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Topic: GTF 452B |
Paul Boorne
Replies: 5
Views: 17842
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Forum: Olympic Posted: Sun May 05, 2013 6:38 pm Subject: Modified Rochdale |
Looking good, although your build (& mine) might be scorned by the purists. How are you planning to deal with wider track and 8" tyres?
There won't be anything that comes close to you with t ... |
Topic: what do you think? |
Paul Boorne
Replies: 8
Views: 25233
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Forum: Olympic Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2013 10:13 am Subject: what do you think? |
Thanks John P for information & parts to help me along the righteous path and I appreciate the comment that the modifications are in keeping, this was my aim as I like the styling and want ... |
Topic: what do you think? |
Paul Boorne
Replies: 8
Views: 25233
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Forum: Olympic Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2013 3:04 pm Subject: Started my own thread on Retro Rides |
If anyone is interested in following, hope link below works (or paste in browser) or search for 1961 Rochdale Olympic... on RR
http://retrorides.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=rea ... |
Topic: 81XPH |
Paul Boorne
Replies: 14
Views: 29548
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Forum: Olympic Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2013 6:57 pm Subject: 81XPH |
Congratulations to you! Great to see anything that enhances the Olympics status |
Topic: what do you think? |
Paul Boorne
Replies: 8
Views: 25233
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Forum: Olympic Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2013 2:56 pm Subject: what do you think? |
Yes that's me with the red one. I was hoping to have it done by now but always never enough time or money or both Hope to get to some shows this year. |
Topic: what do you think? |
Paul Boorne
Replies: 8
Views: 25233
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Forum: Olympic Posted: Thu Apr 11, 2013 7:47 pm Subject: what do you think? |
I'm pretty sure he mentions being a member of ROC |
Topic: French Olympic Phase II |
Paul Boorne
Replies: 201
Views: 433615
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Forum: Olympic Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 3:42 pm Subject: French Olympic Phase II |
Hi Alexandre, you have a truely great car and look to be having a fantastic time in it but 'yellow lipstick' |
Topic: Door weather strip |
Paul Boorne
Replies: 2
Views: 11102
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Forum: Olympic Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 3:35 pm Subject: Door weather strip |
The only thing I can find that is designed and will fit is the S2 Elise waste seal as it is designed in exactly the same way to fit. Only problem is they are £40 each side I know there are ot ... |
Topic: GTF 452B |
Paul Boorne
Replies: 5
Views: 17842
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Forum: Olympic Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 3:24 pm Subject: GTF 452B |
Sounds pretty ambitious plans I like the original shape and curves also but certainly more modern mechanicals and reliability would be great. How are you intending on getting traction from 300hp i ... |
Topic: Door weather strip |
Paul Boorne
Replies: 2
Views: 11102
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Forum: Olympic Posted: Wed Jan 30, 2013 10:11 pm Subject: Door weather strip |
Hi, can anyone tell me what the original or recommended exterior door glass weather strip is? Or what the best solution anyone has found? Starting to look toward finish bits for my project! |
Topic: K Series engine? |
Paul Boorne
Replies: 8
Views: 19563
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Forum: Olympic Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2011 8:03 pm Subject: K Series engine? |
Well, funny you should mention it. I have a phase 1 in need of restoration and a supercharged Mk1 Eunos! Done some measuring up & think it'll fit without two many probs. MX5 68mm longer wheelbase, ... |
Topic: rebuiding 886 WTF phase1 Olympic |
Paul Boorne
Replies: 3
Views: 13058
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Forum: Olympic Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2011 7:21 pm Subject: rebuiding 886 WTF phase1 Olympic |
Hi Bob, hope to follow your thread as I've just joined after aquiring a phase 1 in similar condition so good to see your progress and how you overcome problems. Good luck |
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