected ...

Thanks everyone ! Moving onto lots of neglected DIY jobs around the house next. That will keep me going for a month or two .
I've got a couple of ideas for my next project, watch this space !
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 16th April 2019, 17:11
Replies: 442
Views: 184,342
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
Sold !

Sold !
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 12th April 2019, 17:05
Replies: 442
Views: 184,342
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
Here are a couple of up to date photos. Just a...

Here are a couple of up to date photos. Just a bit of detail not posted so far.

Finished boot area , under the bonnet and the fitted head light covers I moulded up.
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 12th April 2019, 16:47
Replies: 442
Views: 184,342
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
Thanks Jcole, I only stumbled on the advert by...

Thanks Jcole, I only stumbled on the advert by chance and as soon as I saw the photos I knew there was something a bit special here. There wasn't much info on the ad but the photos provided all I...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 10th April 2019, 18:01
Replies: 442
Views: 184,342
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
A couple of little jobs I've been finishing off...

A couple of little jobs I've been finishing off include the boot area. All now neatly panelled in aluminium. I also made a boxed storage recess above the tank that will be good for a soft bag or tool...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 8th April 2019, 22:17
Replies: 442
Views: 184,342
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
The TR is registered as a 2007 on the V5. The...

The TR is registered as a 2007 on the V5. The donor car in the beginning being 1973 and that reg being used on the subsequent "7" that was built and put through SVA.
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 8th April 2019, 20:36
Replies: 442
Views: 184,342
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
I'm not familiar with changing reg numbers, I've...

I'm not familiar with changing reg numbers, I've never done it because to me it isn't that important. Correctly registered V5 was my main goal ( It is by the way ! ) Could it be swopped with an old...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 8th April 2019, 09:16
Replies: 442
Views: 184,342
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
Thanks for posting the photo Mick ! Better than...

Thanks for posting the photo Mick ! Better than my photo's !

Wow, a great day out at Bromyard, loads of interest in the car. Spent hours talking to people and answering questions.

They parked...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 6th April 2019, 19:06
Replies: 442
Views: 184,342
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
The sun was out here so I managed to get some...

The sun was out here so I managed to get some miles on the car. All good and no issues to worry about. Probably did about 40 miles and it certainly turns some heads going through town !

Bromyard...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 4th April 2019, 22:50
Replies: 442
Views: 184,342
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
Does look very nice. I don't know if the price is...

Does look very nice. I don't know if the price is right, they also have a Maserati 350S replica with a similar theme but that is priced at nearly 250,000 Euro's.

Something isn't right with the...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 4th April 2019, 20:00
Replies: 442
Views: 184,342
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
Carried on with a few detailing jobs today. The...

Carried on with a few detailing jobs today. The headlight covers are now fitted along with the grill. I ordered a new voltage regulator as the fuel gauge and petrol gauge were a bit inconsistent so...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 4th April 2019, 12:01
Replies: 442
Views: 184,342
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
The car is also listed in Classic & Sports Car...

The car is also listed in Classic & Sports Car magazine. In fact it's in twice as they have mentioned it in their classifieds " car of the month ".

I've also got an online ad running with...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 2nd April 2019, 20:47
Replies: 442
Views: 184,342
Posted By Lucky@LeMans
Looks like the organisers of the Bromyard Speed...

Looks like the organisers of the Bromyard Speed Festival want me to attend now. They've sent me emails requesting my presence ! My wife says my head could explode at any moment !

Also had a number...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 100
Page 1 of 4 1 234

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT +0. The time now is 18:52.
Archive - Top

copyright © madabout-kitcars.com 2000-2024
terms and conditions | privacy policy