Author Topic: Someone else buy this! (Read 20880 times)

Stephen M · « **Reply #75 on:** May 25, 2007, 07:15:56 PM »

You know you want to build an all-wheel-drive hot rod.

You know you need this:

Skyline GT-R AWD transmission

You can get gearsets that will handle 1000+ HP. It's at least 7 inches shorter than a freight train and weighs several pounds less. You can use spare sewer pipe to fab your new center tunnel. Where else you gonna get a smooth-shifting 5 speed manual + AWD transfer case with massive aftermarket support? Some truck? Hardly sporting.

Stephen M · « **Reply #76 on:** May 26, 2007, 09:22:44 PM »

Wow, Stephen M, that transmission above is JUST what I need for my top secret AWD Dodge Dart GT-R project car. In, fact, I'm going on E-bay right now to purc....OOOOH! SHINY THING!

Pretty Shiny Sparkly Chome-y Hayabusa Swing Arm THINGY!

You know you need this. You cagers wouldn't understand, but when you lay your crotch rocket down at 120 MPH, you need sparkly bits than can be seen from space. Helps the EMTs find where to hose off the asphalt.

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #77 on:** May 27, 2007, 04:16:21 PM »

May I suggest something like this as your project?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Barris-Ohrberg-Martian-Spider_W0QQitemZ190113785206QQcmdZViewItem

MG · « **Reply #78 on:** May 27, 2007, 06:37:05 PM »

Somebody is having a Ken Tyrell flashback moment!

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #79 on:** May 27, 2007, 06:55:17 PM »

What I like best about it is the absolute lack of steering linkage.

Stephen M · « **Reply #80 on:** May 28, 2007, 04:33:45 PM »

Quote from: Arthur Dent on May 27, 2007, 04:16:21 PM

May I suggest something like this as your project?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Barris-Ohrberg-Martian-Spider_W0QQitemZ190113785206QQcmdZViewItem

Former show car apparently parked in the weeds?

Swing arm suspension front AND rear?

Military surplus powertrain?

Number of wheels ~= 4?

Bid with Confidence!

Stephen M · « **Reply #81 on:** May 31, 2007, 09:33:15 PM »

So apparently I have a thing for interesting, bargain mechanical bits suited for yet-to-be-defined project cars. You, however, have a thing for this:

Audi S4 V8 & 6-speed transmission

Eight cylinders and six speeds seldom make for a boring car.

Counter examples welcome

Stephen M · « **Reply #82 on:** June 04, 2007, 10:13:52 PM »

I'd buy that Audi V8 + tranny, but hanging the entire engine forward of the front axle is something only a crazed Audi-phile (or subaru fan) would do. Instead, a more technically sound approach would be to set the engine further back and use a prop shaft to send power forward to.......OOH! SHINY THING!

Lighted Boyce Motometer

The letter "F" stands for "Fabulous!", "Friggin' Awesome!", and "Fantasmogoric!" all at once. And it contains mercury, which is part of this complete breakfast:

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #83 on:** June 05, 2007, 11:01:50 AM »

Ok so as far as counter examples there are a few Mercs and such with V8s and 6spd slushboxes.

Those Audi motors while being hopelessly placed in a fwd car make a nice layout for a mid engined machine. Say take this Puma and rip out the VW engine thing and toss in that Audi motor. Now that I've done all the hard design work for you all you need to do is add a pile of cash and hours of skilled fabrication, tuning, etc. Simple!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973-Puma-Factory-Built-Car-VW-Powered_W0QQitemZ120128171330QQihZ002QQcategoryZ6472QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Stephen M · « **Reply #84 on:** June 07, 2007, 06:14:06 PM »

Quote from: Arthur Dent on June 05, 2007, 11:01:50 AM

Puma and rip out the VW engine thing and toss in that Audi motor. Now that I've done all the hard design work for you all you need to do is add a pile of cash and hours of skilled fabrication, tuning, etc. Simple!

Great idea, I'm on it!

In the mean time, why not pick up one of these for restoration:

Safer than a Tijuana transfusion!

Nothing says cornering prowess like dropping a small barn on top of a stretched, swing axle frame. The definitive answer to the least asked question. I defy you to find a better use for $7,500!

Stephen M · « **Reply #85 on:** June 10, 2007, 06:56:41 PM »

I'd buy that Bug Camper, but I can fit everything I need in the back of an NA Miata. Instead, why not help keep the peace with this:

Police Issue Fiero with V8 Swap

Sadly, it appears the V8 conversion was accomplished entirely without the use of angle iron.

Stephen M · « **Reply #86 on:** June 12, 2007, 08:34:57 PM »

I'd jump on that Fiero, but I already have two convictions for impersonating an officer, and my home state has one of those "three strikes and you're out" laws.

Instead, why not pay $120k for a possibly legal street car almost comparable to a $35k evo?

You know you want it, you JDM fanboi

It's got the fashionable GM taillight mod, maintenance parts that can be shipped from Japan, and revolutionary 3-box styling! Plus, the women just melt when you explain why your six-figure Nissan is cooler than a Porsche or BMW.

Boxer2500 · « **Reply #87 on:** June 29, 2007, 06:50:11 PM »

I don't think I've ever seen a '79 Accord in this good of a condition.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/79-Honda-Accord-LX-Sharp-Rare-Priced-to-Sell_W0QQitemZ130128468341QQihZ003QQcategoryZ6254QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Stephen M · « **Reply #88 on:** July 16, 2007, 10:08:16 PM »

C'est Accord est tres joile, mais je desire.....

Instantement Einberliner Cred d'rue!

Une monospoke wheel?

C'est un embodidimient D'esprit De Charles de Gaulle?

Fabrique avec plus de Angle Iron?

deux pour trois, wager avec confidience!

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #89 on:** July 16, 2007, 10:34:40 PM »

As is I'm afraid no sale - now if it been converted to a pickup truck with a bed fabricated from angle iron then it would be a different story.

Alas this also has no angle iron but how about a Fairthorpe Electron?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Rare-1963-Fairthorpe-Electron-Minor_W0QQitemZ150142163325QQihZ005QQcategoryZ6472QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #90 on:** July 29, 2007, 01:56:35 PM »

All running costs of a Ferrari 308 with no of the pantie removing powers

1989 Lancia 8.32 - fitted with a slightly modified Ferrari 308 Quattrovalve engine

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1989-Lancia-8-32_W0QQitemZ150146121940QQihZ005QQcategoryZ6292QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

porridgehead · « **Reply #91 on:** August 08, 2007, 11:51:29 PM »

Dat's right! A Too Fiddy Sea! As in W114. Mercedes. Coupe. Oh fer the love of... do I have to spell everything out for you folks?

Oh wait... I did. 250C.

20,000 miles. As new as you will ever C.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Amazing-20-000-mile-1970-MB-250C-coupe-from-Hyman-Ltd_W0QQitemZ160144438029QQihZ006QQcategoryZ6329QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

See? Too Fiddy Sea!

Stephen M · « **Reply #92 on:** August 17, 2007, 10:01:43 AM »

I'd be all over that Two Fiddy Sea like white on rice, but it doesn't have a sunroof. If only there were some easy way to add a .....

Jumpin' Jesus on a pogo stick, MY PRAYERS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED!

Extremely fashion and new aparent sun roof, made of a sticker that will give any car the image of a real sunroof!

position testing using magnetic elements?

package comes with photographies and step to step installation instructions?

High Status at a very low price!!?

BID WITH CONFIDENCE!

Stephen M · « **Reply #93 on:** August 22, 2007, 03:48:44 PM »

I prefer a classy false convertible top, WITH OPERA LIGHTS, to a stick-on sunroof.

I also like to inherit unfinished project kit cars built on salvage title donors, like so:

Countach kit car based on MR2 chassis

Stephen M personally vouches for soundness of underlying mechanicals (184k on my MR2T) ?

Car photographed on cardboard and plastic to:
A) Keep the car from getting the driveway dirty
B) Hint at recent $50 driveway paint job.

Have at it!

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #94 on:** August 30, 2007, 07:03:51 PM »

here is an odd one. Studebaker Champion on a 4x4 Dodge D50 chassis, engine and dash! You can see the front wheel doesn't quite line up right. The Dash looks out of place. There was a Austin A40 with Dodge Colt (rwd kind) drivetrain and dash for sale recently - I wonder if they shared a common builder.

http://www.saskantiques.com/Aother.html (half way down page)

porridgehead · « **Reply #95 on:** August 30, 2007, 08:12:18 PM »

And you want someone to BUY this?

Ooooh... you want somebody ELSE to buy this! Now I understand.

Talk about your beaten, blind, crippled, worm ridden, diahrretic, flea infested, distempered, rabid, deaf dog that smells. Please, somebody, buy it and put it down!

Stephen M · « **Reply #96 on:** August 30, 2007, 10:41:52 PM »

Quote from: Arthur Dent on August 30, 2007, 07:03:51 PM

here is an odd one. Studebaker Champion on a 4x4 Dodge D50 chassis, engine and dash! You can see the front wheel doesn't quite line up right. The Dash looks out of place. There was a Austin A40 with Dodge Colt (rwd kind) drivetrain and dash for sale recently - I wonder if they shared a common builder.

http://www.saskantiques.com/Aother.html (half way down page)

The same page lists a Pacer, a Gremlin, and a VW Bug with a seized engine. Clearly the Studebaker-Dodge one-off is the pick of the litter...box.

Stephen M · « **Reply #97 on:** September 03, 2007, 07:47:46 PM »

I must admit I'm a bit disappointed by the lack of autopuzzles purchases resulting from this thread. There's a lot of high quality automotive flotsam and jetsam here, people. Open those checkbooks. Give 'till it hurts. Operators are standing by.

And, as a special incentive, the next buyer of any one of the fine pieces of autmobilia featured in this thread may opt to receive, at absolutely full cost to them, their choice of either one of the following two service vehicles:

1941 Ford Flathead V8 Fire Truck, or....

Low mileage 4x4 turbo diesel ambulance

Tote bag not included. Call now.

Arthur Dent · « **Reply #98 on:** October 02, 2007, 05:02:25 PM »

drop top Taurus anyone - with low profile paint, wing and rims. Just the car to pull a bank job in. all the extra money might come in handy for fixing the epic body flex.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1988-Ford-Taurus-Roadster_W0QQitemZ170154640531QQihZ007QQcategoryZ6472QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Stephen M · « **Reply #99 on:** October 02, 2007, 09:20:36 PM »

The custom paint looks really detailed and really well done.

'tis a shame about the canvas, though.

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Author Topic: Someone else buy this! (Read 20880 times)