DodgyBastard Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 What are the chances? DSC_0982 by srblythe, on Flickr I also took the lada for a spin around the yard, it needs a clutch slave cylinder, brakes and a mechanical fuel pump... DSC_0983 by srblythe, on Flickr There's a couple of videos of it going. brickwall, vulgalour and Squire_Dawson 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted June 14, 2015 Author Share Posted June 14, 2015 explosive-cabbage, Vladimir Putin, oldcars and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 We haz ramp! Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk cort16, brickwall and oldcars 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 That Lada is terrible/amazing. It makes me happy. DodgyBastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Yes it's both terrible and amazing, I'm looking forward to fixing it up, welding it and driving it. Dream car for me... Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Jerzy Woking, JohnK and Elstro1988 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coprolalia Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 I'm planning on getting the Lada up on the ramp today so let's see how fucked it is underneath and we can decide if I really am living the dream... oldcars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Living the dream! Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk johngarty, Squire_Dawson, Vladimir Putin and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squire_Dawson Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Good on you for rescuing it. You are a shite knight in rusty armour. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 It's not that bad really, much better than the FSO I tried to rescue last year... DSC_0988 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0992 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0994 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0995 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0997 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0999 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_1000 by srblythe, on Flickr It's mainly just surface rust on most of it, there are a few obvious bits that require welding but it's looking achievable at the moment, I'm planning on cutting out the crash damaged area and either making a new panel or if I can buy one it would probably make things easier... DSC_1002 by srblythe, on Flickr Oh dear DSC_1009 by srblythe, on Flickr Oh bollocks DSC_1015 by srblythe, on Flickr As you can see there's some damage on the left of the pic DSC_1010 by srblythe, on Flickr It's the rustiest area of the car meaning I had to get the grinder out. DSC_1017 by srblythe, on Flickr It looks worse than it is, I'm not worried in the slightest... DSC_1021 by srblythe, on Flickr I really should wash it, it makes me itch just looking at it... DSC_1024 by srblythe, on Flickr Here's a Calender shot! DSC_1028 by srblythe, on Flickr Do you think the hbol will help much? DSC_1031 by srblythe, on Flickr Clearly I'm living the dream DSC_1032 by srblythe, on Flickr michael t, brickwall, Vladimir Putin and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 That Lada is the twin of one I had, way back... G328 EKC. Best of luck with it, I'd love to see it back in action! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladimir Putin Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Handsome car and built to last long. If Scottish win vote next time, you are welcome join Russian Federation. fotorabia, Lacquer Peel, Jim Bell and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew353w Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 EVERY time I see an old Lada I WANT one! That one's a brilliant one! I wish you well in your restoration & look forward to reading & seeing the story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skut Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I love your Art Deco Shiite cave. Was it very difficult getting from its resting place? If it's the one I remember it was surrounded by rotten Beetles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 FOADWERX V2.0 is even better than FOADWORX1!!!! Restecp DodgyBastard and Richard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derskine Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 I'm looking forward to seeing this finished, it's surprisingly a lot better than I thought.Happy to lend a hand as want to see it on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 FOADWERX V2.0 is even better than FOADWORX1!!!! Restecp Initially we were disappointed that we had to leave the original unit but this one is much better, Unlimited* outside storage, A sound landlord, A unit close by with a tyre machine, a secure yard with cctv and now a ramp. Sure it isn't as pretty looking as the last place but it's definitely better. If any local shiters want to use the facilities I'm sure something can be arranged... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtriple Posted June 19, 2015 Share Posted June 19, 2015 Sold loads of these back when they were new. |For the money, they were bloody good. But they were comedy gold on the switchgear - bendy plastic for winners! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted June 20, 2015 Author Share Posted June 20, 2015 DSC_1070 by srblythe, on Flickr Coprolalia, Pillock, fotorabia and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 I'm trying to decide whether to take the Alto for a drive along to a local car show, it will be full of the same old shit they have every year... Decisions... Suzuki Alto FX by srblythe, on Flickr worldofceri, cort16, Lacquer Peel and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 I'm not local but want to use the facilities. Any scope for a bedsit arrangement where you can "book in" for a weekend? DodgyBastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted June 23, 2015 Author Share Posted June 23, 2015 Me - Welding Fiat Panda by srblythe, on Flickr Would there be any demand for a Foadwerx 2.0 crash course in welding? Sealtainn and stillOrange 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillOrange Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 You bet there would! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 Heading south into England can only mean one thing... Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Jim Bell, Coprolalia and Richard 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Motorway fucknuggets as far as the eye can see? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 Mrs foad doing the driving, we've only spun it once so far on a very wet roundabout. Anyway as you've probably guessed I'm on my way to whitley bay to buy a car for a reasonable offer. Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Coprolalia and Bucketeer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Thought I recognised that steering hoop. RWD Volvo alert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 360 glt no less. Loss of traction was due to putting air in the tyres not the powah Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 This place looks familiar... Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk nacho man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nacho man Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Foad man you are living the ACTUAL dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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