pjself
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Sept 12, 2009 15:04:08 GMT
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My son has asked me to put up the photos of his latest project. We were fortunate to pick this car up on Ebay (where else) for a reasonable price. Taxed( two weeks) and Mot (year). Loads of plans in the pipeline but for now to treat it as a daily runner. As we bought it. -  First and most important modification:  Smoothing the hatch:  Love that 80s brown interior  Original radio, LW & MW only.  As it is now some six weeks later. New Minilite wheels, front wings resprayed the correct colour, VW Golf splitter, new metal pressed plates and some minor modifications and stickers.  Engine block painted and new rocker cover and oil breather filter.  Engine has been completely serviced with points plugs filters oil change, new starter solenoid.  New Minilite wheels 12 x 5 and wheel arches had to be rolled to accomodate them. Centre cap was badly tarnished and are now colour coded.  Classic Monza style mirror with my Clio182 in reflection.  Tinted lights and de-badged and wipered. New bumper on it's way.  Carbon Fibre on a retro car? How dare we!!  Colour coded sills and nice clean panels.  Wooden wheel left from a previous project and mini boss FTW.  Didn't realise the Tacho was so chav when we bought it off Ebay.  80s Radio Cassette in gwo and looks the part. Must fit better speakers.  Some people take this retro theme too far.  |
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Sept 12, 2009 15:34:34 GMT
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I approve of this ;D
But i'd find a period tach, or mod that one. And beacuse this is retro rides i hope a slam is on the way?
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Sept 12, 2009 16:07:31 GMT
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that's supurb! LIke lots, where about r u? I got a headlight here for one of them i was going throw in the bin later after i've sorted out u can have if u're local enough. Looks new too!
Dan
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Mark
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Sept 12, 2009 16:18:04 GMT
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Looks in good nick! To be honest, I don't know if it even needs a slam, looks good with the chunky tyres.
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will
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Sept 12, 2009 18:47:55 GMT
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Very nice and getting rare too especially this clean, bit jealous to be honest - do love a Metro  |
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triumph2000uk
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pre facelift 1971 triumph 2000 owner .
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Sept 12, 2009 19:14:26 GMT
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looks like a nice solid car i am really starting to like these early metro,s .Love what you have done to it so far .
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Sept 13, 2009 6:19:03 GMT
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Not even Alan Partridge could have resisted this.  I like it, except the tach... It's just too far from the theme on the rest of the car. I would have found a more fitting one. |
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194? Willys Jeep MB 1965 Volvo 544 Special 1968 Opel Rekord 1975 Opel Kadett Estate 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230E 1985 Datsun 720 King Cab 4x4 diesel 1997 Volvo S70 2.5SE (ex. "Volvo544special65" - changed to more reader friendly username.  ) |
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Sept 13, 2009 10:51:20 GMT
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Great little car. I love that stereo too, where did you find it?
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tigran
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In rust we trust. Amen.
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1981 Austin Mini-Metro 1.0 HLEtigran
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Sept 13, 2009 11:02:13 GMT
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Kewl. Liking all the little touches, they add up! Clean looking car, what suspension does it have, i'm guessing hydrospheric-watchamacallit?
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1964 Rover P5 i6
1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak
1992 Micra K10
2001 BMW E46 316i
2002 BMW E46 330Ci
2013 BMW F31 320d
2018 BMW G31 530d
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Wizzpop
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"Go boil an egg!"
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Sept 13, 2009 15:50:59 GMT
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Ahhhh man, i just commented on that red metro that blokes got with his daughter - now this is on here! This is my fave because of the 'hearing-aid beige' colour! lol, excellent ride!!!
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Current rides:
Peugeot 205 1.9 GTi
Previous chariots:
'88 Merc E230
'91 MR2 GTi16 T-Bar
'87 Ford Escort RS Turbo S2
'88 E30 BMW 318
'88 Citroen AX GT
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Sept 17, 2009 19:44:20 GMT
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like this very cool
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Retrolow
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If its old and rusty I like it
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Sept 17, 2009 20:44:33 GMT
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nice example
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Sept 17, 2009 20:52:25 GMT
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good work so far!!
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300ce lowrider
c220 track car
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stwat
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Sept 17, 2009 23:21:35 GMT
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Very nice.  |
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1992 190E 1.8 manual
1989 300SE Low mileage LuxoBarge
1988 190e 2.6. 1988 190 2.3-16 Cosworth
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pjself
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Sept 27, 2009 22:05:52 GMT
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Okay, just a quick update. My son went round a friend's last week and her dad lowered the car for him. He thinks that it could go lower but is dealing with some arch issues at the moment.    c&c welcome |
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tlmy
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Sept 28, 2009 9:13:17 GMT
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i don't think i no its got to go lower lol
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tlmy
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mg seats in il get some pics up well il get dad to
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This is one ace lil' Metro, and a credit to you. Even living 3 miles from the factory they were made in hasn't dulled my enthusiasm for these, one day I might get round to owning an early povo-spec example.
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ghetto
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oh I'm loving this the looks etc very very retro cool
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tri
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Looks awesome. Really love these.
My dad had one when I was growing up so I've always been partial to them. Really looks the part though! As said lots before - getting a nicer tach is the next step for sure.
How was it lowered? Just let some gas out?
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