I just got confused by the dates. It's 2026, not 2025.
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I just got confused by the dates. It's 2026, not 2025.
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Originally Posted by p38arover
As Pauline once said, please explain ?
I had written saying I didn't post my replies yesterday (5th) then noticed they were posted on 5th Jan 2025, not 2026.
Well the Speedster is done, its a blast to drive, Its attracted a lot of interest, cops have followed me twice but not pulled over yet, I'm expecting a log book check.
Been invited to display / drive it at Historic Winton in a few months. I'm no racing car driver but should be able to manage a few laps in the Regularity race.
Yes, thats a Land Rover hand throttle on it,
https://youtu.be/DTHkEpzpen8
What a fantastic build.
If I make it up to Winton this year I'll say hello.
And accelerator pedal unless I am mistaken.Quote:
Originally Posted by goingbush
That, sir, is gorgeous. Love the boat tail. Well, i love everything.
Does it qualify for SR Club Permit? I wasn't going to Winton, but now I just might.
Cheers No wont qualify for SR plates, , I looked through the ASRF guidelines , I could have built to that but would require Engineering, The closest VASS Engineers that do Street rods is 4 hour trailer trip away ,Quote:
Originally Posted by Tins
So I chose to build to VSI-33 (pre 49 cars) legal using period parts , , Any period engine can be used, Carb & exhaust mods allowed, Engine mounts & crossmembers can be modified without VASS under VSI , but nothing like Seatbelts or disc brakes or suspension re-design allowed. No modern tyre sizes - so no wide wheels. Thats why its a Speedster & not a Hot Rod. So basically the car ends up being more authentic & an easier path to club rego.
Now as to weather it will pass Winton Scruitinees is another thing , won't know till I get a checklist from the organisers, Might need to add a tailshaft hoop and possibly a radiator catch can depending on the class it goes in. If it dosent meet scrutiny I'll still get a few laps in the Parade.
Yes indeed it is, there really are a lot of Land Rover parts on it, The track rod & tie rod ends , Rear shockers & spring plates . I even narrowed a LandRover Series leaf spring leave to replace a broken Chrysler leaf , they are an in between width, half way between the usual wide & skinny found on most old cars.Quote:
Originally Posted by JDNSW
That is absolutely beautiful Don! It is a VERY bad influence, as I am considering attacking the flat packed 1927 Buick that my recently departed uncle kept in his shed for 50 years. It would make a great Lake Perkolilli racer, just like yours...Quote:
Originally Posted by goingbush
Its great that you've managed to get yours on road rego. Off road only usage only would be way too restrictive...
What are the wheels on yours? They look modern? They would originally have been wooden or wire spoked??
Going to watch your youtube vid again, just to let the brain run wild again....
Cheers,
Chris