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The Compagno that they couldn't even be bothered to take off the trailer at the NEC Classic Car Show! I was pretty miffed that they did that AND had a Terios there - what the heck has that got to do with classic cars?!
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*** ALERT *** OWN YOUR VERY OWN CHARMANT: DAIHATSU CHARMANT 1.3 LE, 1982 X reg, burgundy, 40k, MOT failure, ideal field car, runs very well, £75 ono. 07980 639523 Redland, Bristol Don't let this one get away! Posted in eBay thread as well. Go on, someone, then I can form the Charmant Owners Club and we can compare interior fabrics etc. What you'd be receiving there is a prefacelift LE like mine with the following luxury features: - Luxury upholstery seats - Plush carpet - Fabric headlining/sun visors - AM Radio - Alloy wheels - Door step lights - Boot light - 1.3 Toyota 4K engine - 5 speed K50 gearbox Alternatively, buy it and sell me some spares. If it wasnt so far away I would be quite tempted. Desperately need to clear my inventory before I take on any more projects though  |
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What if I beg?
Who knows it may even be a two-tone one! Let's hope so.
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Last Edit: Dec 7, 2006 0:48:12 GMT by Hirst
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if it wasnt in Bristol it would be mine now!  But your trouble with spares sort of makes it a bad idea! Think its best to find a sound one. |
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I thought about it long and hard (oo-er) ,.. but with no MOT and no spares,... it may be £75 to buy but to do anything with it will cost arm + leg
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Depends what it needs to be honest, anything mechanical is pretty cheap and easy to get hold of, it's just a Corolla KE70 and you really shouldn't have trouble getting stuff for that. It's just Daihatsu things, bits of trim, lights, etc. which you'd have difficulty with. The bodywork may be an issue if it's quite far gone, I have seen front wings available but not a lot else! Probably a car that someone needs to ask about to see what the condition is, if it's just failing on some replaceable mechanical bits it really shouldn't be an issue. I'll even help out in finding the bits!
Though this offer stands too - if someone is tempted to buy it to banger it and/or break it for parts, I'll pay more than £75 for the bits I want if they're in decent condition. I just don't have the room to do it myself.
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And if anyone buys it and plans to get rid of the engine and box...
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OK small update! Now the Charmant has proper insurance and will shortly have tax again. I also ordered the 52mm version of this so I can finally see what I'm doing:  Omori gauges were really popular in Japan in the 80s, I'm really going for an 80s period Japan street racer look. So let's run down the list of mods now: - Omori rev counter - Nardi steering wheel - Fender mirrors - MYSTERY JAPANESE WHEELS Now all I need is a "period correct" gearknob for it, anyone have any ideas? |
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Jan 13, 2007 13:33:42 GMT
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Wow, that gauge is great ;D This is coming together so well, it's fan-dabby-doozy! Can't wait to see it. Ring taxi for next year? |
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Jan 13, 2007 13:43:01 GMT
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Only if I drive round keeping it in 4th everywhere!
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Jan 13, 2007 17:02:51 GMT
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Looking good Hirst! Omori gauges are fantastic!
Keep the updates coming!
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Jan 14, 2007 13:21:00 GMT
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OK small update! Now the Charmant has proper insurance and will shortly have tax again. I also ordered the 52mm version of this so I can finally see what I'm doing: Omori gauges were really popular in Japan in the 80s, I'm really going for an 80s period Japan street racer look. So let's run down the list of mods now: - Omori rev counter - Nardi steering wheel - Fender mirrors - MYSTERY JAPANESE WHEELS Now all I need is a "period correct" gearknob for it, anyone have any ideas? Hey Hirst, I've got a Blitz gearknob (genuine not fake) black round and discreet except for a Blitz badge on top, would look the Shizz, I'll get some pics later. What are these mystery J wheels you speak of? we need to know ;D |
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Jan 14, 2007 13:43:09 GMT
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whoa, I think I just found the gauges I wanted for my Corolla. the 45mm gauges omori offers is exactly what I need!
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Last Edit: Jan 14, 2007 13:43:58 GMT by The Doctor
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Jan 14, 2007 15:16:16 GMT
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What are these mystery J wheels you speak of? we need to know ;D Toyota Previa steels and hubcaps! Maybe. |
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Jan 14, 2007 18:23:14 GMT
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Bit too modern I think but I've found a gearknob now, goes with the Nardi wheel!!
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Jan 15, 2007 13:02:34 GMT
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Hirst Where did you get that Rev Omori gauge?? I have all omori gaues for water temp and Oil pressure/temp but would like a rev counter one as I don't have on in the KE70 If we ever meet up dude, you should try on my ssr Mesh rims!  |
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Jan 15, 2007 18:29:25 GMT
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I love the SSR Mesh rims, they suit the lines of the Charmant well. I ordered the Omori through OOParts, think it came to about £65 all-in with shipping: www.ooparts-international.co.jp/Not got it yet but only ordered it recently, can't wait to see it. Fitting it is another matter..... |
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Jan 15, 2007 20:51:44 GMT
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OOOh nice gauges,.. might have to have a think about the Datto dash at some point...
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Jan 15, 2007 23:41:48 GMT
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OMG that tacho is hot.... I've been looking for a second hand Omori tach locally for a while now, haven't turned up anything yet |
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Jan 16, 2007 11:37:46 GMT
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Hirst I looked on the site but couldnt see a TACHO METER??
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