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[RODDERS]

My Lowrider Merc,fully adjustable air suspension etc..............
 
 Goto www.rAdschopshop.co.uk (change the A to an' o') for more !
 

[sheerline]

Very nice loking motor that Rodders, I think that model was considered to be the last of the 'real'  Mercs'.

[RODDERS]

Thanx ,Yeah it was considered to be the last real built one . Trying to sell it ,but think somepeople want me to give it to them ! Its a lovely original car ,which Ive fitted lowrider suspension to .

[nhp651]

my new hobby........... ............wonder if i'll spend as much time on this as i do my models?? :'(

[sheerline]

MGC! Fabulous little car, if it's already restored (looks like it) you'll just love it to death and it'll probably never let you down but if you are going to strip and re-build it, forget models for quite a while.

[catengineman]

Fab car 

But the roof box may give you a bit of a neck ache 

R,

[nhp651]

thanks lads, no resto needed, it is really solid all round. the lady owner I have just bought it off has owned it since 1996 and last year between mot's did 4 ( four ) miles?????
as for the top box, that's for puttin'me kids in  when I go out wi' th' missis for a run ????

[catengineman]

As I said FAB car but where O where do you put the boat and all the sailing stuff ?



R,

[nhp651]

that could be the big problem, :'(
any suggestions as to what type of boat would fit in the boot???

[catengineman]

Dickies RTR

[RODDERS]

Fit a tow bar and tow a box trailer,to house models? :)

[nhp651]

I fancy restoring this speedboat I've been asking info on, as my next "model" so might do just that and fit a tow bar.
Now that would be something,......... an MG  towing an Austin Healey?

[craftysod]

My other hobby is to keep this on the road,found out today cost me £400 for new air air con pump (dunno why in this country) that the electrics are knackered no power to pump
 
no i'm not a skoolboy racer old age racer

[Mr Andy]

When I went to see a chap in Cheshire about some carb's I noticed he had MG bit's, incase anyone else is in need, I think I've lost the number but can give directions.


Andy.

[oldiron]

One of my other hobbies includes cars, more specifically the sixties muscle cares. The one shown I've had for about 38 years. It has 56K original miles. The lump under the hood is a 427 Chevy big block. The car?.....a 1966 Chevelle Malibu SS....Canadian built

John

[mick]

My 1950 New Hudson Autocycle, not rebuilt by me, I might add, however I do clean and maintain the bike. Runs a treat, pulls like a train. Second in its class at the Shrewsbury Show...Mick

[das boot]

One of my other hobbies includes cars, more specifically the sixties muscle cares. The one shown I've had for about 38 years. It has 56K original miles. The lump under the hood is a 427 Chevy big block. The car?.....a 1966 Chevelle Malibu SS....Canadian built

John

John...I'm drooling over that beast. My cousin in Vancouver still has her Chevy Impala convertible, her father bought it for her as her first car when she was eighteen. She's now 58...and the car is almost the same age. You just can't beat big old Yank iron for longevity. My old friend (now sadly passed away) had a 427cu in big block engined Camaro, it was a frightening thing to ride in. Another friend of mine (again, no longer with us) had a full drag race spec Chevelle...the word 'awesome' doesn't come anywhere near describing the thing. 'Terrifying' may come close...


Rich

[oldiron]

One of my other hobbies includes cars, more specifically the sixties muscle cares. The one shown I've had for about 38 years. It has 56K original miles. The lump under the hood is a 427 Chevy big block. The car?.....a 1966 Chevelle Malibu SS....Canadian built

John

John...I'm drooling over that beast. My cousin in Vancouver still has her Chevy Impala convertible, her father bought it for her as her first car when she was eighteen. She's now 58...and the car is almost the same age. You just can't beat big old Yank iron for longevity. My old friend (now sadly passed away) had a 427cu in big block engined Camaro, it was a frightening thing to ride in. Another friend of mine (again, no longer with us) had a full drag race spec Chevelle...the word 'awesome' doesn't come anywhere near describing the thing. 'Terrifying' may come close...


Rich

Rich:

 I'm glad you like her. thanks.
The big block certainly does stir the inner juices. There may be rice rockets that can pull more top end horse power, but there's nothing like a big block for torque off the line. The feeling of it trying to deposit one int the back seat is tremendous.
 My particular 427 started life as a Corvette 435 horse Hi performance engine with four bolt mains and big port heads. Up until a year ago it had solid lifters and 11.5 : 1 compression. It was getting really rough trying to find gas (petrol) for it. I had the engine rebuilt last winter with 9.5 compression and a high performance hydraulic camshaft. She'll still red line at 7k RPM and pull like crazy. I don't know if the times have suffered any, but for the street she feels fine and I can at least put gas in it.
  If your friends/relatives still have some of those old big blocks around they're worth hanging on to.

John

[dazz]

One of my other hobbies includes cars, more specifically the sixties muscle cares. The one shown I've had for about 38 years. It has 56K original miles. The lump under the hood is a 427 Chevy big block. The car?.....a 1966 Chevelle Malibu SS....Canadian built

John

very nice motor ok2daz

[oldiron]

One of my other hobbies includes cars, more specifically the sixties muscle cares. The one shown I've had for about 38 years. It has 56K original miles. The lump under the hood is a 427 Chevy big block. The car?.....a 1966 Chevelle Malibu SS....Canadian built

John

very nice motor ok2daz

Thanks very much.

John

[cbr900]

Oldiron,

Mate you need OVERHAULIN........


Roy

[oldiron]

Oldiron,

Mate you need OVERHAULIN........


Roy

  Yeh, got that right. One of my favourite shows. Phenomenal how fast they get it done. I've seen some fo the cars, close up, at the local car shows. They look as good up close as they do on TV. First class work. Me... I just fumble along n my garage......and enjoy it. My next project it to pull apart my 1993 Chev 4x4 1/2 ton pick up and put a new cab on it. Got the cab last week. Thinks I'll start on it about March or so.

John

[oldiron]

Oldiron,

Mate you need OVERHAULIN........


Roy

 Roy:
  Just checked out your web site.......some real nice rides. I dabble in bikes myself. Just finished up a Honda 1974 CB550. Runs a treat and is  a really neat ride. A nice change from the sedateness of my 83 Goldwing.
   

[cbr900]

John,

The old Honda is for my wife, I prefer my Blade..........


Roy

[oldiron]

John,

The old Honda is for my wife, I prefer my Blade..........


Roy

  At least yours likes  bikes, mine won't go anywhere near them...hates em.

John