-
Christian Chat is a moderated online Christian community allowing Christians around the world to fellowship with each other in real time chat via webcam, voice, and text, with the Christian Chat app. You can also start or participate in a Bible-based discussion here in the Christian Chat Forums, where members can also share with each other their own videos, pictures, or favorite Christian music.
If you are a Christian and need encouragement and fellowship, we're here for you! If you are not a Christian but interested in knowing more about Jesus our Lord, you're also welcome! Want to know what the Bible says, and how you can apply it to your life? Join us!
To make new Christian friends now around the world, click here to join Christian Chat.
C
Penny farthing
I've actually had a go on one. Well sort of tried to have a go on one. I clung to
the top while someone else had to keep it upright!
Powered by human legs.
View attachment 171735
I've actually had a go on one. Well sort of tried to have a go on one. I clung to
the top while someone else had to keep it upright!
Powered by human legs.
View attachment 171735
C
My grandad had one built for him. He was a designer and once worked for Renault and they made him up a Renault 15 with the larger Renault 17 engine in it. His was in white. He added spot lights and fog lights. It was the coolest looking car. I wanted it after he bought another but I was only 15 so my older cousin had it. He had a little bump at high speed in it and later his wife hit a car in front when she drove it at a good 120 mph! Unfortunately it was written off. My grandad had kept it immaculate. It was one of the last around in these parts. It was getting on towards 15 years old. Once it was Renaults flagship model along with the 17.
C
Interesting. In UK we had Pinto engined Ford Escorts. My uncle bought an ex rally car with one in and it could shift, and was very stable as a car. I remember my cousin having a go in it and taking tight corners at 70mph and it felt like 30 mph as it was so sure footed. Had a roll cage bit no creature comforts. Was a Mk1 2 door. My uncle only paid £150 for it. They go for over £10,000 today.
Pinto engines and then Cosworth engines needed total rebuilds every 50,000 miles I was told. It was the reason why when Ford took over Volvo about fifteen years ago they used the Volvo T5 engine converted to fit the flagship Ford Focus model as it could go for a good 200,000 before we needing major rebuilds. They had to shorten the engine block to get it to fit! Hence they reduced the power slightly to ensure it lasted as they were churning out 250 bhp in the Volvo. (220bhp in the Ford).
Pinto engines and then Cosworth engines needed total rebuilds every 50,000 miles I was told. It was the reason why when Ford took over Volvo about fifteen years ago they used the Volvo T5 engine converted to fit the flagship Ford Focus model as it could go for a good 200,000 before we needing major rebuilds. They had to shorten the engine block to get it to fit! Hence they reduced the power slightly to ensure it lasted as they were churning out 250 bhp in the Volvo. (220bhp in the Ford).