Seen some interesting cars, but I don't think this falls into the
> "Bloody Volvo Driver" category:
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I saw this a few months ago - IIRC, there was a previous thread about it in aus.cars. Can't remember if it was on eBay or somewhere else.
I looked at the photos and specifications and concluded that someone has wasted an enormous amount of money considering that a base model like that can be picked up for under $200. They didn't even add the centre gauge cluster or 6-panel tail lights.
It's dubious whether a blown 350 would be legal in Queensland. The only way that I could claim that a blown 350 would be legal in NSW is to use the weight of a 264TE (factory stretch limo) as the base weight. AFAIK, the 264TE never came to AU, so it's dubious whether the RTA would accept the use of its weight...
"fuellie conrods" - WTF? Nothing real special about the rods used in "fuellie" engines. In fact, there are many more modern rods that are far better. Of course, fuellie rods probably also means small journal.
No mention of what heads they are. Not even a casting number!
It's got a ford nine-inch diff, but no mention of whether they've retained the original Volvo brakes, etc., what sort of centre it has or the ratio.
The bonnet protrusions would certainly not be legal in NSW, so no chance of transferring it from QLD to NSW. The wanker wing on the back would also fail in NSW on the basis of the leading edges of the end plates presenting an unacceptably sharp protrusion. QLD seem to be far slacker on complying with the ADRs, so it might be acceptable there.
The aftermarket tacho is located such as to fail ADR 21 "Instrument Panels", which specifies requirements for the head impact zone on the dash left of the steering wheel.
The description block at the top claims that the car condition is "new". That is outright false advertising - it is a rebuilt 1982 car. No amount of rebuilding will ever make it "new". "As new", yes. "New", no.
All up, I'd say that I could build a car of comparable specs (but road legal in NSW) for well under the starting price, even if I didn't use any of the bits that I've already got!