flute
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Post by flute on Dec 19, 2012 21:53:36 GMT -5
I am a regular visitor to this site (not always logged in) and I was discussing Terrapins at my mini mechanics Chrsitmas dinner last night. I asked a number of hillclimb and sprint drivers there if any of them knew how many, if any Terrapins are in Australia. No one knew the answer. I did a search on this site but didn't come up with anything. If there are any in my State of Victoria I would be very interested to see one in action. I have Allans book and would love to build one but unfortunately I don't have the skills or a trade and at the moment the money either. My daily driver, a '68 Morris Cooper S has now been in the garage for over a year while I built a new house and I desperately want to get that back on the road first and as soon as possible. A terrapin would be a dream car later on and I would be most interested in a mini engined Terrapin. I am 48 so have a bit of time to do this one day I hope. Anyway, back to the question, are there any/many Terrapins in Australia?
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Post by Wayne on Dec 20, 2012 14:41:57 GMT -5
Hi flute
Im from Sydney, I built a Terrapin a few years ago ( its the yellow one at the top of the page). I sold it to a guy in Queensland but don't know weather he is competing or not. When I was building it there were 2 others i knew of, 1 belonged to a guy who lived in Peakhurst and the other was in Cootamundra. at the time of my build I was contacted by a few people who said they were planing on building one but i don't know if any got finnished, some were in Victoria. I am getting the building bug again and considering building another one this time the mk5 2 seater.
Cheers Wayne
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flute
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Post by flute on Dec 26, 2012 17:29:18 GMT -5
Thanks Wayne, I suppose at the moment I fall in to the 'tyre kicker' category however I do love these cars and I am keen to keep an eye out for any competing. I am doing a 68 Morris Cooper S resto at the moment but down the track I would love to get more involved in motor sport than just waving the flags at the historics. Thanks for the reply and I hope you start another one. Regards, Jim.
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Post by flute on Jan 1, 2013 5:00:16 GMT -5
Sounds like there will be another one with 'carnut' planning one up north. It sounds like the type I would like too with a mini engine. I hope we see some pics of your project soon. Cheers.
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Post by carnut on Jan 14, 2013 2:16:34 GMT -5
It will be a few months away yet, before I start on the Terrapin build. I to am restoring a Mini Cooper S, it's a Dec 1967 model. Complete resto, zinc plating every nut bolt and rivet - starting to get sick of plating everything, but I am nearly finished. I am also doing the research, some design changes and gathering parts for when I do start the physical build on the Terrapin. I had a spare Cooper S engine /gearbox unit that helps a lot. A mate of mine is also looking at building one also. Good luck with your Cooper S, and good luck also on the possible Terrapin build.
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flute
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Post by flute on Feb 1, 2013 20:17:04 GMT -5
Thanks for the update. I do hope you can post a build thread on here with pics as you go. It would be very interesting. I would love to see some pictures of your mini also but perhaps that is for another forum. Cheers.
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Post by Peter W on Feb 23, 2013 5:10:46 GMT -5
I am the one from Peakhurst with the Terrapin. It's an A series, later chassis with flat sides.
I had heaps of fun in it for 10 years then had a suspension failure.
It has been pulled apart for the last 7 years though I intend to get it back on the track one day soon. Probably Wakefield but I may make it to Winton one day.
We also have a guy who sometimes comes to our track days with a Terrapin with Toyota twin cam in it. It's pretty fast.
Love hearing of other Aussies with Terrapins.
Pete
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Post by Jawfish on Feb 24, 2013 23:40:29 GMT -5
We also have a guy who sometimes comes to our track days with a Terrapin with Toyota twin cam in it. It's pretty fast. Pete Love to see this and have more detail on that car... |
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Post by carnut on Mar 12, 2013 5:01:03 GMT -5
Pete,
Have you got any pics of your Terrapin you can share on the site?
Pics in its former glory or even current snaps.
I love seeing pics of all the different designs of Terrapins, and all the historic nostalgia and all.
Do you know what year it was built?
Cheers, Carnut
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Post by Peter W on Aug 5, 2013 10:08:14 GMT -5
We also have a guy who sometimes comes to our track days with a Terrapin with Toyota twin cam in it. It's pretty fast. Pete Love to see this and have more detail on that car... It's been a while since I have visited the Forum. Have attached a couple of photos of the Terrapin with Toyota engine. I'm sure the owner won't mind me putting them up here. Pete |
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Post by Peter W on Aug 5, 2013 10:11:12 GMT -5
Well I thought I had attached them. I will try again. Attachments:
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Post by Peter W on Aug 5, 2013 10:12:04 GMT -5
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Post by Peter W on Aug 5, 2013 10:13:59 GMT -5
Pete, Have you got any pics of your Terrapin you can share on the site? Pics in its former glory or even current snaps. I love seeing pics of all the different designs of Terrapins, and all the historic nostalgia and all. Do you know what year it was built? Cheers, Carnut Here's a few photos of my terrapin. Has been off the track since 2005. This might inspire me to get cracking on it. Pete Attachments:
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Post by Peter W on Aug 5, 2013 10:14:48 GMT -5
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