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Fastbrit
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« on: January 03, 2007, 09:36:26 am »
... what should it be?

Several house moves, change of domestic circumstance (oops...) and new old house project have meant no time or money to have something interesting around, other than the odd Porsche. So, when the house is done, and I also have a garage, what should I build? Race car, Looker, vintage (DON'T say Bus!!!) or??? Type 1? Type 3? What style? You guys know me, or some of you do, so come on, give me some ideas!  Wink
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« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2007, 09:48:09 am »
You amazed me one day with your nostalgic chop top !
I would go for a type I
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« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2007, 10:12:03 am »
I should imagine that something capable of a 12.99 and getting over to the DAS Drag Days and Bug-Ins would be a good start.  Smiley
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« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2007, 11:14:35 am »
Traditional Cal Look type 1 street car, no trim, with a few KS individual ideas.  Wink
Must be able to drive 100s miles, heaters, stereo. Then run 13/14s? How cool would that be??
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« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2007, 11:24:44 am »
I think its time for a 70's custom comeback.

Angle chop, portholes, fur swivel seats.  MAd paint
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« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2007, 11:40:33 am »
Quote from: lids_2001 on January 03, 2007, 11:24:44 am
I think its time for a 70's custom comeback.

Angle chop, portholes, fur swivel seats.  MAd paint
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« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2007, 11:54:44 am »
Thats the baby
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« Reply #7 on: January 03, 2007, 12:39:45 pm »
Quote from: Fastbrit on January 03, 2007, 09:36:26 am
... what should it be?

How about something like that, tube frame, wild paintjob and hot IDA engine... Roll Eyes



Whatever it will be, I bet it's gonna be pretty fast... Grin
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« Reply #8 on: January 03, 2007, 12:43:44 pm »
pre cal-look..no doubt about it, Keith...u know, the tasteful approach Grin

Car is coming on, engine started...just need to adjust linkage on transmission.
Middle May would be a fine time to come. What do you think..too late?

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« Reply #9 on: January 03, 2007, 13:18:27 pm »
Keith

I think a Ghia, so hard to get right but so worth it if its right...........

I also think it so be Cal style with strip runs of under 11's, you can do it !
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« Reply #10 on: January 03, 2007, 13:33:31 pm »
411 or 412 Cheesy

cheers richie,uk
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« Reply #11 on: January 03, 2007, 13:37:56 pm »
What kind of car guy doesn't already have a million ideas for cars they can't seem to live without?   Wink
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« Reply #12 on: January 03, 2007, 13:44:52 pm »
Quote from: richie,uk on January 03, 2007, 13:33:31 pm
411 or 412 Cheesy

cheers richie,uk
Almost as logical as racing a Cabrio!  Grin
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« Reply #13 on: January 03, 2007, 14:04:42 pm »
If I was you you,

I'll build a clean mean Rag-Top Cal-Look Typ 1, with a wild 2332cc on IDA's helped by a Blue Bottle and a Berg 5 Speed to get from and to the Track... Wink Grin Grin Grin

And Please don't build a Turbo Car... Wink

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« Reply #14 on: January 03, 2007, 17:11:02 pm »
Traditional Cal Look street car, something multi purpose that you really can enjoy.
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« Reply #15 on: January 03, 2007, 17:50:56 pm »
How about going back to the Type 3 roots?? A 2007 remake...?
Same for you PreCal! Pushing the envelope...back :-)
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« Reply #16 on: January 03, 2007, 17:56:10 pm »
Quote from: richie,uk on Today at 13:33:31
411 or 412

cheers richie,uk

Almost as logical as racing a Cabrio! 

That good! Cheesy Cheesy Cheesy
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« Reply #17 on: January 03, 2007, 18:14:44 pm »
Quote from: Russell Ritchie on January 03, 2007, 13:18:27 pm
Keith

I think a Ghia, so hard to get right but so worth it if its right...........

I also think it so be Cal style with strip runs of under 11's, you can do it !
i'd like to see your take on a cal look ghia
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« Reply #18 on: January 03, 2007, 19:34:12 pm »
How about buy back TLF 25 and make that into a proper Cal Looker.
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« Reply #19 on: January 03, 2007, 19:37:21 pm »
I've always had a soft spot for top chop convertibles. A real vert, no Carson topped.
Traditional cal-look.
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« Reply #20 on: January 03, 2007, 19:47:23 pm »
A 356 with a type 1 turbo motor Grin you know you want to.
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« Reply #21 on: January 03, 2007, 20:26:14 pm »
This is fun, having others choose for you! I like Mr Ratto's ideas, but Andy's 'Buy back TLF 25' would be great, but I doubt it's for sale – or if so at a sensible price. In the meantime, there's the Subaru Legacy-motored T25 to sort (and the other little project I have stashed away...  Grin). Maybe I should do an orange Type 3 again... Decisions, decisions, but house comes first. If you could see the state of what passes for the kitchen floor now I've ripped out the old units! Cornish workmanship at its best. Roll Eyes

Keep 'em coming!
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« Reply #22 on: January 03, 2007, 21:19:22 pm »
Quote from: Fastbrit on January 03, 2007, 20:26:14 pm
This is fun, having others choose for you! I like Mr Ratto's ideas, but Andy's 'Buy back TLF 25' would be great, but I doubt it's for sale – or if so at a sensible price. In the meantime, there's the Subaru Legacy-motored T25 to sort (and the other little project I have stashed away...  Grin). Maybe I should do an orange Type 3 again... Decisions, decisions, but house comes first. If you could see the state of what passes for the kitchen floor now I've ripped out the old units! Cornish workmanship at its best. Roll Eyes

Keep 'em coming!

TLF 25 is on Volkszone for about £5000 complete but is also available without the engine for less, he is also willing to strip it of the plate although that is part of its history.
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« Reply #23 on: January 03, 2007, 22:46:29 pm »
How about a mix of the old cars, the shop top, the orange type 3, the nine scond split and the Okrassa split.........How about a nine second orange chopped top split street car............................ohh and some collectibles on it to make it a KS car!!!
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« Reply #24 on: January 04, 2007, 00:26:08 am »
Quote from: Jim Ratto on January 03, 2007, 21:06:50 pm
356A with 2.4L Type IV 48IDA motor, FAT 911 fan, some unobtanium wheels, lowered, no bumpers. Bright green, like the stock '74 K Ghia green....don't know what it's called.
Sumpthin Different
He said "Type IV" Shocked Shocked Shocked Burn him! Grin
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« Reply #25 on: January 04, 2007, 00:27:20 am »
I was thinking that to just did not want to say it.
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« Reply #26 on: January 04, 2007, 00:30:45 am »
How 'bout a nice clean '70s type 1 cal look??
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« Reply #27 on: January 04, 2007, 00:33:22 am »
Quote from: DeanoVW on January 04, 2007, 00:30:45 am
How 'bout a nice clean '70s type 1 cal look??
Funnily enough, I do quite like the idea of doing a "late model" Looker, just to piss off certain people!  Grin
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« Reply #28 on: January 04, 2007, 00:41:44 am »
Quote from: Jim Ratto on January 04, 2007, 00:36:26 am
Quote from: Fastbrit on January 04, 2007, 00:26:08 am
Quote from: Jim Ratto on January 03, 2007, 21:06:50 pm
356A with 2.4L Type IV 48IDA motor, FAT 911 fan, some unobtanium wheels, lowered, no bumpers. Bright green, like the stock '74 K Ghia green....don't know what it's called.
Sumpthin Different
He said "Type IV" Shocked Shocked Shocked Burn him! Grin

Ok, how about a nice 412 with a Porsche Type 616 (912) engine then!!!
 Grin Grin Grin Grin
You really are determined to be burned at the stake, aren't you!@ Bl**dy colonials! Grin
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« Reply #29 on: January 04, 2007, 00:58:16 am »
Quote from: Fastbrit on January 04, 2007, 00:33:22 am
...I do quite like the idea of doing a "late model" Looker...

Horrible things.  Shocked




Might even get it finished at some point.  Smiley
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