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Craig Torrens
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posted on June 20th, 2006 at 10:58 AM |
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Had to happen.............Country Buggy now has a 1916 !
After driving around with a stock single port 1600, I thought it was time to repower the Country buggy......................with a 1916 of course
:P
Here is the poor old 1600.............reliable but unfortunately a tad slow !
[ Edited on 20-6-2006 by Craig Torrens ]
[ Edited on 20-6-2006 by Craig Torrens ]
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posted on June 20th, 2006 at 11:06 AM |
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waiting
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VW car, VW engine ...... keepin it "real"
35MPG on 101.3kPa
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posted on June 20th, 2006 at 11:19 AM |
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Waiting
Keeping it real !
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Craig Torrens
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posted on June 20th, 2006 at 11:22 AM |
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Bloody photo won't attach !
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koolkarmakombi
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posted on June 20th, 2006 at 11:30 AM |
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cmon craig, your pc needs upgrading to subaru power!
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Craig Torrens
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posted on June 20th, 2006 at 11:39 AM |
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Which one should I fit..............all waiting for new homes:kiss
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Craig Torrens
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posted on June 20th, 2006 at 11:44 AM |
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Out with the old 1600, modify the bellhousing to fit the 12volt flywheel.............
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Craig Torrens
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posted on June 20th, 2006 at 11:47 AM |
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time for grinder boy...........oh what fun, magnesium dust everywhere!
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Craig Torrens
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posted on June 20th, 2006 at 11:50 AM |
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1916 in its new Home :thumb
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posted on June 20th, 2006 at 12:04 PM |
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Nice
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Craig Torrens
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posted on June 20th, 2006 at 12:12 PM |
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I Can now take off in second gear :thumb.....................
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oval TOFU
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posted on June 20th, 2006 at 02:51 PM |
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Quote: | Originally
posted by Craig Torrens
I Can now take off in second gear :thumb.....................
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and get 3rd gear chirps on tarmac?
nice work.. gawd i'd like to have a power to weight ratio like that in my oval...
...and Robert's ya father's brother...
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Craig Torrens
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posted on June 20th, 2006 at 03:26 PM |
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Nothing like doing 'reduction hub' chirpies......................and putting it sideways through roundabouts..........gotta love swing axle,
especially when the bum raises about 10 inches every time you accelerate
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posted on June 20th, 2006 at 03:31 PM |
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LMFAO...good one craigie......
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posted on June 20th, 2006 at 07:11 PM |
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U R a nutter!.... U got enough POBJOY's the Craigo?
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Craig Torrens
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posted on June 20th, 2006 at 07:19 PM |
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Can you ever have enough????..Only 4.........and a monster type 4 on its way :P
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humpty
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posted on June 20th, 2006 at 07:26 PM |
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Now I wanna see some burnout pics!.... Or maybe a rear wheel wheelie!
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posted on June 20th, 2006 at 07:27 PM |
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Maybe what you need is to DONK that puppy!..... I see jackup suspension with 25" rims!.... BLING!
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Craig Torrens
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posted on June 20th, 2006 at 07:34 PM |
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I think maybe an Australian version of a Hummer.......................maybe it could be a 'Country Hummer'
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posted on June 20th, 2006 at 07:47 PM |
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:repuke
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Craig Torrens
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posted on June 20th, 2006 at 08:22 PM |
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Well I have two....................
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posted on June 23rd, 2006 at 12:58 AM |
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reminds craig to check spug plug leads
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posted on June 23rd, 2006 at 02:19 AM |
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good work:thumb
A candy coloured clown they called the sandman tip toes through my room every night just to sprinkle stardust on my pillow go to sleep everything will
be allright
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Craig Torrens
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posted on June 23rd, 2006 at 10:48 PM |
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Found out tonight what its like to 'power out' of a corner in 4th gear with original crossply tires in the wet.....................................................................................All is good !!!!
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posted on June 24th, 2006 at 08:44 PM |
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lol:o
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humpty
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posted on June 25th, 2006 at 03:58 AM |
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Mr Torrens.... Im shocked and appalled by your behaviour!... Is that any way for a repected member of the community to act?
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koolkarmakombi
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posted on June 25th, 2006 at 10:48 AM |
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Here we go loop de loop................
how much opposite lock!
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Found out tonight what its like to 'power out' of a corner in 4th gear with original crossply tires in the wet.....................................................................................All is good !!!!
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quote me on anything; this disclaimer is subject to change without notice; text is slightly enlarged to show detail; resemblance to actual persons,
living or dead, is unintentional and coincidental; dry clean only; do not bend, fold, or mutilate; anchovies or jalapenos added to this disclaimer
upon request; your mileage may vary; no substitutions are allowed; for a limited time only while supplies last; offer void where prohibited; this
disclaimer is provided "as is" without any warranties expressed or implied
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