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Feb 24, 2013 21:17:03 GMT
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Feb 24, 2013 21:34:42 GMT
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In a word..... Challenge  |
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Last Edit: Feb 24, 2013 21:35:14 GMT by grizz
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taurus
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Feb 24, 2013 21:37:58 GMT
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That looks it will keep you out of mischief for quite a long time. Looking forward to progress pictures.
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Feb 24, 2013 22:03:08 GMT
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Brilliant project, one to watch. I like the history of the Viva as i'm a staff member at the Cold War museum where the previous owner was based.
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1980 Vauxhall Cavalier MK1
1970 Mobyleete 40T custom
1978 Mobylette 50V
1965 Moulton Standard
1979 Raleigh Grifter custom
1980 Raleigh Grifter
1982 Raleigh Grifter BMX custom
1982 Raleigh Bomber
1987 Strida
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Feb 25, 2013 20:31:29 GMT
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In a word..... Challenge It’s actually not as bad as it looks inner wings and sills are solid, chassis only need a few repairs It could be a lot worse considering it’s stood for 23 years  |
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Feb 25, 2013 20:38:32 GMT
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That looks it will keep you out of mischief for quite a long time I hope not, the plan it to get it MOT'd back on the road for April/may |
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Feb 25, 2013 20:52:24 GMT
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Brilliant project, one to watch. I like the history of the Viva as i'm a staff member at the Cold War museum where the previous owner was based. Thanks, i'd love to track down the previous owner, i bet he would never have thought when he left the car that it would still be around 24 years later in basically the same condition he left it in Still has his newspaper in  |
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Feb 25, 2013 21:34:04 GMT
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More pics The plan is to do the work needed to get a mot and drive it as it is, as I have rebuilt my other HA with lots of new parts I have lots of good used parts left over so it won’t cost me a lot to get it back on the road For those not familiar with the viva HA models there was 5 produced Standard, deluxe, SL, SL90, deluxe90 The standard was the basic model, rubber mats, no heater, no chrome trims, one sun visor, no screen wash, non opening rear windows ect I suppose because it was so basic it wasn’t popular in the uk especially with no heater means its quite a rare car, as far as I know this is the only viva ha standard known to the viva club here in the uk        |
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Last Edit: Feb 26, 2013 17:18:01 GMT by vauxviva
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Super. Looking forward to seeing it come back to life.
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Currently: 1974 Beetle - Golf -
Previously: e38 735i, e34 525iSE, 1972 Beetle, 1991 Scirocco Scala, Morris Minor, 1983 Polo Breadvan, 1991 Mazda MX6
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Feb 26, 2013 11:45:11 GMT
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Blimey, standard really did mean standard way back then...!!!
I cannot wait to see this rarity get a full and thorough clean-up as that'd completely change the look of it before anything else commences...
Brilliant find, brilliant save!
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Feb 26, 2013 18:40:12 GMT
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Any 'Standard' model of whatever marque is rare as these were the ones that were peanuts to buy and most likely to be trashed and chucked away. Preserving what is there is what i'd do, I love the boggo versions of whatever model as these are far fewer than the more upmarket versions. Ghias, GLSs  Pah, not for me thanks. Also, what was the name of the previous owner as i may be able to trace him. there's a FB page and also we have some records available. |
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Last Edit: Feb 26, 2013 18:42:41 GMT by cavboy80
1980 Vauxhall Cavalier MK1
1970 Mobyleete 40T custom
1978 Mobylette 50V
1965 Moulton Standard
1979 Raleigh Grifter custom
1980 Raleigh Grifter
1982 Raleigh Grifter BMX custom
1982 Raleigh Bomber
1987 Strida
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Feb 26, 2013 22:19:23 GMT
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Any 'Standard' model of whatever marque is rare as these were the ones that were peanuts to buy and most likely to be trashed and chucked away. Preserving what is there is what i'd do, I love the boggo versions of whatever model as these are far fewer than the more upmarket versions. Ghias, GLSs Pah, not for me thanks. Also, what was the name of the previous owner as I may be able to trace him. there's a FB page and also we have some records available. sent pm with name |
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79cord
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Looking forward to seeing how you do it, obviously it will have a different character to your other example?
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Feb 27, 2013 20:48:00 GMT
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Looking forward to seeing how you do it, obviously it will have a different character to your other example? The plan is just to get it up to mot standard, I want to do as little as possible really as the car has lots of character as it is, a full restoration would loose its character and history and just turn it into another shiny classic that would blend in with all the rest |
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Last Edit: Feb 27, 2013 20:51:11 GMT by vauxviva
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Feb 27, 2013 21:02:38 GMT
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engine runs new oil and filter, points, fuel and battery and it fired up no problem |
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have a few new pattern parts if needed
small clutch plt £5
clutch cable £3
short rear brake cable £1
fuel pump £5 screw on or push on pipes
dizzy cap £3 or £5 pair
lucas rotor arm £1
sparkplugs pack of 10 £5
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theres more to life than mpg & to much power is just enough.
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sj4x4
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Is that Bulldog in the fist pictures anything to do with you ? Built one with my old man years ago.
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Feb 28, 2013 10:28:45 GMT
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Looking forward to seeing how you do it, obviously it will have a different character to your other example? The plan is just to get it up to mot standard, I want to do as little as possible really as the car has lots of character as it is, a full restoration would loose its character and history and just turn it into another shiny classic that would blend in with all the rest That is the perfect answer...!!! This car is going to look just brilliant... I am all for the 'povvo-spec' motors but as you quite rightly said, they got treated like rubbish! I had a Cortina L many years ago and it's simplicity was wonderful, a luxury all in its own way perversely! Now I have a Mk1 Granada Ghia because 18 months of looking at completely shagged L's and GL's was just depressing, oh and they did have a Ghia during the last series of The Sweeney...!!! Anyhow, back on topic, good luck with getting this glorious little delight back on the open road... |
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Feb 28, 2013 22:08:37 GMT
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have a few new pattern parts if needed small clutch plt £5 clutch cable £3 short rear brake cable £1 fuel pump £5 screw on or push on pipes dizzy cap £3 or £5 pair lucas rotor arm £1 sparkplugs pack of 10 £5 Thanks for offer but i have all the parts i need for this car |
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Feb 28, 2013 22:10:38 GMT
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Is that Bulldog in the fist pictures anything to do with you ? Built one with my old man years ago. Nothing to do with me, that car belongs to the guy i bought this from, he had quite a few classic cars lying around the place |
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Pah, not for me thanks.
