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by Colin HD
Sat Sep 01, 2012 4:51 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1952 Convert - 80s Custom Car – The Leopard
Replies: 19
Views: 5622

Re: 1952 Convert - 80s Custom Car – The Leopard

Not that bad over here!! Still has all the pumps etc inside, But there are some large bolts holding it down.[frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1346471280_17517 [/frame] What the hell are people thinking when they cut this much out of the body!!!! I’m surprised that the front didn’t just droo...
by Colin HD
Thu Aug 30, 2012 11:59 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1952 Convert - 80s Custom Car – The Leopard
Replies: 19
Views: 5622

Re: 1952 Convert - 80s Custom Car – The Leopard

ASL642 wrote:Love the Chevy colour (and the petrol pump - very convenient! :wink: :lol: )
Thanks ASL642, it's actualy a Holden colour, which is GM, so keeps it in the family.
Think it would suit the 'Leopard' with a nice white soft top.
Pump is not hooked up, just for looks.
by Colin HD
Thu Aug 30, 2012 1:40 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1952 Convert - 80s Custom Car – The Leopard
Replies: 19
Views: 5622

Re: 1952 Convert - 80s Custom Car – The Leopard

I'm a hot rodded at heart, (please don't throw off the MMOC site) but I do like all sorts of cars.[frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1346286566_17517 [/frame] Ed Roth stuff - He built a lot of 60's show cars and created Rat Fink, the oposite of Mickey Mouse. [frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimag...
by Colin HD
Thu Aug 30, 2012 12:41 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1952 Convert - 80s Custom Car – The Leopard
Replies: 19
Views: 5622

Re: 1952 Convert - 80s Custom Car – The Leopard

you have THE most awesome garage in the world. 8) 8) 8) the car is equally as awesome :D lovin the wheels and paintjob 8) Thanks mach2, I love collecting that old 50s & 60s stuff. I work away a lot, so make the most of time at home. Do you think I should keep the paint???? Was thinking of going...
by Colin HD
Thu Aug 30, 2012 12:35 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1952 Convert - 80s Custom Car – The Leopard
Replies: 19
Views: 5622

Re: 1952 Convert - 80s Custom Car – The Leopard

ASL642 wrote:The "ding" in the bonnet looks like the air filter tried to escape" :lol:
I think the whole car was trying to escape the previous owner!!!!
by Colin HD
Mon Aug 27, 2012 12:15 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1952 Convert - 80s Custom Car – The Leopard
Replies: 19
Views: 5622

Re: 1952 Convert - 80s Custom Car – The Leopard

Sorry I forgot to mention that it's metalflake as well!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!![frame]Image[/frame]
by Colin HD
Sun Aug 26, 2012 11:11 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1952 Convert - 80s Custom Car – The Leopard
Replies: 19
Views: 5622

Re: 1952 Convert - 80s Custom Car – The Leopard

Hey Spartacus, are you suggesting that the paint scheme is unsafe!!!!!
Or some of those ‘modifications’ ????[frame]Image[/frame]
Check out the master cylinder: makes topping up easy, but hard to know when its full..
by Colin HD
Sun Aug 26, 2012 3:38 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1952 Convert - 80s Custom Car – The Leopard
Replies: 19
Views: 5622

Re: 1952 Convert - 80s Custom Car – The Leopard

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by Colin HD
Sun Aug 26, 2012 3:27 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1952 Convert - 80s Custom Car – The Leopard
Replies: 19
Views: 5622

Re: 1952 Convert - 80s Custom Car – The Leopard

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by Colin HD
Sun Aug 26, 2012 3:19 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1952 Convert - 80s Custom Car – The Leopard
Replies: 19
Views: 5622

1952 Convert - 80s Custom Car – The Leopard

1952 Convert - 80s Custom Car – The Leopard Hi my name is Colin, I’m an ex Brit living in Brisbane, Australia. Purchased this 1952 convert, sight unseen of EvilBay, yes I know: madder than a bucket of snakes. I already have a 1953 Chevy to enjoy the weekends in, plus I needed a project. Car had been...