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Aug 1, 2012 11:22:40 GMT 1
Post by Fli on Aug 1, 2012 11:22:40 GMT 1
In the best Blue Peter Tradition ..... Here's one I made earlier .......... 1979 From bits. Go for it Fli What a super AK400 - I want it!!!
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Aug 1, 2012 11:43:02 GMT 1
Post by lib on Aug 1, 2012 11:43:02 GMT 1
Sorry Fli. Long gone. Wish I had kept the photos of its build but the were lost in a house move along with years of racing pictures and documents.
For your interest; the rear van box was the big curved window type, purchased from a mate in Brixton who bought the damaged shell off a Swiss tourist who wrote it off in London. The chassis and running gear was from an Ami Super; which of course had the 4 cylinder 1015cc GS engine. Again bought as a write off.The front was all 2cv from bits hanging around. Had to put a narrow fillet in the bulkhead to adjust for the extra length of the 4 cylinder engine. Police and customs examined to verify all parts were 'used' (except for safety items) not stolen, and they allowed me to register it as a 'new vehicle' built from spare parts. I had expected to have to register it as rebuild reg but they allowed a new plate hence the 1979 registration. Our youngest daughter had just been born so the interior was kitted out as a mini motor home to cater for a baby with changing board, sink and water, etc all done in oak and brass fittings. Later a folding bed was put in and it was used for weekend 2CV meetings around the UK and abroad.
Left Hand drive but Lady S used it daily and ran up lots of miles. Sold on to a postman, lost track of it many years ago now.
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Aug 2, 2012 12:54:54 GMT 1
Post by Ali on Aug 2, 2012 12:54:54 GMT 1
he needs little encouragement LIB ! No idea where all this stuff on order is going to live for the next 10 years...................
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Aug 2, 2012 14:13:52 GMT 1
Post by JohnP on Aug 2, 2012 14:13:52 GMT 1
So thats almost a complete car then Fli............ He's still trying to find a key to wind it up Your comment reminded me of a guy in Budleigh Salterton years ago who had an old type Fiat 500. He cut a huge clockwork key shape out of a piece of tin plate and drilled a hole in the rear bonnet. As the car went along, an electric motor rotated this huge key. It really was funny and caused endless amusement as he drove through the town
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Aug 2, 2012 16:25:57 GMT 1
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Aug 2, 2012 16:27:45 GMT 1
Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2012 16:27:45 GMT 1
Typical woman, you just don't understand Spose it could be worse and all over the kitchen floor.!!
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