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19 Aug 2003, 18:49 (Ref:692480)
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80's Touring car Replicas
I'm interested in building a mk2 astra touring car replica like the car that John Cleland drove back in the 80's.
Can anyone help with contacts/information etc etc Thanks in advance. 
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19 Aug 2003, 19:48 (Ref:692529)
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Welcome on Ten Tenths.
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19 Aug 2003, 20:12 (Ref:692556)
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When you say replica, do you mean visually or down to the last nut and bolt? What kind of info are you after?
There are plenty of pics about, try the gallery on my site - www.supertouring.co.uk. |
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19 Aug 2003, 20:57 (Ref:692589)
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Hi chaps and thanks for the welcome.
I am after information right down to the last nut and bolt as I want to use the car for track days and sprints. |
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20 Aug 2003, 07:31 (Ref:692911)
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The cars were built by Dave Cooke Racing Services, so tracking them down might be a place to start. Or contact Vauxhall themselves to see if they have any info, or maybe they still have the cars themselves?
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20 Aug 2003, 20:52 (Ref:693712)
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Cheers, thanks supertouring. IIRC, the engines were the 20XE on twin 45's, but I know little else.
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21 Aug 2003, 16:02 (Ref:694527)
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Look around, I thought I once saw a pair of genuine Class 2 Astras were put up for sale. They were asking for something like $10K-15 GBP each??
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21 Aug 2003, 17:57 (Ref:694608)
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Had a good search oin the net last night and advertised on a few forum boards but it seams no-one has heard of Dave Cooke Racing Services.
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21 Aug 2003, 18:16 (Ref:694625)
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Dave Cook Racing Services Ltd Unit 1A, Sheriff Hutton Industrial Estate Sherrif Hutton N Yorks Y06 1RH Tel 01347 878422 Fax 01347 878760 |
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21 Aug 2003, 19:20 (Ref:694694)
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I believe that Clelands team mate's, Louise Aitken Walker, car was her old rally car, converted for the track.
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21 Aug 2003, 19:45 (Ref:694734)
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[Finally I found why this link didn't work.  ]
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21 Aug 2003, 19:47 (Ref:694740)
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Redshoes, I'm not trying to sound rude as I'm very greatful for the information provided, but I ran the post code through royalmail's site and it says it's not listed even on streetmap.co.uk it dosn't work.
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21 Aug 2003, 19:59 (Ref:694754)
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Dunno then. Got the details from the Autosport Directory.
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21 Aug 2003, 20:07 (Ref:694761)
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Have found some websites which mention Dave Cook, helps if I spell 'Cook' correctly!
rgracing.co.uk bintcliffe-sport.co.uk |
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21 Aug 2003, 20:13 (Ref:694775)
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The post code appear incorrect - Here is another address from that area which shows the difference:
Sheriff Hutton Industrial Estate York Road Sheriff Hutton, York YO60 6RZ |
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21 Aug 2003, 20:13 (Ref:694776)
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Erm....did not find DCRS however. Maybe they are defunct now!
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21 Aug 2003, 20:21 (Ref:694790)
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I worked with a Dave Cooke, hence the mistake. I'll get my coat!
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21 Aug 2003, 20:24 (Ref:694797)
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oops, lol
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21 Aug 2003, 21:01 (Ref:694848)
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Why not try one of John Clelands Dealerships? I'm sure that someone who works for him ( or even the man himself ) would be able and willing to help you....?
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21 Aug 2003, 23:47 (Ref:694995)
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22 Aug 2003, 10:41 (Ref:695360)
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Welcome Sideways.
On this subject I believe Dave Cook built the Gordon Spice Group 1 Capri's in the '70s. Engines by Neil Brown. My car replicates the 78 Spa 24hrs winning car. |
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22 Aug 2003, 21:28 (Ref:696051)
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Aha! I qm making progress, yesterday I e-mailed rg racing who have had some affiliation with Dave Cook Racing Services and Rob Willshire confirmed DCRS still exist and the number is as given by Redshoes (btw nice site chap)!! Gonna phone tomorrow!!!
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23 Aug 2003, 10:43 (Ref:696317)
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let us know how you get on....
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26 Aug 2003, 21:13 (Ref:700026)
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I rang today and left a message. I think he must be on holiday or something as I tried a couple of times and got the answer phone each time. I'll try again tomorrow.
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27 Aug 2003, 12:17 (Ref:700574)
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Bugger, I've come up against a brick wall. The number was correct, I got an answer today. a glazing firm have taken over the unit DCRS were in and the guy informs me DCRS went into liquidation about 2 years ago. However, this guy informed me that DCRS have started up again in or around Sheriff Hutton but he doesn't have any contact details.
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