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Restored v Modified

Started by Johns, January 14, 2009, 06:15:45 AM

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jack_fc

#20
January 14, 2009, 02:44:26 PM


and when I mentioned  "putting shit on my seats", I was referring to comments on the seat COLOUR, not as in caused by my "seniors card" driving style, and most certainly not as a result of the somewhat sedate acceleration generated by the trusty grey...
(although it does go a little bit better since I've become a "modifier" and added the twin overhead interior lights together with the straight-thru glovebox. I'm going to paint the lower edge of the boot mat black and put reflectors on the mudflaps next - it's sure to go like shit out of a shanghai after that!)

um, hang on a sec, maybe the reflectors on the mudflaps are a "custom" thing...
"when I was a young lout, it was all about sex, drugs, rock'n'roll, beer and hot Holdens. Now I'm an old lout, but I've still got the old Holdens and beer..."

waynos

#21
January 14, 2009, 07:47:58 PM
stop slanging fiats!
do they know what a toppolino is??????????????????????? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
The grinder is mightier than the sword.

greyone

#22
January 14, 2009, 08:02:14 PM
easiest solution for me cause I can,t walk past a good stockie and love modified
I have my stockie nearly finished and another which will be modified simple solution,ps some cars should,nt be modified i,e low mileage one owner cars just my opinion
regards mal

NosFEratu

#23
January 14, 2009, 08:21:58 PM
Quote from: waynos on January 14, 2009, 07:47:58 PM
stop slanging fiats!
do they know what a toppolino is??????????????????????? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

I know exactly what a Toppolino is - we seriously considered buying one and radically modifying it for street use (not as a drag car as they often are) about 15 years ago!  :P  :D
NosFEratu

jack_fc

#24
January 14, 2009, 09:07:39 PM

Yep, Kathi, I can almost imagine what you and John could do with a Toppolino!!  :o :D ;D

Sooooo, after the van and the vette are finished?????

Geez, that would be just something else!   

  By the way, the very idea of it reminds me of the lime green Morris Minor at the recent local rod run...  It was named "Minor Changes".  The 850cc engine had been replaced with a slightly larger and more modern engine. I'm no expert on yank engines, but it looked suspiciously like a 454 to me...
"when I was a young lout, it was all about sex, drugs, rock'n'roll, beer and hot Holdens. Now I'm an old lout, but I've still got the old Holdens and beer..."

-KIWI-

#25
January 14, 2009, 09:35:42 PM
bring back emu vs kiwi shite fights i say  ;D ;D

CraigA

#26
January 14, 2009, 09:37:43 PM
^^^

What he said.  ;D

Paul In Ireland

#27
January 15, 2009, 05:33:35 AM
Of the green Morris with the extra cylinders?
The International FE FC Fleet of Ireland
Education is where you read the fine print. Experience is what you get when you don't.

EffCee

#28
January 15, 2009, 06:09:06 AM
Restored Vs Modified, the solution is so simple, just have one of each
Canberra, ACT

F4+ ;)

KFH

#30
January 15, 2009, 08:56:54 AM
At least you get full air conditioning with it.

Keith
I was born with nothing and still have most of it left

Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius

#31
January 15, 2009, 08:58:47 AM
or this maybe? [ebay] 250355912481[/ebay]

FC427

#32
January 15, 2009, 09:25:47 AM
AND TELL THEM JOE THE GADGET MAN SENT YOU  :P :P........FC427........
As I lay rubber down the street I pray for traction I can keep, but if I spin and begin to slide please dear god protect my ride

Johns

#33
January 15, 2009, 12:43:42 PM
Quote from: stinky on January 15, 2009, 08:58:47 AM
or this maybe? [ebay] 250355912481[/ebay]

You cut me deep with that one Stinky :'(
Now that I've got the beige with the grey, I'm looking for the cream, the bone, the ivory and the off white

Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius

#34
January 15, 2009, 12:57:02 PM
C'mon John, I can see it now at the next Kustom Nationals in the "Rat-mower" section, it already has the red steelies and white walls and just check out that patina!

Ed

#35
January 15, 2009, 02:19:58 PM
forgive me for I have sinned.

My last three projects have been restorations.

restored wooden garden bench

restored wooden sun lounge

restored 1960's metal and wooden table.

please forgive me.

Ed

in the shed

jack_fc

#36
January 15, 2009, 02:37:01 PM

no forgiveness will be forthcoming for you, Ed, you bloody traitor!   ;)

may you burn in ever-lasting ghost flames
"when I was a young lout, it was all about sex, drugs, rock'n'roll, beer and hot Holdens. Now I'm an old lout, but I've still got the old Holdens and beer..."

EffCee

#37
January 15, 2009, 05:18:54 PM
Some things are just meant to be restored and some are just meantbto be modified, Like who would ever restore a fiat topolino or a 40-41 willys coupe. On the other hand who would modify a mid 30's Packard, or a a Stutz Bearcat or a Cord 812 or even an Auburn of any type.

FE's and FC's look great nicely restored or modified
Canberra, ACT

F4+ ;)

pedro

#38
January 16, 2009, 10:43:51 PM
QuoteI see a tiny bit of déjà vu here â€" I’m personally happy for people to express an opinion as long as it’s not derogatory and it doesn’t turn into a slanging match.
A bit of deja vu  ::), didn't we have this conversation last year or is it the rum, while i was reading i had to keep checking the dates to make sure i had it right ??? :D :D
                                                      Pedro
I love animals - they taste great

F4+

EffCee

#39
January 17, 2009, 07:35:30 AM
Quote from: pedro on January 16, 2009, 10:43:51 PM
A bit of deja vu  ::), didn't we have this conversation last year or is it the rum, while i was reading i had to keep checking the dates to make sure i had it right ??? :D :D
                                                      Pedro

Ahhh, some things need to be dagged off the shelf, dusted off and given another go from time to time...

Keith
Canberra, ACT

F4+ ;)
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