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Posted 9/28/2016 6:12:09 AM
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Hi guys and girls just thought i would share my project with you. I have been working with cars and all manner of vehicles for many years i enjoy accident repair etc the most. Anyway after finding this site on line i decided that Belfast Northern Ireland needs it own Tumbler replica and that i was going to be the one to do it.

Now i know it is not going to be anything as close or engineered such as some of the builds on here so i have decided to cheat a bit (forgive me in advance).

I decided to use the mr2 mk3 roadster as a base driver / space frame . The Mr2 Already has a rear mounted engine rear wheel drive and a sporty interior plus all the panels simply bolt off. I purchased the car last thursday in Scotland jumped onto ferry with it and so far i have it totally stripped i have purchased front wheels, rear wheels a jeep cherokee just to steal the stub axles/steering knuckles and a lot of black paint.

Now i dont plan to fit the twin wheel axle i will just add twin wheels to the mr2 hubs. I then plan to add cosmetic rear springs again sorry its not true to the movie car but most movies use tricks to make you believe lol.

I am going to try and manufacture the front as others have done and any help drawings etc that people would like to help me with would be very much appreciated. I work with fire service in the transport department so have lots of advice and help and a lot of very skillful friends.

I know this is my first post but what a way to introduce myself lol. By the way congratulations with all the builds i can see and read they have inspired me and consumed hours of my time there is a lot of skill out there.

Once i can figure out how to post pics i will get them up as i am hoping to have this project complete in just a couple of months.

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Posted 9/28/2016 9:28:38 AM
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I have been a silent member to the site for some time. From what I have seen here the members are very knowledgeable and the comradery is inspiring. In regards to your prospective build, its a very viable plan. I did something similar and used a donor vehicle to build mine. I am currently sorting out the lights and switches. My build is far from being accurate, but I think if you have the passion for getting something done that you dream for, that's what really matters.

I want to thank brcewayne and t-man for their threads. Without them I probably wouldn't have tried to do it.
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Posted 9/28/2016 6:38:18 PM


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Dia dhuit!

My great grandparents came to America from Belfast.

Nothing wrong with the idea of using a donor car. The mr2 is awfully small though. Do you plan on building a smaller scale tumbler or adding on to the Toyota?

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Posted 9/29/2016 1:19:11 AM
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hello and thanks for comments the mr2 is actually a good size it has small wheels which make it seem smaller but i am adding to it as well. It will be slightly smaller than the original. The rear wheels are 42" so not much and it will have different wheels and tyres as i have managed to obtain some from a commercial dealer near me. Its getting front nose chopped of and squared of and i am planning on getting some custom wheel spacers made and also the front arms if i can figure them out sizes etc by a local engineer.
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Posted 9/29/2016 5:58:03 AM


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Cool.. Another build to watch!!!

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Posted 10/17/2016 2:16:12 PM
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Okay sorry been a bit of a delay in posting any info or pictures . So i have car all stripped hubs made for the rear wheel fitment on the rear of car. The front has been cut of and is now boxed in so i can mount the front arms. I am having the front arms made at the minute and i have my jeep cherokee xj hubs calipers and discs ready to go on to them.

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Posted 10/17/2016 2:29:26 PM


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Those are some serious looking tires. Will be interested to see how you work out the details.
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Posted 10/17/2016 2:41:01 PM
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Trying to limit my pictures as i seem to be a 1/4 of the way through what i am allowed. Dont seem to be able to access a lot of the forum and builds etc do i have to delete old pictures as i go.
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Posted 10/17/2016 11:50:06 PM


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So the front end will be made a little longer?

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Posted 10/18/2016 1:17:17 AM
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Yes it will be a little longer mate.
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