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Have you told Sally yet ?? Writing to you from the orthopaedic department ward, using a nurse to type for me, as my arms and fingers are all splinted (for my own good) so that I cannot hit the Buy it Now button again for a few weeks……. The answer is yes, she knows. Not impressed. Imagine the V8 wagon came home though, I may have ended up in the gynaecology ward.
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It's like an American cubist Citroen Ami 6! But convertible! And with a spoiler! It's hideous! But kind of cool. I wonder what it drives like.... Terribly I suspect. No matter what is under the skin. But you know you love it, in a weird kinky, masochistic way.
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I just don’t get it…..but hey I'm in love with a petrol guzzling jag That’s why we’re all here isn’t it ? Following with interest and admiration for your diverse tastes👍 To me, Mercdan has "captured" the essence of this forum in one thread comment, Nigel
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BMW E39 525i Sport BMW E46 320d Sport Touring (now sold on.) BMW E30 325 Touring (now sold on.) BMW E30 320 Cabriolet (Project car - currently for sale.)
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Mar 12, 2023 10:10:19 GMT
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So…….? Where were we with the little Canta LX? With all the chat going on, on various forums, and the day job keeping me busier than I like to be, it certainly is a slow burner project. There was still work to be done to the Rezin Rockit before taking it for MOT, and I really did not want to get too distracted by the Canta before completing the Rockit. Then the big 1979 Chevy Caprice V8 Wagon from Manchester that nearly made it onto the drive, but aborted as it sold so fast, at £3750.00 advertised, it was never going to hang around. And the soonest Craig could collect for me was the 18th. Back to the job at hand. It came loaded with a lot of abuse, damage, wear n tear and loads of junk in the rear and on the floor, like it was used as a skip/dumpster for a gardener or builder. The rear glass is missing, no doubt smashed when overly enthusiastic driving put it on its side. So I need some glass, or possibly to find out what the glass was sourced from. Any information will be appreciated. So the cleaning out was started. Video below shows a bit more.Please do excuse my terrible attempts at censoring the word Sh!t repeatedly. My editing will get better. Removed the passenger seat, followed by the drivers seat later. Also ably assisted by George who seems to like the car and slept in it when he can. Cats are weird. Wearing thick gloves, because you just don’t know what you find in this sort of mess, I cleared out some of the rubbish. Three bags full as the nursery rhyme goes. And at some point, after scraping and brushing the worst together, got my garage vac out, I have had this for nearly 20 years, inherited from my first house I bought in the U.K. Seller left it in the garage, along with his furniture etc, which helped me a long way in getting on with getting that house sorted. One of the mysteries at the time of buying was the broken rear tail light, being a European import, of course the fog and reverse lights were switched. But I managed to “buy” a light from a member, at the price of a decent donation to a charity of his choice. Perfect result, still needs fitting of course. So that is where I got to. Inside soaking wet, cleaned out as best I could. Parked up. Video of what I posted. Once again, apologies for the terrible swear filter, I think it won’t happen again. Have a good weekend. Well, Sunday afternoon.
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Mar 12, 2023 10:25:46 GMT
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I just don’t get it…..but hey I'm in love with a petrol guzzling jag That’s why we’re all here isn’t it ? Following with interest and admiration for your diverse tastes👍 I had “saved” this response to reply to separately, and somehow got distracted…… Danny is a fiery kinda guy in my experience, and he is always leading with his heart. So this reply to me as mentioned by Nigel below, really encapsulates what this forum is about and has managed to be for years. A school of many churches. What is interesting is that kinda cars the seller drives and likes…… 300-600 bho monsters, yet he and his kids and friends had a ton of fun with 11 hp. A bit like drifting a Morris Minor around a roundabout on a damp day. I also know he would be the first guy to message me, should he find a parts source on his daily exhaustive work routes. I just don’t get it…..but hey I'm in love with a petrol guzzling jag That’s why we’re all here isn’t it ? Following with interest and admiration for your diverse tastes👍 To me, Mercdan has "captured" the essence of this forum in one response, Nigel Thanks for posting Nigel, I had dropped the ball on this reply. I like the unusual, and less travelled roads. I had thought the Scruffy Micra was my small car limit, but saw this silly thing and had to have it. Knowing there were only ever 3 imported and that the other two could be out there somewhere, or not, poses a challenge in itself. Getting it fixed, finding parts, using it, will all be challenges. But why be a sheep ehhh? Thank you and all the guys, girls etc on here for the support. This is a good place.
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Mar 12, 2023 10:58:11 GMT
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If the rear screen is flat most glazing places will cut you one out of laminated glass, make a 4mm ply template and they will cut to match.
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Mar 12, 2023 11:47:45 GMT
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If the rear screen is flat most glazing places will cut you one out of laminated glass, make a 4mm ply template and they will cut to match. That. Find somewhere that does plant glazing, as they'll just cut one without requiring any tedious explanations of what you're fitting it to or insist on ordering a new one from their supplier. The you buy a tube of block polyurethane adhesive(Sikaflex, Tiger seal or whatever the glazier stocks) and stick it in place.
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Mar 12, 2023 11:50:54 GMT
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It's like an American cubist Citroen Ami 6! But convertible! And with a spoiler! It's hideous! But kind of cool. I wonder what it drives like.... Terribly I suspect. No matter what is under the skin. But you know you love it, in a weird kinky, masochistic way. You obviously remember these pictures: I now have the R100 subframes, so I can do the chassis design rather than just a mockup based on guessed dimensions
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Stiff
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Mar 12, 2023 12:01:34 GMT
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Well seeing as it has the 'Raging Bull' decal, how about the Lamborghini HuraCanta or HuryCan't
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Mar 12, 2023 17:32:35 GMT
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Well seeing as it has the 'Raging Bull' decal, how about the Lamborghini HuraCanta or HuryCan't Lamborghini Cantach, surely?
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Stiff
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Mar 12, 2023 17:50:45 GMT
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Well seeing as it has the 'Raging Bull' decal, how about the Lamborghini HuraCanta or HuryCan't Lamborghini Cantach, surely? Yep. That'll work too
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jjp666
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Mar 12, 2023 18:55:02 GMT
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Canta-loopy I'll get my coat
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Mar 12, 2023 19:29:58 GMT
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Well seeing as it has the 'Raging Bull' decal, how about the Lamborghini HuraCanta or HuryCan't Lamborghini Cantach, surely? Lamborghini Cantador?
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braaap
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Mar 12, 2023 19:49:08 GMT
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Lameghini Cuntache
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dandam
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Mar 12, 2023 19:54:10 GMT
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Have you told Sally yet ?? Writing to you from the orthopaedic department ward, using a nurse to type for me, as my arms and fingers are all splinted (for my own good) so that I cannot hit the Buy it Now button again for a few weeks……. The answer is yes, she knows. Not impressed. Imagine the V8 wagon came home though, I may have ended up in the gynaecology ward.
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ems1
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Mar 12, 2023 20:00:11 GMT
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Get some of those "Long Vehicle" signs from a lorry 😀 Clever. Liking that. Also need to be narrow 😉 Used to have that sticker on the back of our mini around 20 years ago!
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1985 Manta GT/E 16v 2001 VW T4 Caravelle
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Mar 12, 2023 20:27:34 GMT
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I saw the Arizona plate on the back of this thing, so I did a little digging. Turns out it was in my neck of the woods, and for sale for $2500. What a missed opportunity... I get an early Doctor Who vibe off it ( when all the special effects were done with bubblewrap... ) As far as the name for grizz 's gem. It has to be Waaijenghini, obviously...
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Mar 12, 2023 21:23:51 GMT
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Not a Canta LX. But twice as wacky. glenanderson …….. Some random pics of painted Cantas, never seem to see any Jodie’s beyond this.
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Last Edit: Mar 12, 2023 21:24:54 GMT by grizz
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brachunky
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Mar 12, 2023 23:41:01 GMT
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Your new "child" needs a rear valence of sorts or did it have one at some point? Or for a good laugh, fit a towbar!
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Your new "child" needs a rear valence of sorts or did it have one at some point? Or for a good laugh, fit a towbar! I' m picturing wheelie bars in my childish mind.
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