Go ahead and build the car the way you want. Then construct a heavy frame
structure with wheels that are driven by the roadster rear wheels. Tell them the
roadster is just an engine stand with big wheels, designed for easy removal of
the engine from the "car." ;-)
Gordon Glasgow
Renton, WA
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Thomas -
> Sweden
> Sent: Monday, January 28, 2002 4:58 PM
> To: RoadsterGB@aol.com
> Cc: stickerman@home.com; datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: OT - Cobra buyers guide?
>
>
> Why should you get all the fun? ;-) The ultimate engine for
> me would be a BMW V12 but D.O.T. in Sweden wont let me
> do the transplant unless the weight of the car is 4705 lbs.
> Can I fill the frame with tin and how much would I need in
> volume to increase the weight with 2410 lbs? I have plenty
> of room for a V12 and no hole in the hood/bonnet. The center
> part of the firewall is being moved 8 inches back.
>
> Thomas
>
>
>
> RoadsterGB@aol.com wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > There's a 2000 roadster about 100 miles from me for sale with a 289 in motor
> > - it's been front ended and there's an awful hole in the bonnet/hood where
> > the 4 barrel sticks out. Still very tempting for a bit of fun.
> >
> > Rob
> > www.fairlady.org
>
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