CAR THREAD ( ..wheeee) :)

[BlrwestSiR]

1 hour ago, Clunkmeister said:

That’s a bad ass Jeep.  A Hilux would be a bad idea no matter what. The reputation alone could get you cratered. 

Here's the Hilux I want. Saw it in Ft William, Scotland. 

 

[Martinnfb]

How many penguins you can run over in a single pass ?

[GazzaS]

On 10/24/2021 at 3:04 AM, Martinnfb said:

Coolest truck ever

 

I never really had a thing for AMC stuff.

But fishnets....   hell yeah.

[GusMac]

4 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said:

Here's the Hilux I want. Saw it in Ft William, Scotland. 

 

There's a garage up there that does those conversions Carl. They also do some very cool campervan conversions based on VW chassis.

Not entirely sure how you're meant to get that down some of the back roads around there though! 😄

[Wumm]

On 10/25/2021 at 3:42 PM, GazzaS said:

 

You really should never place anything over your grille...

Although a fine mesh is acceptable. Who knows what kind of nasty bugs are being kept out of there otherwise.

Also, not sure if those are her original headlights...

[Wumm]

Spied this at Palm Beach on Queensland's Gold Coast yesterday...

Nissan Cube, cut and shut into a pickup body, with faux Woody panels.

Bloody Surfers...

S

[BlrwestSiR]

23 minutes ago, Wumm said:

Spied this at Palm Beach on Queensland's Gold Coast yesterday...

Nissan Cube, cut and shut into a pickup body, with faux Woody panels.

Bloody Surfers...

S

That's a pretty decent custom pickup conversion. Knowing how short a Cube is, it makes the new Maverick look like a long bed. 

There's a company in the US that sells conversion kits to make Mk IV Jettas (Boras I think they're called outside NA) into pickups. Doesn't look too bad when done. 

 

Edit: found it! 

https://www.smythkitcars.com/

[DocRob]

On 11/1/2021 at 4:11 AM, Wumm said:

Bloody Surfers...

I am a surfer, but would never put that thing under my boards .

Cheers Rob

[GazzaS]

Hey fellas...   question for you:  Does the Chrome melt during a car fire? 

I'm having a helluva time finding pics of a burned older-vehicle.

I looked up the melting point of glass, and it melts a lot easier than chromium.  Anyone...  if anyone has a good pic, or some info...   I'd be grateful.

[Martinnfb]

chrome is very durable, all depends on the temperature, looses shine for sure

[krow113]

Depends on the year of vehicle too.

Some trim is stainless steel , which would gold or bronze out from heat.

[GazzaS]

3 hours ago, Martinnfb said:

chrome is very durable, all depends on the temperature, looses shine for sure

 

2 hours ago, krow113 said:

Depends on the year of vehicle too.

Some trim is stainless steel , which would gold or bronze out from heat.

Thank you for the answers, Fellas.  Very helpful, indeed!

[GazzaS]

There must be a car around somewhere...

[GazzaS]

Mmmmm....   Love that upholstery.

 

[Martinnfb]

Very fine stitching indeed. 

[BlrwestSiR]

16 hours ago, Martinnfb said:

Very fine stitching indeed. 

At least there won't be crumbs stuck in them. 

[BlrwestSiR]

So a question for the Aussies here, is this really a mode of transportation in your country?

https://driving.ca/auto-news/crashes/australian-man-gets-cooled-off-by-cops-for-driving-motorized-cooler

 

[harv]

Seen several videos of us yanks driving them on the beach and tailgate parties.....harv

[krow113]

Big step on the 360 chopper.

Getting the rear wheel and its components centered , spaced and sorted.

Remember this has never been a bike, it needs to be built and inspected.

So; Chain run aligned, drive sprocket and rotor spaced , wheel spacers sorted , brake caliper placed  and the entire assy squared and centered in the frame. Torqued to 90 ft. lbs. and it spins very smooth and nice.

Unrelenting supervision:

Side by side sprocket and rotor spaced enough , with the rotor through the middle of the caliper:

1/2" steel rod confirms sprocket alignment for the chain run.

[harv]

Man that's one fat tire !!.....harv

[GazzaS]

Not exactly a car...   but somebody will like it.

[Martinnfb]

little dio.

[GazzaS]

9 minutes ago, Martinnfb said:

little dio.

Looks better with breasts and long hair.

[Martinnfb]

Ahh, those dirty Russian girls. 

[Martinnfb]

Such a dirty valve cover