1966 Wolseley 6/110 MK II

carchaeologist

After some haggling this found its way into my shed last week...thirsty, but a real old cruiser. Just did the KVV&CCC Autumn run without a hitch at the weekend.


Cant be too many more in the country? Any pics of any others?

You dont get this dashboard in a rice burner..!:cool:

macplaxton

Not very Japanese is it? What on earth are you doing with it!

Blue850

Blue850

carchaeologist

I knew you would come good with photos Blue850!

macplaxton wrote: »

Not very Japanese is it? What on earth are you doing with it!

Indeed it is not very japanese! I was considering doing this..

Its a bit too good for that though i think..:D

Blue850

It needs one of these:D

Capri

I can smell the BMC leather from here

carchaeologist

Blue850 wrote: »

It needs one of these:D

We shall see in time if this proves true!

junkyarddog

carchaeologist wrote: »

After some haggling this found its way into my shed last week...thirsty, but a real old cruiser. Just did the KVV&CCC Autumn run without a hitch at the weekend.


Cant be too many more in the country? Any pics of any others?

You dont get this dashboard in a rice burner..!:cool:

Very nice,well ware.
I quite fancy one of these myself.
You could always rip out the thirsty petrol lump,
I reckon a 2.8 Nissan diesel would slip in nicely:p
The white lettering on the tyres has got to go too,
it's not a muscle car you know:D

Capri

Very nice,well ware.
I quite fancy one of these myself.
You could always rip out the thirsty petrol lump,
I reckon a 2.8 Nissan diesel would slip in nicely
The white lettering on the tyres has got to go too,
it's not a muscle car you know

I thought that about the tyres but they've grown on me, they'd match a nice Rover V8 under the hood.
Thirsty ? ( now that gets my goat up :mad: )
But sure what mileage would ye be doing!
Fine putting a diesel in but I don't know what sort of maths people are using when considering a diesel -
1) Cost of the engine and the price of the conversion
2) Price of diesel parts/injectors/pumps

So how about getting your money back after 20 years ??? :eek::eek:

This bloody country is obsessed with 'Put a diesel in' :mad::mad::mad:


Here's my 'thirsty' heros - 'Rat rods'
2CV 8 http://flickrhivemind.net/Tags/2cv8/Interesting

http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/comedic-break/

carchaeologist

junkyarddog wrote: »

Very nice,well ware.
I quite fancy one of these myself.
You could always rip out the thirsty petrol lump,
I reckon a 2.8 Nissan diesel would slip in nicely:p
The white lettering on the tyres has got to go too,
it's not a muscle car you know:D

If i put a pair of tits on you because ud look nicer would that be a good thing?:p
Its a 3 litre 6 cylinder engined car that does 19mpg on a good day, i fully understand the fuel consumption implications of such a car! If i wanted a rattly ol dayshul i would have bought an old Merc!
As Capri says, i wont be doing much miles in it.

The white lettering is a love or hate point alright, but they are classic tyres in their own right as i dont think that particular type with the raised lettering are availible anymore. She will be gettting a set of Rover P5 rostyles same as the banger raced one in the other picture as soon as i can get a set, they are 15'' so the tyres will have to be laid up.

Capri

If i wanted a rattly ol dayshul i would have bought an old Merc!

Good on ya Carch., PETROLHEADS RULE :cool::cool:

I'd leave the wheels/hubcaps/trimrings as they stand - it looks grand, the P5B Rostyles look a bit 'thin' compared to the chunky current look ( I'd say Brendan Brady down in Arklow 'World of Wheels' could get those raised letter tires for you )

A set of 'Ace' plates maybe ?

There's enough 'routine maint' to be done without the hassle of doing an iffy diesel conversion - just enjoy the ride and polishing it. :cool:

junkyarddog

The diesel comment was very tounge in cheek,
maybe I should leave my sense of humor at the door the next time I come in;)

Chrome Rostyles would set it off nicely:)

Any interesting history with her?

Oh yeah,the tits didn't make much of an improvement,
can i exchange them for something else:D

Capri

junkyarddog wrote: »

The diesel comment was very tounge in cheek,
maybe I should leave my sense of humor at the door the next time I come in;)

Chrome Rostyles would set it off nicely:)

Any interesting history with her?

Oh yeah,the tits didn't make much of an improvement,
can i exchange them for something else:D

I'm sure wars have started over less :p

Here's a rust free Merc with Nissan daysel in it for you - just ship it back from Viet Nam
http://www.bonbanh.com/Xe-Mercedes_Benz-S_class-250S-1989-80903.html

carchaeologist

Capri wrote: »

Good on ya Carch., PETROLHEADS RULE :cool::cool:

A set of 'Ace' plates maybe ?

Yes, something along the lines of that will come in time, the existing plates are rubbish. But the eye watering price of Ace Peak plates is another factor to consider. I do have a horn for the chrome Rostyles though...think they look great on them.

Capri

Yes, something along the lines of that will come in time, the existing plates are rubbish. But the eye watering price of Ace Peak plates is another factor to consider. I do have a horn for the chrome Rostyles though...think they look great on them.

Rathgar Motor factors / Radiator Services do 'original' plates at different prices. I saw some 'Quinn' ZV plates ( the 'original' plate of choice in the 60's )around too, don't know who does them.
If you put 'Wide oval' , or similar, tires on the Rostyles it might beef them up https://www.universaltire.com/firestone-tires/firestone-wide-oval.html

Thinkingaboutit

I have a 16/60, a smaller car, but a similar Farina design. Hope it goes well. Presumably it has power steering.

Capri

Thinkingaboutit wrote: »

I have a 16/60, a smaller car, but a similar Farina design. Hope it goes well. Presumably it has power steering.

Same centre section/doors, just longer front/rear. I wouldn't say there's p/s, they were MEN in them days :cool:

carchaeologist

Capri wrote: »

Same centre section/doors, just longer front/rear. I wouldn't say there's p/s, they were MEN in them days :cool:

It's a far bigger car all round than the 16/60. Much wider as well as longer.
Power steering? That's for the wimmin!:D

Blue850

P/Steering was an option on them, Wolsleley 6/99s had 14" rims instead of the 13"s on the 6/110 . Rare car, only 13,301 MK2s built.

carchaeologist

Blue850 wrote: »

P/Steering was an option on them, Wolsleley 6/99s had 14" rims instead of the 13"s on the 6/110 . Rare car, only 13,301 MK2s built.

Think the MK1 6/110s had 14'' rims also. Rare also because they were the banger racers tool of choice in the late 70s and 80s, one even won the world final in 1986.

Blue850

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