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Not really Autoshite but this seems like incredible value. Just 5000, absolute bargain if you calculate per lb. These things really were built to a high standard in comparison with most American stuff. 1965 Chrysler imperial crown (low miles, great condition). For Sale (carandclassic.com)
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This is my favourite car on AS right now. Replacement clock plastic is probably available form the states albeit with massive shipping costs these days...
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Fleet count is currently at 19. Time to make it a nice round number…
cort1977 replied to NorthernMonkey's topic in AutoShite
These things are winking at me seductively. Top bombing, looking forward to seeing your reports on it. -
If it's a genuine GT then yes. Looks all right as these things go.
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Bit rough maybe but I have used paracord strung between the hooks to fix this on my cortina. It still has a bit of give in it, feels fine and can't be seen. Been like it for years and no issues.
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For some reason this has made me laugh for about five minutes. I don't get out much these days.
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I think one rusty yank is enough for now...
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Well I'm convinced you did anyway. Lovely looking things these, my Dad had two of the later ones but these are the best lookers I reckon. I know it's probably sacrilege on these pages but I would be very tempted by some reversible lowering and wheels treatment to this fine machine. Sorry, I'll get my coat.
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Not very Autoshite but i drove my mate's GT4 at the weekend. Christ almighty it is some machine, not my thing but the speed and especially the ceramic brakes were something else.
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Swapping cars is a thing in the states because there is sales tax to pay even on a private sale. Still not a great idea probably.
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Nice, I loved mine.
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I'm going, will be there both days I think. (My mate bought the tickets). Not been before so don't know which day is best.
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A man living on the edge...
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I believe these chain systems were quite a common way of converting American cars in the 60s and 70s. Several companies doing work of variable quality.
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Carb linkage on the cortina is missing some bits but I managed to bodge it enough to get it working. A quick run up the cairn o mount showed that the exhaust is knackered, my new seal on the tailgate is only reducing the intake of fumes slightly and the engine is running a bit rich. And there's something amiss in the steering. I was grinning like the proverbial cat at the end of it.
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Turns out the roof on the Saab is waterproof. I have been keeping it out of the rain as there are a few small rips on it but I got caught out today when a thunderstorm went through. Car is dry inside which is a definite win. Will give it a good clean and renovo treatment now and hopefully put off replacement for a while. Happy days.
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I do have a spreadsheet like that but don't fill in the costs religiously because I'm too lazy. It's handy to keep the details of each car in one place though and I have set it up to track the MOT, insurance and tax status of each one. Also the V5c reference no. can be useful for taxing online.
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Narrowly pipped by the Citroen Pluriel I think you'll find 🙂 Very much enjoying my Saab c900 convertible although I don't think it's really shite these days, definitely proper classic.
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3D printing to manufacture one-off things like this is very interesting. I realise it's been going on in industry for years but pleasing to see the cost and availability filtering down to the likes of us.
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I'll get round to it at some point - 100 Reasons to buy an Aldi
cort1977 replied to Rust Collector's topic in AutoShite
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Have to say I have had good experiences with Black Circles, ordered several sets and a local-ish tyre place fits them no issue. They sent three a while ago and knocked off 25 quid for the delay on the fourth, no bother as i wasn't going to pick it up for another couple of days anyway.
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Thought some of you Rover appreciators would enjoy this: Driving Two Sterlings from Portland to Austin—What Could Go Wrong? (caranddriver.com)
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Top woolarding there, good to see standards maintained. Sounds like a good swap for you, best 9f luck with the Jag.
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I may have bought some terminally rusty shite today. Whether it will be going back on the road or a parts car will depend on what lurks underneath. Incredibly exciting kollecshun fred tomorrow.
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Please don't do that, all input appreciated here.