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  • #76
    Originally posted by Bob Holmes View Post
    Thanks, didn't know the specifics, but I've always wanted to do one.
    Where does Subaru fit into this? The guys as Sterling kit cars are using some variety and Subi's at 3-500 hp...
    Flying south, with a flock of bird dogs.

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    • #77
      Okay, I found out the scoop on the T-R seven.
      It had a 350/350 with a 9 inch Ford in it. The mounts for the engine are nicely done and are still there. When dad got it the 9 inch was gone so he found a triumph rear end and put that back in it. There is no rust. the top is There but it is basically shot. He has kept the top covered continuously so that it would not leak inside. The trunk floor has been cut for a fuel cell. It has four aluminum wheels on it. He has a clear title. It is located in Florence Arizona. You can have it for $650.
      Sorry if this seems like an ad, just trying to help out.

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      • #78
        Originally posted by Hemi Joel View Post
        Okay, I found out the scoop on the T-R seven.
        It had a 350/350 with a 9 inch Ford in it. The mounts for the engine are nicely done and are still there. When dad got it the 9 inch was gone so he found a triumph rear end and put that back in it. There is no rust. the top is There but it is basically shot. He has kept the top covered continuously so that it would not leak inside. The trunk floor has been cut for a fuel cell. It has four aluminum wheels on it. He has a clear title. It is located in Florence Arizona. You can have it for $650.
        Sorry if this seems like an ad, just trying to help out.
        Awesome news!

        Now for the hard part. Logistics.

        Would he be able/willing to help load? Assuming I work something out with shipping a dead car?
        Of all the paths you take in life - make sure a few of them are dirt.

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        • #79
          Stiney, call me when you have a chance. I pmed you my #
          Last edited by Hemi Joel; March 7, 2013, 06:18 PM.

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          • #80
            Originally posted by BBR View Post
            I think a v8 Conquest would be cool, but good luck finding one.
            my friend put a 340 in one.
            have fun with the headers.
            58 Plymouth Sport Suburban. 526 cubic inches of angry wedge! Pushbutton shifted 9 passenger killer!!"

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            • #81
              Originally posted by Spaceman Spiff View Post
              my friend put a 340 in one.
              have fun with the headers.
              http://www.kabamus.com/garage/motorswap/pg7.jpg

              I like the TR7; In fact I'm working on one right now as my current project car, '80 injected Spider edition. Got strut inserts, urethane spring pads, Strut roller bearing kit, and a new Robbins Haartz canvas top on order. I think it already has aftermarket springs. Fixed up the interior really nicely last Fall, including new uphostery on the seats.

              It runs pretty good for a stocker. I'm going to buck the trend and build the OEM 8V slant four. I actually dig those motors!

              I used to have a tin-top version back in the mid '90's with a header and dual DCOE 40's, and before that a Dolomite 1850HL that I built on a budget. The Dolomite was by far the faster of the two. That thing would eat other sports sedans for lunch (BMW, MB, Alpha, etc)with a fully ported 8v head and intake, cam, and compression - even with the stock exhaust maniold (couldn't afford a header) and reworked OEM dual Strombergs. The Dolly would have run circles around the TR, proving head, cam and compression are worth more than a radical induction and header on a stock low compression slant four.

              I'm just sorry that I threw away the two extra heads I had back when I junked my old TR7; I could be porting right now! I would have never guessed I'd get another TR7 back then. It got hit three times while daily driving it in LA (yeah, payday!), then finally sideswiped beyond repair while parked by a furniture truck (Hit and run, but found them and Payday!). Stripped off the Webbers (sold separately for good money) and sold the beat hulk in the vehicle scrappage program (payday!). I made a fortune off that thing.
              -dulcich
              Last edited by dulcich; March 7, 2013, 08:04 PM.

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              • #82
                Have you considered a Vega?
                Good body lines.
                Thom

                "The object is to keep your balls on the table and knock everybody else's off..."

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                • #83
                  How about one of these?
                  Attached Files
                  Busted down to regular Bangshifter

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                  • #84
                    Originally posted by Monk View Post
                    Have you considered a Vega?
                    Good body lines.

                    HAHA I was just thinking nobody mentioned a Vega

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                    • #85
                      Originally posted by 455 LeMans View Post
                      How about one of these?
                      Is that a Morris MInor?

                      Originally posted by Monk View Post
                      Have you considered a Vega?
                      Good body lines.
                      Vegas were always good looking.



                      Looks like a TR7 from Arizona is coming to Ohio for a transplant, as soon as I figure out shipping. Good talking to you Joel!
                      Of all the paths you take in life - make sure a few of them are dirt.

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                      • #86
                        hmmmmm.... a new tennis ball
                        Doing it all wrong since 1966

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                        • #87
                          Originally posted by SuperBuickGuy View Post
                          hmmmmm.... a new tennis ball
                          I'm still learning

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                          • #88
                            Of all the paths you take in life - make sure a few of them are dirt.

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                            • #89
                              How about a Fiero???

                              V8 Archie pontiac fiero swap upgrades parts

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                              • #90
                                Originally posted by STINEY View Post
                                Is that a Morris MInor?



                                Vegas were always good looking.



                                Looks like a TR7 from Arizona is coming to Ohio for a transplant, as soon as I figure out shipping. Good talking to you Joel!
                                Yes, that is a Morris Minor.
                                Busted down to regular Bangshifter

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