gazjon
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Apr 27, 2017 10:30:36 GMT
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After years of searching, I finally found one of my dream cars. It may not be a desirable car, but to me It was one I had to have as it was nearly identical to what my grand father had from new as a company car. After buying sight unseen and a worrying first drive with it burning oil quite heavily it drove the 3 hours home happily with the smoking stopping after a run down the motorway. I'm guessing the smoking was because it had only done 15 miles between last mots, and the petrol in the tank being fairly old. It runs perfectly now, I keep thinking its stalled at the lights as you just can't hear it lol Anyways I'll let the pictures talk, It needs a damn good clean and tcut, a lot of the panels have silly little knocks in them, but nothing terrible. I have never felt so attached to a car in my life ( this will be number 40 in 18 years of driving)    |
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Mk2 Cavalier saloon
Mk4 Astra Van z20let
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Apr 27, 2017 11:17:19 GMT
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Looks like a cracker that, another car that just quietly vanished from the roads, keep up the updates  |
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Apr 27, 2017 11:23:36 GMT
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I had the SRI version, a metallic bronze colour with a vinyl roof. Wish I still had it, great car.
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stevietuck
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Never argue with idiots,they drag you down to their level then beat you with their expertise!
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Apr 27, 2017 11:44:44 GMT
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That looks really good mate, love the brown.
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lightyearman
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Apr 27, 2017 12:44:33 GMT
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Thats lovely mate!
My dad had a saloon the same age in a really nice bright metallic green
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'89 Honda CRX siR Glassroof Flint black fully restored track beasty
'90 Nissan S13 Pignose - pass the mig wire
'86 Mini - matt orange, 13" Wellers, Project 2018
'97 LDV Convoy home built camper/tramper van
'04 Saab 9-5 Aero HOT. Anyone want it?
'91 Honda VFR400 NC30 17,000 km from new
'87 Honda XR80 4 stroke baby crosser
'03 Mini Cooper S - honestly, they are fun...
'15 VW T5.1 LWB daily brick
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Geordie
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Course I'm out of my mind...........it's dark and scary in there!!
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Apr 27, 2017 14:47:08 GMT
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Love that. So rare these days, when there used to be literally millions on the roads. Scary to think where they all went.
I recently bought a 1983 Datsun Stanza, a car I have been looking for for 25+ years since I sold it's twin back in 1990. It's ugly and unloved to most, but when there's a story behind it, just like with your Cavalier, it's heartwarming to finally own it.
Looking forward to following your progress with this one, even if it is keeping it minty standard (that's what I would do anyway).
Good luck with it.
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CURRENT FLEET
'91 Nissan Primera (41k miles, an early one and immaculate)
'99 Ford Mondeo Ghia X (60k miles)
'01 Mini (#869)
'06 Audi A6 (18 year old 'modern' daily)
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Apr 27, 2017 17:34:14 GMT
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Nice one. Can't beat a nice brown 80's saloon. A mate of mine had a navy one as his first car and it was a great machine. I had a Mk3 years and it was a great car.Always keep an eye out for a nice one as a possible purchase. Good luck with it and keep the updates coming.
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gazjon
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Apr 28, 2017 17:26:07 GMT
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Thank you for all the nice words. I keep toying with different ideas, make a sleeper, drop it to the floor etc. But I keep coming back to keep it OEM. The suspension needs looking at as all the dampers are soft, so maybe a subtle drop. The steels are also in need if a freshen up but the 13s are growing on me so maybe just a refurb.
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Mk2 Cavalier saloon
Mk4 Astra Van z20let
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Rob M
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Apr 28, 2017 17:58:46 GMT
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Thank you for all the nice words. I keep toying with different ideas, make a sleeper, drop it to the floor etc. But I keep coming back to keep it OEM. The suspension needs looking at as all the dampers are soft, so maybe a subtle drop. The steels are also in need if a freshen up but the 13s are growing on me so maybe just a refurb. Ive had a few MK2 Cavaliers in my time, the best of all the Cavalier models IMHO. As has been said, keep it standard or , at least, make it perfectly easy to return to standard. You have a lovely car there, it will turn heads as it is! |
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Apr 28, 2017 19:30:54 GMT
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a love for the mundane, with a nice emotional attachment. its worth a book mark for that alone welcome to 80s vauxhalls  |
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Last Edit: Apr 28, 2017 19:31:19 GMT by darrenh
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gazjon
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Sept 13, 2017 16:11:56 GMT
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So it's that time of year when someone pokes my pride and joy with their finger ( or worse) Douglas got advisories last year on poor damping all round and various front bushes. Anyone have any recommendations on good companies/brands to use. I would like to keep as near to oem as possible but could be interested in a subtle drop ~30mm.
The top end could do with a rebuild, think the valve seals have gone brittle from lack of use. So research is underway as to suitable replacement parts.
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Mk4 Astra Van z20let
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Sept 13, 2017 19:16:15 GMT
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i'd stick with stock springs but overhaul the rest. OEM bushes can still be had if you know the part numbers, brands like febi bilstein / monroe / meyle are good. -30 looks great but youll get bored with it real soon. for shocks bilstein B4 are great OEM quality but still an upgrade
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Sept 13, 2017 21:17:33 GMT
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i had a fair few of them inn the 80s 90 s great sellers
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gazjon
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Sept 14, 2017 11:11:30 GMT
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i'd stick with stock springs but overhaul the rest. OEM bushes can still be had if you know the part numbers, brands like febi bilstein / monroe / meyle are good. -30 looks great but youll get bored with it real soon. for shocks bilstein B4 are great OEM quality but still an upgrade I will fire up the Google. Thanks |
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Mk2 Cavalier saloon
Mk4 Astra Van z20let
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Nath
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Looking for a Retro
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Sept 14, 2017 12:25:40 GMT
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Oh my days! what a buy!! Please DO NOT and i repeat DO NOT do stupid modifications to this! Keep it standard as possible! don't ruin it please
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Sept 14, 2017 14:48:59 GMT
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That is a true gem, a stunner...
I look forward to seeing what progresses!
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stevietuck
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Never argue with idiots,they drag you down to their level then beat you with their expertise!
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Sept 15, 2017 16:02:48 GMT
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I've got bilstein b4's on my 205 and would recommend them mate.
Bloody love this great big dollop of browness!
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gazjon
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Sept 20, 2017 10:06:26 GMT
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Mk2 Cavalier saloon
Mk4 Astra Van z20let
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gazjon
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Mar 23, 2018 19:30:45 GMT
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Mk4 Astra Van z20let
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Mar 23, 2018 21:10:12 GMT
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brave man taking a varajett apart. cuckoo clock territory |
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