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Title: My Latest P
Post by: Doggie 1 on August 03, 2015, 14:27:53
Got this back today.

This from Mentiplay Leyland:

"Completed and delivered to Dave Bryan his multi-coloured Super this afternoon.
This car was a massive undertaking for us, as it was a completely gutted shell when it was delivered to Mentiplay Leyland last year.
It is now a V8 4 speed with power steering and air conditioning, and even though it looks a touch ugly, the car is mechanically A1.
"

(http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz244/WAPOL5666/MC1_zpshhfkwlyj.jpg) (http://s832.photobucket.com/user/WAPOL5666/media/MC1_zpshhfkwlyj.jpg.html)

(http://i832.photobucket.com/albums/zz244/WAPOL5666/MC2_zps6vteeccl.jpg) (http://s832.photobucket.com/user/WAPOL5666/media/MC2_zps6vteeccl.jpg.html)
Title: Re: My Latest P
Post by: cruiserfied on August 03, 2015, 14:32:55
Plans???
Title: Re: My Latest P
Post by: CraigB on August 03, 2015, 14:33:51
You've got enough of them Dave...you could give this one the 2dr convertible conversion :goodjob2:
Title: Re: My Latest P
Post by: Doggie 1 on August 03, 2015, 14:42:12
Either a repaint in "Am Eye Blue" (as it has a Casino Blue interior), or paint it white and build a replica of a 1974 RTA (Road Traffic Authority) pursuit car complete with blue lights, siren, etc.

Title: Re: My Latest P
Post by: beerman on August 04, 2015, 00:38:12
Any time I hear the words "Massive Undertaking" I think massive price  :Shocked:
Title: Re: My Latest P
Post by: Surferdude on August 04, 2015, 02:23:15
Any time I hear the words "Massive Undertaking" I think massive price  :Shocked:
It's OK beerman. It's Dave's money.  :P
Title: Re: My Latest P
Post by: Dazzler on August 04, 2015, 04:36:52
Nice...  :whistler:
Title: Re: My Latest P
Post by: Doggie 1 on August 04, 2015, 08:47:35
Any time I hear the words "Massive Undertaking" I think massive price  :Shocked:

 :lol: Yes.
Title: Re: My Latest P
Post by: Shambles on August 04, 2015, 08:49:29
Quote from: Dazzler
Nice...  :whistler:

Not my style at all - I like my cars in one colour :P

Looks like a lot of hard work will be needed.
Title: Re: My Latest P
Post by: Doggie 1 on August 04, 2015, 08:54:09
A work in progress.  :)
Title: Re: My Latest P
Post by: FatBoy on August 04, 2015, 10:37:18
Don't listen to what the others are saying, Dave.  To me it looks like a piece of sh...... art, waiting to be completed.

No really, I do like it!!

 :goodjob:
Title: Re: My Latest P
Post by: Doggie 1 on August 04, 2015, 10:49:07
As with people, it's what's under the skin that counts.   :)
Title: Re: My Latest P
Post by: beerman on August 04, 2015, 11:30:35
Quote from: Dazzler
Nice...  :whistler:

Not my style at all - I like my cars in one colour :P

Looks like a lot of hard work will be needed.

No its a fine example, one owner with books, oh the books just disintegrated....

I  remember when most cars getting around Logan looked like that, the ones that hadn't been  err borrowed from their owners....

Next step, some Woodridge gloss....

(http://www.askart.com/assets/artist/11129628/SCOTTTRANSAM.jpg)

The best examples are applied by can in the garage of a house your about to be kicked out of....
Title: Re: My Latest P
Post by: Doggie 1 on August 04, 2015, 11:36:01
I drove it this afternoon.
It was actually the first time I've ever driven a manual P76. All my others are autos.
What a difference. Heaps of grunt in every gear. The ratios chosen by Leyland were spot on for the 4.4 litre V8.
A whole new dynamic and very enjoyable.   :D
I'm looking forward to slowly but surely making improvements to driveability, cosmetics, etc.
Title: Re: My Latest P
Post by: rustynutz on August 05, 2015, 07:13:44
You too can give your "P" a finish befitting such a classic, Dave...  :rofl:

:link: Painting Car With Brush and Roller - YouTube (https://youtu.be/gYyQL07CRLU)
Title: Re: My Latest P
Post by: beerman on August 06, 2015, 11:19:44
I drove it this afternoon.
It was actually the first time I've ever driven a manual P76. All my others are autos.
What a difference. Heaps of grunt in every gear. The ratios chosen by Leyland were spot on for the 4.4 litre V8.
A whole new dynamic and very enjoyable.   :D
I'm looking forward to slowly but surely making improvements to driveability, cosmetics, etc.

On the cosmetics, the front fender matches the front door on the passengers side, wrecks the whole effect  :whistler:

I'm sure over time you will enjoy bringing her back to her former glory. Was this the one that had tree stumps for wheels a while back?
Title: Re: My Latest P
Post by: Doggie 1 on August 06, 2015, 11:23:09
I drove it this afternoon.
It was actually the first time I've ever driven a manual P76. All my others are autos.
What a difference. Heaps of grunt in every gear. The ratios chosen by Leyland were spot on for the 4.4 litre V8.
A whole new dynamic and very enjoyable.   :D
I'm looking forward to slowly but surely making improvements to driveability, cosmetics, etc.

On the cosmetics, the front fender matches the front door on the passengers side, wrecks the whole effect  :whistler:

I'm sure over time you will enjoy bringing her back to her former glory. Was this the one that had tree stumps for wheels a while back?

No. that's a different one. That one is in the garage.  :)
The driver's door off the multi-coloured car is wanted by someone else within the club who has the rest of the car that the door belongs to so he can have that and I'll get a replacement, but I don't know what colour.  :lol:
I bought a new imitation wood kit for the interior today so the slow process of improvement has begun.  :D
Title: Re: My Latest P
Post by: beerman on August 09, 2015, 08:01:03
Fake wood.....Classy  :cool:

I'm guessing you haven't told the 'massive undertaking' people about the other small project you have for them  :whistler:
Title: Re: My Latest P
Post by: Just Rick on August 09, 2015, 15:47:01
If it's been over the pits and passed,just give it  coat of clear-coat and use it as a daily driver  :goodjob2:
Title: Re: My Latest P
Post by: Doggie 1 on August 10, 2015, 08:42:53
If it's been over the pits and passed,just give it  coat of clear-coat and use it as a daily driver  :goodjob2:

I'll probably be leaving it as is for now, Rick. The clear coat idea is a good one.  :goodjob2:
It hasn't been over the pits yet but only needs a few minor things done now before it does.
I'm going to licence it on concessional (as it's over twenty five years old) because I can't afford to put them all on full licence.
Title: Re: My Latest P
Post by: beerman on August 10, 2015, 08:51:46
Put on some sponsor decals, a bullbar and the number 66, job done.....

(http://www.leylandp76.com/clubs/sa/jilden/before_1986_state_bank_trial.jpg)
Title: Re: My Latest P
Post by: Doggie 1 on August 10, 2015, 08:53:00
Where did you get that?  :undecided:
Do you know who that is in the pic?
Title: Re: My Latest P
Post by: beerman on August 10, 2015, 08:55:55
Google images  :D

I don't really know who it is, it was on a web page from the South Australian P76 owners club on how to make a p76 wagon.
Title: Re: My Latest P
Post by: Doggie 1 on August 10, 2015, 09:03:10
And here was me thinking I was the only one with a multi coloured P.  :rofl:
Title: Re: My Latest P
Post by: cruiserfied on August 10, 2015, 10:09:21
And here was me thinking I was the only one with a multi coloured P.  :rofl:
Might wanna get that checked out........
Title: Re: My Latest P
Post by: FatBoy on August 10, 2015, 10:15:43
And here was me thinking I was the only one with a multi coloured P.  :rofl:
Might wanna get that checked out........

Particularly if you get a burning sensation with your multi coloured P.  :whistler:
Title: Re: My Latest P
Post by: Doggie 1 on August 10, 2015, 10:18:26
And here was me thinking I was the only one with a multi coloured P.  :rofl:
Might wanna get that checked out........

Particularly if you get a burning sensation with your multi coloured P.  :whistler:

Mm.
It'll pass.  :undecided:
Title: Re: My Latest P
Post by: ibrokeit on September 01, 2015, 04:15:49
Quote from: Dazzler
Nice...  :whistler:

Not my style at all - I like my cars in one colour :P

Looks like a lot of hard work will be needed.

No its a fine example, one owner with books, oh the books just disintegrated....

I  remember when most cars getting around Logan looked like that, the ones that hadn't been  err borrowed from their owners....

Next step, some Woodridge gloss....

(http://www.askart.com/assets/artist/11129628/SCOTTTRANSAM.jpg)

The best examples are applied by can in the garage of a house your about to be kicked out of....

Beerman:

Woodridge gloss and 'been  err borrowed' - that gave me a good laugh.
Title: Re: My Latest P
Post by: beerman on September 01, 2015, 12:24:38
I try :cool:
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