open topped racing at it's boxiest!

gotta love the nice parachutes he's made of the front guards

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did I tell you that I won a trophy?

I had my old moke to about 140kph once, on a big long downhill. Its not so pleasurable when your eyelids start flapping. The current one will do 120 on the flat (after a while). I don't have problems with the roof flapping, I take it off.

Tim

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1951 Morris Commercial J Type Van
1955 BSA C11G
1961 Morris Mini Traveller
1969 Triumph TR6R
1977 Leyland Moke Californian

A couple of weeks ago I was driving the Moke and I had a strong headwind. I was struggling to get up to 90 and I thought there was something wrong with the car!

Crusing home six hours later with no wind at all and I could hit 120 easy.

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Brett Nicholson
Greendale (near Ballan) VIC.
1971 Morris Mini Moke
1966 Austin Mini
1965 Morris Mini Traveller
1973 LR Series 3 88
2007 LR Freelander 2

C'mon , the full Japanese aero package and a 4EFTE would be a very nice little package .






http://members.jcom.home.ne.jp/dave-t/tottini-heya.htm

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The roof makes a big difference too, especially in a headwind. They're faster and get better fuel economy with the top and sides on. They're even blunter with it off.

Tim

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1951 Morris Commercial J Type Van
1955 BSA C11G
1961 Morris Mini Traveller
1969 Triumph TR6R
1977 Leyland Moke Californian

I've had my Moke (supercharged 1275) at just over 140 km/h (~90 mph). Aerodynamics had really kicked in though - she didn't really have anything more to give.

And yes, the above was with the roof up (it does enable you to attain higher top speeds).

Yeah, but who wants to drive with the roof off on a hot summers day. No fun!

At least sitting on 90 the overtaking gawkers got a good look.

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Brett Nicholson
Greendale (near Ballan) VIC.
1971 Morris Mini Moke
1966 Austin Mini
1965 Morris Mini Traveller
1973 LR Series 3 88
2007 LR Freelander 2

Interesting that everyone sticks to the whole "top speed" factor....

What about reliability, 0-60km/h times, cornering ability, keepig up with traffic, etc etc (not that a moke already doesnt have or do this, but I am just saying...)

There was a moke at one of the Motorkhana days that had the front windscreen re-welded on at an angle. The one that was at that show at Penrith (does anyone have pics of that beast..??) last year had the windscreen tilted and then supported by a modified roll cage...

I'm 30 and going by the rate I do anything with my cars will probably be 50 and putting an electric engine in the poor thing, but I just wondered why there were so few converted mokes...

p.s that Jap thing is HIDEOUS
p.p.s that green race moke is my new *druels* car...!!

That was my defence when I got kicked out of schoolies last year!

Doc - I thought of you however I thought I'd claim the eldest statesman award by qualifying it with those currently being driven around.

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One should never skimp on the zip ties.

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Swift-Gti-Moke-M ... dZViewItem

There is this one up on ebay at the moment , I think it's someone on here doing it as I've seen the photo's before ????

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What is it with you queensland blokes getting the motor in, but never finishing it!

Time for a GTi moke too Marcello?

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Starlet Conversion:
http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15484

If the thing was finished (or at least engine in and running with only body and cosmetic stuff to be done) I would buy it in a flash.



I cant have uncomplete cars at my place till I buy a house. Not the easiest thing buying a house I can tell you...

Its simple Josh, too many beautiful Queensland girls distracting us!!

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"Not Speeding Officer..........Qualifying"

I'm half tempted to buy that moke........



I resemble that comment!

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But he's thriving and striving and hugging the turns.

^^ So am I, but its a long way to go to pickup.