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Are other Nairalanders into kit cars?

CityNG:
Are other Nairalanders into kit cars?

What are kit cars?

Nope

[color=Blue]Yes. I once bought an unfinished project. It was a Dax Colvin / Porsche 911 Carrera. I finished it off, used it for 2 months, before someone made me an offer I couldn't refuse.

It was powere by a tuned 1760 Big Bore VW Beetle engine.[/color]

Siena:
[color=Blue]Yes. I once bought an unfinished project. It was a Dax Colvin / Porsche 911 Carrera. I finished it off, used it for 2 months, before someone made me an offer I couldn't refuse.

It was powere by a tuned 1760 Big Bore VW Beetle engine.[/color]

Seems I may be following your footsteps.

I'm looking at a Bradley GT2 this evening after work. It's placed on a VW Beetle chassis.

It's one of those things that it's fiscally irresponsible to pass up due to the price ( I think I can knock it down to $300 and it has a complete drive train).

When you were driving yours, did it feel odd? I mean would I feel that it was a two piece affair and could separate at anytime? I would never abuse it due to being fiberglass but I want something that is secure.

If I buy a couple of kit cars and start shipping it ot assemble in Nigeria will I be considered a manufacturer?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kit_car

https://www.factoryfive.com/kits/factory-five-factory-five-autumn-kick-off-sale/

This is the part of automotive world that helps the west people are free to do/build what they want.

sultaan:
If I buy a couple of kit cars and start shipping it ot assemble in Nigeria will I be considered a manufacturer?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kit_car

https://www.factoryfive.com/kits/factory-five-factory-five-autumn-kick-off-sale/

This is the part of automotive world that helps the west people are free to do/build what they want.

FG will add you to the current list of car manufacturers on their list with an acclaimed assembly line

Siena:
[color=Blue]Yes. I once bought an unfinished project. It was a Dax Colvin / Porsche 911 Carrera. I finished it off, used it for 2 months, before someone made me an offer I couldn't refuse.

It was powere by a tuned 1760 Big Bore VW Beetle engine.[/color]

Do you have any pics? Would love to see how the engine sat in the bay.

https://www.factoryfive.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Factory_Five_Racing_LA_Trip_37.jpg

Look at the size of that engine! This pic looks like if you hit the gas pedal the front end will take off leaving the passenger compartment behind

I went to look at the Bradley GT2 last night. The VW pan was too much rusted for me but still well worth the $300 price though.

I really need to learn how to weld.

CityNG:
I went to look at the Bradley GT2 last night. The VW pan was too much rusted for me but still well worth the $300 price though.

I really need to learn how to weld.

300$ for that ride up there

Readonee35L:
300$ for that ride up there

Similar, silver color instead of gold.

I've bought running cars for $100 before.

I live in a wasteful society.

I bought a 2004 Kia Rio for $300 two nights ago, 85kmi needs head gasket. The tow truck driver that I sent to pick it up offered me $1,500 for it. SOLD.

CityNG:
Similar, silver color instead of gold.

I've bought running cars for $100 before.

I live in a wasteful society.

I bought a 2004 Kia Rio for $300 two nights ago, 85kmi needs head gasket. The tow truck driver that I sent to pick it up offered me $1,500 for it. SOLD.

Wow.. kinda cheap oh
and what kind of running cars did you get for $100
if you have good offers of vehicles kindly notify
let me patronize you

Readonee35L:


Wow.. kinda cheap oh
and what kind of running cars did you get for $100
if you have good offers of vehicles kindly notify
let me patronize you

They were ex postal service trucks like the one pictured. I bought them just to get the engine and transmission out and I then sold the bodies for scrap metal.

The problem with cheap cars is that everybody is looking for one and they literately sell within hours and sometimes minutes. I use an app that scours Craigslist and alerts me as soon as a new posting comes up. Even then I'm still alarmed as to how quick and how many times I hear the dreaded "sorry I just sold it" comment.

If only Nigeria didn't have the silly age rule for cars.

CityNG:
They were ex postal service trucks like the one pictured. I bought them just to get the engine and transmission out and I then sold the bodies for scrap metal.

The problem with cheap cars is that everybody is looking for one and they literately sell within hours and sometimes minutes. I use an app that scours Craigslist and alerts me as soon as a new posting comes up. Even then I'm still alarmed as to how quick and how many times I hear the dreaded "sorry I just sold it" comment.

If only Nigeria didn't have the silly age rule for cars.

oh thats great ohh


the way you are hunting the cars with less focus some ppl hunt for them as a source for there daily bread

Readonee35L:
oh thats great ohh


the way you are hunting the cars with less focus some ppl hunt for them as a source for there daily bread

When you enjoy something, making money from it is fun.

These are the two apps I use. I get instant alert as soon as a new listing that meets my requirement is made. Then the phone calls start and the "I'll pay your asking price, consider the car sold, I'm on my way"

CityNG:
When you enjoy something, making money from it is fun.

These are the two apps I use. I get instant alert as soon as a new listing that meets my requirement is made. Then the phone calls start and the "I'll pay your asking price, consider the car sold, I'm on my way"

thats smart
i see you have a cute family..
on my way out
after the day am going to visit my mech.. my dodge charger is having some issues