For Sale Autoshites *official* WANTED/OFFERED thread...

[Kiltox]

Really need a pair of sun visors for a Rover 216 convertible - I thought I'd found a pair of Coupe ones that were the same but they're not

[barrett]

Selling some crap car books, and some good ones, on ebay at the moment

http://m.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?sid=barrett5169&_pgn=1&isRefine=true

[MrDuke]

Am looking for a half-decent 2nd-hand MIG setup, nothing fancy but in good working order, and easy enough for a total numpty to use. Either gas or easily-convertable-gasless. Preferably within striking distance of either N Wales or Hertfordshire. Budget is around £150, depending on how far away it is 

[Stanky]

MrDuke

 

Lidl are/were knocking out brand-new, warrantied arc welders (100A) for £39.99 and inverter welders for £69.99 - spotted in my local one on Saturday and I think posted about by someone on here recently. Reviews seem to be that its alright generally and pretty good for the price.

 

not sure if that helps

[DodgeRover]

Arc is ok for welding up gates and railings - not cars.

[Stanky]

Its all a bit of a mystery to me, welders of all descriptions are magical devices that turn electricity into sunburn and glue metal together. I pay people far more competent than I ever will be to perform this magic on my behalf!

[MrDuke]

Thanks for the tip Stanky, but as DR says it's not ideal. A pro welder could probably work wonders with it, but it would be no use to me - I can remember trying arc at college and blowing huge holes through 5mm steel plate.

 

If I can't find a used one, I'm thinking of getting a £200 Clarke jobbie, but 1) that runs on tiny bottles and 2) I wouldn't have much left over to spend on a decent mask.

[Tickman]

  On 29/05/2017 at 21:02, MrDuke said:

Thanks for the tip Stanky, but as DR says it's not ideal. A pro welder could probably work wonders with it, but it would be no use to me - I can remember trying arc at college and blowing huge holes through 5mm steel plate.

 

If I can't find a used one, I'm thinking of getting a £200 Clarke jobbie, but 1) that runs on tiny bottles and 2) I wouldn't have much left over to spend on a decent mask.

I got the £30 auto mask from Screwfix as a replacement for an old one and it does the job perfectly.

I also use a Clark pro 90 mig https://www.tool-net.co.uk/p-345826/clarke-pro-90.html?gclid=COeB56KDltQCFWIq0wodWNUB_A and it has done about 10 years of work for me. Yes bigger is better but it has kept quite a few cars on the road.

[MrDuke]

  On 29/05/2017 at 21:18, Tickman said:

I got the £30 auto mask from Screwfix as a replacement for an old one and it does the job perfectly.

I also use a Clark pro 90 mig https://www.tool-net.co.uk/p-345826/clarke-pro-90.html?gclid=COeB56KDltQCFWIq0wodWNUB_A and it has done about 10 years of work for me. Yes bigger is better but it has kept quite a few cars on the road.

 

Yes, that's the one I was looking at getting. I've got no concerns regarding the longevity of it, but I was worried that the small bottles would be more hassle compared to pub bottles. I didn't realise auto masks could be had that cheap though, thanks for the pointer 

[legasoil96]

Scrapping a 1995 Astra

1998 406 estate 

and a 2000 focus estate.

 

so spares available

[Tickman]

  On 29/05/2017 at 21:39, MrDuke said:

Yes, that's the one I was looking at getting. I've got no concerns regarding the longevity of it, but I was worried that the small bottles would be more hassle compared to pub bottles. I didn't realise auto masks could be had that cheap though, thanks for the pointer 

I now use mine with a pub style CO2 bottle which I got off a friend. The little bottles did go reasonably far but you always needed a spare.

[MrDuke]

Do they just need a longer hose then? Or is the actual attachment different?

[D Spares & Tyres]

  On 24/05/2017 at 19:25, bramz7 said:

Anyone got any fancy 405 Estate bits they want to part with?

Like what? I have some

[andy18s]

Bub was selling a gasless/gas welder for a while.

Don't bother with the small disposable bottles, especially whilst learning as you'll piss through them in no time

You are better off finding a used set up,either with a bottle or a regulator as a minimun

There are a few forums out there that should be able to help.

[Tickman]

  On 29/05/2017 at 22:15, MrDuke said:

Do they just need a longer hose then? Or is the actual attachment different?

It has a fitting on the regulator I have for the small plastic tube from the welder.

[RobT]

Karcher K2 Compact Pressure Washer.  It was a Christmas gift but 6 months later I haven't used it, as I still just use the pez station jet wash.

 

£30 and collection from Beckenham, SE London or I can bring to Shitefest.

 

Looks like this

 

[dean36014]

I'll have the karcher please. I'm attending shitefest on the saturday, will that be ok?

[RobT]

Yes thanks Dean, I'll put it in the car tonight so I don't forget.

[dean36014]

brilliant, thanks.

[RoadworkUK]

I'm still in need of a roof rack and / or a roof box. To suit a B5 Audi A4 or a Peugeot 306 hatch.

 

Ideally within a few hours of the Colchester area.

 

Anybody got owt?

[catsinthewelder]

I could be talked into selling my welder as I'm short of space. It is big and heavy but runs on 13A. I've put a big bottle kit on it but the bottle is empty. I can't bring it to Shitefest as the car will be full of other peoples stuff.

[Tamworthbay]

Anyone interested in a brand new digital dash? Universal fit made by Koso but has a speedo adapter for a classic mini (others available). Cost me £110 for a kit car project but was never fitted. Still in box. Looking for £50 collected or £55 posted.

[catsinthewelder]

Austin 1100 for sale £very cheap so long as there is a cast iron promise that the engine won't end up in a mini.

 

Wanted (for a friend) n/s/f wing for PT cruiser,  doesn't need to be mint as it is being sprayed satin black.

[MrDuke]

PM sent to CitW 

[Six-cylinder]

  On 31/05/2017 at 19:53, catsinthewelder said:

Austin 1100 for sale £very cheap so long as there is a cast iron promise that the engine won't end up in a mini.

How much welding is needed?

 

I don't even have a Mini!

[Tamworthbay]

1100 into a mini? I would avoid letting anyone that stupid have the engine, I have three of the feckers littering a container, sadly I don't have any boats needing anchors.

[catsinthewelder]

  On 31/05/2017 at 20:33, Six-cylinder said:

How much welding is needed?I don't even have a Mini!

Floor, bulkhead and sills are now solid. Rear arch's, boot floor and around the headlights need work. Much needs replumbing after the bulkhead work. Just had no time for last couple of years. All the bits are there but a few of them are knackered.

[red5]

  On 31/05/2017 at 20:32, MrDuke said:

PM sent to CitW 

 'cough' PM sent to you sir  

[Six-cylinder]

  On 31/05/2017 at 21:57, catsinthewelder said:

Floor, bulkhead and sills are now solid. Rear arch's, boot floor and around the headlights need work. Much needs replumbing after the bulkhead work. Just had no time for last couple of years. All the bits are there but a few of them are knackered.

I am probably not the best person to take on yet another project especially if there are others who would complete it faster.

[robinmasters]

Now posted in correct thread shocker.

 

I have many manuals. All unread (by me). They need to go, and I'd rather not bin such historically important literature. 

 

Some Haynes, a few Autodata and Autobooks. All in used condition. Be under no illusion, these are not new, but they are all useable, ie. they're not all falling apart with big oily fingerprints on them. (there may be some oily fingerprints)

 

Yours for postage. £3 seems to be the going rate on eBay. Send me the money by electric means, and watch as HMRC identify me as a millionaire antiquarian book dealer.