1971 FX4

[ddouville]

Just registered today, Great site.  I was wondering if anyone has done a conversion on this model .
I am in the process of bringing one home without a motor or trans but everything else is there.
I dont think I could build anything more unique.
Thanks
Dennis Douville

[HealeyRick]

A 1971 Austin-Healey FX4?  Last Austin-Healey rolled off the assembly line in 1967, but a Google search identified the FX4 as an Austin taxi.  And at least one guy has put a SBC in his:  http://www.elitelondontaxis.co.uk/cabs.aspx

Rick

[BMC]

Dennis,

Can you provide engine bay pictures so we get an idea of space?

-BMC.

[ddouville]

Thanks to ALL who respond .
I have the Austin Taxi FX4 In my shop now. I have been involved with racing a DIRT modified  with my son for the past 18 years.
We decided to retire from racing this past Sept. We sold the race car but I still have the motors we ran. I am just getting started on this project , and I have a LOT to LEARN !  I will try to post some pics soon . My son is more computer savy than I so this may take a while . Thanks again
Dennis

[ddouville]

I have located the ID plate on the right frt frame rail just behind the steering box , it reads
Carbodies Chassis # FX4DR  19053, Since this is Not a Healey, perhaps this thread could be
moved to the " Other British Cars " forum
Thanks
Dennis

[ddouville]

 -- moved topic --

[Moderator]

perhaps this thread could be moved to the " Other British Cars " forum

done!

[NixVegaGT]

Cool! I like the quirky idea of hot rodding one of these. I'm really looking forward to seeing how it turns out. It looks like some delicious problems to solve to get a 351 under the hood. Cool!