D Spares & Tyres Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Not sure if I`m just too busy with family or I`m losing my mojo, but I need a periodic clearout Not done anything with the Merc, not even cleaned it which is unusual for me after a year of ownership so may as well get it gone despite it being my dream car almost. Scenic just died yesterday so I have just decided to get that Xantia on the road as an interesting and crusty replacement which gives me a bit more work to do. Also I must finish the Triumph Acclaim for mrs dodgytom as she is getting upset about it. My everyday Escort van needs some love and my Shogun towcar is going to need some chassis welding soon My Renault 16 is due home soon and needs plenty of love Have promised my mother I would give her 1998 Almera Sri a makeover as it is looking scruffy but she has had it forever and its part of the family. We have just inherited the mother in laws L reg Peugeot 306 diesel so `er indoors is going to run that for a while as it a family heirloom, she has had it years and years and has done 250,000 but I need to do a few minor jobs on it So I`m a bit overwhelmed with cars and don`t have time for the following vehicles: Mercedes 240td £1000 Needs suspension pipes, tyres and a bit of welding but not much. 99,000 miles. mechanically ok. I have the wheeltrims Lada Niva £600 solid and rot free. mechanically good but paintwork rough. Toyota Tercel. No idea, bid me???? Mechanically good with a perfect interior but needs welding.comes with 2 new wings, one of which I have painted already Cars are in Ludlow brickwall 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlabamaShrimp Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 What happened to the 405 you got the other week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillOrange Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I remember someone on the forum had a huge craving for Niva recently. Edit: it was CHRIS1980 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 Its been dumped on my ex`s drive pending me robbing the plate off it Although as my Scenic sadly passed away yesterday I think shall be pressing the 405 into service as a kid carrier until I get the Xantia done Having said that, it may upset me as I drove it down the A5 last week and overtook loads of slow going cars. Got to the same roundabout at Dobbies (where my Saab 93 turbo died) and one of the gear links fell off, leaving me having to fix it while dressed clean with everyone I had just overtaken was staring at me, Why, do you want it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig the Princess Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I have a friend (and it is actually a friend unusually, not just a cover for me wanting another car) after a Niva. Do you have more information on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 Yes certainly It is a P reg 1.7 It is very solid apart from one small part on the front wing seam. But I shall do that before sale if he wants It is mechanically perfect apart from the alternater works intermittently ( I have a spare but haven`t had time to fit it ) The car drives fine apart from a large flat spot on accelleration ( there is a spare carb ) Tyres all legal Roof and tailgate all original paint are are ok but sides and bonnet have been painted badly and are flaking it comes with a bullbar the clutch slave was sticking so bought a new one. haven`t fitted it as it stopped sticking as soon as it arrived all i can see it needs for an mot is washers don`t work and cv gaiter is split. prob other minor stuff like lights etc but seems pretty good have lost the V5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 If I could buy the Tercel I would but I've got four cars that don't work properly already and our lass won't let me replace her Discovery with anything smaller. Anyway what were you doing on foot earlier? Is that what happens to people in possession of Laguna 11's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Nice wagon. Any moar snaps of said Tercel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlabamaShrimp Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I would have had it with the plate still on but you beat me to it. Without it you can keep it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 Nice wagon. Any moar snaps of said Tercel?Its on my thread `unatural hillbilly loving` Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 If I could buy the Tercel I would but I've got four cars that don't work properly already and our lass won't let me replace her Discovery with anything smaller. Anyway what were you doing on foot earlier? Is that what happens to people in possession of Laguna 11's?So you didn`t offer me a lift then? tosspot Just dropping a car off for test, I leave one in a side street save me getting a lift or waiting. I don`t do waiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
explosive-cabbage Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Toyota Tercel. No idea, bid me???? Mechanically good with a perfect interior but needs welding.comes with 2 new wings, one of which I have painted already P1060512.JPGP1060513.JPG KruJoe to the front desk please! He's taking a fancy to Toyotas recently... The car drives fine apart from a large flat spot on accelleration ( there is a spare carb ) They all do that sir. the clutch slave was sticking so bought a new one. haven`t fitted it as it stopped sticking as soon as it arrived They also all do that sir. So common that it can't be called a fault. A bit of use and they always free off and work fine. eddyramrod and D Spares & Tyres 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dugong Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Shit. That Niva is lovely. GLWTS. eddyramrod and D Spares & Tyres 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruJoe Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 KruJoe to the front desk HnnnnnnngNO CAN HAZ. Tom, your timing is all to cock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 Not to worry Joe, I`m sure someone will buy it! If 2 of these sell then I shall probably keep the third I do like my Niva but would like another simple carb one with a weber conversion, I`m not a fan of these new fangled injection models! Will do more pics as soon as I find the charger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 That Merc looks amazing. I don't have that kind of money or the ability to put it back on the road though. Can I have numbers 5 and 24 please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 I've tried to use this to persuade the family How much welding? mouseflakes and D Spares & Tyres 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted June 27, 2015 Author Share Posted June 27, 2015 More than a £200 Xantia Less than a £450 Rover But probably same as a £700 Discovery catsinthewelder and BorniteIdentity 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted June 27, 2015 Author Share Posted June 27, 2015 Just pop down and kick some tyres one evening in the week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig the Princess Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Uhaz PMz geeze! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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