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Hamish Donaldson replied to the topic some knowledge in the forum VW Based Kits 18 years, 1 month ago
Well, things have changed. No money had changed hands and it was sold
from under her. It was a good thing as there was a lot of rust underneath
and needed a new rolling chassis. I was glad it went and she finally agreed it
was going to be a money pit. Thank you all for the information.A tangent, web man please forgive. I found a 1934 Pace Racer…[Read more]
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Hamish Donaldson replied to the topic some knowledge in the forum VW Based Kits 18 years, 3 months ago
The car was built in Vancouver according to the owner. I am in Winnipeg. I
am told a very good top man has left the city and opened a shop in
Nanaimo. If needed, I could probably get name and address.I have exchanged e-mails with Brad at MG Magic. They say the Daytona was
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Hamish Donaldson replied to the topic some knowledge in the forum VW Based Kits 18 years, 3 months ago
I have put up some pictures I took today. I wanted you to have a look and
possibly give me some guesses before I call MG Magic. I have been informed
it is a 1976 engine. The seller bought it in Vancouver BC about 20 years ago.
He bought it about one year after it was completed. It has a bit of a sag in
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Hamish Donaldson replied to the topic some knowledge in the forum VW Based Kits 18 years, 3 months ago
Thank you all for the help. Hopefully, this Sunday I will be able to see the
car, and take some pictures. I will look for the emblem also. Is there any
particular picture that would be of help, other than the emblem? I can post
the pictures at the above site. They will be about 2.5MB each so may load or
download slowly.
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Hamish Donaldson replied to the topic some knowledge in the forum VW Based Kits 18 years, 3 months ago
Thanks. I will go and have a look at the car and compare it with what you
wrote about differences. I am told there is no plate.
I have uploaded the three pictures I have to my ISP. I left them unlocked in
case the viewing size is too small and you would like to download them. The
link is http://photoshare.shaw.ca/gallery/hamishd/
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Hamish Donaldson replied to the topic some knowledge in the forum VW Based Kits 18 years, 3 months ago
Thank you for another lead. Are the kit car tops that far off the originals?
She researched locally and received estimates of $800-$1000 Cdn.
Topsonline was $230 USD. That is a big difference.
I believe the seller has a drawing with measurements. I will get it and do
some more research.
I am told the kit car was from FL. Would the maker still be…[Read more] - Load More