Pictures of decently Modified cars [Vol. 2]

[405dogvan]

mat777 said:

Incidentally, I cant quite work out whats going on with the double gear shift levers here. I can only guess that its a 60s version of paddleshift-operated autos we see today, so the small lever shifts to drive then the big lever is used as a manual over-ride when racing 'stangs on the 1/4 mile? am I right or am I way off?

Isn't one lever a 'lockout' to hold the car in lower gears? Not driven a muscle-car of that era but I've seen similar things in other models!?

[SamPet]

e21Mark said:

I don't really like Merc's but that could be quite nice without the Halfords rear spoiler.

Zender rear spoiler. Part of the full Zender kit

[Hugo a Gogo]

SamPet said:

k-ink said:

Body kits on anything are horrid turds lacking in taste. I challenge anyone to post an image of an acceptable body kit. I cannot remember ever seeing one...

What say you?

would be ideal if I was a Reeperbahn pimp in about 1989

car looks much nicer without

[AdeTuono]

Hugo a Gogo said:

SamPet said:

k-ink said:

Body kits on anything are horrid turds lacking in taste. I challenge anyone to post an image of an acceptable body kit. I cannot remember ever seeing one...

What say you?

would be ideal if I was a Reeperbahn pimp in about 1989

car looks much nicer without

Don't like the roof spoiler in the first pic; it's not even the same colour.

[Garlick]

Like the SEC as it's 'in period' but needs a higher profile tyre to look correct IMO

[chevy-stu]

mat777 said:

Incidentally, I cant quite work out whats going on with the double gear shift levers here. I can only guess that its a 60s version of paddleshift-operated autos we see today, so the small lever shifts to drive then the big lever is used as a manual over-ride when racing 'stangs on the 1/4 mile? am I right or am I way off?

All that work and still a non-overdrive auto box.... such a shame..

Edited by chevy-stu on Friday 10th May 12:57

[Crafty_]

£40k for the camaro, are they having a laugh ? you could import one cheaper.

[mat777]

405dogvan said:

Isn't one lever a 'lockout' to hold the car in lower gears? Not driven a muscle-car of that era but I've seen similar things in other models!?

Ah I see. Again for racing purposes I presume?

chevy-stu said:

All that work and still a non-overdrive auto box.... such a shame..

Ah.... no overdrive on a 3-speed? That must be a bit revvy to cruise in

[slinky]

405dogvan said:

mat777 said:

Incidentally, I cant quite work out whats going on with the double gear shift levers here. I can only guess that its a 60s version of paddleshift-operated autos we see today, so the small lever shifts to drive then the big lever is used as a manual over-ride when racing 'stangs on the 1/4 mile? am I right or am I way off?

Isn't one lever a 'lockout' to hold the car in lower gears? Not driven a muscle-car of that era but I've seen similar things in other models!?

That's a B&M Pro Ratchet Shifter.. Red lever will be the reverse lockout (as required by NHRA/IHRA.)
You can buy one here -> http://www.summitracing.com/parts/bmm-80842

[e21Mark]

SamPet said:

e21Mark said:

I don't really like Merc's but that could be quite nice without the Halfords rear spoiler.

Zender rear spoiler. Part of the full Zender kit

Still looks better without it.

[LeeLee23]

Snakeskin wrap, I think it looks awesome!!!!!!!

[Baron Greenback]

LeeLee23 said:

Snakeskin wrap, I think it looks awesome!!!!!!!

Can you imagine get the dirt and bird crap out of that wrap! No thanks!

[braddo]

Baron Greenback said:

LeeLee23 said:

Snakeskin wrap, I think it looks awesome!!!!!!!

Can you imagine get the dirt and bird crap out of that wrap! No thanks!

Dirt and bird crap wouldn't make it look any worse.

[Baron Greenback]

braddo said:

Baron Greenback said:

LeeLee23 said:

Snakeskin wrap, I think it looks awesome!!!!!!!

Can you imagine get the dirt and bird crap out of that wrap! No thanks!

Dirt and bird crap wouldn't make it look any worse.

Wish someone would sell badges that spelled Maxi instead I would buy loads and swap them on people's cars. Wonder how many would notice.

[braddo]

Baron Greenback said:

Wish someone would sell badges that spelled Maxi instead I would buy loads and swap them on people's cars. Wonder how many would notice.

Pehaps you could have a range - MUNT as well?

(I like the original MINI but not the derivatives)

[bobfather]

Baron Greenback said:

Wish someone would sell badges that spelled Maxi instead I would buy loads and swap them on people's cars. Wonder how many would notice.

I had that thought with the letter 'o' to swap for the 'u' on Nissan Jukes

[Downton Mini]

Baron Greenback said:

braddo said:

Baron Greenback said:

LeeLee23 said:

Snakeskin wrap, I think it looks awesome!!!!!!!

Can you imagine get the dirt and bird crap out of that wrap! No thanks!

Dirt and bird crap wouldn't make it look any worse.

Wish someone would sell badges that spelled Maxi instead I would buy loads and swap them on people's cars. Wonder how many would notice.

Bored now such an old 'joke'

[k-ink]

That Camaro is sweeeeeeet. One day...


Re: Merc body kit. Not for me thanks.

[mat777]

slinky said:

That's a B&M Pro Ratchet Shifter.. Red lever will be the reverse lockout (as required by NHRA/IHRA.)
You can buy one here -> http://www.summitracing.com/parts/bmm-80842

Thanks! Did they used to have a big problem with less intelligent people shooting backwards off the line or something?

[chevy-stu]

mat777 said:

slinky said:

That's a B&M Pro Ratchet Shifter.. Red lever will be the reverse lockout (as required by NHRA/IHRA.)
You can buy one here -> http://www.summitracing.com/parts/bmm-80842

Thanks! Did they used to have a big problem with less intelligent people shooting backwards off the line or something?

Slamming it into reverse by mistake once moving I guess...