red5 Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Nice one! Should get on with mine. Or at least pick it up.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 S'pose some actual pictures might be an idea. HORRIBLE FONT. Now pissing it down muchly, so I doubt I'll get much engine investigation done. Must order up some service items. Junkman, Mr Laurence, MorrisItalSLX and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Such hateage in the YT comments, people should give up being cross about other people's hobbies, and dedicate their energy to something worthwhile, like fixing up a valueless old shitter. mat_the_cat, tooSavvy, AMC Rebel and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 With fresh MOT, it was time to tackle my first business trip. But first, scenery. After that, I headed up to the National Library of Wales where, after driving in my £50 car (cough, ignoring recent costs, cough), I read about 217mph supercars that cost daft sums of money. They don't even have rear seats! Coprolalia, red5, Mr Laurence and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidel_Kakao Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Researching XJ220's then I assume? Are you likely to get to drive one with your magazine work? As a kid my favourite Scalextric car was the one below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 Researching XJ220's then I assume? Are you likely to get to drive one with your magazine work? As a kid my favourite Scalextric car was the one below. C483_Jaguar_XJ220_Endurance_RHS.jpg Doesn't seem to be coming together at the moment, so I'm just reading books instead. A part of me is dead keen to have a go, but another part of me is thinking 'don't meet your heroes.' Especially after the disappointment of the (admittedly auto) Honda NSX. I think I'm just not the supercar type... The Moog and Heidel_Kakao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidel_Kakao Posted August 18, 2017 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Jay Leno had a go in one recently on his YouTube channel and seemed very impressed with it and he has some seriously tasty cars. I don't think I could get over the fear of crashing it in the unlikely event that I got to drive one, though I suppose that is what insurance is for lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilA Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 I am amused by the darker painted sections of the rear hatch and C pillars, to make the rear glass appear larger than it actually is. By that logic you have the windshield extended down to the headlights which looks better than the common current practise by the manufacturers of extending the headlights to the windshield. New style, coming to a showroom near you, etc. ++Good on the pass Asimo, dollywobbler, Louise2cv and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theorganist Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 I think the blue bonnet looks rather good, doesn't look out of place. Congratulations on the MOT pass, good to see another "unfashionable" car getting attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted August 19, 2017 Author Share Posted August 19, 2017 Thanks! I may have to punt this one on though. It still needs a lot of improving, but then, so does the Bluebird. I've really enjoyed making the Bluebird better, and have invested a lot more time and effort into making it so. I'm not sure I have it in me to restore the Proton as well. I'm also aware I've still got the Honda sitting on the driveway doing nothing, which does seem rather a waste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 I see wor Bo11ox has got in on the YouTube comments. Lacquer Peel, richardthestag and dollywobbler 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 Less Jaguar, more Proton! A one-take review. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I see wor Bo11ox has got in on the YouTube comments. Beautiful. The Moog, nacho man, Craig the Princess and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisItalSLX Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 New grill badge direct from Malaysia, it even lights up! https://www.lelong.com.my/proton-saga-12v-front-emblem-logo-lamp-workzoneauto-I2282552B-2007-01-Sale-I.htm eddyramrod, Six-cylinder, richardthestag and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted August 21, 2017 Author Share Posted August 21, 2017 WANT! mk2_craig, Junkman and Sloth in a bowl 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 This is such a miserable-looking motor, its really nailed the look. I can imagine it belonging to some penniless old git who would manage for years without tax or MOT by parking it in a quiet corner of his council estate and only ever using it to drive to the co-op for baccy at 8.45pm. I would love to take it on but theres just no way. worldofceri, Sir Snipes, blakey79 and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtd2000 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 Thanks. I have no idea. 1991 would be the 12v engine I think. Mine is one of the last of the MAGMAs. Oh really? Magma Blue 1.3Si Magma Silver 1.3Si UltraWomble, Cavcraft, CGSB and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisItalSLX Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 All this talk of magma has got me thinking of Austin Powers... Dick Longbridge, BorniteIdentity, Rusty_Rocket and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 I've always wanted a Proton Aeroback, and now I have one. But, it's a project too far at the moment. There's still stuff I need to do on the 2CV, the Bluebird still needs further improvements and I've had barely a sniff of interest in the Honda. Something must go. So, it's for sale. Bear in mind I've just spent £260 getting it through the MOT, and before that, another £50 or so on brakes, this definitely is not profiteering! Nothing to stop you driving away anywhere, but I would say it needs the rear brakes looking at. They just pass an MOT but my suspicion is that the shoes are low. It also has an oil leak, from the rocker cover seal I think. Also, just in case it's a deal breaker, the rear wiper does not park automatically. JohnK, richardthestag and oldcars 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 Of course, I may be persuaded by the idea of a ROFFLE if folk are interested? It's been a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Would have a couple at least tickets if it came to a roffle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3VOM Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I'll be up for a couple or a few tickets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Assuming tickets are a fiver (£295 total for you) I'd take a random. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 Ok. BRING IT ON. Is there a ROFFLE template somewhere? richardthestag 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aldo135 Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Yes! 2 randoms for me please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 Ha! Did it myself anyway. 1.2.3.4.5.6.7. 3VOM8.9.10.11.12. Cavcraft13.14.15.16.17.18.19. Aldo13520.21.22.23.24.25.26.27. DaveQ28.29.30. 3VOM31.32.33.34.35.36.37.38.39.40.41.42.43.44. Cavcraft45. Cavcraft46. Aldo13547.48.49.50.51.52.53.54.55.56.57.58.59. Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 I am number 1 and this is a great investment. No idea why I want to own it, or what I would do if I did, or how I'd explain it to my wife or kids, but hey. 1.New POD2.3.4.5.6.7. 3VOM8.9.10.11.12. Cavcraft13.14.15.16.17.18.19. Aldo13520.21.22.23.24.25.26.27. DaveQ28.29.30. 3VOM31.32.33.34.35.36.37.38.39.40.41.42.43.44. Cavcraft45. Cavcraft46. Aldo13547.48.49.50.51.52.53.54.55.56.57.58.59. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglevan Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Put me down for 2 randoms - dont need it but why not !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 1.New POD2.3.4. Anglevan5.6.7. 3VOM8.9.10.11.12. Cavcraft13.14.15.16.17.18.19. Aldo13520.21.22.23.24.25.26.27. DaveQ28.29.30. 3VOM31.32.33.34.35.36.37.38.39.40.41.42.43.44. Cavcraft45. Cavcraft46. Aldo13547.48.49.50.51.52. Anglevan53.54.55.56.57.58.59. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 2 randoms please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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