MonzaPhil
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Sept 10, 2012 23:30:09 GMT
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Well, as I said, one out, one in.... After following up a lead on a car (it was a very obvious lead) I've made arrangements to collect the holy grail of Vauxhall FEs... (well, to me at least). Currently a little laid up but will be on the road shortly.    Twin carb, Getrag 5 speed (dogleg 1st), last of the FEs (I'm not a fan of the headlamps but hey), front spoiler, stylish tartan interior, no vinyl roof, rostyles....... So... a road trip on Saturday featuring a Land Rover. Place bets now. I'm VERY, VERY excited.  (before anyone mentions plans... it's staying standard although I might hide some sort of audio in it and yes, I'm boring and old) |
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djefk
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Sept 11, 2012 0:02:58 GMT
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Was this on eBay? Thought I saw it a few weeks back.
It looks like its riding lower than standard already! Will you be keeping as is but with improvements? Can't help thinking it could be improved with a change of wheels.
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foxy99
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Sept 11, 2012 1:12:35 GMT
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Nice. Love the interior  |
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fred
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Sept 11, 2012 6:23:31 GMT
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Ohh I'm envious, had Ventoras, FD and FE, Victors FD and FE, always yearned for a vx 490.
keep us updated I'm dying to know more
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owen
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Sept 11, 2012 6:45:24 GMT
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I remember my cousin having one of those
In silver..it was a fantastic car. I was about 13 at the time
Very nice also nice to see one getting saved.
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Clement
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Sept 11, 2012 7:08:49 GMT
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Nice buy! It doesn't look too bad rustwise, are you going to restore it or leave as is? I'd change the wheels as well, for period alloys and keep these for shows but that's just me obviously  Good luck! |
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MonzaPhil
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Sept 11, 2012 7:38:18 GMT
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From the pics I have, it looks very good. It'll need a spot of paint on the front spoiler and that aerial sticking out of the wing needs to go but I think it's really all ok.
Will get the interior sorted and any issues dealt with. I don't see the need to modify it as I have another one for all that. Wheels will get refurbished too, I'm a fan of the rostyles, again, I have another 4/90 to play with and many, many shiny wide wheels.
(and they're 5x120 which is handy)
I think overall, sympathetic resto, I don't want to be scared to use it but I'd like it as good as possible.
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75nut
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Sept 11, 2012 8:31:24 GMT
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Awesome , love it and your right to leave as is imho
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Sept 11, 2012 10:54:07 GMT
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Oh my word that is just stunning, what a gem...
I like the sound of usable originality as the theme of the 'titivation' on this motor, that's definitely the way to go...
I am a fan of the RoStyles but it might be worth trying to source a set of Avon Safety Wheels as fitted to the Droop Snoot Firenza, I think that'd look pretty darn special indeed.
Anyhow, do keep us posted on this one... This looks wonderful!
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***GARAGE CURRENTLY EMPTY***
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Clement
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Sept 11, 2012 11:19:34 GMT
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Oh, alright then ;D
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Sept 12, 2012 8:46:49 GMT
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That's a cracker!
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Sept 12, 2012 18:07:55 GMT
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I was having a ponder about this very car! Shame about my leg, etc, as I too also wanted a VX490. Still, I can't think of a better home. Can't wait to see how it turns out with a bit of love  |
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Sept 12, 2012 21:15:38 GMT
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love it, looks like standard height, my vx2300s was looking the same.
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pyromania
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Sept 12, 2012 21:55:46 GMT
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lovely find . work still progresses on mine slow but sure might even have cylinder head back soon
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MonzaPhil
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Sept 13, 2012 12:43:48 GMT
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Only a couple of days now, rather very exciting. Expect pictures over the weekend if I get time and the MOT is Monday so there may even be a progress report instead of lots of wobbly photos.
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mjsrb5
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Sept 13, 2012 16:43:55 GMT
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That's a great looking motor you've got Phil, can't wait to see more pics of it. We've got a VX490 sitting outside, been there for years (was my wife's granny's old car) and it's deteriorated beyond repair  which is a shame as I'd have loved to get it going. |
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MonzaPhil
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Sept 13, 2012 18:17:16 GMT
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......... I am a fan of the RoStyles but it might be worth trying to source a set of Avon Safety Wheels as fitted to the Droop Snoot Firenza, I think that'd look pretty darn special indeed....... Sadly they're 4x4in not a convenient 4x100 and certainly not the useful 5x120 I'd need. Even worse, the Carlton GSi rims that look a little Avon Safety wheel-esque are a really inconvenient 5x110. Unless of course one was to do something like put an FE body over GSi running gear and floorpan but that's just crazy...... actually. Hmmmmmmmmmmm Thing is, you'd need a half dead FE and a Carlton GSi3000...... Oh yeah, I have both of those. |
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Sept 13, 2012 22:23:03 GMT
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......... I am a fan of the RoStyles but it might be worth trying to source a set of Avon Safety Wheels as fitted to the Droop Snoot Firenza, I think that'd look pretty darn special indeed....... Sadly they're 4x4in not a convenient 4x100 and certainly not the useful 5x120 I'd need. Even worse, the Carlton GSi rims that look a little Avon Safety wheel-esque are a really inconvenient 5x110. Unless of course one was to do something like put an FE body over GSi running gear and floorpan but that's just crazy...... actually. Hmmmmmmmmmmm Thing is, you'd need a half dead FE and a Carlton GSi3000...... Oh yeah, I have both of those. Waits for thread to start ;D |
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MonzaPhil
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Sept 15, 2012 17:30:05 GMT
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Heh heh...
In other news, it has arrived and is safely tucked away awaiting a prod.
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Sept 15, 2012 19:16:47 GMT
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I would like to 'cop off' with this car
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which is a shame as I'd have loved to get it going.
