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[71valiant]

Thanks mickvxbs,
I thought so too!
When I bought her, she had the wrong exhaust set up, so I drove her in to a shop down here (Sydney) that has been recommended to me.
$5k later, she had custom made mandrel bent that sound pretty damn good if I do say so.
I keep damaging the pipes 'cause she's too low (and I also think not low enough!).
I'm seriously looking at air bagging her. I think it's the only solution.
Does any one have any feedback on this idea?
It will allow me to sit her real low when I want, and raise her up when I need to. I can't think of a better way to get what I need..
I'm looking at a system for around $5k.
I'm happy to drop the coin if it solves my problem. I didn't pay for custom exhaust to trash them. I really like the look of coupes on their bums!
Looking forward to ideas and experience in this area too!

[THE4RD]

Originally Posted by 71valiant

I keep damaging the pipes 'cause she's too low (and I also think not low enough!).
I'm seriously looking at air bagging her. I think it's the only solution.
Does any one have any feedback on this idea?

Maybe have a look at the suitability of something like this:

http://airbagit.com/product_info.php...oducts_id=3485

[davez104]

That last one is pure sex. Nothin more to say.

Cheers,
Dave.

[Auslandau]

Its good to know so many Landaus out there! Amazing seeing that even 6 years or so ago when doing research on mine to fix ..... I could barely find a picture or any info. Walk into any resto shop then and they would laugh when you mentioned a Landau.

2 Comments that account for 99% of converstaions at petrol stations ......
What is it? ....... or ........ Havn't seen one of those for years!



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[71valiant]

YYYep! And then: " Yeah, my brother's cousin's flat mate used to own a (insert a model car from anywhere in the world) and he used to..... blah blah!"
Not complaining, it's just funny!

[Geez Louise]

Very nice 71valiant. I am sure you are going to get YEARS of enjoyment out of it

[THE4RD]

71valiant, what size are the hotwire rims and also your tyres?

[cob115]

Originally Posted by THE4RD

71valiant, what size are the hotwire rims and also your tyres?

no no i want them ,hot wires look awsom on a coupe but have to be 15s :

[Bearman]

Hey 71valiant, sweet ride!! Looks the business that's for sure and with big block power will go just as good as it looks. Congratulations on getting a hold of this one, you're in for a lifetime of enjoyment!!

Cheers!!

[71valiant]

http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/v...u/SL370258.jpg
http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/v...u/SL370257.jpg
Thanks Guys!
Well I'm bloody stoked about her, the pics are OK, but in the flesh she's got a REAL presence!
There's all the teething prob's with taking on someone elses pride and joy, She was basically sheded for over two years, taken out for rego and very occasional cruize (apparently).
Engine leaks, gearbox leaks, diff leaks.. but not for long!
Windows rattle when down? (Really annoying!) Any one know where the best rubbers are? I don't think she needs a full kit, just the windows for now, or maybe someone knows better?
The Hotwires are 15x10 rear (275x75) 14x7 front (235x50)
I had 245's on the front but when I replaced the control arms and idler arms etc and got a proper wheel allignment and new tyres, it rubbed a bit, so dropped a size. No rub. Not as tough, but no rub.
The 14's up front give it a real tough stance I think, even MORE muscley!
I think the coupe looks better with a bit of rubber around the rim. I think bigger rims on a non tubbed car just don't look quite right. But then again, I love look'n at photo's of tough coupes that can prove me wrong!
Any photo's of tough coupes with big rims?

[davez104]

I love it. You don't happen to have any interior pics as well do you? Looks very much like I envisage mine when it's done, only with a shaker or Mr Gasket style scoop, the original chrome on the sills and around the arches and the GT style rear wing. Seeing these pics has me thinking about debadging the doors etc as well, not sure.

Cheers,
Dave.

[montyv8]

I've got a pair of 15x7" hotwires taking up room here, that'll fit your Landau 71val..

[71valiant]

[Electric XY]

well done ,tough looking car.

[RAREV8]

Jeez she looks good...love the colour and sill skirt too- very 80's hotrod stance!
I would love to hear that running with the new exhaust system on the BB- must sound sensational!

[71valiant]

Thanks MontyV8,
She had 245x14x50? on the front when I bought her, then did some front end work, and had some rub, got 235x14x50, no rub.
Could I get 245x15x50 on a 15x7 and get no rub?
I like the fatter 245 on the 7inch rim, but if I go up an inch in rim, will that rub?
It will definately help (a little) with the big fat collectors scrapping all the time! Give a little more hight..
How much? Do you PM me for that or what?
Thanks
Mark

[montyv8]

good to see someone got rid of the 'flava flav' sized clock :

[fatasslandau]

absolutly fantastic looks great . the other comment i get is 'is it an original landoo or a copy' i feel like headbutting them. the best was last show i was at when this guy whinged to his mate that it was a fake .i just happened to be standing there to hear what a wally

[XA5800]

Originally Posted by fatasslandau

absolutly fantastic looks great . the other comment i get is 'is it an original landoo or a copy' i feel like headbutting them. the best was last show i was at when this guy whinged to his mate that it was a fake .i just happened to be standing there to hear what a wally

I was showing my XY GT once & standing behind two guys looking at my car ,one was telling his mate he new me & I'd told him It was a fake, I had never seen this guy in my life & could not resist saying yea " if you look at the roof you will see to small dents where the taxi sign was , they both studied the roof & say yea we can see them

I walked away thinking .

MATE CONGRATS ON THE PURCHASE , I love these cars. just wish I had one.

[Uncle Raggy]

Originally Posted by fatasslandau

the other comment i get is 'is it an original landoo or a copy' i feel like headbutting them. the best was last show i was at when this guy whinged to his mate that it was a fake .i just happened to be standing there to hear what a wally

Yeah Col, as if you'd ruin a perfectly good coupe by turning it into a Landau faker : ......now to run and hide before Jamie tears me a new one!

[fatasslandau]

Originally Posted by Uncle Raggy

Yeah Col, as if you'd ruin a perfectly good coupe by turning it into a Landau faker : ......now to run and hide before Jamie tears me a new one!

skitch him jamie :evil3:

[THE4RD]

Originally Posted by Uncle Raggy

Yeah Col, as if you'd ruin a perfectly good coupe by turning it into a Landau faker :

What?... you mean there are OTHER perfectly good coupes??

[xr 2 door]

my 66 usa coupe 5lt roller motor gt40p heads l/h hook

[whingey]

They immortalized mine on a plate!

[Pinkbits]

Originally Posted by whingey

They immortalized mine on a plate!

I thought that was your car as we were considering purchasing a set.
Did the persons involved contact you for permission to use your picture?

[whingey]

Copyright belongs to the person who took the photo, this was the advertising shot of when I bought the car. He's actually a really nice guy who's selling them he's going to do some others with mine as it is now.

[71valiant]

Am I in the wrong section? Should I be asking q's about mods in another section?
Thanks!

[AllCoupedUp]

71val - yep - this is "show us" section. Jump back into Coupe Club section and you'll see 4 topic - see where your query fits into and post in that section. Oh, just incase some else say it, do a search first to see if someone else has already posted your topic.

Cheers

[71valiant]

Thanks mate,
nothing better than jumping in head first to find out how deep it is!

[whingey]

Gees sorry, didn't realise it was a capital offence!