MOTOR CHAT

[RobMac]

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mine is a gti, just taken the door mouldings and sill covers off

Aaaa sneaky basa :mrgreen:

 

[old_coyote_pedaller]

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A think Im developing dementia I'll need to consult with OCP aboot that :mrgreen:

Aaaah, cheeky bassa. :mrgreen:

 

[jimihendrix]

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Cracking stuff on this thread the noo, superb Golfs guys

Nice Rumble! The seat cover should go quite nicely with the beard .

Good stuff Mark, this months Practical Classics features an Elite, probably worth a peruse rather than purchase though, its an article on wedged shaped cars.

Speaking of which I just happened to pick it up for a browse, getting a wee bit bored of the modern car and was thinking of getting something with a bit more character my only problem is not having the time to be fixing them up.

Any suggestions for a bombproof classic?

Depends on what you are after K, sportscar, GT tourer, saloon, hot hatch, yank muscle, yank sedan ?

Personaly i've never bought an old car that didn't need some sort of work, for example my mates blue Land Rover that i posted a pic of need's tons done and that was bought from a "specialist" for top money so sometimes it doesn't mater where you buy it from or what you pay an old car will need some sort of work or fettling.

Did see the Practical Classics feature, you're right i just thumbed through it in the shop , tend not to buy mags these days unless there is something spectacular in it (usually nothing to do with cars )

 

[Mr Panda]

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Have just bought this.......



Put over 600 miles on it since last Friday - turbine smooth motor

 

[zigzag]

Cos you don't have enough GPZs?

How'd you get on with the engine problem on the twin headlighter btw? Get it sorted?

 

[The Ken]

Kaiser - Saab 900 turbo or even a Volvo amazon or p1800 or if you like a lot of fettling an Alfa. I'd say a lancia but as you live by the sea it would dissolve in a week.

 

[RobMac]

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You utter w@nker how many motorbikes does one man need? :roll:


:mrgreen:

Have just bought this.......



Put over 600 miles on it since last Friday - turbine smooth motor

 

[Mr Panda]

How'd you get on with the engine problem on the twin headlighter btw? Get it sorted?

Currently a mystery and sitting in the shed

Not the obvious things, but I have a few more to check this weekend if I get a moment between househunting and birthday duties. If I can't suss it easily I'll have to split the engine and see what's what :facepalm:
Fingers crossed though. The 1100 was not pricey and fills the need for a fast milemuncher as currently required and if the 900 hadn't broken down I'd not have been afetr another bike

 

[Mr Panda]

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You utter w@nker :roll:


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Why thank you sir

the weather is sorta crying out for it, motorcyclin not w@nkin

 

[jimihendrix]

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Lotus passed it's MOT thismorning of course had to take the scenic route back home

Took a couple of pics of it in the street to celebrate.

So road Tax next Friday then i'll be using it regular, still has a list of jobs to be done as long as my arm but at least it's running and legal.