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 Baja Wes
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not vw, but the craziest conversion ever
How about a 27 something litre V12 aircraft engine in a 55 chev. And people say I'm crazy 
http://www.rodshop.com.au/project55.htm
It would have to be one of the craziest conversions I have ever seen.
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| posted on October 16th, 2002 at 02:06 PM |
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that is cool, doesn't leave much room for a driver, i bet it sounds great.
didn't find the power output figures, or the weight of the thing.
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| posted on October 16th, 2002 at 02:16 PM |
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here's a merlin powered boat:
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| posted on October 16th, 2002 at 02:27 PM |
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Here's an extract from "The Encyclopedia of Classic Cars" by Bob de la Rive Box
"In 1901, Fiat cars acquired steering wheels and had bench seats placed one behind the other. The first tracing cars, such as the S76 also
appeared early on, in 1911."
wait for it......
"This was powered by a 28,353cc (yes, more than 28 litres) four cylinder engine that produced 290 hp at 1,900rpm."
[Edited on 16-10-2002 by Tnate]
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Baja Wes
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| posted on October 16th, 2002 at 08:32 PM |
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absolutely awesome paint job too
It will win so many shows.
That shop makes some cool stuff too, including adaptor bellhousings and flywheels for VW's
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| posted on October 18th, 2002 at 05:37 PM |
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That Rolls Royce Merlin-powered boat was at the Motor Club Show at the Homebush Showground this year. It has a new hull now, but the mechanicals are
still the same. The engine came from a Mosquito fighter, but unfortunately the aircraft supercharger has been removed. Still over 1000 horsepower
though.
The Guinness Book of Records used to list a custom-made car in the UK that had a Merlin engine from a Lancaster bomber (rather than a Spitfire)
fitted. It was called 'The Beast'. Apparently it could do 200 mph with ease, turning at less than 3000 rpm. Unfortunately the current
edition, and the website, don't mention it.
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| posted on October 18th, 2002 at 11:22 PM |
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Rod's '55 is a ripper, he was working on it last time I visited his workshop. His museum is great value for anyone interested in period
rods. (I think it was $1, perhaps $2?). He just on the outskirts of Castlemaine.:thumb
Kruizin Kol
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