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Previously belonging to V8mike. Wants a vac out and a light T-cut. Seriously I reckon It`ll come up well once the weldings out of the way. Cant fault V8mike to deal with, if anything he undersold it as I didnt know about the dash and doorcards, I`d assumed the entire interior was missing. check that out!    |
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Apr 23, 2007 10:00:04 GMT
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thats a lot of work right there ;D good look with it tho. many happy memories of cav sports hatches back in the day  |
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Mike D
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Apr 23, 2007 12:22:15 GMT
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Glad you're happy with it  It deserves to get done and used again, and it would probably have been on the road by now if i hadn't got waylaid with muchos other projects!!  |
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You know, for kids!
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Apr 23, 2007 13:07:29 GMT
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I can see the bodywork and interior are mint - whats the running gear like ?  |
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Apr 23, 2007 13:12:42 GMT
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Theres a pile of potential in there, good one. nice work man. is it scaring customers off though? |
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Apr 23, 2007 13:14:59 GMT
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Is that your Xr4x4 wearing RS7's, I have seen it before i'm sure. don't remember the 7's also volvo fans check teh 480! |
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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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Apr 23, 2007 13:19:03 GMT
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Theres a pile of potential in there, A big brown crusty old pile of potential!!!! |
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1975 Mazda 929 Coupé
1986 Mazda 929 Wagon
1979 Mazda 929 Hardtop
1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica
1977 Toyota Carina TA14
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1982 Hyundai Pony 1200TL 2-dr
1985 Hyundai Pony 1200 GL
1986 Maserati 425 Biturbo
1992 Rover 214 SEi 5-dr
2000 Rover 45 V6 Club
1994 Peugeot 205 'Junior' Diesel
1988 Volvo 760 Turbodiesel Saloon
1992 Talbot Express Autosleeper Rambler
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Apr 23, 2007 13:21:57 GMT
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Cheers fellas, I`ll know what the engines like this aft - I`ve got one or bits on the way that should help me to get it fired up. Yes that is my XR4x4, you`re not that far away reanimation so you may well have seen it, ironically the Cavalier is the only car anybody has looked at today! Hoping to get it inside tonight and the Capri can come out of its bed and stand next to the Sierra for a while and be a crowd puller!
I know this is a shameless plug but the 480 is a good`un.
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Apr 23, 2007 13:30:52 GMT
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I trust you know what you are doing Vic, its your job after all I'd come look round the yard if there were some retro oddities. not sure if thats good or bad. |
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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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Apr 23, 2007 14:52:27 GMT
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Wow! thats a trip down memory lane for me!
My Dad had one of the first GLS sportshatches in the Uk as his company car.
His was white with red velour interior and I can even remember the reg...CDB105T I wonder if that one still lives on?
When I was 7 it was the coolest car in the world in my book and really sporty, what with its 1800cc engine and frameless doors
I remember someone at my school being amazed that you could spend £6000 on a car!!!!
I cant wait to see this one done, make sure you lose the GT/E front bumper and get a lovely chrome one back on!
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Apr 23, 2007 15:04:08 GMT
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A lot of potential there. I'm looking forward to see it finished. |
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Apr 23, 2007 17:20:50 GMT
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Cool! Sports hatches are for the win, just like all other Cavaliers. Can we see some restoration/wip pics in the future?
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1900sr
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Apr 23, 2007 19:08:46 GMT
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Time to be pedantic, it will have been a 1600 or 2000. The 1800 engine didn't come until the 83 model year, by which time the Cavalier Mk1 was no more, they were all badged as Opel Mantas by then.
Vic, what are your plans for it? It'll be good to see another one on the road. You ought to keep the 480 as well, my missus reckons they're a great pairing!
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Last Edit: Apr 23, 2007 19:14:43 GMT by 1900sr
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1900sr
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Apr 23, 2007 19:11:32 GMT
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Just checked on the DVLA site, it was a 1600. It was last taxed in 1992, and is listed as black.
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Apr 23, 2007 19:54:00 GMT
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Time to be pedantic, it will have been a 1600 or 2000. The 1800 engine didn't come until the 83 model year, by which time the Cavalier Mk1 was no more, they were all badged as Opel Mantas by then. Well I was only about 7 at the time  Just checked on the DVLA site, it was a 1600. It was last taxed in 1992, and is listed as black. Maybe the new owner painted it black to match the Vinyl roof ;D |
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Apr 23, 2007 20:32:40 GMT
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this is gonna be a sweet motor. love the dash and the colour, got a thing about dashes recently, not sure why??
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Apr 25, 2007 13:50:23 GMT
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Thanks for all the kind words,gents........ITS ALIVE! Got it running yesterday afternoon, drove it about the yard using a milk crate as a seat. Rear hatch glass is now reinstalled, and it has an indoor parking space. Work will be starting next week, and when theres a bit of progress I`ll start a reader`s wives big tits spesh thread, - every rounded bolt, welding flash, expensive tool accidentally run over and botched cup of tea will be be reported!
I`m now going to try and find a thread on 1900SRs example as judging from the avatar it looks like what I`ll be aiming for.
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Last Edit: Apr 25, 2007 13:51:04 GMT by vicsmith
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Apr 25, 2007 13:54:22 GMT
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Whats the plan? resto or bonkers custom? |
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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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Apr 25, 2007 15:19:46 GMT
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The end product will hopefully be standard exterior, wheels and drivetrain, but lowered (It already is - bonus!) and with fancy seats. I`m gonna detail the hell out of the Rostyles rather than change them.
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Mike D
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Apr 25, 2007 15:27:09 GMT
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I might have the original bumpers somewhere if they arent in it Vic, and the chromework too. I'll have a look see **Oh, and you'll want to put shorter shocks on the rear, if you jack it up at the mo the springs will fall out  |
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Last Edit: Apr 25, 2007 15:28:50 GMT by Mike D
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It deserves to get done and used again, and it would probably have been on the road by now if i hadn't got waylaid with muchos other projects!!
