purplevanman
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Jun 26, 2009 14:36:04 GMT
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Nelly ;D ;D ;D  A very white Volvo 740 GL estate Catalyser ;D  She's been stood since middle of last year and the elderly owner is now moving to Oz so needed shot  A friend rang me yesterday so I went and took a gander today and it is now booked for MOT Monday morning. Not driven it or even had it running due to lack of battery but it looks in really good nick and the chap is very confident as he has had it for a long time and knows it. So we will get there early Monday with a can of petrol and a battery and crossed fingers Sooooo... inspiration? or get shot of it quick? Anyone want an astra MK2? |
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Jun 26, 2009 14:50:45 GMT
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If it's a 2.3 manual (4+o/d or 5 speed) & in good condition, then I'd say keep it. Btw, haven't seen a facelift 740 for a long time  |
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purplevanman
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Jun 26, 2009 15:00:06 GMT
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its a 2l, manual but don't know how many  |
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Jun 26, 2009 15:09:12 GMT
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*ahem*  |
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purplevanman
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Jun 26, 2009 15:13:51 GMT
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Mmmmmmm  |
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Jun 26, 2009 15:53:04 GMT
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;D Well done that man.. the contents of your astra on route to weymouth should provide you with plenty of inspiration.. |
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Daily: Spazda Mx5
'A52's Fastest steak eater 2010'
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Jun 26, 2009 16:00:09 GMT
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HMMMmmmmmm... !
PO-Ten-Shull
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purplevanman
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Jun 26, 2009 16:20:11 GMT
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-40mm springs on the bay at around 100 quid Think I had better get it running first though |
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Jun 26, 2009 16:22:45 GMT
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Possibly the best car available today in terms of usability, reliability, build quality, value for money and ruggedness.
A can of back to black and some polish and it will look great.
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1985 Bedford CF2 camper 1991 Volvo 240 Turbo |
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Jun 26, 2009 17:00:20 GMT
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A can of back to black and some polish and it will look great. Or the boiled linseed oil |
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1939 Francis Barnett Powerbike
1971 Honda C90
1992 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5 GLX
1993 Fiat Panda Selecta
2003 Vauxhall Combo 1.7DI van
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qwerty
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Jun 26, 2009 17:26:20 GMT
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A can of back to black and some polish and it will look great. Or the boiled linseed oil Or heat gun and then linseed oil. |
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purplevanman
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Jun 26, 2009 18:18:35 GMT
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linseed oil?
i thought that was for cricket bats!!
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Jun 26, 2009 18:26:22 GMT
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Lol.. works well on your bumpers and is a darn sight cheaper than back to black especially if you have a fetish for cricket bats too!
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purplevanman
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Jun 26, 2009 18:34:42 GMT
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Lol.. works well on your bumpers and is a darn sight cheaper than back to black especially if you have a fetish for cricket bats too! I love wood but I haven't quite reached fetish stage yet  ;D |
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B-8-D
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down to one car!!
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Jun 26, 2009 19:12:36 GMT
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nuh peanut butter.. lol
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purplevanman
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Jun 26, 2009 20:36:50 GMT
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nuh peanut butter.. lol si Noooooooooo  |
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Jun 26, 2009 21:08:53 GMT
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OAP drifta Volvo 340,Williams power
1960 Beetle twin 40's 1776cc
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Jun 26, 2009 22:18:02 GMT
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Just incase you missed it...
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Last Edit: Jun 26, 2009 22:18:57 GMT by suterman
1985 Bedford CF2 camper 1991 Volvo 240 Turbo |
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purplevanman
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Jun 29, 2009 16:20:37 GMT
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thats ace Anyway an update Had MOT booked for 11.30 so we allowed an hour to fire it up! FAIL!!! ended up towing it to the MOT with my Astra (again it shows it's a great car ready for anything). Chucked it up on the ramp and one of the guys had a quick play and decided on a naf fuel pump. Towed it home and dropped the pump, put jump leads across it and it showered me with petrol? Put it back on and will only fire for a few seconds then stops, not enough to pressurise the injection system and get the car going? Upshot is we have now installed a lead from the coil to the pump so the pump runs all the time, car now drives woot . It is now back down the station awaiting a belated MOT! |
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Jun 29, 2009 16:24:39 GMT
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Yay......that's what we like to hear. True kwikfix repairs, last minute MOT's and all fingers crossed for a good result. I hope the result is a: P A S S Fingers now firmly crossed for the new Grunty Uber transporter |
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A friend rang me yesterday so I went and took a gander today and it is now booked for MOT Monday morning.
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