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small update i actually got into the garage last weekend and tried to start the ole girl. but no spark so investigating that at the moment. still searching for a bottom hose as mines too big to fit the radiator. going to sort out the seats in the front as they are worn and hopfully get some leather bucket types to fit. started to fill the rear panal where the bumper and light meet on the side but I'm no good at body work but it does look ok. got a few days of but have just bought a golf gti turbo and i need to sort a few things out on that so mite not get chance to get started on it. I'm aiming to get it mot ready in the next few months so fingers crossed. ill update with pictures soon.
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ok golf turbo sorted so spending some time on the firenza now. still need a bottom hose for it if any one has a spare on lying around. also the front seats will be coming out and replaced with bucket style ones , so the firenza ones will be up for grabs soon. not much to update really but thought id write a little bit.
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Aug 17, 2012 11:19:00 GMT
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right had a week off so dragged the ole girl out to get some daylight only to rian heavy again. so back in her garage again. took a few shots of her. tried to get her running agan but to no avail, no spark at the plugs just the points. really weird, but hey ho keep on with it. got a bootom hose off ebay too.
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Last Edit: Aug 17, 2012 11:20:02 GMT by pallet30
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Nov 25, 2012 13:57:43 GMT
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not much to update on this, its been moved to storage after my garage roof let go and soaked everything inside, since its been at a friends garage its been the centre of attention and ive had him ring me almost everyday with people wanting to buy it. £2000 is the bid at the moment. since theyve had it they have sorted the timing out and had a cheeky drive in it, more than what ive done since ive had it.got to et it back and finish off little bits now. resting place now
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Jan 26, 2013 12:00:36 GMT
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quick update, collected the firenza in the week and was glad to get it home. promised myself id get it done this year as ive had it 5 years now, longest ive owned a car now. garage has told me it needs new fuel in it and it should fire up now as they have fiddled with the timing and got a better spark now. just need some motorvation to get going, but seeing that theres a few vivas popping up on here its moving me to finish it. first job is new fuel and clean the cars out then make the front wing repair panals. seats next as the wet has made the original ones a bit worse for wear. so possibly a pair of repairible front frenza seats for sale or swap for somthing. ill update with pics and probles i come across. lol
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Glad to hear you've got some enthusiasm again, I'd love to see this back on the road. Get us informed!
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Club Retro Rides Member
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Jan 27, 2013 18:10:09 GMT
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will do I'm looking forward to starting work on it.
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not much of an update , got into the garage to see if it would start and had a spark , mate had sorted it but neglected to tell me he had disconnected the fuel lines to drain the curse word fuel from it. spent an hour trying to figure out why there was no fuel getting to the pump. upon filling the tank after thinking it was empty ( idiot ) I found the fuel leaking from a pipe under the bonnet. Now batterys charged and I'm going to try again tomorrow. fingers crossed.
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not much of an update , got into the garage to see if it would start and had a spark , mate had sorted it but neglected to tell me he had disconnected the fuel lines to drain the curse word fuel from it. spent an hour trying to figure out why there was no fuel getting to the pump. upon filling the tank after thinking it was empty ( idiot ) I found the fuel leaking from a pipe under the bonnet. Now batterys charged and I'm going to try again tomorrow. fingers crossed. Good luck, I hope it goes well, lovely car, I look forward to seeing this one back on the road
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May 10, 2013 10:03:03 GMT
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how familiar dose this sound? can sympathise with you mate, mine seems to be fighting me ALL the way keep at it mate ....and more pic,s please mike
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May 10, 2013 11:09:26 GMT
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Hi Pallet, great looking project. Glad to see you're back at it. Looking forward to new updates.
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May 14, 2013 17:19:42 GMT
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yeah ill keep the post updated now ive got my mojo back for the car. need to get it running and thatll be the main thing at the moment. more pics to come too.
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May 26, 2013 10:56:12 GMT
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ok quick update , bought a full leather trim from an e36 bmw, seats fit a treat and need to sort mounts out now. still cant get it running fuel pumps sorted but the fuel wont go into the carbs for some reason , blocked I guess. now do I sell or give the original seats away or keep them for if I wanna put it to standard.
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May 27, 2013 10:09:11 GMT
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running at last bit of curse word in the carbs and reset the timing and first turn of the key she fired over. revs freely but exhaust I made sound terrible. need to sort that out now lol
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ok no updated work on the car but ive had this 7 years now and never driven it lol how sad is that, got to get it sorted out as I'm getting stick of my dad who has just bought a firenza too.
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Photos of new seats please:-) mmmmmm leather
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Not surprised you had offers of 2K for it, it's a mighty tasty looking project, keep at it though, all projects go through low MOJO stages, you'll get there in the end
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72 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400. 95 BMW E34 525i Manual. 80 Lotus Elite, sold 86 Mk4 Escort RWD V8, sold
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Nov 27, 2013 20:11:26 GMT
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ok no updates but mega loss of mojo and it will be up for sale in the next couple of weeks , thought about it and I cant see myself finishing it . i've had it 7 years and I cant see it getting done after that length of time. really really sad to have to make this decision but need to get something else retro that's on the road. can not believe its been saved from being sold for so long but needs must. the mrs is not happy with the idea but hey ho.unless a miracle happens in the next few days ill be seeing it go.
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Nov 28, 2013 17:46:24 GMT
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This is a shame :-(
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