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by LRW
Sat 08 Apr 2017, 18:05
Forum: Heads Up/What I discovered
Topic: Anybody know anything about this car
Replies: 2
Views: 6536

Re: Anybody know anything about this car

Hi gunter

Pics were taken in Feb i think......

Would be interested to know if he'd like to sell it......or at least to speak to him to see how much work it needs. Paperwork issues would make me think twice.......but would be interested nonetheless
by LRW
Thu 06 Apr 2017, 15:29
Forum: Heads Up/What I discovered
Topic: Anybody know anything about this car
Replies: 2
Views: 6536

Anybody know anything about this car

A buddy of mine has been seeing this standing in a parking garage for the last few years! (he only told me about it a few weeks back)....says its been there a VERY long time...standing windows open...full of dust etc. He says he never seess anybody around it/come to check on it etc......its parked i...
by LRW
Thu 21 Apr 2016, 10:20
Forum: Heads Up/What I discovered
Topic: Anyone know what blowers these are
Replies: 4
Views: 6058

Anyone know what blowers these are

http://i66.tinypic.com/9kto5e.jpg so...had to go up the garden route for work......found these at a "plaas dorpie take aways" they were being used for ornaments...along with a lot of other old car stuff.....They're pretty complete and the screws turn. Tractor superchargers? Spoke to the wife of the...
by LRW
Thu 22 Oct 2015, 14:10
Forum: Post your ride
Topic: MY FORD CORTINA 30S
Replies: 28
Views: 14485

Re: MY FORD CORTINA 30S

Nice setup there Glen

Doesnt it run out of fuel with that mechanical pump?....

My car used to run out of fuel at about 4000rpm in 2nd gear......now with the 3.4 its even worse. (running a electrical pump now)
by LRW
Thu 19 Mar 2015, 09:18
Forum: Cars and Parts on Other Sites
Topic: 69 Camaro project
Replies: 8
Views: 3235

Re: 69 Camaro project

Burnthosetyres wrote:The No papers is a challenge... But if that's the case, 230k is a stretch....
steep for a car with no papers....no interior....and no engine/box

he did however say that since its a RHD conversion...that papers wouldnt be a problem? (dont know how much truth there is in that)
by LRW
Tue 17 Mar 2015, 19:44
Forum: Cars and Parts on Other Sites
Topic: 69 Camaro project
Replies: 8
Views: 3235

Re: 69 Camaro project

Hello stranger (LRW), still have that monster Cortina? Still have the cortina.....but the twin turbo motor is now in a friends car Now its just a "interceptor" again (with a really quick 3.8) Triple carbs back on......and i kept the 8pots and 320mm discs on the front (still has the discs on the rea...
by LRW
Tue 17 Mar 2015, 15:58
Forum: Cars and Parts on Other Sites
Topic: 69 Camaro project
Replies: 8
Views: 3235

Re: 69 Camaro project

I contacted the guy (karl) about this... His reply.... it is only the rolling body...no papers..and busy doing a right hand drive conversion - ....it has a lumina steering column,dash etc... brand new windscreen...also a Year One roll cage, three link rear end started and coil overs for rear too..(c...
by LRW
Fri 07 Mar 2014, 09:41
Forum: Restoration
Topic: ford v6 rebuild
Replies: 31
Views: 14892

Re: ford v6 rebuild

http://www.burtonpower.com/tuning-guides/tuning-guide-pages/ford-essex-v4-v6-tuning-guide.html http://www.tubetvr.com/essex.html I also know member LRW fiddling with various Essex engine setups in his Cortina, but he has been inactive for some time now. Another suggestion would be to try and get ho...
by LRW
Tue 09 Oct 2012, 09:48
Forum: General/Lounge
Topic: Abandoned muscle cars in japan
Replies: 6
Views: 2599

Abandoned muscle cars in japan

Soooo.....doing my usual trawling of the internets/video clip heaven etc etc i came across this little clip ......my immediate reaction was WTF!!!....but i suppose the japanese feel differently about cars witness the sadness.......abandoned american muscle cars http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6djXs8X...
by LRW
Fri 02 Mar 2012, 11:56
Forum: Technical
Topic: anyone know what diff this is
Replies: 1
Views: 1450

anyone know what diff this is

It came from a 3.0 sapphire (i just wanted the rear discs/calipers....guy gave me the entire rear suspension) now....i know most of them are supposed to have a cast iron casing...this whole thing is aluminium (its big...but pretty light though) has lobro CV's...not the usual tripod ones (driveshafts...