eddyramrod Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 getting big stuff done like this is nonsense,I know. And with this car, I've known for at least a year. I've known the principles you describe for many many years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 FOAD, you haz PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 This could be a nice little 'pick me up' after the problems you've had with the Rover. http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201707117266329?onesearchad=Used&sort=sponsored&model=940&advertising-location=at_cars&make=VOLVO&postcode=po88dz&radius=1500&page=1 Proper car, RWD, appropriately gearboxed, looks nice, MOT'd for a fair while, cheap...I could even go get it for you! eddyramrod, Rusty_Rocket and Dick Longbridge 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stillOrange Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Or just get my Volvo.... eddyramrod and danthecapriman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derskine Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 I don't get on here a great deal at the moment.Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be looking to take it on, as journey of that scale just won't fit in with my schedule at the moment. BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 PM sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 I reckon him off the Pet Shop Boys is the only one likely to consider it.I wonder if he's on Twitter? Would be great to ger some sort of confirmation as to whether he fancies taking it on. Not sure what the Pet Shop Boys are up to these days, this might be right up his street.... Rave and KruJoe 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 I wonder if he's on Twitter? Would be great to ger some sort of confirmation as to whether he fancies taking it on. Not sure what the Pet Shop Boys are up to these days, this might be right up his street....One day i will learn how to weld a car, if left to my own devices i probably would. Rusty_Rocket, KruJoe, eddyramrod and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 Ive got the argon, youve got the wire, lets make lots of welding. The Reverend Bluejeans, catsinthewelder, KruJoe and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 One day i will learn how to weld a car, if left to my own devices i probably would. I'll drop it off later if you like? eddyramrod, Tamworthbay, DeeJay and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overrun Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 Not fancy getting yourself another n/a sw20? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertz Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 It's a sin this car is not getting fixed. eddyramrod, oldcars and bigfella2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 It's a sin this car is not getting fixed. Oh, are you volunteering? DSC_0539 by srblythe, on Flickr DeeJay, The Moog and oldcars 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Take it to Crail, race it down the drag strip and just don't stop afterwards. Sorted. Lacquer Peel and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nisfan Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Crail being so close to the sea it wont make it to the end of the quarter mile The Moog, Lacquer Peel, Supernaut and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 It would appear that MrFOAD has found someone who is willing to take on this car. Good news. Feel the elation! mk2_craig, Dave_Q, loserone and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Nice one! Is the buyer blind? Nyphur, Supernaut and Mr_Bo11ox 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod/b Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I imagine he's got a metals yard The Reverend Bluejeans, Christine, Nyphur and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodders Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Is it somebody off here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 Is it somebody off here?My understanding is that it's not, but it's possible I could be proved wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 I imagine he's got a metals yard It actually went to an enthusiast from Galashiels, he has a Nissan Bluebird, Lexus ls400, k11 Micra, Accord and a few Civics. DSC_0847 by srblythe, on Flickr He had one of these Rovers a few years ago which was written off, he couldn't find any parts to fix it so ended up scrapping it so having this one was like getting a second chance.He does like to modify his cars but I don't know what his plan is for this one, I thought it had a better chance going to him than the many banger boys who were hounding me for it. Skizzer, Supernaut, Pillock and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pillock Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Sorted! Modified or not, it gets to live another day. God speed, crusty white Rover. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Result, FOAD saves another. Fair play. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseracer Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Well brokered, Scott eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 I agree, I'm very grateful to Our Hero for managing to arrange this. taxi paul and oldcars 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezzabsa Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 WOW talk about Highs and Lows..Mucho Kudos to FOAD for attempting this..and for Mr Ramrod for buying it....AND believing in it.. I am unable to weld, unless it involves Duct tape but even I could see it was a Forth Bridge type of situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_senator Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 It actually went to an enthusiast from Galashiels, he has a Nissan Bluebird, Lexus ls400, k11 Micra, Accord and a few Civics. DSC_0847 by srblythe, on Flickr He had one of these Rovers a few years ago which was written off, he couldn't find any parts to fix it so ended up scrapping it so having this one was like getting a second chance.He does like to modify his cars but I don't know what his plan is for this one, I thought it had a better chance going to him than the many banger boys who were hounding me for it.Theres this luscious VP in a scrappy a few hundred miles south of you FOAD, It may be just as rotten, but hey, its got some leather & wood, surely you can make a good one out of the 2 (who knows, maybe it`ll provide some useful sections as well as dead cow & walnut) https://www.flickr.com/photos/24252872@N05/33932075704/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Theres this luscious VP in a scrappy a few hundred miles south of you FOAD, It may be just as rotten, but hey, its got some leather & wood, surely you can make a good one out of the 2 (who knows, maybe it`ll provide some useful sections as well as dead cow & walnut) https://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/33932075704/ The car is no longer in my possession so that won't be happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_senator Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 The car is no longer in my possession so that won't be happening.Sorry mate, got confused there, I`m that kinda age.. Oh well, I hope he`s enthusiastic enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schnappi Posted January 3, 2018 Share Posted January 3, 2018 I'm new on here but joined because of this thread. A real pity to see this project grind to a halt. I own a 1985 Rover 216S (Hyacinth Bucket light metallic blue colour). It's been garaged the last 18 years and when put away it was a runner with MOT still on it. It was by far the rustiest car I've ever seen. During the time I was driving it, both sills were replaced, both rear arches, large sections of all four floor pans, large areas of the bulkhead, smaller sections of the boot floor. I replaced both offside doors. The nearside doors have rotten skins. I even had to patch up a 4 inch square hole in the roof where the aerial was. It even had rust starting in the middle of the roof! All the spot welded panel joins under the door seals (roof, A post and C post) were rusty. The area around the boot lid seal rusted... It rusted everywhere! That said, even though it's like a patchwork blanket I still have hopes of driving it again one day. It doesn't seem to have deteriorated much (from a bodywork perspective) since I put it away. It will never be anywhere approaching a decent looking car as too much has been cut out and welded but as an extremely rare care with sentimental value I can't part with it and I live in hope that I'll get a chance to drive it again. Perhaps when it's 40 and MOT & tax exempt I'll be able to plead my case with the wife! Anyway, I just hope that when that day comes I'm not faced with the situation you've come up against with your car. I'm fairly handy with a MIG welder and am used to welding cars but when it comes to suspension mounts etc., it starts getting scary. The worrying thing is that your car looked like a much better starting point than mine! I'm now quite worried about what horrors may lie in store! I'm actually shocked there are any of these still on the road! The Reverend Bluejeans, Skizzer, KruJoe and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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