Author Archives: Iain

About Iain

I am married with two children and we all live in rural Queensland. My interests include politics, ethics, art, religion, architecture, engineering and science. I am largely self-educated but I hold an Arts degree from the University of Queensland.

Flatmobile

Posted on May 2, 2008 by Iain

]You Just have to love something as mad as this car Cheers Comrades 🙂

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After a few thousand Ks…

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Iain

No one can expect that their creation will be perfect from the first time that it turns a wheel. my car has been no exception. The biggest problem that I had in the first few weeks after registration was a … Continue reading →

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Variation on a theme

Posted on March 18, 2008 by Iain

An interesting variation on the theme here from New Zealand that uses a Subaru engine and 4wd gearbox with the front drive removed and the centre diff locked.

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Fuel tank Fun

Posted on February 16, 2008 by Iain

I have finally got my new fuel tank back from the welders and a very nice job it is too. I have yet to work out exactly how much fuel it will hold but I will be very surprised if … Continue reading →

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Wet wet wet

Posted on February 16, 2008 by Iain

The pioneering Swiss car designer has created the sQuba, a vehicle equally at home on land, sea and beneath the surface. Once underwater, the passengers breathe air from a compressed tank, like those used by scuba divers “For three decades … Continue reading →

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After registration fettling

Posted on January 26, 2008 by Iain

Below are the most recent photo’s of my car , astute readers will notice that there have been a few changes the most recent of which has been the addition of a folded Lexan screen. This was not actually that … Continue reading →

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Registered at last

Posted on January 16, 2008 by Iain

Here are a few photos of my now registered clubman now if only the weather would clear up a bit… One of the things I had to do was replace the steering wheel, so I bought this rather nice wood … Continue reading →

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Its a long way to Maroochydore, when you want to register your car.

Posted on January 15, 2008 by Iain

Anyone who has spent time and effort to see a big project through will understand the mixed feelings that come with reaching a point at which you can claim to have your project complete. Well Yesterday I finally got my … Continue reading →

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Letter and Lid

Posted on December 13, 2007 by Iain

Having waited so long I finally got my letter today telling me that I can make an appointment for the final inspection of my car, prior to registering it. I can tell you folks that I am rather excited that … Continue reading →

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Nice styling on this one

Posted on December 8, 2007 by Iain

  Chevron B1 Mk2   Price/availability: £23,500 on the road. On sale now, built to individual order. See text for contact details.   Engine/transmission: 1,597cc Ford RoCam straight four-cylinder petrol with single overhead cam and two valves per cylinder; 94bhp … Continue reading →

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