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Sept 7, 2009 21:32:48 GMT
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and it could be rolled frilly, being over 30 trailer loan option here, if yours is too small (although mine would be too possibly lol) to go over and pick up from poppytoast. should be about 1400kgs and wheelbase around 100ish inches I think if its similar to the W114's Edit: just looked it up, closer to between 1500 and 1600kg and 108" assuming its not an SEL they are longer/heavier, lots of rear overhang on both models so ramps that fold up rather than sliding in can be an issue.
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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Sept 7, 2009 21:44:27 GMT
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^which mine are, fold-ups. I'm planning to replace with a flatty soon but probably not soon enough! we'll just have to convince him to drive it back i guess
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Mark
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Sept 7, 2009 22:09:49 GMT
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Woah - cheers for the support guys I WANT that car. The logistics are the hard part, and the lack of time I have now. I'm off to Nurburgring in the morning for 3 days, then it's back to work 100%. It'd be too much to leave it to other people to rescue it for me. Who the hell scraps a car like that :s
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Sept 7, 2009 22:20:39 GMT
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i have no car currently with a tow bar since the 2000 went
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2001 HONDA CT110 (NOT RCV)
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robg2
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and it could be rolled frilly, being over 30 trailer loan option here, if yours is too small (although mine would be too possibly lol) to go over and pick up from poppytoast. should be about 1400kgs and wheelbase around 100ish inches I think if its similar to the W114's Edit: just looked it up, closer to between 1500 and 1600kg and 108" assuming its not an SEL they are longer/heavier, lots of rear overhang on both models so ramps that fold up rather than sliding in can be an issue. It says SE on the bootlid (sorry I can't be more specific).
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Sept 8, 2009 10:06:53 GMT
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S'ok, the L stands for Long so if its not there its the shorter one.
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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Sept 8, 2009 19:45:45 GMT
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This is 10 minis from my house,i'm going over in the morning to have a look. Looks cool
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Sept 8, 2009 20:14:38 GMT
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Mark, its the ethos of the Retro Rider to help each other.
Speak up, pay up, and smile while friends make life good. (and you are at the 'Ring)
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gn3dr
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Sept 8, 2009 23:15:12 GMT
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Woah - cheers for the support guys I WANT that car. The logistics are the hard part, and the lack of time I have now. I'm off to Nurburgring in the morning for 3 days, then it's back to work 100%. It'd be too much to leave it to other people to rescue it for me. Who the hell scraps a car like that :s Why don't you call Flynn Recovery in Carlow - he has trucks over all teh time bringing back cars. No probs bringing back a non runner as long as it rolls. (Although he did bring back the fornt half of a fiesta for a friend so not even sure it has to be able to roll) Last time he brought a cra for me it was €350 to his yard. I think it has gone up a bit now but it's still cheaper and easier than going yourself with a trailer.
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Mark, No need to take the boat if you want a W108 project €100 W108
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Mark, No need to take the boat if you want a W108 project €100 W108 I would suggest not buying a W108 with all the trim missing, it'll be cheaper to rebuild a rusty one that buy a clean one new brightwork!
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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AFAIK the white one is 100% complete.
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Mark
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Sept 11, 2009 12:07:11 GMT
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Mark, its the ethos of the Retro Rider to help each other. Speak up, pay up, and smile while friends make life good. (and you are at the 'Ring) It's this ethos which makes RR what it is! OP - any more info? I'm going to be in the UK next weekend for goodwood (christ I'm getting around :S )
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Last Edit: Sept 11, 2009 14:01:34 GMT by Mark
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Sept 11, 2009 12:50:25 GMT
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I just bought some wheels for my Rangey off ebay that are in Peterborough, so theres an excuse for me to go up that way anyway.
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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robg2
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Sept 14, 2009 11:31:47 GMT
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OP - any more info? I'm going to be in the UK next weekend for goodwood (christ I'm getting around :S ) Hi - no more info I'm afraid - I haven't been to the yard since. Give 'em a ring.
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robg2
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Sept 14, 2009 11:32:51 GMT
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I just bought some wheels for my Rangey off ebay that are in Peterborough, so theres an excuse for me to go up that way anyway. Seaton Salvage is about 25 mins from the centre of Peterborough.
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Sept 14, 2009 14:32:30 GMT
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Couldn't wait, have collected them already, still, it proved its only an hour and 20 mins from me.
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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