They see me rollin', me scrapin'... (part 897498)

[[TW]Fox]

because it's in the garage as the alternator has failed, like helpimcrap's standard mainstream Ford Escort. Your point?

Ford Escorts are generally accepted as being crap. Your point?

 

["andy"]

Well done sherlock. What gems can we expect next from you?

'It seems to me that the ones who purchase petrol from a filling station are the ones who have petrol engines'?

and if you have a diesel engine then you wont go to the petrol pump...

so if you dont like these cars why come in these threads

 

[penski]

Now thats actually nice. THAT is a retro ride.

What about the Datsun 100A behind it?

Or the BMW '02, mk2 Polo koop and Merc W123 koop?

*n

 

[penski]

so if you dont like these cars why come in these threads

Because he's my bitch.

*n

 

[Conscript]

The wheel has a 'bead' towards the edge that the tyre sits in.

To fit a narrow tyre to a wider rim, you first get the tyre on the wheel (machine or manual tyre fitter) then you can either use a bead blaster to force the rim on...Or do it the fun way.

And by that, I mean spray in and around the tyre with hairspray, throw a match at it then jam an airline in the valve hole to stop it collapsing...Finally sneak the valve in and set pressures.

*n

I know about the tyres having a bead, but wasn't sure how exactly they fitted to the rim. Ta for the explanation.

 

[iCraig]

Doing something ridiculous to a car's appearance and call it style/retro. Job done.

 

[volospian]

Ford Escorts are generally accepted as being crap. Your point?

*sigh* fox, for you, anything that isn't a beemer is generally accpeted as being crap.

Escorts are no worse than any of the other high production vehicles on the road

 

[[TW]Fox]

*sigh* fox, for you, anything that isn't a beemer is generally accpeted as being crap.

Thats actually not true.

Escorts are no worse than any of the other high production vehicles on the road

Thats actually not true either. The Focus could not come quick enough for Ford.

 

[volospian]

Ford Escorts are generally accepted as being crap. Your point?

Actually, I don't think the Beemer 530i is really mainstream anyway. It's a bit... upmarket really, a bit... self important, driven by the middle management types. Those who wish they were at the top, but also enjoy looking down on those below

 

[volospian]

Thats actually not true.



Thats actually not true either. The Focus could not come quick enough for Ford.

Yep, it only took them 36 years to drop it

 

[[TW]Fox]

Actually, I don't think the Beemer 530i is really mainstream anyway. It's a bit... upmarket really, a bit... self important, driven by the middle management types. Those who wish they were at the top, but also enjoy looking down on those below

Thats why its fun driving one right from the bottom of the ladder

Yep, it only took them 36 years to drop it

It was good to start with!

 

[volospian]

Thats why its fun driving one right from the bottom of the ladder

lol

 

[R.O.S.S.I]

Dire cars.

 

[volospian]

*n

Like the white Merc in the middle of that lot, nice!

 

[penski]

Markbognor's one? It's lovely. He's a design tech teacher at a high school; has loads of cool projects.

*n

 

[Jon Frost]

But it's just refreshing when someone who doesn't like something says it in a constructive manner.

Ah I wont bother then .

I like the jags though

Jon

 

[Von Luck]

..

 

[merlin]

I'm convinced there's a direct link between retro rides and smoking way to much f'in weed.

 

[whitecrook]

I'm convinced there's a direct link between retro rides and smoking way to much f'in weed.

MMmmm, now that you mention it.... damn

 

[penski]

I love this photo...

Just found it again after a long absence...Thought you guys would appreciate it

That's the front beam of a VW Beetle.

*n