Project PrincesS-Type | Q&A

[@h.niemeyer6651]

I liked the Princess BITD and I still like it today. The Princess was very rare in our country and today only few remain. Will follow your build.

[@FabCoUK]

Thanks :)

[@jimmacdonald9746]

Some people call the princess the cheese wedge but I’ve always thought it had a sleek shape, very aerodynamic . Love the build and am looking forward to seeing more progress. 👍🏻🇬🇧

[@FabCoUK]

Thanks Jim! I’ve always liked the Princess shape. That is the only thing I like about it though🤣

[@mikeymike3240]

@@FabCoUK Same, i really love the Wedge, always have, would love one for my daily driver but I needs to be automatic.

[@GeorgeEI7KO]

Binged the whole lot since jonnys last video. I love it. Will be a class looking car when done. Regards from Ireland

[@midlandperformanceretro2866]

Relocate the door handles higher up above the swage line. That will streamline the exterior 100% without really losing the original design!

[@alliberto]

Just discovered your channel and the way you want to modify the princess is to my mind exactly right, especially how you want to preserve some of the original features, good looking cars looking even better with a modern twist

[@FabCoUK]

Thanks!🤘🏻

[@customfreak81]

Loving that you are keeping the colour and the roof as it is, I think gold would look good for the wheels, I normally don't like gold but I think it would look ace in this case

[@FabCoUK]

I’m not sure if gold and beige would suit.. maybe some photoshop required! 😃

[@midlandperformanceretro2866]

@@FabCoUK gold maybe not, but think a darker bronze may work…

[@Mr_Spegru]

very cool project. Princess was so much nicer than the later Ambassador. Oh yes the AJ30 too (I can report that it also fits in a Gilbern Invader)

[@patrikharnman9791]

Hi, for me this is a really interesting build to follow. I am doing the exact same thing but to a Volvo Amazon. I bought the S-type, 3.0 manual, a year ago and have used it as a daily since then. The Amazon has been mine since -96 and I have already "mated" it with a ford Granada 2.8 about 15 years ago, but that is getting old now and the increase in power will be fun. I am very interested in what engine mods you will do! Thanks for the nice videos 🙂

[@FabCoUK]

Thanks Patrik! We’ll hopefully do some really good videos on the engine when we get to that point😃 Would love to see the Amazon!

[@patrikharnman9791]

@@FabCoUK I could send some pics of it. I am just going to start working on it now in June, have been waiting for a spot at a garage for hobbyists 🙂.

[@patrikharnman9791]

I have sent you an email to your sales@... Don't know if it is too big but I attached 3 pictures 🙂

[@alastairkippax]

I've finally caught up, go me. Loving your channel, great explanations, lovely work, good foresight and fantastic ..... dare I say, classics. I remember my Godfather having a dark brown Princess after his Maxi's whilst my father had Austin 1800 land crabs, the Princess was so radical, a breath of fresh air and it's great to see you doing the project. Thankyou.

[@FabCoUK]

Thanks! :D

[@neilmchardy9061]

Friend of mine runs a marina coupe rally car with Honda S2000 running gear under it.

[@FabCoUK]

Sounds fancy!

[@jamesdeath3477]

A dark copper/gold would look good on the wheels.

[@keithhope709]

Great project Love the vision

[@davidnimmo5115]

Can’t wait to see the next episode 👍

[@teamhandsome1974]

What about a boxier version of the escort cosworth spoiler? (Sort of 70’s/80’s pikes peak spec)? I have little to no sketch up skills, but you could sort of extend the roofline whilst maintaining the wedge boot line! And any Marina project could/should be 4WD!!! (X-type running gear maybe?!)

[@Trevor_J_Neville]

Hi guys im really enjoying the build, Any old sleeper Austins i think are fantastic so keep up the good work but if you do decide to do another austin sleeper at some point i think for maximum effect it needs to be Russet Brown like my old C16se 8v powered mini was 😂

[@FabCoUK]

Thanks Trevor!

[@SB-vb8ch]

Under a tonne is going to be quite an ask for a complete car. My guess would be closer to 1200 ready to go.

[@FabCoUK]

Where are you finding the extra 400kilos? K20 is lighter than the A-series that came out..

[@steventaylor2800]

Can't wait to see this finished.. All the best.

[@FabCoUK]

I don’t want it to be finished, the fun part is building it🤣

[@MrGMawson2438]

Great video mate 👌

[@MrGMawson2438]

It's going to be a fast Princess 👌

[@FabCoUK]

Hopefully 🙏🏻

[@henrycj5]

Brown wheels! 👍🙌😂 great videos

[@FabCoUK]

:D

[@TheJonno1968]

Rover SD1 rear tail lights would look cool

[@lewis72]

Gullwing doors would be cool. Especially if you could gullwing all 4 doors. Apparently, the Rover V8 fits on the end of the Princess' 2200 gearbox. So presumably a TVR 4.5 or 5.0 version of the Rover V8 would fit... maybe.

[@FabCoUK]

Im using neither the Rover V8 or the Princess gearbox, everything came from the Jag :D

[@lewis72]

@@FabCoUK As I see. If it’s true that the River V8 fits on that gearbox, it’s something that they could have offered at the time !

[@ramdynebix]

What is going on with the sheet metal above the headlights? It looks factory, if so, what were they thinking?

[@yorkshire6458]

Hello intressting Project but one question why Change the Suspension from the princess

[@FabCoUK]

The Hygrasgas would never have worked with the rear wheel drive swap unfortunately!

[@yorkshire6458]

@@FabCoUK there are queit a few cars with forward drive still today and if you had used the engine from a Rover 75 V6 that would have fitted aswell. I use to have one of the Austin Princess 1800 Version and I know you can get a Kit for pumping up the Suspension.

[@pauldrandall]

Sounds like the Turbo Mini manifold is also in that list of things on hold…

[@FabCoUK]

Unfortunately personal projects are always the lowest priority! 😣

[@leer798]

For me, other than the obvious mods needed for the wider drive train, it has to stay as much princess as possible . No one does these cars . No one loves them enough so it’s fantastic to see someone doing something with one for a change instead of what everyone else has done - I.e escorts ( like me lol ) . Keep it looking as std as possible imo

[@E9JMX]

Who's here because of the Late Brake Show Allegro update??? 🙋🏼‍♂️🙋🏼‍♂️🙋🏼‍♂️ Ps. Love the Princess 😎👌

[@raychambers3646]

What about insurance ,modified etc ?

[@CraigDavies.]

If they don't get these cars through the MSVA and on Q reg I would think if they insured them on their original reg the insurance would be void.

[@TerminusVox]

#AllegroSleeper

[@stuartholmes6262]

Please go back to the supercharged plan instead of the turbos.... yes, less efficient and probably less power with the supercharger but the supercharged whine will have a grin factor on every push of the loud pedal that a turbo will never give. And to hear that sound but see a Princess would be priceless.

[@FabCoUK]

I never planned to put a super charger on this car. I’ll be smiling with turbos, trust me. I know what I like 😃

[@stuartholmes6262]

My bad. I think I saw jag motor and heard the xkr soundtrack in my head..... or maybe the whine from my old mk1 mr2 even.

[@richardthresh3587]

I'm sure you already will have had lots of *helpful* suggestions about the look of the finished vehicle ... but I can't help thinking that AMG Merc 560 SEC style wide-body wheelarch extensions would look great on that angular type body shell (and yes, I have just been rewatching Edd China's efforts in that regard from Wheeler Dealers s13ep11) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6WboYFmbc-Birs

[@matgee8892]

At what point does a Princess become the Queen? Because i think this is going to be close.

[@smavtmb2196]

Enjoying your unique build However you clearly mis-spoke twice in this video when you said the car would be less than 1 ton. 1 ton is only 2000 lbs or 907.18 kg Not a chance in hell. More like 3000lbs +

[@FabCoUK]

Well I guess you’re the expert 🤠

[@smavtmb2196]

@@FabCoUK I don't need to be an expert when its a known fact that 1 ton is 2000 lbs or 907.18 kg The car weighted alot more than that stock. I'm not trying to be a jerk but it's just the truth.

[@FabCoUK]

@@smavtmb2196 metric ton = 1000kg. The Princess running gear consists of pretty much only cast steel arms and hubs. The engine is also a 6cyl steel block and head. All of the running year from the Jag is aluminium, as is 50% of the engine/box. It is considerably lighter than it was, and I’m not done yet 😁

[@smavtmb2196]

@@FabCoUK You added alot of steal understandably for strength Metric tonne is 1000 kg or 2204.62lbs That's still not much different than the 907.18kg of a standard ton. The princess factory weight was what? Definitely more than 1000kg or 2204lbs If you can get the car under 2204 lbs than great. I wish you luck and I sincerely hope you prove me wrong.

[@smavtmb2196]

@@FabCoUK What ever the weight ends up being I'm sure it will be light by todays standards. It might not have seemed like it but I like the project and I'm rooting for you. However I do wish you'd consider changing the color.

[@stevie007]

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[@FabCoUK]

Thanks ✌🏻