glenanderson
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 4,160
Club RR Member Number: 64
|
|
|
|
|
Looks good to me.
I’d have just saved time by not doing it. 😉
But then, my Land-Rover has only had door seals for the last couple of years; I managed 27 without. 🤣
|
| |
My worst worry about dying is my wife selling my stuff for what I told her it cost...
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Well done ! neat and serviceable 👍
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Looks good to me. I’d have just saved time by not doing it. 😉 But then, my Land-Rover has only had door seals for the last couple of years; I managed 27 without. 🤣 Yes but, have you noticed any difference ...  |
| |
|
|
glenanderson
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 4,160
Club RR Member Number: 64
|
|
|
|
|
Not really. 🤣🤣
|
| |
My worst worry about dying is my wife selling my stuff for what I told her it cost...
|
|
glenanderson
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 4,160
Club RR Member Number: 64
|
|
Jul 24, 2023 10:50:43 GMT
|
|
Have you found a source for the rear window?
|
| |
My worst worry about dying is my wife selling my stuff for what I told her it cost...
|
|
|
|
|
Jul 24, 2023 11:02:19 GMT
|
I have to say Grizz, I truly admire your patience with this. Had it been me doing the vinyl work, I'm embarrassed to say that we would've awoken to a pile of smoldering Canta this morning! Thanks mate. I would not set it alight, but it is frustrating at times. Historically I would not give up, but sometimes it is a sensible move, as you actually gain nothing by persevering. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Jul 24, 2023 11:03:09 GMT
|
Looks good to me. I’d have just saved time by not doing it. 😉 But then, my Land-Rover has only had door seals for the last couple of years; I managed 27 without. 🤣 So you are saying I should stop working and let you complete it to your own taste. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Jul 24, 2023 11:05:03 GMT
|
Well done ! neat and serviceable 👍 Thanks mate. Up close its a distinct train smash (sorry Glen) Looks good to me. I’d have just saved time by not doing it. 😉 But then, my Land-Rover has only had door seals for the last couple of years; I managed 27 without. 🤣 Yes but, have you noticed any difference ... Glen is no fool, but he is possibly better at prioritising stuff than some of us, me…. There you go. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Jul 24, 2023 11:07:59 GMT
|
Have you found a source for the rear window? Not made much effort except for askin the guys in the Netherlands. I may have a caravan window that will be just fine, the doors’ side sliders are Perspex, so I am sure it will be fine, if executed well, or else some custom cut plant glass. But I suspect you are happy driving it just like that. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Jul 26, 2023 10:46:21 GMT
|
This is what a €1500.00 Canta looks like.   |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jul 26, 2023 12:11:12 GMT
|
|
You're going to need some stronger glue...
|
| |
|
|
glenanderson
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 4,160
Club RR Member Number: 64
|
|
Jul 26, 2023 12:14:40 GMT
|
|
Seems like a fair chunk of cash for something so scruffy. But, that is where the market, and the demand is. Lots of people fighting for not very many cars. Or at least, more buyers than cars for sale.
Not sure you’d find a quick sale for yours even in Holland though, given that it’s RHD and has a bigger engine than Dutch rules allow. I’d imagine over there it would break for parts pretty easily though.
|
| |
My worst worry about dying is my wife selling my stuff for what I told her it cost...
|
|
|
|
|
Jul 26, 2023 12:57:09 GMT
|
Watchout grizz ! he's talkin' the price down ! |
| |
|
|
glenanderson
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 4,160
Club RR Member Number: 64
|
|
Jul 26, 2023 14:22:12 GMT
|
Watchout grizz ! he's talkin' the price down ! Shhhhhhh! 🤣 |
| |
My worst worry about dying is my wife selling my stuff for what I told her it cost...
|
|
|
|
|
Jul 26, 2023 18:20:52 GMT
|
|
The big thing in Holland is sky-high road tax for cars and limited access to city centers, as well as parking space. So if you live in the city, and don't venture out far, the Canta is ideal for low-budget driving. Hence they are quite sought after I think.
|
| |
Last Edit: Jul 26, 2023 18:21:20 GMT by dieselmax
|
|
brachunky
Scotland
Posts: 1,326 
Club RR Member Number: 72
|
|
Jul 26, 2023 19:51:28 GMT
|
Have you found a source for the rear window? Not made much effort except for askin the guys in the Netherlands. I may have a caravan window that will be just fine, the doors’ side sliders are Perspex, so I am sure it will be fine, if executed well, or else some custom cut plant glass. But I suspect you are happy driving it just like that. Have a look at golf buggy screens, they may be an option |
| |
|
|
Rob M
Posted a lot
Posts: 1,915
Club RR Member Number: 41
|
|
Jul 27, 2023 17:42:09 GMT
|
Very remiss of me not to comment on this thread. Boy, I've enjoyed it!!! What a tonic. Some of the posts have really made me laugh and admire in equal measure. Keep up the good work Grizz!! |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Jul 29, 2023 17:06:49 GMT
|
Seems like a fair chunk of cash for something so scruffy. But, that is where the market, and the demand is. Lots of people fighting for not very many cars. Or at least, more buyers than cars for sale. Not sure you’d find a quick sale for yours even in Holland though, given that it’s RHD and has a bigger engine than Dutch rules allow. I’d imagine over there it would break for parts pretty easily though. you know my prices usually are akin to giving stuff away, in fact, often I just prefer to give away things, with a warning, to avoid any hassle. What this does show, is that regardless of condition, as dieselmax mentions too, the aspects of car/transport ownership in Holland, fo some is a lot more complex and critical than over here. Also, maybe dieselmax will tell us just how potentially strict the Dutch system is, I know The Doctor has mentioned issues before. So it may be an impossible import, or, being the size and what it is, that less heed is paid, including the engine size. 200cc upgrades are quite commonly done. Watchout grizz ! he's talkin' the price down ! I am aware Tony, and listening. Every tyre kick, the price rises by 5% Watchout grizz ! he's talkin' the price down ! Shhhhhhh! 🤣 Glen and I know each other well enough that the Shhhhhhh! Is part of our regular routine. The big thing in Holland is sky-high road tax for cars and limited access to city centers, as well as parking space. So if you live in the city, and don't venture out far, the Canta is ideal for low-budget driving. Hence they are quite sought after I think. Correct. I am amazed at many Cantas/Cantii having 20-30k km and making good money at between €2500-5000 I guess supply and demand. And any of the new Canta type cars are 20k or more. Not made much effort except for askin the guys in the Netherlands. I may have a caravan window that will be just fine, the doors’ side sliders are Perspex, so I am sure it will be fine, if executed well, or else some custom cut plant glass. But I suspect you are happy driving it just like that. Have a look at golf buggy screens, they may be an option Buggy screens are an option, paying the going rate may not be. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Jul 29, 2023 17:12:00 GMT
|
Very remiss of me not to comment on this thread. Boy, I've enjoyed it!!! What a tonic. Some of the posts have really made me laugh and admire in equal measure. Keep up the good work Grizz!! Hey Rob M no problem. I often look at build threads and make no comment because I have nothing of value to add except admiration and awe. Sometimes I say nothing, because silence is an answer in itself. 😉 Even I have to laugh at this little turd bundle. Weirdly, I still like it, as much as when I discovered and bought it. But it does frustrate, and I am not giving it 💯 If glenanderson or craigrk (who has first dibs by a day or so) came and collected it tomorrow, I would feel I failed to finish what I had started, but it would mean that I was able to get onto the next exciting build, or whatever. |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
Jul 29, 2023 17:31:46 GMT
|
Canta was short changed and gets no video today. I heard a collective sigh of relief there. Spent some time doing yard work, throwing balls and took the Rezin Rockit for a decent drive. Yard work included weeding, mowing lawns and chatting with this guy. I always feel so privileged to have a variety of creatures in the garden.  Headed out in the Rezin Rockit…….. Then came home by 3.00pm. Checked the Rezin Rockit over to see if anything had fallen off on the drive. All there. Then found my left over window tinting from the S10 truck side glass, or Not a Project Blazer, or Prozac the Berlingo, I cannot recall. But there was enough to measure and cut for the Canta side small glass. The doors have horribly worn Perspex sliding screens. Cut to size, and also cut a strip that I will try to fit as a sun screen on the front glass.  Before.  After. Faaaar from perfect, but somehow fools the eyes when you look inside past the badly fitting body panels and glass.  The hairy bum Supervisor on standby of course.  And the other side done.  This is miles from spectacular, but it is another minor improvement, maybe. More tomorrow. . |
| |
|
|
|
|
