Monthly Archives: November 2010

Mid engined, electric Honda N360

Posted on November 16, 2010 by oldcarjunkie

Vintage micro cars are always fascinating to me. Most don’t have enough power to make them a usable everyday car but this project could be with a powerful electric motor, VW transmission mounted in the rear of a Honda N360 … Continue reading →

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Nissan Pao

Posted on November 15, 2010 by oldcarjunkie

The Nissan Pao is one of the best executed “Retro” cars in my opinion probably because it wasn’t trying to directly copy an exact car but more taking inspiration from the style of the time period. The ones that try … Continue reading →

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Wild Custom

Posted on November 15, 2010 by oldcarjunkie

Eight wheels, dual rotary engines, and a funky fiberglass body. This wild custom on eBay is amazing. Not sure how it was ever supposed to work (look at those rear axles – not possible to connect to the engine). Unless … Continue reading →

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Datsun 210 Clutch Change – Part 2

Posted on November 15, 2010 by oldcarjunkie

The drive-shaft and gearbox is now out. This is the 4spd box – very light. I gave it a very quick clean. Not perfect by a long shot but probably lost a pound or dirt in road grime. Should make … Continue reading →

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Datsun 210 clutch change – part 1

Posted on November 13, 2010 by oldcarjunkie

Gearbox is coming out to change the clutch so I thought I’d label where each bolt came from so when I put it back to together it all goes back the same way. Its going to a little while until … Continue reading →

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Plymouth Feather Duster

Posted on November 9, 2010 by oldcarjunkie

Surely one of the more odd names the Feather Duster was a response to the fuel crisis and only offered in 1976. Plymouth offered the $50.56 Feather Duster Fuel Economy Package which turned your normal Duster into a Feather Duster. … Continue reading →

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Datsun F10 + Dodge Powerwagon + snowplow = awesome

Posted on November 8, 2010 by oldcarjunkie

What do you get when you combine a Datsun F10 with a Dodge Powerwagon M-37 drive train and frame with a snowplow? Apparently a pickle … the owner calls this wild creation “The Pickle” for reasons left unexplained. I call … Continue reading →

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Jensen-Healey

Posted on November 8, 2010 by oldcarjunkie

It had all the makings of a sure fire hit. Involvement from Donald and Geoffrey Healey, dealer network from Kjell Qvale, exotic DOHC engine from Lotus and bodywork by Jensen. Compared to the old fashioned competition of the MG B … Continue reading →

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Wimille Prototypes

Posted on November 4, 2010 by oldcarjunkie

The very interesting story of the Wimille Prototypes is over Lord K’s Garage: http://www.dieselpunks.org/profiles/blogs/lord-ks-garage-47-wimille

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Matra Bagheera on eBay

Posted on November 4, 2010 by oldcarjunkie

A very interesting Matra Bagheera up for sale on eBay. One of the few three abreast seating cars ever made these Bagheera have a great Seventies look to them and handle well. This one seems to be in great condition. … Continue reading →

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