The Moog Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 I miss cars that have so much room round the engine. DeeJay, DodgyBastard and eddyramrod 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share Posted November 29, 2017 Mot passed!Result! uk_senator, rainagain, Honey Badger and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share Posted November 29, 2017 Camry is booked in for its mot tomorrow but having driven it for the first time in months today, I don't think it will pass easily. Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk danthecapriman, oldcars and Coprolalia 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 Oh dear, I bought a senator. Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk dieselassist, Liggle, Dirk Diggler and 28 others 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Oh dear, I am a legend I haz senator. Sent from my F5321 using TapatalkEfa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 I saw that on gumtree. It looked pretty good other than the water pump issue . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_senator Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Oh dear, I bought a senator. Sent from my F5321 using TapatalkWinnar! I`d so love another Senny.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Looks spanking that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW201 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Lovely, looks in good shape too. I'm sure Danny Hopkins from Practical Classics had that at one time. Shep Shepherd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudsprint Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Looks excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 What will happen to the tidemark on this German velour filled barge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share Posted December 1, 2017 Found some old pics on Flickr, I'll probably just leave the tide mark, the paintwork is too high a standard for me to try replicating on the doors and I'll end up just making it look shit. Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk Mr Laurence, Coprolalia, Angrydicky and 13 others 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nisfan Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Tidemark looks fine as it fits in with the bumpers, and its not wavy! oldcars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Four door saloon. Velourious interior. Two-tone. Mmmmmmm NorthernMonkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodders Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 That is excellent, well bought. I am looking forward to seeing more of this. I think the tidemark suits it quite well though. I thought it was a factory paint job when I first saw it, and wouldn't have known otherwise unless told. Brodders and Ghosty 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 A 2.5 as well.Just don't try and beat hyundai i30's away from the lights.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 That's a cracker, love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevebrookman Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Another one! Fantastic-first one I ever drove was a 2.5 Auto-it was only a couple of years old-felt quick enough! They knew how to do "VELOOOOOOR"-here's mine Shep Shepherd, Dick Longbridge, Sudsprint and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantingYoof Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 That's absolutely cracking! Ooof! Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.welfare Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 I had a 2.5 manual. The velour was dark grey (as was the paint) so you lost the visual impact. Went ok though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 That looks lovely. Had forgotten the Monza-like tail lights on that generation... The Vauxhall velour interiors of that era really are something else. Just don't ever get one if you've got a dog or cat - it's like bloody velcro and you'll never, ever get rid of the fluff. Been there, done that, got the T-shirt. DodgyBastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 NICE. Well bought, these are such handsome things inside and out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.welfare Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 I couldn't work out how to get the key out of the steering column first time I stopped for petrol mind you. DodgyBastard and Stevebrookman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted December 1, 2017 Author Share Posted December 1, 2017 Here's some more pics. DSC_0609 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0608 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0604-1 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0595 by srblythe, on Flickr Brodders, Skizzer, Magnificent Rustbucket and 22 others 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 That is a thing of beauty. DodgyBastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 I have a lush met gold mk1 Senator diecast from a partwork for dealers, made by Schucco, interior is very, very green Laseraligningfoofooflanges 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevebrookman Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Absolutely lovely! The first one I drove was when I ran a pub and one of the regulars left his black 2 year old 2.5 auto overnight. A149 HFH-my memory for odd things is great! Had to pick him up the next day-after a hoon up and down the local 2 mile straight-went very well-my 3.0 Senator makes the same noise. He later replaced it with a D reg 2.5 manual in silver-can't remember that number. steve Dick Longbridge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevebrookman Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 There are still a couple about-Dave on Autobahnstormers has two for sale. http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C930403 and http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C930409 Brodders, Skizzer, Sudsprint and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 Think we need this to appear on the dash at night thread... Magnificent Rustbucket and Shep Shepherd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 The Senator has a list of issues I'm making my way through. Blocked washer jets Blew some compressed air through them to clear them out.Fuel gauge doesn't workLosing coolantoil leakCuts out/lumpy idle when coldSmall hole in one sillBlister on rear arch oldcars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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