berendd
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why do I need 3 keys for one car?
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Jan 29, 2007 23:11:48 GMT
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half a year ago I had never heard of retro rides or anything else than a Volkswagen... now the retrorides virus had struck me and I bought an 86 Swiffer... It's an original GS 1300cc, electrical mirrors (don't work btw) rear whiper (missing), a front spoiler, fog lights (missing) but for the rest pretty ok. I specially like the interior a lot! this was how it was advertised...    and I went for it as it wasn't too far away..   together with Mark's celica, hanging around here too     close-up...  all three of my rides, with the Derby in the garage...    and together with the 85 corolla automatic of another friend of mine..  plans? not big ones, use it as a daily and rebuild the other two.. polo is gonna be a naked racer and the derby is going to be dressed up but mostly original (just lowered and faster) |
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berendd
Europe
why do I need 3 keys for one car?
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Jan 29, 2007 23:15:00 GMT
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oh if anyone has the following parts laying around, contact me...
-fog lamps.. to fit in the holes in the bumper
-panel to fit the inside of the boot lid
-right front indicator lens with a small white part (locator lights)
-white wheeltrim (not so important)
-roof trim (both are missing)
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Cool Swift!! I know what you mean about RR - I've bought all kinds of random cars since joining! ;D
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Yeah quite different and quirky. i like! nice purhase.
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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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Jan 30, 2007 10:31:24 GMT
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Good purchase, I like those Swiffies!
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berendd
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why do I need 3 keys for one car?
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Jan 30, 2007 19:26:28 GMT
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found almost all parts for it now, just have to recieve them by mail and put them on. meeting a belgian guy friday to recieve a lot of stuff so hoping it will feel a bit more complete this weekend.
the ride is great and fun, had a stabilizer front and rear so cornering quite well!
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berendd
Europe
why do I need 3 keys for one car?
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Feb 13, 2007 23:09:24 GMT
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picked up some new rims tonight in Germany off the bay..  Ronal Kleeblatt 6x13 e20 4x114,3 |
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berendd
Europe
why do I need 3 keys for one car?
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Feb 13, 2007 23:12:07 GMT
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Last Edit: Feb 13, 2007 23:12:22 GMT by berendd
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Amazing.... My dad always was a firm believer in was and polish.
Ued to Simoniz Liquid Diamond all his cars twice a year...... maybe a bot OTT , but they always looked new.
I think many sellers could get better prices for their cars if just prepped better.
However, do not tell them, as it will push prices up.
Nice ride by the way.
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Stu
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Feb 14, 2007 10:29:58 GMT
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Nice little project, the new wheels will look excellent!  |
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'89 BMW E30 325i Sport, '04 MINI Cooper S, '09 Volvo V70 D5
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berendd
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why do I need 3 keys for one car?
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Feb 14, 2007 22:35:32 GMT
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thrown the ronals in the dishwasher:  Most of the dirt and especially the grease went off them, I worked over them with a brillo to get the asfalt and tar spots of, this is the result till now:  next is a bit of 320 sanding paper and then paint will be painted white (body color, same tint) to get a bit of a rally effect. |
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berendd
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why do I need 3 keys for one car?
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did a rebuild on the air compressor to let it run on 230V... (don't have 3 Phase in the garage)
we bought a used power inverter from a professional woodsaw and fitted it to our 50 years old compressor..
runs like a dream now, and is adjustable in speed now...
so the rims are going to be sandblasted and painted, sanding is not my hobby..
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berendd
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why do I need 3 keys for one car?
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being bored, we came up with the idea of painting the swift's roof.... stick some tape on it  scotch it  empty the spraycan   wait and dry  et voila!  |
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qwerty
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Thats crazy awesome!! Like a mini (original) having a union Jack LOL
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bstardchild
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I like that roof...... I like it a lot |
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Eggcellent (well, it's almost easter...)!
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i can speak or us allll
WOOOOOOOOOWSERSSSSSSSSSS!!!!
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slater
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Nice
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berendd
Europe
why do I need 3 keys for one car?
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Apr 15, 2007 16:17:39 GMT
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due to the fantastic wheather today I decided to take some pictures... click one of the pics to see the complete shoot...   is it UFO? no it's the EVOLUON, former new technologies museum of Philips electronics, now a conference center.  took the derby out of the garage, ran the engine to get the oil around and turned the wheels..  I cleaned up my garage and than i put it back...  |
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