task Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 That is a billy-bargain, don't tempt me to put it in my Morris Minor, reckon it would fit! Totally off topic but I had the BGT V8 at a rolling road a few months back and there was a stunning moggy running a 2.0 Zetec on TB's, I reckon a V6 moggy would be even better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Yeah Zetec's are all the rage at the moment, but I have an 18,000 genuine mileage 1275 A-series that I really must use, it is a project that has been on the table a long, long time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
task Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 It's a shame we don't have a thread for the classic vehicles we have, I think it would get closed for being off topic though! I'd have been interested to see photos of the moggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Sorry for OT (I'm sure the OP doesn't mind too much!), but there's not a lot to look at at the moment!https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=180A6C1E5D7C6613!17360&authkey=!AF8C4MlOCAQvrmQ&v=3&ithint=photo%2cjpgMuch steel, gas and wire in stock... Perhaps we could think about a separate forum, called 'A bit on the side....' I'd have two to add(!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
task Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 That would be a great idea! I've got a MGB GT V8 conversion to add along with several Daimlers There's not a great deal of that left... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 There's not a great deal of that left... Well indeed...that's what happens when it is parked up under a tarp completely disassembled for 10+ years... I have the bolt on bits still in reasonable nick, going through all the mechanicals and giving them a good coat of paint before I face that, hopefully start welding up later this month. The brace is to ensure it is all square, and to stop the whole thing from snapping in two... yes it is that rotten, behind the B-pillar, the main thing holding it together is the transmission tunnel! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I think an engineering/cars/bikes sub forum would be interesting. As long as it's technical Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I like that idea - the title 'a bit on the side' sounds very apt too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Could the special builds forum not have its remit expanded slightly to include such projects? It's already half-way there I'd say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Could the special builds forum not have its remit expanded slightly to include such projects? It's already half-way there I'd say. I'd say it's already there: "& Special Projects (Not only LR)" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Yup. We already have it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 In which case - please start Daimler and Morris Minor threads !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I'm with you guys I've got a classic mini project waiting in the que for attention Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowie69 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Not being picky, but the desciption actually reads (in full): '4x4 Special Vehicle Builds, Major Modifications, Upgrades & Special Projects (Not only LR)' That sounds far more to me that it is for 4x4's rather than passenger cars, which clearly the Minor is the latter -I know it is a small thing, but it is a description which has put not only me off from posting in there, perhaps it would encourage more people to stick their 'Bit on the side' in there as well... My idea for the forum was something a bit more relaxed, perhaps the existing one can be morphed into something between the two? I've noticed a lot of the threads in there aren't really special builds or heavily modified 4x4s, but queries about release bearings and air compressors for an air bed..... Reckon a quick prune (move them to the international forum) and a rename and we could have somethign that would really grow. I would also suggest moving it down the page a little, under the 'Vehicles' section, then it acts as an 'Any other vehicle' forum, at the moment it is getting more traffic than it should because it is the one on-screen when the page loads.... Whoops, dropped into webdev/UX for a mo there..... but it is all valid. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Don't forget there's the "Tools & fab" forum too. I think most people frequenting that & the special builds forum would appreciate almost any vehicle build / engineering going on really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_grieve Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 http://www.haultech.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=700&start=20 Great build, guys a genius. Did anybody else see his Subaru rear caliper swap to gain a handbrake? Might be useful info for anyone doing fiddle brakes or a transfer case swap without a brake on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 http://www.haultech.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=700&start=20 Great build, guys a genius. Did anybody else see his Subaru rear caliper swap to gain a handbrake? A genius that can't do a 5-second Google search to find out the LT230 is more than strong enough, and thus made tons of extra work for himself... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
need4speed Posted August 23, 2015 Share Posted August 23, 2015 Yup the LT230 might be agricultural but it can't half take some punishment.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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