Thread: Straight Eight

Originally Posted by p38arover

I just got confused by the dates. It's 2026, not 2025.

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,

What a fantastic build.
If I make it up to Winton this year I'll say hello.

Originally Posted by goingbush

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yes that's a Land Rover hand throttle on it,

And accelerator pedal unless I am mistaken.

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.

Originally Posted by Tins

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 ,
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.

Originally Posted by JDNSW

And accelerator pedal unless I am mistaken.

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.