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Author:  dawso1 [ Fri Jan 13, 2012 5:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Darryl my 1976 260c hardtop
Ok i am new to this so bear with me, i recently got my mitts on this 260c, which i intend to leave stock as a rock but i know deep down its going to get a teency bit lower and some whitewalls.I'm the second owner,deceased estate,only driven on sundays,83000 k's now,has electris windows and boot release and fuel cap and aerial.Theres nothing better than rolling all the windows down and going pillarless to the shops.As i posted in the newbie section i had it on Ebay for a while but its grown on me so its gonna stay methinks.

I've named her Darryl,because a car needs a name.Unless it has no character.

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Author:  Imago [ Fri Jan 13, 2012 8:01 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Darryl my 1976 260c hardtop
Ahh, this one was on eBay not too long ago?

It's a minter. Keep her unmolested and fresh. You've got your hands on a real antique.
Author:  ozconnection [ Fri Jan 13, 2012 10:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Darryl my 1976 260c hardtop
Yeah, I saw this on ebay too. Gee that's in awesome condition....looks fantastic! :hail:

I love this site, its attracting so many Cedrics now, we could "almost" have our own car show one day :lol:

Welcome, and 'Darryl' too to this website. Plenty of passionate Cedric guys on here who are willing to help you in any way they can.

You're most welcome! :hug:

:thumbsup:
Author:  stockymcstock [ Fri Jan 13, 2012 11:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Darryl my 1976 260c hardtop
Yep I remember seeing this on ebay recently too - looked good but no takers?

ain't many of these getting around - especially the 2 doors
Author:  Snoozin [ Sat Jan 14, 2012 3:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Darryl my 1976 260c hardtop
dawso1 wrote:
I've named her Darryl....
You Aussies are odd chaps :P

Awesome 330 though man, jeez I wish I had either a 230 or 330 hardtop, especially something as minty fresh as what you have on your hands there!

I assume these were sold new across the ditch?
Author:  dawso1 [ Sat Jan 14, 2012 4:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Darryl my 1976 260c hardtop
Snoozin wrote:
dawso1 wrote:
I've named her Darryl....
You Aussies are odd chaps :P

Awesome 330 though man, jeez I wish I had either a 230 or 330 hardtop, especially something as minty fresh as what you have on your hands there!

I assume these were sold new across the ditch?
Haha yeah odd is a bit of an understatement,yes the lady i bought it off purchased it new with her husband back in '76
Author:  Dato200B [ Sat Jan 14, 2012 10:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Darryl my 1976 260c hardtop
That thing looks awesome. Definetly glad to hear your gonna keep it stock.
Author:  wormtail1 [ Mon Jan 16, 2012 7:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Darryl my 1976 260c hardtop
Dato200B wrote:
That thing looks awesome. Definetly glad to hear your gonna keep it stock.
stock on the outside with RB26 on the inside would be fun but :giggle:
Author:  dawso1 [ Mon Jan 16, 2012 10:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Darryl my 1976 260c hardtop
I have looked in the engine bay and done some measuring and have contemplated everything from a RB26 to a 302 Windsor.But as it is running sweet I'll leave it alone.Although the Windsor would put out the most wonderful sound
Author:  wormtail1 [ Mon Jan 16, 2012 11:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Darryl my 1976 260c hardtop
Yeah just drive the thing. RB's fit fine with a few modifications however
Author:  Dato200B [ Tue Jan 17, 2012 9:06 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Darryl my 1976 260c hardtop
Just warm up the engine it has easier to return to stock that way.
Author:  ozconnection [ Tue Jan 17, 2012 4:53 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Darryl my 1976 260c hardtop
My mate tried to dummy fit a Windsor donk into the bay of a 330. It didn't fit properly. The steering box was the culprit...... :(

I've considered anything that's inline.....Ford xr6 turbo, 1jz/2jz, RB anything and even a TB48.

But alas I remain with the trusty old L. Call me boring but I just love em. :roll:
Author:  MAG86 [ Wed Jan 18, 2012 11:44 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Darryl my 1976 260c hardtop
I have a turbo manifild and turbo that will bolt on if youre interested!
of course being Carbied it will need some trickery to get going properly...
Author:  Ryan [ Wed Jan 18, 2012 10:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Darryl my 1976 260c hardtop
ozconnection wrote:
My mate tried to dummy fit a Windsor donk into the bay of a 330. It didn't fit properly. The steering box was the culprit...... :(

I've considered anything that's inline.....Ford xr6 turbo, 1jz/2jz, RB anything and even a TB48.

But alas I remain with the trusty old L. Call me boring but I just love em. :roll:

Did it look like it was going to be a problem with all v8 engines?? i reckon they should have come optioned with y40's, would have been awesome :( But l6 are awesome anyway.
Author:  ozconnection [ Thu Jan 19, 2012 4:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Darryl my 1976 260c hardtop
Ah, yes the problem would exist with all V8's....big statement...... because of the shape of the engine.

There is a webpage on the net of some dude who went to great lengths to modify all of the steering to accomodate a V8 Toyota engine in a 240C 230 series. I dunno if he ever finished it. Quite a work of engineering. Not for the faint hearted though.
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