another one out the closett,
on the bay in december 07, this car was owned and built by peter wilson, from scunthorpe, and sold 4 years ago, had a remarkable engine, custom built 400hp turbo engine,
2.0 pinto engine,


















any more info will be posted here for this car. new owner unknow

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gawd whats that dash out off

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First world war spitfire i think

Was it the Spitfire that had that dash or the German Messerschmitt

That dash is not really my cup of tea but at least it looks like it fits ok.
I'm not sure what the dash has come off though as I don't recognise it at all

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WebSites www.covin.co.uk - - & - - www.vwkd.co.uk - - & - - www.flat4dubs.co.uk


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SOLD ON THE 9/12/07 FOR £2284 REG AS XAL 875M NOW Q REG AND UP FOR£5995.
PINTO 2LTR WITH TURBO.STATED IN DEC SALE THAT THE MANIFOLD NEEDED REDOING AS A PROBLEM WITH IT.
FIRST REG 1/08/1973 SO NOT TAX EXCEMPT
28/02/08 SALE STATES HAD TWIN 40,S CARBS FITTED BUT STILL NOT RUNNING CORECTLY SO IS GOING TO REPLACE WITH STANDARD CARB AND MANIFOLD.
HEAD GASKET DONE
NEW 4 INTO ONE STAINLESS EXHAUST
NEW RADIATOR
NEW RED BUCKET SEATS.

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Overall it has terrific potential certainly the outside looks good.
Just wondering how long it takes to build a covin ?+I suppose it is ongoing maintinance too?

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I love old cars me!

hi, i think it is from a datsun 240/260 z

to build one with all the info and ideas you can get from here , if you had the money, then i reckon you could do one in a year or so, but to rebuild one, then it could be double that quite easly or longer depending on your eye for finish

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I built my Covin in 10 months but that was working at least 6 hours every weekday and all weekends and days off work. I'd also had quite a few extensive car builds under my belt so thought I knew what to expect...... I was wrong though
It wasn't an easy build and I did everything on the car myself.

I agree with Mark, a Covin build can be done in 1 year but more realistic would be 18 months. As for a rebuild Easy double that as you need to undo all the crap that some numpty has had a go at and failed
So not only will you be working every spare hour but a rebuild will also cost you much more money in the long run than simply buying the right Covin that's already complete and on the road to start off with

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Darren Parker
Club Technical Advisor & Site Admin
WebSites www.covin.co.uk - - & - - www.vwkd.co.uk - - & - - www.flat4dubs.co.uk


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Patent Pending "The Ultimate In Rust Remedy"

I know this is an old thread but that dash looks suspiciously like the one in my Alfa??

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It's ok dear, we can just walk to the kerb from here.

I am buying this Covin. Does anyone have any more information about it?
Also does anyone know why it is now on a Q plate?

This is probably now on a Q plate because it's been registered correctly

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Darren Parker
Club Technical Advisor & Site Admin
WebSites www.covin.co.uk - - & - - www.vwkd.co.uk - - & - - www.flat4dubs.co.uk


I LOVE RUST ME
Patent Pending "The Ultimate In Rust Remedy"