Granadaman72
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I likes Granada's, Cortina's, Sierra's, Viva's, Marina's....................
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Mar 14, 2013 13:07:57 GMT
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I'm looking at a Fe for sale at the moment but I know very little about them so I'm hoping someone may answer some Q's for me  Am I right in thinking the pcd is 4x100 on these (metric) as opposed to the earlier FD 4x101. Whats the suspension set up, is it live axle with coils on the rear and coils/wishbones on the front? Whats the space like inside, I'm quite large/tall and struggle with some cars ;D Finally is it possible to fit the twin headlights and grill from a vx490 or will it need major mods, wings, bonnet etc? Thanks in advance for any info, I want to view the car but with a 300 mile round trip to make id like a bit of background info first |
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matty2300
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Red ones go faster!
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Mar 15, 2013 10:30:29 GMT
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I'd also like a Victor FE - with a lexus quad cam?  maybe when I got the magnum and firenza finished eh? on the FE - PCD is 100mm suspension setup is same as the FD but wider track so - Rear live axle, coils with trailing arms and iirc a panhard rod too Front is wishbones and coils pretty big inside, not a huge car by modern standards but substantially bigger than an HC series viva - I don't see anyone having an issue unless they are a seriously freakish giant! not sure on the mods needed to swap over the lights / grill but i think I have seen it done - personally i like the big old FE grill but would want the VX2300 GLS front airdam jobbie random victor FE factoid - this was the last Vauxhall to be designed independently of Opel |
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2002 Saab 93 - Daily
1972 Vauxhall Firenza Sport SL - in storage
1978 Vauxhall Magnum - PROJECT
1993 Vauxhall Cavalier 2.0 GLS - DEAD
1994 Vauxhall Astra 1.4 LS - DEAD
1999 Saab 93 2.0 SE - DEAD
1999 Mercedes W202/C200 - DEAD
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Mar 15, 2013 17:50:22 GMT
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vx2300gls has 5 stud 4.75 same as jag chevy.
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fred
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Mar 15, 2013 21:32:07 GMT
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I'm 6ft 1'' and fitted in my FE no probs
And the FD
Guessing the light grille swap should be pretty easy
grille is same size, I swapped mine many a year ago, straight fit,
the lights I reckon will be the same aperture
just a bit of wiring, unless Monzaphil appears,and knows different
as he is the Vauxhall guru round here !!
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'79 Cossie ran Cortina - Sold
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fred
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Mar 15, 2013 21:32:55 GMT
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Where is it advertised?
havent seen a FE for sale for a bit,
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'79 Cossie ran Cortina - Sold
2000 Fozzer 2.0 turbo snow beast
'85 Opel Manta GSI - Sold
03 A class Mercedes
Looking for a FD Ventora - Anyone?
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fred
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Mar 15, 2013 21:40:27 GMT
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Most of all with these wagons is
RUST
look everywhere, boot floor, rear inners, outers, sills, you name it
look for it, everywhere
lovely motors but rust like curse word
Ive had 4/5 FE's in various formats, and a couple o three FD'S
there is a club, think its the vx490 owners club
which back in the day when i was a member covered all FE's and FD's
if you have time give them a call
sure they are on the interweb by now
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'79 Cossie ran Cortina - Sold
2000 Fozzer 2.0 turbo snow beast
'85 Opel Manta GSI - Sold
03 A class Mercedes
Looking for a FD Ventora - Anyone?
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Granadaman72
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I likes Granada's, Cortina's, Sierra's, Viva's, Marina's....................
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Mar 16, 2013 17:44:21 GMT
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Cheers all for the advice Yeah rust is what bothers me, ill send the guy an email and see what he says but its supposed to be very solid. I was after a Granada mk2 but the prices are beyond my means at the moment, well for anything really tidy anyway  |
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fred
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Mar 16, 2013 20:56:59 GMT
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I know what you mean about old Fords going thru the roof now  Be sure to post any pics of the Victor up if you get any Love to see it ;D |
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'79 Cossie ran Cortina - Sold
2000 Fozzer 2.0 turbo snow beast
'85 Opel Manta GSI - Sold
03 A class Mercedes
Looking for a FD Ventora - Anyone?
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Mar 16, 2013 21:11:11 GMT
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Wheels - 4x100 metric. Suspension - Front is similar twin wishbone set-up as the FD, but uses beefed up components (FD it pretty much the same as the HC). At the rear it's a live axle on semi-trailing arms with a panhard rod. Plenty of space inside (legroom and headroom) but one thing you may find is that the steering wheel is quite low set (more noticable in the later VX series as the seats are a little higher) - you can always fit a smaller wheel, but it's manual rack on all but the GLS models. Front grill and lights are a straight swap - half a dozen screws for the grill and four bolts for each headlight. But you'll also need to add the under bumber indicator/sidelight arrangement too! Rust can strike just about anywhere but particular points to check are sills (and under floor jacking points), front floors and chassis legs, front inner wings and rear wheel arches. No new panels are available, but outer sills and inner wing repair panels are reasonably easy to track down. Mechanical parts are pretty much bullet-proof and plenty of second hand parts sill around as they share so much with other 70's Vauxhalls. Owners club is at: www.vx490driversclub.co.ukCracking cars... mine has been in the family for nearly 20 years now ;D  |
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fred
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Mar 16, 2013 23:52:55 GMT
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Now thats a fine looking ride |
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'79 Cossie ran Cortina - Sold
2000 Fozzer 2.0 turbo snow beast
'85 Opel Manta GSI - Sold
03 A class Mercedes
Looking for a FD Ventora - Anyone?
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above pic is an FE victor & its 5 (FIVE) stud the FD & previous are 4 (FOUR) stud.
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theres more to life than mpg & to much power is just enough.
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MonzaPhil
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If you are tall, the gearstick is a long way away (I'm 6ft and it's in a funny place) Either that or the pedals are too close to the seat. I don't know, anyhoo, you'll fit in it fine, I'm sure. 4x100 or 5x120, to fit the twin headlamps you'll need to cut the fron panel but it can be done sympathetically, all the grilles are interchangeable and the badges are all removable. If you want a late model grille, you'll need the bonnet trim too, bonnets are the same. To fit the front spoiler, you need to cut the wings and the front panel quite a lot or get the correct panels.... SUSPENSION BUSHES are so expensive, I am keeping mine in a secure vault protected by ninjas and robots with lazers until I absolutely really have to use them. (rear axle to lower arm)...  |
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MonzaPhil
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Obviously you should buy it......
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fred
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Any pics yet?
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'79 Cossie ran Cortina - Sold
2000 Fozzer 2.0 turbo snow beast
'85 Opel Manta GSI - Sold
03 A class Mercedes
Looking for a FD Ventora - Anyone?
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Mar 18, 2013 22:35:38 GMT
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I'd hurry up and buy it before someone else does - in particular a certain Mr MonzaPhil!
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MonzaPhil
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Mar 18, 2013 23:49:00 GMT
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Granadaman72
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Mar 22, 2013 11:24:45 GMT
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Thanks for the advice all, unfortunately i won but didnt make reserve, only went to £1200 online, i was willing to go to £1500 but the guys wants just under 2k which is fair enough because the car sounds good but its beyond my budget. So its back to trawling for Granada's again unless another nice looking Griffon turns up. Have a few pics from the auction for your help   |
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fred
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Mar 22, 2013 20:33:53 GMT
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Was this on fleabay? swear I saw this on there some time ago Clocked a very nice FD Victor on there yesterday, Hitting over £2300 and rising  Prices are starting to fly on these a bit now |
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'79 Cossie ran Cortina - Sold
2000 Fozzer 2.0 turbo snow beast
'85 Opel Manta GSI - Sold
03 A class Mercedes
Looking for a FD Ventora - Anyone?
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fred
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Mar 24, 2013 22:34:13 GMT
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'79 Cossie ran Cortina - Sold
2000 Fozzer 2.0 turbo snow beast
'85 Opel Manta GSI - Sold
03 A class Mercedes
Looking for a FD Ventora - Anyone?
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fred
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Mar 24, 2013 22:36:47 GMT
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To be fair I think your 1500 is about right
for this motor
saw one not too long ago go for 1200 and was in better condition
but I'm nay the owner!!
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'79 Cossie ran Cortina - Sold
2000 Fozzer 2.0 turbo snow beast
'85 Opel Manta GSI - Sold
03 A class Mercedes
Looking for a FD Ventora - Anyone?
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Am I right in thinking the pcd is 4x100 on these (metric) as opposed to the earlier FD 4x101. Whats the suspension set up, is it live axle with coils on the rear and coils/wishbones on the front? Whats the space like inside, I'm quite large/tall and struggle with some cars ;D Finally is it possible to fit the twin headlights and grill from a vx490 or will it need major mods, wings, bonnet etc? Thanks in advance for any info, I want to view the car but with a 300 mile round trip to make id like a bit of background info first 
maybe when I got the magnum and firenza finished eh?
