It started off with a Rover 2200 engine, then got a 327ci Smallblock Chevy, owned by Dave Ames from Stalham, Norfolk, and a founder member of Fine City Vans, Norwich.
that would be Andy Lowe's van.
he is/was from near southport (north of liverpool)
the side panels are fiberglass. that is where i learned how to make fiberglass panels.
the motor was a 6 cylinder vauxhall unit.
sunroof from a Mercedes.
paint was by his wifes cousin. Julian maybe?
when i left the UK in 1982 he still had not finished the interior other than 2 front seats. he was a terrible procrastinator. maybe never did get it done.
oh yes and he had a set of police horns installed. got folks out of the way on the southport bypass when headed for a burger.
Cheers Micky, The guy hardly ever drove it. He used to come to the workshop to see if we were going to any runs, and would ask me to take the van. It was a pleasure to drive, so, who was I to argue??
Don't know where it is now. I actually wanted to buy it myself, but, it wasn't available at the time, then I missed it. Oh Well, not to be I suppose.
Charlie.
that van belonged to Andy Lowe out of Crosby. just a hair north of Liverpool.
it had a vauxhall straight six.
the intent was to rework the front from a cavalier. dont know if it ever happened. lost touch with Andy in 1982
Hi Gary, remember me? i was that guy who built it you are right with the details, it finished off with a 350ci v8. It had Etype rear end and modified Mk10 front suspension and steering. Home made 30 gallon fuel tank. Yes, it was a rover grille and the spoiler was made by a local boat yard. If you remember, I broke it on the edge of Ipswich stadium, showing off, LOL. I actually did under 10 at santa pod on a run what brung meet.
Dave
Bloody hell is the one and only Mr DAVE AMES. If so you wont remember me bu I remember the van and you may remember my old man as Foxy with the Commer!
andy had police horns installed.
had a cop in southport demand he play them so he could issue a ticket.
Andy argued forever.
eventually he hit the horn button just lightly and we got just a single tome.
police left disappointed.
that is so cool.
its an early split window...before 1956 ish ?????
but i love it and want it
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