nice, so old is better in this case :)

I have retro fitted some of the project drive deletions to my facelift 75 such as the seat belt anchorage point covers, cigar lighter, torpedo badges and door reflectors.

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I like the torpedo badges. Where did you get them ? How are they fitted?
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I sourced the torpedo badges at a breakers yard, although I am sure a member or trader may have a set they can sell you. For the diesel 75 you can either use a 2.0 litre badge like I did or use the 2.0 cdt badge.

For fitting I used a strong double sided tape similar to what number plates are held on with.

I hope this helps.

Only if we know where you park overnight...... :D

I used 6" nails clinched over inside the door, so you'll never get mine off ;):D

It would appear that the consensus is that the earlier cars were better quality overall, so yes!

What has shocked me is that apparently the earlier models when stripped out, weigh in at around 1000 kg, as opposed to the later versions which are nearer 800kg.

That's a massive difference.

:D I like it.

A very interesting read, thanks for taking the time to sort it all out.

Noticed another difference today whilst at the meet at the Star in Leatherhead. Probably nothing to do wioth Project Drive, but thought I'd post it up anyway.

There were a couple of Cowley cars present at the meet, and it was noticeable that their door handles felt "sharper" when pulled. Upon investigation, it became apparent that there was a distinct difference in the handles themselves - the inside edge of the handles on the later cars all had a rounded lip leading to an insert piece, whereas on Cowley cars, the insert piece came right to the edge of the handles, which had a much straighter edge.

Difficult to explain, but very noticeable when you try the handles.

Cliff