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Hello folks, thought i'd share rethink of my 58. Car was restored (usual pans channels etc) around 5 years ago and been adding to it since, however ive had enough of running it on the deck and have been after building a bit of a cal looker for a while so here goes  Car originally looked like this  But the front valance ended up like this   Bit of panel beating got it back to where it should be  |
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Duck
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« Reply #1 on: June 06, 2009, 18:47:44 pm » |
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Quick mock up of new throttle bodies and manifolds (bye bye 44 idfs )  Engine was pulled for a freshen up then had the tinware acid dipped then painted them Havanna brown as a bit of a change  Swapped out the front tyres for a pair of 135 80's and raised the front a little to see how it sat. Looks ok but can see some 205 70's on the way for the back    Had also knocked up a set of 20mm dia ali T Bars up at work (quite pleased with) but bumpers may find thier way back on one day Quick interior shot with CB dash control mounted  Thats it for time being till motor comes back Cheers Mark |
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JSL
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« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2009, 12:48:39 pm » |
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Looks awesome dude!
Reckon it will be a great Cal-look ;-)
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« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2009, 19:18:05 pm » |
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Great car, i still have the Ultra VW from a couple of years ago! Ever since i really like the car  |
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« Reply #4 on: June 08, 2009, 20:52:31 pm » |
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looking good duck man!!
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« Reply #5 on: June 09, 2009, 20:01:31 pm » |
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Look way better now  . |
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Duck
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« Reply #6 on: June 09, 2009, 21:08:23 pm » |
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Cheers folks Nothing to add so far but have just bought some new tyres for the back (hopefully get them on by weekend and some pics up) |
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LloydChristmas
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« Reply #7 on: June 13, 2009, 08:47:54 am » |
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Its worn well , dude, see u on the track this year ?? |
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« Reply #8 on: June 14, 2009, 19:46:05 pm » |
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Its worn well , dude, see u on the track this year ?? Aim is to have it done for Action and some night racing |
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« Reply #9 on: June 23, 2009, 20:36:50 pm » |
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Eventually got round to having new tyres fitted out back, they're a bit big! Found a pair from Dunlop hitoric racing range at a good price so took a gamble. Road legal of course   No other updates so far (apart from a bit of wiring) until motor comes back Cheers Mark |
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« Reply #10 on: June 28, 2009, 17:58:59 pm » |
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« Reply #11 on: June 29, 2009, 08:28:56 am » |
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Looks better than ever duck!
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sparkieben
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« Reply #12 on: June 29, 2009, 20:39:46 pm » |
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looking really nice
you say you are using dunlop tyres on the rear what size and model are the tyres ive been looking for some my self
keep us posted with the progress
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« Reply #13 on: July 01, 2009, 17:14:17 pm » |
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Looks better than ever duck!
Cheers man, will hopefully have it ready for drag day at York and then Action. Hows yours coming on and will i have to push you again??  |
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« Reply #14 on: July 01, 2009, 17:19:10 pm » |
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looking really nice
you say you are using dunlop tyres on the rear what size and model are the tyres ive been looking for some my self
keep us posted with the progress
The tyres are CR6.5 15L from Dunlop's historic motorsport range, hope the link helps. http://www.dunloptyres.co.uk/ourTyres/motorsport/historicandVintage/ |
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« Reply #16 on: July 02, 2009, 21:41:57 pm » |
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I was just one of many that pushed that weekend, think you'd ran out of fuel or something  Good to hear yours is sorted, looking forward to seeing some runs out of it. Bug is headed off to mr Chandlers next week to finish injection off and set up, starting to come together - kind of |
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« Reply #17 on: July 02, 2009, 23:07:42 pm » |
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You need to raise that front some more!
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Duck
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« Reply #18 on: July 03, 2009, 08:42:59 am » |
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You need to raise that front some more!
Yeah it's on the cards when i get it all built up, think it was after putting the bigger rear tyres on it pushed the nose back down. Took a bit of work to hammer that valance out, not planning on doing it again |
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« Reply #19 on: July 07, 2009, 22:32:02 pm » |
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mincer! i can take the piss until mine comes up properly!
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« Reply #20 on: August 18, 2009, 21:44:09 pm » |
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 Getting there, runs now Had injection install finished off by Aircooled Performance, top job too. Have a few jobs to do before mot on Saturday then hopefully back on the road for 1st time in 2 years |
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« Reply #21 on: August 20, 2009, 11:15:50 am » |
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That is a nice stance! And I love the fat T bars... they look like less of a joke than thin ones!
Black wheels rock!
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« Reply #22 on: August 20, 2009, 11:19:02 am » |
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That is a nice stance! And I love the fat T bars... they look like less of a joke than thin ones!
Black wheels rock!
X2 !!!!! Looks PHAT and hard!! NICE!!!! |
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Duck
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« Reply #23 on: September 02, 2009, 17:27:51 pm » |
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  Finished  Now on the road however due to a dodgy throttle position switch it's overfuelling like mad so going to miss racing at Action this weekend. Shame but new switch is on it's way from CB so should be sorted in a few days |
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« Reply #24 on: September 05, 2009, 15:12:53 pm » |
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Supernice car! Beige is really growing on me, this has got all the right details too |
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« Reply #25 on: September 12, 2009, 12:02:27 pm » |
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Love it! It is quite difficult to get a light coloured car to look as hard as yours. The black wheels, the rear tires, the front and the t-bars makes this car. Cant help asking myselves how it would look with all black chrome, black running boards, black muffler and black window rubber.
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« Reply #26 on: September 12, 2009, 20:41:50 pm » |
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Glad to see you've seen the light By the way - Where did you get those Dooor Handles/winders from? What make are they? Cal Custom? |
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« Reply #27 on: September 12, 2009, 21:12:49 pm » |
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Glad to see you've seen the light By the way - Where did you get those Dooor Handles/winders from? What make are they? Cal Custom? yep cal custom, got some un opened ones... different, but also very cool |
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Duck
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« Reply #28 on: September 13, 2009, 10:30:49 am » |
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Cheers for that, has turned out as i wanted it unfortunately not running right still though - annoying me as i want to get out and drive it  Door handles were cal custom ones as Tom said, managed to get them still in the original packing(have'nt thrown the packing out either ) Know what you mean about the black running boards and stuff, i originally fitted them without the trim and liked it but as i've kept the rest of the trim on the car i ended up fitting it. Mark |
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« Reply #29 on: September 13, 2009, 11:10:26 am » |
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Very nice dude |
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