My vision ...

Post by **asbomog** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 9:45 pm

Hi all - I have a vision of beauty ( in my eyes any way ) .
A 'modernised' 2 door saloon converted to a 2 door convertible. It'll have disk brakes - prob JLH - , 5 speed box ( sierra type 9 ) , mg metro head/cam with twin su and an improved exhaust.

Am i going too fast ...

She'll ( it's a girl of course ) is shiny black with not too excessive alloys.

Do you think it's reasonably do-able?

[ At present IT is a ropey , half welded , non running '65 moggy - mine already cos IT was cheap - but in need of much much much work ]

Post by **Onne** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 9:58 pm

It is very doable, but requires some major cash spending

Post by **bigginger** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 10:07 pm

Sounds extraordinarily do-able - go for it

Don't forget the convertible strengthening bits.

Post by **chickenjohn** » Thu Jan 19, 2006 7:32 am

Try driving the car as standard for a while, you may be surprised at how good a well sorted standard car is!

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 2:25 pm

Better do something about the suspension. Comes before alloy wheels on priority list.

Post by **Peetee** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 3:46 pm

Better do something about the suspension. Comes before alloy wheels on priority list

I'll second that. Suspension and brakes first, then review it from there.

Post by **iwsmithy** » Fri Jan 20, 2006 10:09 pm

Don't forget that no matter how much you budget for , it will cost more.

After saying that, I don't regret any penny of the money I spent on my alloys. I'm so pleased I decided against putting the standard wheels back on the truck after it's conversion.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 2:07 pm

They look great! Are they Minilights? I'm looking for a set for my Traveller - do you know of any good deals ?

Post by **Onne** » Sat Jan 21, 2006 4:11 pm

Ask Jonathon, I am sure he will do a special price for you BMCecosse!