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When does a car become a classic?
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Been trolling aorund the various forum's and someone asked when does a car become a classic. I would saw pre 1980 at a pinch, but what do you lot think?
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viva g/box into shuvit?
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ok , we've got a viva g/box in the garage, but according to spyk its different. dunno if its ha hb or hc, anybody know if any fit a chevette!?! if we dont sort it sooooon he'll take root in my shuvit. we think there may have been a mix up at the hospital with spyk, we think he may be part Jamaican. if he w...
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Sceptre
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As most of you know i bought a Sceptre the other day off Pogweasel.
So far i love it. I'm getting old now (38 yesterday) so want some creature comforts. The sceptre drives lovely, many luxuries such as a working cigarette lighter, 2 speed electric wipers, electric washers, good lights, its even got a...
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Please can I have one?
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Found this car on another forum and wow! I'm in love!
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First car
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Luke, my son will be 17 in May and is itching to get driving. He's driven all of my vehicles and more and with lessons already pre-booked we wish him well for a quick 'first time' pass. Question is what to look for as a first car? got to be something in the low insurance group, he even wants to...
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Sorry Dell
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Actually got some spanners out yesterday........finished off swapping the front suspension on the roadster from an early IFS to the rigid beam. Was going to swap some leaf springs about to try and lower it but none of the spares I have are the same length, it has leaf both front and rear.Did a few more bi...
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Cars, cars and more cars
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Right, as this is a forum for people who like cars just a little bit. I think we should have some more car pics. Either cars you own, cars you once owned and maybe miss. Cars you'd like to own, cars your dad owned, you get the idea. I'll start with this one. I know its only a minor but it was the first ca...
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More Humber advice needed!!!!
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As you may know I was going to fit a V8 into the septic, but have decided to spend the money on wheels and interior work. My engine is knackered but i've seen a Mk3 Sceptre engine on e-bay. My car is a mk2 I think the mk3 engine is identical except for being tilted 10% does anyone know if it will go straight...
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Places for panels
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Anyone know of any good places for panels in Ipswich? I need a cover sill for a XJ6, they make good rear valances for Humbers, so I am told! Cheers, Mike.
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Question about Rover V8's and gearboxes.
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Driving home today and my engine gave up on me. I think its terminal. So, as i was already considering a Rover conversion i want to find out more. Basically, i was talking to Andy Berry about it (he'll be doing the conversion for me) and we want to know if we (or he) can get away with keeping...
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wheels, making one out of two!
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On my roadster I want to run wider steel wheels on the rear. At present they are 16"x4.5 - now I want to run something like a 16"x7 using my original wheel centres mated with some 7" rims from whatever.I understand in principal how to do this but where can I look to make a start?
I need someone who can help m...
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Who's been a busy boy?
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Mike has just emerged from the garage with a huge grin on his face. He has made a complete new inner sill (or something like that) and welded it in place.
Must pop round to Diggers for coffee again if it makes Mike do something on the '53.
Well done hunny!
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wheels for humber hawk, same as?
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im looking for a set of wheels for the hawk, what stud pattern is the same, any ideas, its 5 stud.
got a few ideas for the hawk transformation... got to be black, i tried purple a few times but a black car always looks tough. i preferred victor when it was black with red roof, [to match my hair] ...
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What are these off of?
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Bought these off E-Bay today. Dont know what they were originally from, neither did the seller. They were advertised as 'Possible Humber or Standard' I dont recognise them. Any ideas?
I bought 'em cos i liked 'em. Now i've got to buy a car to fit them to.
[IMG]https://i61.photobucket....
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Whats the stupidest car thing you've ever done?
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We've all done things to cars and regretted it after, sometimes straight after sometimes 10 years later when you think back.
I think mine would be when i 'Customised' a Hillman super minx just for a Hemsby rockabilly weekender. It was green so me and a mate put pink scallops up it, pink wheels with pai...
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How would you describe them?
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An age old one but well worth another run round the block.Briefly how would you describe a-
1.....Hotrod,
2.....ratrod,
3.....streetrod
4......modified
5.....custom
6.....muscle car
7.....hot hatch(back in a min,gotta be sick)
8.....lead sled
9 .....replica
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death of a spooky car
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wow, scarey drive to work this morn, prop fell off victor and mashed the gearbox and diff... what a noise, it was so loud , still got to work on time thou...
spooky how victor knew that id bought the humber and was planning to sell him!
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SEAT BELTS
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Does anyone know a company that supplies seat belts for old cars. I want to upgrade the front ones in the Sceptre and fit rear ones at the same time. I know there are companies that do this but dont know any.
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Axle rebuilds
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A friend of mine has just bought a Cortina mk2 1600E and wants to have the rear axle rebuilt. He lives in Woodbridge. Can anyone recommend someone who can do this in Suffolk or North Essex?
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humber hawk bits needed
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hi there,i need a bit of guidance,
need a clutch and possibly some brake bits althou havent looked properly yet, a set of carpets would be great, and some window rubbers for the rear side windows.
any ideas where to look would be welcome, cheers
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Mandi's new car
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Hey Mandi, congrats on the new car. I promise i wont tell anyone what it is till after you pick it up As its not got a st...
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Whats your dream car?
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I'll start the ball rolling with this beaut.
Yep its the 55 Chevy from Two Lane Blacktop.
So money no object what would you have?
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VW Beetle
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I know some of you lot moan about me going on the hot hatch forums, but I've been on one a little while ago and came across a young lad who, with the help of his dad is doing up a 1972 Beetle. He is calling it his project, so best of luck with it fella. He is only just 14 bless him.
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Tuck & Roll.
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Does anyone know where I could get some of that tuck & roll style fabric? I saw some for sale at The Nats, but can't remember the name of the company.
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poxy bloody Pop!!!
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 Got the new regulator fitted. Still wont start. I have power to the starter, but not the solenoid. I have no power to the alternator. It would appear I have power to the isolator and from there no power to the ignition system.
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inspiration
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A couple of pops for Simon, and other stuff for the rest of us.
http://public.fotki.com/AKAKustoms/gassers/
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tot rod
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paige has asked me to build her a tot rod!!!!!
I have one site available but if anyone has any more info please speak now before my ears get chewed off!!!!!
Anyone for a gasser tot rod
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Minor Progress report
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Will keep updating this as i do stuff.
Lowered the front yesterday, nice and low. Waiting for blocks to be delivered so i can do rear.
Tinting windows today.............yellow!
Will be getting paint this week, hope to fit bamboo next weekend and start paint prep.
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Am I boring you all yet?
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Safari-Coachbuilt-caravan-with-lantern-roof-1979_W0QQitemZ170034737048QQihZ007QQcategoryZ32633QQssPageNameZWDVWQQr...
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No picture
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Anyone know whats gone wrong with my picture? did it as a link, the site and pic are still there, whats going on?
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