vulgalour Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 The only other place I've seen those fancy mirrors is on MG A cars, some suggest they were the optional fitment, others that you just bought them from the local car spares place. As long as the mirror head stalk matches, you can fit any mirror head to your existing stalks and yours being the flat sided peg means you've a good amount of choice. You can dismantle the mirror, it's usually held into the casing with the rubber seal and you have to push down on the glass to release it. With some, you can then dismantle the ball socket inside too, which means you can keep your original stalk fitting if needed and pop new heads on. eddyramrod and Heidel_Kakao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plasticvandan Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 So glad Heidel is back Heidel_Kakao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlethumper Posted October 26, 2018 Share Posted October 26, 2018 ^^Me too. Heidel_Kakao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSdriver Posted October 27, 2018 Share Posted October 27, 2018 Those uncovered seats remind me of Percy Pigs. Heidel_Kakao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidel_Kakao Posted October 27, 2018 Author Share Posted October 27, 2018 Progress! Hazzah!You could possibly see a glazier about getting a new piece of mirror cut and put in the original head.Say, how is the rest of the fleet going? Still got the ex-Dollywobbler Proton with the “pretending to be a Wolseley” light up nose?Yeah I may look into getting the glass replaced at a later date but new heads will do for now. The Proton was sadly stolen by joyriders and written off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 The Proton was sadly stolen by joyriders and written off I was aware of this off-site. Sad times, but these things do sadly happen. At least we know it really wasn't a prime example. Heidel_Kakao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidel_Kakao Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 I picked up this excellent automobile from Skattrd a short while ago (a very nice chap he is too) and have just brimmed the tank prior to heading home. It drives like a good un Executive status achieved The interior is a rather nice place to be and it's the first car I have owned with cruise control which is mildly exciting. Lacquer Peel, HMC, D Spares & Tyres and 22 others 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieInExile Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I love the 405. Very handsome shape. If you squint it's a bit similar to my 9-5. Ish. Heidel_Kakao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 What? Not some hopeless scrap metal from Trumpistan barely running on some of its cylinders? I'm disappointed. Conrad D. Conelrad, Sigmund Fraud, eddyramrod and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 All these 405s are making me jealous. Heidel_Kakao and Junkman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Oh no. Not another one! richardmorris and Heidel_Kakao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorfolkNWeigh Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Have you also bought an Alfa 156 ? Or should the title read 1988? Heidel_Kakao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Great to see it with a caring owner. I agree, the seats are pretty damn good. Heidel_Kakao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidel_Kakao Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 Have you also bought an Alfa 156 ? Or should the title read 1988?Only the 405 so well spotted on the typo, now corrected Back home now but too lazy to take any more photo's. No problems on the journey home and everything of importance works as do most of the unimportant items. In case anyone thinks I am trying to corner the market in French estate cars I have bought the 405 for an easier and less stressful life that I am needing at the moment and so both XM's and the Impreza will be for sale within the next month leaving me with Cedric and this new 405. Meaning I can spend all my time and money on Cedric and have the 405 as dependable easy to maintain transport. MorrisItalSLX, Dick Longbridge, eddyramrod and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I’ve just moaned on the GGG thread that I haven’t seen one for ages, and here’s another ! Junkman and Heidel_Kakao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 XMs for sale? I must resist and realise they are a poisoned chalice.... egg and Heidel_Kakao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieInExile Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 XM for... Roffle? loserone and Heidel_Kakao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidel_Kakao Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 XM for... Roffle?Certainly a possibility of some roffle action.XMs for sale? I must resist and realise they are a poisoned chalice....Yeah with your luck I wouldn't recommend an XM, unless you were to potentially win one in a roffle.... GeordieInExile 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 From a fellow Peugeot Estate owner, nice car m8! I had a ride in Catsinthewelder's one at shitefest and it was bloody lovely! Heidel_Kakao and catsinthewelder 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Certainly a possibility of some roffle action.Yeah with your luck I wouldn't recommend an XM, unless you were to potentially win one in a roffle.... Definitely would take a ticket(s).... Heidel_Kakao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I have quite a few 405 bits left. Very cheap Heidel_Kakao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieInExile Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 I want at least one random for the XM, please. Heidel_Kakao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 What's the story with your diesel XM Heidel? Heidel_Kakao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 Hmmm, XM Roffle, now there’s a nice thought you don’t hear every day.......... Heidel_Kakao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidel_Kakao Posted November 3, 2018 Author Share Posted November 3, 2018 What's the story with your diesel XM Heidel?Pretty depressing to be honest, it's been sitting on my Mother's drive since December last year after the clutch failed and is also pretty rusty In more happy news I can finally reveal Cedric's reg number In a sign of how low my motivation has been I only sent the application off a few weeks ago but had done the NOVA declaration within two weeks of importation at least. So drum roll......Cedric is now VOD 686J Just need to order some number plates and new tyres and I should be set to drive him on the road again for the first time in months, can't wait. chaseracer, egg, Keymaster and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Great! -OD so a westcountry reg for those none the wiser! What plates are you going to select? Are the recesses an odd size? Heidel_Kakao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Heyy.. J J *you Back end*me Front end Heidel_Kakao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesapandre Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 So I thought I would try and fix something that was already broken when I got Cedric, the boot lock which wasn't doing what it is supposed to do namely locking.IMG_20181017_140656.jpgGot it off the car without too much bother but have not managed to fix it, the key inserts freely but it just won't turn. I don't know for certain that I have the correct key although the one I have operates the other door locks no problem. Couldn't figure out how to remove the lock barrel and didn't want to risk breaking it any further so will just lube and reattach to the car for now.Very late to this. Only to add it may be a different key. The car was intended for the US market and there was a lot of valet parking - doors and ignition were often on one key - glove box and boot/tailgate were on another for security you did not give to the car hop. Heidel_Kakao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkman Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Pretty depressing to be honest, it's been sitting on my Mother's drive since December last year after the clutch failed and is also pretty rusty In more happy news I can finally reveal Cedric's reg number In a sign of how low my motivation has been I only sent the application off a few weeks ago but had done the NOVA declaration within two weeks of importation at least. So drum roll......IMG_20181103_131913.jpgCedric is now VOD 686J Just need to order some number plates and new tyres and I should be set to drive him on the road again for the first time in months, can't wait. Very old Datsun? chaseracer, egg and Asimo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lesapandre Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Very old Datsun? Very old Datsun?Actually a nice number - looks 'period'. I had a 6 cylinder Cedric years ago. I miss it...a lot! Heidel_Kakao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now