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Aug 22, 2006 11:45:24 GMT
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Been trying for ages, theres a few accounts in my name now that aint activated ;D Anyhow, a new e,mail address sorted it.
So, here i am. I have two cars right now, a mk1 rocco and a karmann ghia.
Although i keep hankering after early fords................
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Aug 22, 2006 11:47:53 GMT
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Woo and Welcome!! As is tradition,.. we demand pictures
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Aug 22, 2006 11:48:01 GMT
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Welcome, Any pictures, My GF was pretty interested in Karmann Ghias at the VWNW show.
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it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts
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Aug 22, 2006 11:51:29 GMT
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this is my rocco, and me
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Aug 22, 2006 11:52:32 GMT
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This is my ghia, the pic is from the add when i bought it.
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jabbo
Posted a lot
soy un perdedor
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Aug 22, 2006 12:09:10 GMT
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Very nice Rocco, and liking the Ghia too.
Did you buy it off a bloke called Barry by any chance?
Welcome aboard
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Aug 22, 2006 12:14:23 GMT
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welcome to the board. ghia coupes are fantastic.
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Aug 22, 2006 12:15:02 GMT
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Nice Scirocco, that looks ace! Nice moustache too, got that 'Cuban soap star' look to it.
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1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT!
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Aug 22, 2006 12:15:41 GMT
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Yep, thats the one ;D So far it looks the same apart from rear tyres. Its now had all the brakes and steering replaced, a gt box put in with a kennedy clutch and all new mounts etc and a mid mount. Will be getting turbo'd soon which should make it see 110bhp at least.
The rocco has been repainted but is totally rot free and has the pimpin red interior. Unfortunately it has low compression on No1 so its either a head rebuild ( i think its a valve problem) or an engine swap. Not decided yet. I may put a 1.8 in it and slam it, i may just sell it and buy a capri. Not sure.
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Aug 22, 2006 12:17:52 GMT
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Keep it! You know it makes sense
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Aug 22, 2006 12:21:55 GMT
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Yeah, i know. Thing is matt, if i keep it i WILL end up spending loads of money on engines and suspension. Thats why i keep thinking sell it and buy a cheep RWD beater to curse word around in.
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Aug 22, 2006 12:35:27 GMT
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There's a Mk2 Escort down a drive near the Bayford Thrust petrol station at Gleadless town end. I bet it needs a ton of work though.
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Aug 22, 2006 14:09:42 GMT
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Ello matey, welcome on board. I am a seemingly bottomless pit of useless Ford information if you need to pick my brain
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tigran
Club Retro Rides Member
In rust we trust. Amen.
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Club RR Member Number: 142
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whooo, registered at lasttigran
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Aug 22, 2006 14:50:21 GMT
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Hey there - awesome looking ghia. Is it matt or is that just condensation? p.s. I've got a curse word characterful old capri i'll swap for your ghia
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1964 Rover P5 i6 1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak 1992 Micra K10 2001 BMW E46 316i 2002 BMW E46 330Ci 2013 BMW F31 320d 2018 BMW G31 530d
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Aug 22, 2006 16:15:27 GMT
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thanks but no thanks Its sort of matt, it had loads of welding then a partial respray with rattle cans. It was laquered but its all gone dull. I like it ratty, it needs a fair bit of body work but nothing i cant handle. Theres stuff that really needs fixing so it will end up needing a full respray, but it will be painted satin, or maybe silver with no laquer. I want it solid but i don't want nice shiny paint. I have the rocco for that Cant wait to get it turbo'd, should surprise a few of the local scooby boys ;D
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Aug 22, 2006 17:22:53 GMT
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cool cars welcome also. is the Scirocco (sp) your daily driver? a 150bhp 1.9TDi engine can go in cant it? ;D
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Aug 22, 2006 17:28:05 GMT
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Its ment to be, but i always end up using the ghia ;D The ghia is supposed to be my play thing, my weekend warrior as it were (eventually). Something for the weekend and the odd bit of draging. The rocco is supposed to be my daily car/motorway hack, but its not ended up like that. Once the rocco's running properly and the ghia is turbo'd then things will be as they should be.
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