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Nov 28, 2017 14:07:08 GMT
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So, I have been reading threads on here of cool AF cars and thinking 'I can do that.' So I figured why don't I?
So I'm selling off all of my random non retro tat and scrapping the rest of the junk I have collected and I am building my ultimate daily whip.
I need practicality, not an E class estate sort of size but enough to fit engines or wheels in for my other projects.
I want Japanese (I just do).
FWD? Yeah I wanted RWD but tbh its just to expensive to pick up something like that for a practical retro.
Retro, 80s boxy stylings, fog lights, 3 piece rims.
Economical. Like 35 ish to the gallon.
Good to drive.
Fastish.
Bargain build:Budget £2000 to £2500
I'm hoping to do this as a sort of blog with regular updates maybe some entertaining videos of my adventures and fails.
Can, I do it? I dunno. But its gonna be a load of fun finding out. Stay tuned for fails and pics of the first part Thursday.
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Last Edit: Jan 17, 2018 11:38:08 GMT by stonyray
Nissan Laurel SOLD  BMW E34 Diesel SOLD  Toyota Soarer 4.0 V8 SOLD Audi A4 1995 TDI SOLD Peugeot 205 1.9 TD SOLD Lexus IS300 SC |
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Nov 28, 2017 15:36:43 GMT
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So you want one of these then? Not this one obviously because its mine and not for sale  1983 Mazda 626.  |
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Nov 28, 2017 15:44:12 GMT
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Sounds like a great idea! good luck!
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Nov 28, 2017 15:48:19 GMT
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Well mow that I have seen the mighty 626 I want one, but in order to lug a engine and gearbox or a set of 4 wheels I will need a hatchback or estate.
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Nissan Laurel SOLD BMW E34 Diesel SOLD Toyota Soarer 4.0 V8 SOLD Audi A4 1995 TDI SOLD Peugeot 205 1.9 TD SOLD Lexus IS300 SC |
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Nov 28, 2017 16:41:39 GMT
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Well mow that I have seen the mighty 626 I want one, but in order to lug a engine and gearbox or a set of 4 wheels I will need a hatchback or estate. Ah! well there are only a couple for sale that I know of & none are hatchbacks. They didn't do a wagon, though thinking about it it would look amazing! I only have to lug 1 kid & shopping  |
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Nov 28, 2017 17:57:58 GMT
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I know it's not fwd, but how about a creasida wagon?  |
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Last Edit: Nov 28, 2017 17:59:33 GMT by demechanik
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Tazzy
Part of things
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Nov 28, 2017 18:51:32 GMT
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ffs! thats one sexy car
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Nov 28, 2017 22:31:30 GMT
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Mazda 626 estate (88-92 shape) or a Honda Areodeck, they even have pop up headlights!
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Nov 28, 2017 23:04:16 GMT
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I know it's not fwd, but how about a creasida wagon? Find me a Cressida wagon for 2000 quid and I will Immediately buy it. Lol. |
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Nissan Laurel SOLD BMW E34 Diesel SOLD Toyota Soarer 4.0 V8 SOLD Audi A4 1995 TDI SOLD Peugeot 205 1.9 TD SOLD Lexus IS300 SC |
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Nov 29, 2017 11:44:05 GMT
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I know it's not fwd, but how about a creasida wagon? Find me a Cressida wagon for 2000 quid and I will Immediately buy it. Lol. Dangit... Forgot about the budget for a minute lol |
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Nov 29, 2017 11:45:59 GMT
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If you'd leave the 'Japanese' demand out of the equation, than Volvo 850 is the answer tp your problem😎😎 Boxy enough, lots of room, fits the budget and you can ofcourse mod it in JDM style  The japs love them some P80 wagons👍👍 |
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Nov 29, 2017 11:50:34 GMT
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Last Edit: Nov 29, 2017 11:52:27 GMT by joem83
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Nov 29, 2017 11:57:13 GMT
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That Aerodeck made me make a sex noise. Sadly none on ebay or gumtree. Plus a B16B or K24 for conversion is ££££££.
Edit: stop with the Hondas, I love hondas, I'm already looking for a 2.4 accord type S as a donor engine. Or even a 2.3 Type V.
I have already decided on the first part of the build, but you guys are making me change my mind. Stay tuned for pics tomorrow.
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Last Edit: Nov 29, 2017 11:58:51 GMT by stonyray
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Nov 30, 2017 13:35:16 GMT
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gotta love an estate!.....the volvos are nice....and spacious...but the older cressida wagon looks great....love the front end.
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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Nov 30, 2017 14:05:59 GMT
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E34, might even get a V8 in your budget, definitely an E39 v8.
TDS you could get a few !
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Nov 30, 2017 16:30:29 GMT
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74 Mk1 Escort 1360, 1971 Vauxhall Victor SL2000 Estate.
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Nov 30, 2017 20:59:17 GMT
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camry v6 wagon
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Nov 30, 2017 21:49:25 GMT
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Subaru legacy  ? |
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Another vote for the Aerodeck.
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Still learning...still spending...still breaking things!
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Well now you've all given me mega ideas that are better than the one I had. Thursday I was going to collect part 1 of the build. We were leaving at 1pm arriving at Scunthorpe at 3pm. Back home by 6 at the latest. Then......  20171130_134029 by A Stonehouse, on Flickr It snowed a bit, it snowed some more, it stopped it started, work got busy. It snows some more. So 14:30 we set off. At 15:00 a phone call from work means we need to about face and swing by Eaglescliffe. 15:15 Were back on the A19 southbound. Getting lost once or twice, stopping for 6 quids worth of out of date fridge raiders. (mmm sweaty chicken) 17:15 arrive Scunthorpe. See vehicle (that hasn't moved in 4 months). Apply battery, apply 1 gallon of petrol. pray. It starts, a quick test drive reveals that desespite 2 inches of snow, no hand brake and crunchy brakes and wheel bearings lubricated with metal shavings, I'm gonna drive it home. Traffic is mad, snow is awful, my lane discipline suffered terribly, but despite getting lost in Weatherby services for a full 10 minutes, at 20:15 we arrived home, tucked the car away. Fast forward to this morning and I take a look at what I bought blind, in the middle of a blizzard for £200.  20171201_094159 by A Stonehouse, on Flickr  20171201_094328 by A Stonehouse, on Flickr  20171201_094414 by A Stonehouse, on Flickr can you tell what it is yet? |
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The japs love them some P80 wagons👍👍
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