vulgalour Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 Added into the mix is the very real possibility of new parts being shit too. It's great trying to resolve issues like this because you have no idea what's wrong exactly until you fix it. Still, we're in the right sort of area and if I can get away without replacing the MC that would be good. Hose is still my hope as a fix, mainly because of cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I shouldn't do this but I've been watching this for a while and isn't this up in your neck of the woods? Looking at the MOT history it isn't mint but possibly a better base to start from? It's been on for quite a few months and steadily reduced so may be open for an offer... https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F292012597030 Cavcraft, Eddie Honda, Sudsprint and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mally Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Hang on £2000, I don't think an offer of zero would be accepted.Makes the £1500 Allegro in another thread seem a bargain though. SiC and uk_senator 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 I shouldn't do this but I've been watching this for a while and isn't this up in your neck of the woods? Looking at the MOT history it isn't mint but possibly a better base to start from? It's been on for quite a few months and steadily reduced so may be open for an offer...Bar the silly price... WANT! Tartan red? Yes. Tan interior? Yes. 1964? Who gives a monkeys about front seat belts? No me. I never found out what happened to mine after I sold it to some bloke in Greenock. AUSTIN MORRIS 1100 ABD 861D, POLWARTH SEPT 1992 [92/054] NG by Steven S, on Flickr vulgalour, Sudsprint, oldcars and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2_craig Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Polwarth! That's bringing back some vague memories of a small garage business with old tat outside, which I think was flattened and replaced with a supermarket or something. Eddie Honda and oldcars 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Is £2000 a silly price for an early 1100 with an Mot? I was looking at that last week and thinking how reasonable it seemed, considering you rarely see unrestored cars that aren't totally hanging, but what do I know? Dick Longbridge, alf892 and The Reverend Bluejeans 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chodweaver Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 I was thinking that too. It looks unmolested and yes, not hanging. It might be the pics showing it in a favourable light, 'spose.But, jeez, the last Ado16 in my family in 1980 didn't look as together as that does. Want. Sent from my BV6000 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted November 25, 2017 Author Share Posted November 25, 2017 Road legal Mk1s are not exactly ten a penny and the asking price is pretty reasonable, even if it turns out to be crumbly cornflakes underneath. When you get an ADO16 it seems you expect to have to replace the floors, arches and sills as standard unless you're paying £6k+, and even then you usually end up having to. Even if the money were there - it's not - for me to get a better starting point there's not really any point. I've done the worst of the repair work on the car and now I'm into normal ADO16 maintenance type welding, the sort of stuff that's left is expected of just about any model you'd buy. Purchase cost of this car was the £100 for Joe to help us bring it home with the diesel jellybean. I can't go out and get a better one for the same money and spending more money might even put me back where I am now. Makes loads more sense to just plug away at this one, especially since engine and suspension are in good shape. To put things into perspective, I've never spent as much as £1000 on any car ever. I think the most I've ever spent was buying the Princess at £450. I am not a rich man. Cavcraft, adw1977, SiC and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Even if the money were there - it's not - for me to get a better starting point there's not really any point. I've done the worst of the repair work on the car and now I'm into normal ADO16 maintenance type welding, the sort of stuff that's left is expected of just about any model you'd buy. Purchase cost of this car was the £100 for Joe to help us bring it home with the diesel jellybean. I can't go out and get a better one for the same money and spending more money might even put me back where I am now. Makes loads more sense to just plug away at this one, especially since engine and suspension are in good shape. and you've saved/saving a ADO16 that would likely have gone to the scrapper. Felly Magic and adw1977 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeeExEll Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 alf892, Pillock, Aston Martin and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeEP Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 I can't remember what you might or might not be doing about tyres (apologies for not reading through thread again) but spotted these in your neck o'the woods if you're keeping it standard. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Austin-morris-1100-wheels-and-tyres/222738791898? vulgalour 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 I shouldn't do this but I've been watching this for a while and isn't this up in your neck of the woods? Looking at the MOT history it isn't mint but possibly a better base to start from? It's been on for quite a few months and steadily reduced so may be open for an offer... https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F292012597030Down to £1800 now. I reckon he'd take a offer on it for a quick sale, if someone on here really wanted it. I'd be tempted for a nose if it wasn't 8hrs drive away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilA Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 If air is getting in, the level of fluid should be changing. Has it moved any while it's been sat up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 . I am not a rich man. Financially perhaps not, but you most certainly are in other respects. loserone and Dirk Diggler 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share Posted December 11, 2017 Poor little Austin under its blanket of snow! Looking forward to getting started on this again next year, shan't have any time to do anything with it this year now. 20171211-01 by Angyl Roper, on Flickr Seeing the snow on the hubcaps really emphasises the ridiculous offset on the front wheels.20171211-02 by Angyl Roper, on Flickr Coprolalia, Sudsprint, Skizzer and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Bar the silly price... WANT! Tartan red? Yes.Tan interior? Yes.1964?Who gives a monkeys about front seat belts? No me. I never found out what happened to mine after I sold it to some bloke in Greenock. AUSTIN MORRIS 1100 ABD 861D, POLWARTH SEPT 1992 [92/054] NG by Steven S, on FlickrI lived in Temple Park crescent for a while. Loved it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 A new year and a little update for you on the future of this little purple blighter. I've a house move happening this year, all being well, and that means the fate of the 1100 needs to be decided upon. I didn't particularly want to do all the work just to sell it and wasn't sure if I wanted to take it with me when I move either. Scrapping most definitely not an option. Parting with it, sadly, is. It's the age old problem for me of the driving position being monstrously unsuitable for my back, at best I'm only going to manage 30 miles in this car before being in pain so it can't stay with me. What to do? Well, I had a natter with Mike and we looked at his ever expanding collection and what things were worth what and decided on a plan. I would swap the 1100 for one of the cars Mike owns BUT the 1100 needs to be welded up and the clutch problem sorted out to afford it. Basically, I'm using the 1100 as part exchange and making up the shortfall with my labour on putting it right. I get a car I am comfortable in and like, Mike gets a car he likes and if he needs to can sell on easily - because 1100s do seem to be a super easy sell if you're realistic about the price - and everyone is happy. I hope. This plan rolls into action in February when I'll be able to start on the welding. I've done the worst of the work already when the front corner got rebuilt, now it's mostly sticking ready-made panels on so by April/May it should be mostly solid (don't hold me to that!). What I'm not going to divulge yet is what I'm swapping the 1100 for because it relies entirely on me getting this work done first and the swap won't happen at all if I can't. What I can say is that the vehicle in question is a little on the surprising side. richardthestag, D Spares & Tyres, Dirk Diggler and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keef Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 You tease you. vulgalour 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 What's wrong with the driving position? I guess all this at least it gives you a target to work towards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 This is a good result, the car gets saved and you both get something out of the whole deal. You have put a lot of work into it so far and I hope the target ahead gives you the enthusiasm for the next step. vulgalour 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Skoda? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 ....Such charming little cars. SiC and Dirk Diggler 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Interesting to see where that was filmed: https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.5810134,-0.3090769,3a,75y,24.28h,76.03t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1spTd1h6C3p9oPuDysp6amfw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1 Being its now 2018, naturally there are bollards on the pavement now. Going by the distinctive kink it, its nice to see that the tree looks to be exactly the same one though. richardthestag, Tadhg Tiogar and Pillock 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 I hope it is being swapped for that Lancia Mike has Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 I can tell you it's not a Skoda swap because Mike doesn't have a Skoda, though I wouldn't say no to a rear engined one. SiC: Offset pedals/steering/seat. Perennial problem for me, the Xantia suffered from this too and spoiled what was otherwise a great car. If the seat and controls are offset in a particular way it means I have to sit twisted/leaning and that puts strain on bits of my back that really don't like it. A tiny bit of offset is okay, but 1100, Mini, Metro and Rolls Royce Camargue levels of it are just too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 I bet it's that exotic looking one you started working on a while back, you did some bodywork on it. Silver in colour IIRC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Interesting to see where that was filmed:https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.5810134,-0.3090769,3a,75y,24.28h,76.03t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1spTd1h6C3p9oPuDysp6amfw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1 Being its now 2018, naturally there are bollards on the pavement now. .... Probably put there to stop motorists recreating that particular scene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 I was always told Rhyl has no purpose. Well, Rhyl is where my pair of NOS outer sills are coming from for the 1100 for the princely sum of £97.20 delivered. That just leaves me with the intermediate panels to acquire (£60 from Earlpart) or make from flat sheet steel to have all the metal the 1100 needs. Happy days. catsinthewelder, Tickman, MarvinsMom and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Of course Rhyl has a purpose. Where else would aspiring scouse smackheads go? Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mally Posted January 17, 2018 Share Posted January 17, 2018 Rhyl had a purpose when they opened the Sun Centre, it was a great place.Gone now like the rest of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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