8en
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Apr 12, 2014 19:27:11 GMT
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Hi I have just purchased a 1990 Toyota Celica Gti 16v. Due to the nature of my work, this year I am doing the banger run, supporting the help for hero's charity. The charity is very much something I love to support but I had to purchase a car for less than £250. I succeeded and took delivery of my Celica last week. I look forward to saving this Celica from the scrap yard and driving it through Europe, in the way it was designed for. I will keep you posted with progress, and more importantly the colour scheme that is on the way. Here are some photos of how its stands now. Ben [/URL]" alt=" "] [/URL]" alt=" "] [/URL]" alt=" "]
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Last Edit: Apr 12, 2014 19:31:54 GMT by 8en
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8en
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Apr 17, 2014 20:57:01 GMT
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Car passed it's MOT today. Had to change the centre box, and thanks to a local garage who have kindly helped supported me.
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qwerty
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1990 Toyota Celica GTi 16vqwerty
@qwerty
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Apr 17, 2014 21:07:33 GMT
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That looks great. Why was it scrapped?!
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8en
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Apr 17, 2014 21:09:48 GMT
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The previous owner was packing up driving, and had offers to break for parts. So I think I've done a good thing and got it back on the road, all for a good cause.
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My god that looks to be a bargain! Fair play dude but don't rally it, sell it to me
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8en
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Apr 18, 2014 21:16:42 GMT
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It needs a damn good service! Hopefully I can revive some of the lost horsepower
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Apr 18, 2014 21:36:18 GMT
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Very original and G REG - one of the first ones -cool
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8en
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Apr 20, 2014 22:22:13 GMT
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It sure is original. Only mark, other than a little paint fade is a crack in the door card. Oh and the smell of old!!
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8en
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Apr 30, 2014 18:01:50 GMT
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Car is now on the road. Ready for a shakedown.
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Apr 30, 2014 18:23:10 GMT
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Great car for such little money!! Just shows whats out there. Plenty pics required !!!
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1994 Mercedes e220 petrol estate, daily driver. 1998 Peugeot 406 Coupe 3.0 v6, shopping car.
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Apr 30, 2014 18:26:34 GMT
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That is jolly good for under £250. Photos may be being kind but even the tyres look okay!
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8en
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Apr 30, 2014 18:30:07 GMT
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Tyres were good enough to get through the MOT. But I would like to change them before the trip. Only issue is finding some. Very unusual size.
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8en
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Apr 30, 2014 19:56:19 GMT
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Previous owner added these discs all round. Only 100 miles old. Re painted the wiper arm as they were rusty and added some new wipers. Still got the original tool kit and jack. Inside the bag of goodies is are a Toyota spanner set. Nice.
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Last Edit: Apr 30, 2014 19:57:04 GMT by 8en
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8en
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Evening All, I have now created a just giving page for my trip. I am working on the flyers and posters, and also the graphics on the car. If you would like any information about my trip please ask. More pics will be up soon. www.justgiving.com search for a banger too far
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8en
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Jul 13, 2014 18:03:38 GMT
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Evening All,
Just a quicks heads up.
All graphics will be on the car this week.
FAO anyone Wiltshire or Gloucestershire based, on the 9th August I will be showing the car at my family show, (Somerford Show). Please pop down and see us and support this great charity!
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8en
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Good Evening All, The car is now complete with graphics and ready for a busy for weeks of fund raising. If you would be interested in supporting this great cause even a £1 please log on to my just giving page. Thanks again!
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Last Edit: Aug 4, 2014 20:16:16 GMT by 8en
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8en
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Aug 12, 2014 17:43:43 GMT
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Does anyone know of a tyre company in/near Bristol that can supply these 205/60/14 at a good rate?
Seems to be that only Nexen/Falken manufacturer these tyres now. Are they any good?
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recarouk
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Aug 12, 2014 19:18:30 GMT
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Speedle
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Aug 13, 2014 10:08:09 GMT
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I've used camskill many times for MR2 part, great company!
As for tyres, again I've used Nexen and Falkens 912's, 512's and 452's on my MR2's excellent tyres, in the dry and wet. Good life, excellent grip never had any dodgy moments with them.
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Last Edit: Aug 13, 2014 10:08:56 GMT by Speedle
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8en
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Sept 9, 2014 19:44:46 GMT
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Good Evening All, I have now completed my help for heros banger run 2014. At present between the 25 teams that took part, we have raised just shy of £35,000. Here are a few snaps of the Celica on route
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Last Edit: Sept 9, 2014 19:47:56 GMT by 8en
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