danthecapriman Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Lovely car, and well done for keeping it and getting it sorted. I've always liked the SD1, they're very striking and stand out like very few other cars. I've not seen one for ages.I'd love an early V8 in that cool 70's yellow. Uncle Jimmy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleon-Fonte Posted January 6, 2016 Author Share Posted January 6, 2016 The insurance underwriters have a funny way of working. They laughed in my face when I tried to insure a Vitesse and most wouldn't even quote, quotes for straight-sixes and carb V8s were extortionate, which left me with the 2 litre and Vanden Plas EFi. EFi was cheaper than the four-banger so I went with that. I would have got quotes for the 2.4 diesel just to complete the set, but they're all rotten or in France. That was back in 2011 which should give you a clue to my age now. And am I the only one whose SD1's gloveboxes have always remained bone dry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssDeeWon Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 And am I the only one whose SD1's gloveboxes have always remained bone dry? Mine were always dry but the bulkhead had gone lower down so the front footwells used to get soaked instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slow Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 The insurance underwriters have a funny way of working. They laughed in my face when I tried to insure a Vitesse and most wouldn't even quote, quotes for straight-sixes and carb V8s were extortionate, which left me with the 2 litre and Vanden Plas EFi. EFi was cheaper than the four-banger so I went with that. I would have got quotes for the 2.4 diesel just to complete the set, but they're all rotten or in France. That was back in 2011 which should give you a clue to my age now. Partridge's age then, 2 years younger than me. Jammy sod! I seem to recall the cheapest to insure for me was the 2600 but even that was ludicrous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UmBongo Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Me shudder at the thought of paying for engine rebuilds. I feel physically sick on MOT day until I get the call to say it's passed or something worse... Jerzy Woking 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slow Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Cleon-Fonte, on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC Torana Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Cleon-Fonte, onCleon-Fonte, off Cleon-Fonte 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dippy Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Great shite keep the updates coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisbon_road Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Good story. Thanks for sharing. Autoshite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssDeeWon Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 Yes lets keep this stuff at the top where it belongs !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleon-Fonte Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 So today I crossed the Pennines to see what progress had been made on the old girl. As you can see some quite serious demolition work has taken place but now the new nearside sill is ready to be welded in. Unfortunately the more rust that's repaired, the more new rust is discovered. This used to be the nearside jacking point. So, once the nearside sill is in, which it should be by the end of next week, it's time for the offside. This is apparently nowhere near as bad and should be a relatively quick job in comparison. It also seems like it's hiding a lot less rust than its nearside counterpart. Luckily the underside itself is still as new, so once both sills are done it's onto the waxoyling and suspension work. All in all, we're looking at it being back on the road sometime in the latter half of March. RobT, anonymous user, TagoraSX and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Jimmy Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 they're very striking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat_the_cat Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 All in all, we're looking at it being back on the road sometime in the latter half of March.Which year? Watching with interest, good luck with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleon-Fonte Posted February 19, 2016 Author Share Posted February 19, 2016 At this rate I am beginning to think I'll be too old to drive it by the time it's back on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssDeeWon Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Damn I really want another SD1 now At least I know the good folk on here will talk me out of it.... Won't they?? Please! Skizzer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Exactly like mine. Sadly lack of paintage may see me moving mine on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssDeeWon Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Rare EFi Bren? Keep it and cherish it. Paint is over rated anyway, just get it running, tested and on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Black with caramel leather - still has the lambswool mats, phillips stereo and MOT's going back to 1988. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssDeeWon Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 My goodness, keep it and get it up to scratch in good time man. It'll be worth it in the end... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 TBH I am playing my own violin - I have done so much work on the car but now I feel like devon loch - the finish line is in sight but I have fallen. I have approx £1k saved for paint but from speaking to bodyshops I am miles short. Only a decent job would do it justice - lets see what happens. EssDeeWon and scruff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TagoraSX Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Jesus Thankfully mine had zero rot in the sills and floors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
For Fiats Sake Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 My first car was my dads turbo diesel SD1. Rotten from new, needed door skins painting every year, sills, floor, etc etc. In the early 90's when shells were still available I got a quote for a new shell and doors etc etc 4 grand, seems cheap now but was a fortune to me then. Had a huge garage bill and gave the keys to the mechanics in the end.Shame as it was a great car apart from the huge bills, bits randomly falling off, brake failure, radiator failure, failure to start, rear springs breaking...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleon-Fonte Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 Damn I really want another SD1 now At least I know the good folk on here will talk me out of it.... Won't they?? Please! Do it, you're a long time dead. Prices aren't likely to be this low again and petrol prices are currently pretty conducive to SD1 ownership. TBH I am playing my own violin - I have done so much work on the car but now I feel like devon loch - the finish line is in sight but I have fallen. I have approx £1k saved for paint but from speaking to bodyshops I am miles short. Only a decent job would do it justice - lets see what happens. They're worth the work when they're running properly, however rarely that may be. Jesus Thankfully mine had zero rot in the sills and floors. Yes, for a Series I yours was remarkably rot free. And should hopefully remain so now it's coated in paint and not the Crayola BL preferred to use. Luckily the paint was the only good bit about this one, it's already been done which has allowed more resources for every other aspect of the thing. EssDeeWon and Skizzer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Breadvan72 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Late to join this party but as another SD1 botherer, I just wanted to say yayaaaaaay! Cleon-Fonte and EssDeeWon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Breadvan72 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Two announcements (1) The gloveboxes in my 2600 SE are always dry. (2) The car will be available for driving at Shitefest, straight six fans. Skizzer, Bren, EssDeeWon and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Great work this, keep the updates coming. I really, really hope the sills on mine don't look like that underneath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleon-Fonte Posted February 20, 2016 Author Share Posted February 20, 2016 (2) The car will be available for driving at Shitefest, straight six fans. This one shall also be whored out to anyone who wants a go. You can see what you're missing by not having a V8 under the bonnet Great work this, keep the updates coming. I really, really hope the sills on mine don't look like that underneath. The inner and outer sills tend to go together apparently so one always has a visible gauge of how borked they are. How thoughtful they were to build them like that. Skizzer and spike60 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Breadvan72 Posted February 20, 2016 Share Posted February 20, 2016 Drive everywhere like a fuckah and so push warm air through the sills. Result; speeding tickets. Skizzer and EssDeeWon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Two announcements (1) The gloveboxes in my 2600 SE are always dry. (2) The car will be available for driving at Shitefest, straight six fans.[/quot Pity I will not be there - I would enjoy the whiny sound of an SD1 straight six. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Breadvan72 Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 The boot is not dry, BTW. Must dry it out. Have finally got (one) garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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