kevinfourlegs
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« Reply #50 on: November 12, 2011, 02:52:24 PM » |
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Top job there matey
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« Reply #51 on: November 14, 2011, 07:28:35 PM » |
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Top job there matey
Looking good Alex  some top quality work going on there  Some excellent work going on here, how come your ditching the standard tank for a race setup? Track action maybe   Thanks for all those comments, I'm just learning as I go on. I must admit I do things, then after finishing come up with a better way, but this is the first time I've ever done any custom work. The fuel tank has leaked since I bought the the car, fill it beyond 7 Gallon was a waste of time, lol. I need a bigger fuel pump, I could have used the original tank and converted it for a Bosch 044, but I thought this would be more fun. But yes, this car will not be a daily driver, so who cares about a big boot. |
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« Reply #52 on: November 14, 2011, 07:38:07 PM » |
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Im almost positive thats Ian Hickmans old car, that had lot of money spent on it a few years ago, and was well sorted for its time, surprised to see it has rusted so much!!  When I bought the car, it was 'an excellent example', 'loads spent' and a 'Club car' according to the advert and I was blinded by the fact everything appeared to work and at a glance looked solid. It is easily the worst car I have ever bought in terms of things wrong with it and things that totally annoyed me. At one point I wanted to drive it to the scrap metal man, and forget about it. I would say it was worth less than half what I paid. But you cant worry about that, just use it as a Guinea-pig for car modification. |
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Johnny A
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« Reply #53 on: November 14, 2011, 08:11:07 PM » |
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Lower than a snakes belly, the car runs, steers and stops great  Call that low? When your beaching out on speedbumps - then we talk! lol |
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1993 Carlton Estate 2.0 16v Turbo camo edition
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Johnny A
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« Reply #54 on: November 14, 2011, 08:14:07 PM » |
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Im almost positive thats Ian Hickmans old car, that had lot of money spent on it a few years ago, and was well sorted for its time, surprised to see it has rusted so much!! When I bought the car, it was 'an excellent example', 'loads spent' and a 'Club car' according to the advert and I was blinded by the fact everything appeared to work and at a glance looked solid. It is easily the worst car I have ever bought in terms of things wrong with it and things that totally annoyed me. At one point I wanted to drive it to the scrap metal man, and forget about it. I would say it was worth less than half what I paid. But you cant worry about that, just use it as a Guinea-pig for car modification. Thats the trouble, people throw around words such as 'mint' and 'best example around' yada yada and it turns out to be far from it. Bought a part of someone on here fairly recently under the impression of was 'mint' and it's far from it  |
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« Reply #55 on: November 14, 2011, 08:16:16 PM » |
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Im almost positive thats Ian Hickmans old car, that had lot of money spent on it a few years ago, and was well sorted for its time, surprised to see it has rusted so much!! When I bought the car, it was 'an excellent example', 'loads spent' and a 'Club car' according to the advert and I was blinded by the fact everything appeared to work and at a glance looked solid. It is easily the worst car I have ever bought in terms of things wrong with it and things that totally annoyed me. At one point I wanted to drive it to the scrap metal man, and forget about it. I would say it was worth less than half what I paid. But you cant worry about that, just use it as a Guinea-pig for car modification. Thats a crying shame buddy, the car was owned at one time, by a manager at cobra cars in london, he spent loads on it, Ian spent loads on it,(new clutch, exhaust front struts were adjustable spax) it was chipped by BBR and had a large bore throttle body on it,did have a stainless strutbrace but Ian may have taken it off before he sold it had a weird back panel on it but that apears to be gone now looking at your pics, never seen another before or since,HAVE GOT HIS EMAIL ADDY IF YOU WANT TO ASK THE QUESTIONS? |
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kevinfourlegs
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« Reply #56 on: November 14, 2011, 08:37:45 PM » |
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I'm glad that you pressed on and kept the car. Yeah, I know you feel like throwing the towel in. We've all been there at some time or other. You've done a top job, so keep it going. As Del Boy says, "you know it makes sense."
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« Reply #57 on: November 15, 2011, 09:23:59 PM » |
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It's already as low as I would dare run it, that oil pan looks exposed.
Interesting to know the history of the car, it still has many of the featured mentioned. What is a back panel??? The exhaust system was completely blocked when I bought the car, it would only rev to around 4000rpm, one look at the tail pipe while running confirmed the problem.
Now I'm on the hunt, I'm after a senator spoiler, any one want to swap for the rather large one fitted to the car now?
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« Reply #58 on: November 15, 2011, 10:03:04 PM » |
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It's already as low as I would dare run it, that oil pan looks exposed.
Yeah the 24v does have a low sump, I went through 3 before having one modified so it was about 1 1/2 shallower. Now it's fine as it's 1/2 inch higher than the subframe and front ARB which offer protection |
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« Reply #59 on: November 15, 2011, 10:53:47 PM » |
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FFS I gave away a senny spoiler just the other day and would love a gsi spoiler.... for my BLACK diplomat!  |
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« Reply #60 on: November 15, 2011, 10:55:00 PM » |
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thats a lotus spoiler day!!
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what would life be like if we all drove fwd cars? feckin boring that's what rear drive or bust
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« Reply #61 on: November 16, 2011, 05:41:18 PM » |
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Yeah, but I also had a senny one which I also gave to Yas.
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« Reply #62 on: November 20, 2011, 01:30:23 PM » |
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I now have a Senator Spoiler, Happy days. Came with a boot for £25.
Problem is my boot is gonna have holes in it for the big wing , So I will fit the senny spoiler to my diplomat's boot, then swap them over, it will need a spray anyway.
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« Reply #63 on: December 10, 2011, 03:13:55 PM » |
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Not much has happened since the weathers been cold and nights drawn in. But today I put the old girl in for a MOT, passed with flaying colours, no advisories.
Happy Days
The only down side, driving it again reminded me how slow the GSI is. Even with the GSI stripped out my SAAB 2.3 turbo would kill it.
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kevinfourlegs
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« Reply #64 on: December 10, 2011, 06:47:27 PM » |
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« Reply #65 on: January 14, 2012, 04:41:31 PM » |
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Progress is slow as it always over the winter when your without a double garage (I am drawing up plans to build a double though, cant wait). I am buying materials to make a bulkhead between the boot and the cabin, very sensible when you have fuel in the boot. I also want make Aluminium door cards for the back.
I have also settled on using the Diplomat 15 inch wheel as they fit, look cool and I cant afford anything else. Just to be stupid I have bought 195/50 tyres for them, the car is going to be low, Hence I drove round to the biggest speed bumps I could find to make sure I can still clear them.
I have also been getting rid of the Central-Locking, Speakers, Electric Antenna, and others in a bid to lose weight. myself and a few work mates are going to Santa Pod in March for some 1/4 mile racing. I could take the SAAB 9000 and beat everyone with a 14 sec but they are insisting on the Carlton, so it wont be as easy. I might be able to get into the 16's if I'm lucky.
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« Reply #66 on: January 21, 2012, 11:22:56 PM » |
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« Reply #67 on: January 22, 2012, 12:53:48 PM » |
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New tyres, Yokohama  |
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« Reply #68 on: February 26, 2012, 09:28:42 PM » |
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« Reply #69 on: February 26, 2012, 09:37:58 PM » |
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Put on the seat cover, now it looks the part (obviously that is my opinion, and know this wont be to everyones taste)    The car had the a dropping head-liner. It was a mess, so I took it out, stripped off the old head liner so I had the fibre structure remaining. I then used black velour material with form backing and proper head-liner spray clue. A few hours later I had a rejuvenated head-liner in a much better colour. The black matches the seat perfectly.   2 days until She is taxed, I cant wait! |
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« Reply #70 on: February 27, 2012, 07:20:05 AM » |
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Isn't the seat a tad on the uncomfortable side? It looks the part, yes, but it must play havoc with one's farmer giles  I like what you have done with the headlining  |
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« Reply #71 on: February 28, 2012, 09:34:04 PM » |
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Isn't the seat a tad on the uncomfortable side? It looks the part, yes, but it must play havoc with one's farmer giles I like what you have done with the headlining The headlining job is actually a messy horrible job, but cheap, the Material was £40 and Glue £10, the difference is massive, very happy with the outcome. I don't drive this car around Europe, so I can live with a firm seat, it is contoured to fit tightly and hold you in. When you order, you have to specify Hip width, chest width and incline angle. I had to wait over a year for delivery, from America, via container ship (Several months in customs for good measure). |
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« Reply #72 on: February 28, 2012, 09:48:27 PM » |
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Unfortunately a made to measure bucket seat is out of the question for me. Too much arthritis.
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« Reply #73 on: February 28, 2012, 10:34:03 PM » |
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Loving what you've done with this, 6 foot 8!!! I understand the seat but have to agree it doesn't look very comfortable for the long haul!
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« Reply #74 on: March 08, 2012, 09:28:17 PM » |
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Ok, latest progress: Take one senator bootlid Removed spoiler Cut the chrome beading part off the bottom of the spoiler with a hacksaw Drill holes in Carlton bootlid at correct locations Fit spoiler with fasteners and addhesive Sand and prep for paint Spray using cheap trade satin black spraycans Put on a couple of stickers for fun   Thankfully the stupid lotus spoiler is gone! Lotus spoilers look great, but only when you have the whole lotus kit to go with it. |
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