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Post by Warwick on Feb 15, 2017 10:37:27 GMT
WOW!!
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Post by David on Feb 15, 2017 17:58:36 GMT
Yes, bit of an oddball isn't it Warwick. Attachment Deleted Attachment Deleted It is a SAAB motorhome (only two produced, only one left) and if you think that looks odd, do a search for SAAB Toppola
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Post by petervdvelde on Feb 15, 2017 20:34:12 GMT
a bit more common then the Saab motorhome my MGB V8 conversion Bought this rust free MGB coming from the USA and this rusty SD1 V8 with manual box and after many hours with the Rover V8, LT77 gearbox and an modified rear axle to V8 ratio and bigger brakes and walnut interior trim which i made to replace the plastic parts This set up drives extremely well Peter
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Post by PeterMadden on Feb 15, 2017 22:04:10 GMT
Oh no! I searched Saab Toppola, some things you just can't unsee!
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Post by David on Feb 16, 2017 9:40:01 GMT
Oh no! I searched Saab Toppola, some things you just can't unsee! Not sure what the Swedish designers were smoking back then to produce such an item. It was offered as a SAAB accessory, that slept two people.
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Post by enigmas on Feb 16, 2017 11:14:00 GMT
And now for something completely different. I'm sure that used to belong to Postmam Pat. (Very cute)
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Post by p5bdownunder on Feb 16, 2017 15:19:32 GMT
Your MGB is stunning Peter. Simply stunning.... Attachments:
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Post by petervdvelde on Feb 17, 2017 14:19:23 GMT
Your MGB is stunning Peter. Simply stunning.... Thanks. If was a lot of work but i still enjoy it very much and after 10 years there is no crack or dull spot. As i am rather tall, a motolita steering was too big as this would interfere with my legs/knees so i made a smaller steering. The wood rim is build up by approx 50 layers of veneer glued to the aluminum frame and then rounded. Also modifying the original metal frame behind the wooden dash took a lot of time as all the meters and switches got a new position. A picture of the work in process Peter
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Post by Warwick on Feb 21, 2017 2:53:32 GMT
I really must get my act together and get the Rover to my local club's monthly Sunday breakfast meeting. As I mentioned previously, I discovered afterwards that last month an old friend brought his Bolwell Mk.7 along. Now I find out that at the recent breakfast meeting for February, another Bolwell made an appearance. This time the current model Nagari 300 (or Mk.10) Here's a bit of background. www.shannons.com.au/club/video/bolwell-cars-story-episode-3-series-4-man-and-machine/
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Post by Deleted on Feb 25, 2017 17:20:06 GMT
On a trip to Sweden, we were parked up on the quayside having just disembarked from the 'fast ferry' from Denmark. Unusually, for the time of year (so we were told) it rained a lot during our visit!
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Post by David on Feb 27, 2017 9:43:17 GMT
John, now there are no ferries at all to Denmark. The 'nearest' is Hook of Holland. Ho hum
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Post by Deleted on Feb 27, 2017 18:07:18 GMT
David, In that case, here is 'Fast Ferry' leaving Sweden! Please note though, the Mk1 Escort in the bottom left corner!
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Post by moonchariot on Feb 27, 2017 22:12:00 GMT
A Rare sight in Outback Oz! Mark I,II & III.
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Post by Warwick on Feb 28, 2017 1:40:40 GMT
Drool!
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Post by p5bdownunder on Feb 28, 2017 14:35:20 GMT
A Rare sight in Outback Oz! Mark I,II & III. Yes please....
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2017 18:49:40 GMT
Whilst in Sweden, we attended a Show at Tjoloholm which, reputedly, had 1,000 entrants but, whatever, they were an eclectic mix.
This car ran on charcoal! If any of our Scandinavian Members can interpret the writings (next upload), please do!
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Post by Warwick on Mar 2, 2017 2:20:33 GMT
A strange vehicle to fit a gas producer to. They were used during WWII due to petrol shortages, so you would think it would look better on the back of a 1930s car.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2017 17:09:10 GMT
Warwick, before my time that one but, here's how it all works..
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Post by Warwick on Mar 3, 2017 0:51:53 GMT
It's basically the slow combustion process we are familiar with in wood stoves and heaters, but where the air supply to the fire is not just throttled back, but really starved. This results in very incomplete combustion with a lot of hydrogen and carbon monoxide produced. This is what is fed into the engine. It was not uncommon for them to suffer from the odd explosion or two.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 3, 2017 17:16:59 GMT
Well, I never new that, thanks Warwick.
As previously mentioned, the show had quite an eclectic mix of vehicles, so, if you are good with shoe-horn....
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Post by Deleted on Mar 4, 2017 17:30:09 GMT
Here is a UK contingent. The P6 and, Austin Atlantic were seen again when we toured Italy.
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Post by markymark on Mar 4, 2017 19:59:54 GMT
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Post by tarnowl on Mar 5, 2017 7:38:38 GMT
Roy, that is really very beautiful! I am very envious. Tarnowl.
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Post by p5bcoupe on Mar 6, 2017 14:25:23 GMT
Thought I would share this picture of our 1957 MGA roadster complete with Rover P5b coupe for company...alas the MGA was sold a few years ago just before their prices rocketed! The Coupe was also sold to fund a new garage roof!
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Post by Coupe on Mar 6, 2017 18:20:46 GMT
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