Practically Classics Forum

Hi, I'm Bill and... here's my cars... with a twist.

Here's my PAs, a 1962 Velox project:




My 60 Velox that was just recovered from theft....

Before:



Now




And my "1988" M5, one of the first built, 88 model year, data plate says 1/87, actual build date 11/86!



Oh, what makes them odd? They live 6 miles from New York City.

Both the PAs are LHD and came from Canada, I bought the Blue one in April of '01 out of Sarnia, Ontario and drove it back to Orlando, Florida when I lived there. The car was stolen just over 3 years ago and JUST relocated. It's on its' way home to New Jersey from Connecticut where it was recovered from a body shop of all places. It's taken some damage and being left outside for 3 years has caused rust to pop up all over, but it's still solid and will be re-restored. The yellow one is a previous 1 owner car out of Ottawa, Ontario. I bought it on eBay in May of 03 and haven't gotten to it yet..... Needs an engine, just can't get a straight answer as to whether or not a 3.3 is a direct fit replacement?

I've had the M5 since Feb of '06, that was my all time dream car growing up

I have a couple of modern cars but I won't bore ya with the details..

Bill

Hey,WiseguyPA is that you ?

Yes

Great cars Bill, I especially like the M5! Great to hear that you finally getting your stolen car back too!

there is one Arab law i think we all should use!!

thieves get their hands chopped off!
that will teach them not to do it!!

Glad you got your car back mate.

Thanks guys. Yeah I'd love to get my hands on responsible parties, but for now I am just glad to have the car back.

I have seen a few 3.3 conversions with PB/PC engines in the UK - I had a 2.3 and a 2.6, the 2.6 had a floor change conversion done.

Well I have a 2262 and a 2.6... the 2262 has barely enough power to keep up with traffic around here, but I'd like to make the 62 somewhat quick. So far I am thinking that the following setup is the way to go...

3.3 Engine from a PC

Ventora rear diff

Custom intake manifold with a Weber DCOE.

Figure this ought to put close to 150hp at the rear wheels from what I have read. Also, this way I can have Air Conditioning in the car and still keep up with traffic, and the Ventora diff means that cruising along at 80 will be no sweat.