Hill Climb Special I see here..Turbo'd
Never seen one of these
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| Author: | ozmotorsport [ Fri Nov 05, 2004 7:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Want to see a Terrapin ? |
If your a mini lover you need to know what a Terrapin is. This guy is just putting the finishing touches on his and it's sensational. I have the plans for one of these at hoem and would love to build one but I have neither the skill nor the patience. http://members.optusnet.com.au/~wayneguile/gallery.html |
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| Author: | sg [ Fri Nov 05, 2004 7:46 pm ] |
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Oh crap yes oz...... but holy crap how much time as you said would go into that.... not to mention the acres of tubing and years of welding..... that would just be awesome to experience!!!! Got any idea on specs? |
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| Author: | gafmo [ Fri Nov 05, 2004 7:52 pm ] |
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Hill Climb Special I see here..Turbo'd Never seen one of these
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Fri Nov 05, 2004 7:59 pm ] |
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Hey I used to build & repair space frame chassis, over 30 years ago.. Formula Vee and Formula Ford. 
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| Author: | gafmo [ Fri Nov 05, 2004 8:02 pm ] |
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Come on Doc Hill Climbs  I'll Cry  
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Fri Nov 05, 2004 8:07 pm ] |
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This IS a good hijack isn't it?? 
Best little hillclimber I remember at Amaroo Pk had a Terrapin-like frame, with a 1.6L V4 Johnson 140HP outboard motor perched on the back. No gears- they lifted it up, started it, dropped it and it did the most almighty wheelstand... and disappeared in a cloud of 2 stroke smoke. Big 2 strokes with reed valves.. can't beat 'em for sheer torque!  
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| Author: | gafmo [ Fri Nov 05, 2004 8:10 pm ] |
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Stop it Doc...yr getting me excited now...
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| Author: | ozmotorsport [ Fri Nov 05, 2004 8:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Joy |
The joy of a car like this is taht you can hillclimb it or circuit race it. There is a guy doing the ASSC Supersprint series in one, his car s about 60 years old and he's about 100 but it really moves. Dont see too many of them being built with proper mini motors in em these days. THey put motorbike engines in them now, but a true Terrapin has a mini motor. As I said I have the plans to build one if anyone wants to give it a go. |
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| Author: | madarsemini [ Fri Nov 05, 2004 9:05 pm ] |
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Man that is an awesome car. If only i new how to build one. |
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| Author: | gafmo [ Fri Nov 05, 2004 9:23 pm ] |
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I don't have the Money but would love to have the Plans 
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| Author: | thommo09 [ Fri Nov 05, 2004 11:06 pm ] |
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where have i seen that name before???? it reminds me a little bit of one of those Lo-Cost lotus seven replicas......... I've got the step-by-step book for building one out of escort parts........and i have a donor escort too (.....now i just need a garage, welding gear and some money ) seriously though it's the same sorta concept
nice S in the background too
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| Author: | a_man_a_dog_and_a_mini [ Sat Nov 06, 2004 4:07 am ] |
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I'm fascinated by the gear linkage personally.. have always wondered if it was possible to raise the gear lever a little to shorten the stick and make the action a little shorter... |
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| Author: | Mike [ Sat Nov 06, 2004 5:29 am ] |
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a_man_a_dog_and_a_mini wrote: I'm fascinated by the gear linkage personally.. have always wondered if it was possible to raise the gear lever a little to shorten the stick and make the action a little shorter...
It does exist, its called a "quick shift" and it **** up your synchros. Try a remote change box - the shifts are shorter and more precise. For Terrapins of sorts have a look down at Ivan's workshop in Castle Hill. He's got a few a series based formula v \ junior cars in storage and continuous reco. And one A series 850 racer on the floor. |
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| Author: | ozmotorsport [ Sat Nov 06, 2004 7:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Idea |
Ivans garage reminds me of a great idea the PRB club used to have. THey would organise a run each couple of months and the destination would be someones house / workshop for a BBQ and a RAT arou nd their workshop. It's always facinating to look through someone elses stuff and ask questions. From what you say IVAN'S place would be a good one. BTW if you are going to Warragambah and would like plans I have them as TIF file on a disk. Let me know. |
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