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Thread: Just bought a 300E rod

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    Just bought a 300E rod

    Hi
    I have just bought this, I haven't seen it in the flesh yet I bought it from the pictures and what my brother said when he looked at it for me. I think it should be fun.

    I belive it was arround in the 70's 80's with a few different motors in it.
    It has a 351 Windsor fitted at the moment which I think was put in late 80's

    I will keep you guys posted on its progress







    cheers

    Brian
    Last edited by totus; 14-01-09 at 01:28 PM. Reason: img code

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    Interested to see more when you have it home, that engine is a long way back.

    Looks like a good starting point.

    Cheers

    Rich

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    You're gonna need a bigger garage soon Brian! How long are you back for?

    Will

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    Hi Brian, its not a bad start by the looks on the photos. Ive seen alot worse, lol.

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    That's one hell of a set back on the engine, how far back do you sit?
    Looks like a promising project.

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    I have had a few people contact me with some history of the car (keep it coming), I would like to get as much info as I can.

    The van was first rodded by Vince Caira from Leslie m8.
    was originally red with a hot 16 crossflow (others said it had a 13xf and a 2.0 as well), 105e back axle and viva ha front.

    Euan mackenzie built the chassis and fitted the jag rear and windsor motor.

    leepop633 - Ive seen alot worse to I have read your re-build, lol. (taking shape now though)

    40Stude - the front edge of the seat is in line with the rear of the front door!!! not to much load space left, lol



    Hillbillywill - Shhhh. lol, may need one of your lockups soon lol.
    Last edited by totus; 14-01-09 at 01:29 PM.

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    Ohh and you even got a tin of Family Favourites biscuits, lol. Are they full?

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    This may be the van that ran around a few years back red with coca#cola stripes on it ,Find out when rubbing down for paint....Andy

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    ive got some pics of it from early 90's im sure, was red with coca cola sign writing

    scottie

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    I am told it was the coca cola one.

    If anybody has any pics of how it used to be please mail them to me, totusbt@aol.com

    Brian

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    Flipped 300e



    you dont think this could av been it do you ?

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    thats not it

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    It used to be Red with a 16GT motor and a 105E rear axle.

    Brian

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    old coca cola van

    Funny how things work out.
    I just finished my last post and a mail came in from Vince the origoinal owner/builder, He sent me these pics which sorts out the question if it was the coca cola van or not






    also its still got the same wheels they have just had the centers painted black to highlight the dish

    cheers

    Brian
    Last edited by totus; 25-02-09 at 09:53 PM. Reason: more info

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    It would be interesting to hear the history

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    think this is the only pic i have, about '93






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    Last edited by scottie; 07-03-09 at 09:48 AM.

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    Thanks Scottie

    I have found out a little more about the Van.
    It was featured on the cruise for charity run john o grotes to lands end about 1985, it still had a 1600 & 105E axle at this point.

    The 351 engine/box came from a Mercury Montego

    Brian

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    ive got the video for that on disc, cant remember if its on it though

    scottie

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    Love the extra shopping space in the engine bay.
    Awesome buy would love to own one, one day.

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    300E Van

    Great to see it's still out there nd still looking prety good!

    Vince and I did the Street Machine "Cruise for Charity" in that van from John o' Groats to Lands End on 7-14th June 1987 - 21 years ago!!!! (If you can get a copy of the video released thereafter it's in it)

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