Steve K Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Ah, now I've seen those links, I'd definitely agree it's a Trafic! That would make it about 1:60-something, then. Shame. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted May 22, 2012 Share Posted May 22, 2012 Hi all For those that are interested a write up of my mk2 transits appears in this months rail express magazine Cheers Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0rris Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Just thought I'd ask how the Talbot was coming along? It does seem that the basic Sierra has alot of "fat" which could be trimmed down to represent any number of 80s 5-door hatchbacks. I'm probably going out on a limb here but I'm considering giving a Rover SD1 a go from one(it'll be quite some diet that the Sierra undertakes!). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Hi Morris No progress on the Talbot for now - If you have a go at the Rover remember to post pics. Finished the modernised mini (if you can call something about 30 years old modernised), its shown here compared with the original version As an aside this is Halfords ford signal yellow which is supposedly a good match for Warning panel yellow - as you can see its no where near. Cheers Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve K Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Nice - the deleted door hinges and the larger light cluster really make the later model stand out from the MkI/II. I'm not sure when Minis had black bumpers & grilles as standard, but it really doesn't matter - people have been modding them, adding their own touches, since 1959! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastairq Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 people have been modding them, adding their own touches, since 1959! Aaaahh, yes! 1959...the final year of production, by Ford, of the sit-up-and-beg Ford Popular [103E].....technologically-advanced Companies?? Only Ford could con the buying public into purchasing a car with 3 gears in the gearbox,, a sidevalve engine, pre-WW2 designed suspension and a body shape which even then could only be described as 'retro'.......when around the corner in the BMC showroom, one could purchase the Mini? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted July 20, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 20, 2012 The Ford Popular suspension was derived from the Ford model T, dating back to 1908. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Aaaahh, yes! 1959...the final year of production, by Ford, of the sit-up-and-beg Ford Popular [103E].....technologically-advanced Companies?? Only Ford could con the buying public into purchasing a car with 3 gears in the gearbox,, a sidevalve engine, pre-WW2 designed suspension and a body shape which even then could only be described as 'retro'.......when around the corner in the BMC showroom, one could purchase the Mini? But only BMC could make cars that each cost more to build than the retail price and not realise it for years! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman7 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 I'm not sure when Minis had black bumpers & grilles as standard, but it really doesn't matter - people have been modding them, adding their own touches, since 1959! I remember it appeared on models from about S plate on (1977) to fit in the with vogue for matt balck as opposed to chrome Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jim s-w Posted September 2, 2012 Share Posted September 2, 2012 Now I am really asking for trouble - the VW beetle! My friend had an 'oval' so i have attacked the oxford beetle. So far I have filed off the canvas roof, added a small bit of filler to the upper windscreen corners (the windscreens seemed rounder on the oval beetles) and filed off the indicators. the rear window was glued and filled and an oval cut into it (needs a bit more filler yet). Luckily the oxford beetle has the smaller tail lights as per my friends car. Cheers Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 5, 2012 Share Posted September 5, 2012 Aaaahh, yes! 1959...the final year of production, by Ford, of the sit-up-and-beg Ford Popular [103E].....technologically-advanced Companies?? Only Ford could con the buying public into purchasing a car with 3 gears in the gearbox,, a sidevalve engine, pre-WW2 designed suspension and a body shape which even then could only be described as 'retro'.......when around the corner in the BMC showroom, one could purchase the Mini? And by that time, the Citroen DS was also available - light years ahead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Aaaahh, yes! 1959...the final year of production, by Ford, of the sit-up-and-beg Ford Popular [103E].....technologically-advanced Companies?? Only Ford could con the buying public into purchasing a car with 3 gears in the gearbox,, a sidevalve engine, pre-WW2 designed suspension and a body shape which even then could only be described as 'retro'.......when around the corner in the BMC showroom, one could purchase the Mini? You should have tried Australian cars! The bread-and-butter models from Ford, Chrysler and Holden retained three-on-the-tree (ie column-mounted levers) manual gearboxes on their base models until well into the 1970s. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastairq Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Obviously the American influence? Who needs gears anyway? One for starting, top gear, and something for the weekend in between? Jim...doesn't the oval need a vertical 'bar' in the back window? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRman Posted September 6, 2012 Share Posted September 6, 2012 Earlier ovals had the bar, later ones didn't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invicta Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 A quick Google suggests the change from 'Split-window' to 'Oval-window' came around March 1953 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 According to my April 1958 Measham used car price guide, the VW Beetle wasn't introduced in the U.K. until July 1953 so, personal imports apart, the single-piece oval rear window would be the earliest version sold from new here. This was replaced by the first 'square' rear window in August 1957 when the front screen was also enlarged. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eetype3 Posted November 24, 2012 Share Posted November 24, 2012 Black trim on Minis (Mk3) was introduced with the City E and limited-edition Sprite models, in 1978 if memory serves. The standard 1000 kept chrome trim (except for replacement of the chrome grille with a black version) until the MkIV makeover in 1984. That added front disc brakes (but still no servo... It now didn't dive left or right when the brakes were cold, but still required a good shove for anything other than mild retardation), 12" steel wheels with 145/70R12 tyres, (awful) plastic wheel covers and the standard fitment of the Sprite's black plastic wheelarch extensions due to a slightly wider track. The City models had black trim (including doorhandles, bumpers, boot handle and grille) relieved only by chrome headlamp trims, grille escutcheons and bonnet strip, framing the grille - they also had fixed rear quarterlights with no trim. Mayfair models had chrome bumpers and doorhandles plus chrome-trimmed hinged rear quarterlights, but kept the naff black pressed-steel grille. Many 'limited edition' models, most built in quantity, over the next 20 years mixed and matched those trim parts, the chrome grille insert finally making a welcome return on the Mini 30 (1989) and Cooper (1990). Special editions I can remember: Flame, Racing, Sky, Rose, Park Lane, 25, 30, Sprite, Neon... there are plenty more before the Mk4.5 kicked in and exploited the niche market like never before. Mine were a Russet '77 850 and a Flame Red/white roof '92 Cooper SPI. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomtcl Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Sorry, I know this is 2 years after the initial postings on here - with regard to the Fleetlines of the Midland vintage... I happen to "find" one in the desert when I was working in Qatar 2 years ago. http://www.flickr.com/photos/9466000@N02/sets/72157626860376486/ I didnt realise the interest these photos would generate at the time - not being a bus enthusiast, I was just taking photos of something from "home". The great thing is, apart from the Qatar ID plate, everything from the day it left the UK seems to still be stuck on it.... the blinds, warning stickers, etc.... Great thread, spent 3 hours of my life on this thread alone. T Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomtcl Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 I have no idea how I added a slide show.. i thought it was a link.... oops. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRail Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Just discovered this thread and thought you may be interested in a couple of trucks I have converted. The Skip Lorry uses an “EFSI” H0 scale truck as the donor vehicle but I think it looks ok as an 00 gauge skip truck. I worked entirely on photos from the internet and what looked right on compared with the truck cab. The BR Emergency vehicle was made from plasticard and is again based on photos. A friend of mine owns the real truck so I may make another at some stage based on measurements. The cab is a cut down Based Toys Leyland Road Train I have been looking to make some trailers for freight containers and purchased some of the Oxford Die cast intermodal trailers, I always thought that they had too many wheels when compared with all the trailers I have seen carrying containers. I noticed the front two axles can be unscrewed and there is a hole underneath where you can screw the two halves together, I think they look much better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted May 28, 2013 Share Posted May 28, 2013 Those multi-wheel container trailers do exist- they're basically two trailers coupled together. The front one is a two-axle semi trailer, whilst the rear one is a three-axle drawbar one, the idea being that (if train length allowed), they could run with a 40' box on each, I believe. Most ones I've seen have had 2 x20' boxes on- the rear trailer can be dropped at one location, whilst the tractor and the other trailer deliver elsewhere. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LongRail Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Brian, Must admit I have only ever seen trailers with rear sets of axles . At least it is easy to modify to suit either configuration surprised Oxford don't point this out Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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