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Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 9th December 2021, 06:54
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Posted By paul_n
Mick Is this a distant relative ? ...

Mick

Is this a distant relative ?

https://retrorides.proboards.com/thread/220474/1932-random-racers

https://i.postimg.cc/YCwPftw9/Austin-7-Hamblin.jpg

and
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 8th October 2021, 10:00
Replies: 554
Views: 268,758
Posted By paul_n
So what do we think is behind it in the shed ? ...

So what do we think is behind it in the shed ?

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/INwAAOSwiEZhXLva/s-l1600.jpg

D Type ?

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/ohIAAOSw0wNhXLvk/s-l1600.jpg

Original ?
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 22nd February 2021, 20:30
Replies: 554
Views: 268,758
Posted By paul_n
Was that to much for what was there ?

Was that to much for what was there ?
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 22nd February 2021, 20:28
Replies: 554
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Posted By paul_n
You would have assumed there was someone out...

You would have assumed there was someone out there who was not aware it needed to go through the IVA and would have bid on it as it looked a fair car for the money ?

Paul
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 20th February 2021, 21:06
Replies: 554
Views: 268,758
Posted By paul_n
Bit of a bummer that as it was the sort of car I...

Bit of a bummer that as it was the sort of car I was looking for before my Sherpa side road.

Would that depend on what it said on the MOT ?

If it was not listed as a MGB can you still ask for...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 20th February 2021, 16:12
Replies: 554
Views: 268,758
Posted By paul_n
It's worse than that Jim ....... It's a low...

It's worse than that Jim .......

It's a low compression 1700 cc !

However it was also available in 2000 cc again a low compression unit if in a Sherpa they are both 8:1 and I think the only...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 19th February 2021, 20:56
Replies: 554
Views: 268,758
Posted By paul_n
Mick I would have though this was a better...

Mick

I would have though this was a better buy ?
...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 15th February 2021, 20:28
Replies: 554
Views: 268,758
Posted By paul_n
Mick I would ask to see a picture of the...

Mick

I would ask to see a picture of the other side of the engine ?

You want to see what they did with the steering box.

Why is the gear lever miles from the gearbox output ?

What is the...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 13th February 2021, 14:33
Replies: 554
Views: 268,758
Posted By paul_n
OK I did Chassis rails are 34" apart ...

OK I did

Chassis rails are 34" apart

Outside of a front tyre to the chassis 17"

Making front track 68"

Outside of rear tyre to chassis 15"
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 13th February 2021, 10:00
Replies: 554
Views: 268,758
Posted By paul_n
So do I go out and measure the Sherpa/Freight...

So do I go out and measure the Sherpa/Freight Rover I have sat in my garage ?

Paul
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 13th February 2021, 07:20
Replies: 554
Views: 268,758
Posted By paul_n
...and your not viewing it because ?

...and your not viewing it because ?
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 11th February 2021, 09:44
Replies: 554
Views: 268,758
Posted By paul_n
In my 2cv days I came across a couple of tester...

In my 2cv days I came across a couple of tester hung up on the indicators not self cancelling.

On the 2cv there was a stalk in the usual place however from the factory they never self cancelled.
...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 10th February 2021, 16:44
Replies: 554
Views: 268,758
Posted By paul_n
Mick Is the black switch and green lights...

Mick

Is the black switch and green lights in the top left corner for the indicators ?

Does that cause any problems at MOT time ?

Paul
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 20th January 2021, 10:12
Replies: 554
Views: 268,758
Posted By paul_n
Mick I assume you have seen this ? ...

Mick

I assume you have seen this ?

https://www.cmstores.com/en/vehicle/moos-monaco-1300-for-sale-/

https://www.cmstores.com/en/archivos/14820/img1262-1-100.jpg

Some interesting ideas ?
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 18th January 2021, 20:23
Replies: 554
Views: 268,758
Posted By paul_n
Sorry no ideas , I found it here :- ...

Sorry no ideas , I found it here :-

https://tricyclecaristes.1fr1.net/t807p950-musee-des-horreurs-et-delires-automobiles

Roughly translated Museum of Horrors ! on a French Cyclecar site.
...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 18th January 2021, 01:40
Replies: 554
Views: 268,758
Posted By paul_n
Mick Have you come across pictures of this ?...

Mick

Have you come across pictures of this ?

https://i.servimg.com/u/f68/12/09/61/37/c159e910.jpg

https://i.servimg.com/u/f68/12/09/61/37/77f4b210.jpg
...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 31st October 2020, 21:13
Replies: 554
Views: 268,758
Posted By paul_n
Mick Excellent achievement ! Surprised...

Mick

Excellent achievement !

Surprised to see the Number of seats was not filled in ?

Also you don't seem to have to specify the number of doors ? glad really as I can't decided between 2 ,...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 19th September 2020, 16:49
Replies: 554
Views: 268,758
Posted By paul_n
Very kind of you to invite me onto the forum. ...

Very kind of you to invite me onto the forum.

I do have a thread , but not here !
...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 19th September 2020, 09:59
Replies: 554
Views: 268,758
Posted By paul_n
About 4-5 years ago one came up on Ebay unstarted...

About 4-5 years ago one came up on Ebay unstarted with a donor Sherpa about £8k IIRC.

There are 2 versions :-

Speed 6 - original with custom chassis and Sherpa running gear usually with better...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 23rd November 2017, 07:16
Replies: 554
Views: 268,758
Posted By paul_n
Yes I rang that joker a couple years ago...

Yes I rang that joker a couple years ago inquiring about a NG kit car incorrectly registered as a MGB IIRC , said if he got it correctly registered ' as he said it would be easy ! ' I would come over...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 11th March 2017, 09:56
Replies: 554
Views: 268,758
Posted By paul_n
Hi yes I went last September and camped ,...

Hi

yes I went last September and camped , couple of good down pours and I needed a boat on the camp site , however had a great time and will probably go again.

regards Paul
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 10th March 2017, 22:30
Replies: 554
Views: 268,758
Posted By paul_n
Going in the A352 ? regards Paul

Going in the A352 ?

regards Paul
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 4th March 2017, 16:42
Replies: 554
Views: 268,758
Posted By paul_n
Mick Looking good , soon be drivable :wink: ...

Mick

Looking good , soon be drivable :wink:

Where did you find as the cheapest source of plywood and headlamp bowls ?

I have some 9" headlight shells and wanted to fit some 7" bowls and...
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