They_all_do_that_sir Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Rainagain dropped by earlier to do some welding on his 307. RJC_1370 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_1362 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_1360 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_1358 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_1364 by srblythe, on FlickrThat's exactly the same spot our 307 went.... Sent from my F3211 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted May 9, 2018 Author Share Posted May 9, 2018 RJC_1693 by srblythe, on Flickr It's rapid! It feels reasonably quick compared with the last one, it does pull to the left and the axle compensator seems to lock up the rear brakes when braking. It also needs some welding. RJC_1699 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_1700 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_1702 by srblythe, on Flickr Apart from that it's reasonably solid everywhere else, I think a bit of welding, brakes, a few bulbs and a cv gaiter should see it back on the road. RJC_1703 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_1707 by srblythe, on Flickr Engine bay looks a bit grotty/filthy but I think after jet washing it, it will be ok. RJC_1708 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_1698 by srblythe, on Flickr RJC_1696 by srblythe, on Flickr It's just a shame I gave away all of the spares I had with the last van... Lacquer Peel, Coprolalia, oldcars and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted May 9, 2018 Author Share Posted May 9, 2018 Woo, C15! Roughly how long did that drive in the Audi take? Any overnight stops? I'd like to do that sometime soon. It took 9.5 hours from Ullapool up to Durness, along the top to Thurso then back home via Inverness. The previous day we drove from Dunfermline to Ullapool in around 5 hours then stayed over at a motel in the middle of nowhere.The whole journey could have been done in a day but was probably more enjoyable spreading it over the two days. Applecross in a 305 by srblythe, on Flickr I did Applecross a couple of years ago across a couple of days too, I'm not sure which trip I preferred to be honest. Single track roads are a novelty at first but having to stop every 5 minutes becomes a bit tedious... richardthestag, Supernaut, Honey Badger and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 That's a good deal on van. Those photos of FOAD on tour look amazing. DodgyBastard and oldcars 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporty-shite Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 307’s are terrible FTFY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainagain Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Where do 307's rust and how badly?Thanks again to Foad for the use of his workshop. Mine had gone at the rear sills quite badly as the idiot previous owner had covered them with glass fibre including the drain holes so they sat filled with water. Lacquer Peel and HarmonicCheeseburger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 Rust removal underway Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk Lacquer Peel, richardthestag, alcyonecorporation and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcyonecorporation Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Ooh, yours has correctly sized tyres. And was cheaper than mine. And is/was less rusty. And has side trims. You win, dood. DodgyBastard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 What did they make these things out of? They seem to rust more spectacularly than an 80s Lada left by the coast... Having said that, they were probably cheap old vans and were only really built with the intention of a 10 year or so lifespan...Plus I can't help that I still think of anything on an 04 plate as being pretty new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 Another top quality foadwerx welding repair... Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk The Moog, Lacquer Peel, oldcars and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Invisible. BorniteIdentity and mk2_craig 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcyonecorporation Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Reminds me of something Ghosty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 So what's the plan with this one? Sent from my F3211 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 DSC_0733 by srblythe, on Flickr I don't really have any major plans for it other than getting it running and driving well and in for an mot. I might paint it a different colour and there's a very small chance I'll get around to fitting a turbo diesel engine I have here but as the dw8 engine seems to run so well I'll probably not bother unless something catastrophic happens. DSC_0735 by srblythe, on Flickr Someone gave me a set of Berlingo steels, I've fitted the fronts and I'll do the rears tomorrow. The petrol 305 is in for an mot tomorrow so I'm looking forward to see how that goes. DSC_0734 by srblythe, on Flickr I replaced the front plate and did all the welding I think it needed, it starts, stops and handles well and everything electrical works so I'm thinking it will probably pass. oldcars, Lacquer Peel, theshadow and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 DSC_0732 by srblythe, on Flickr The photo quality from my phone is poor but I did a lot of welding on the c15 today. I started off by chopping out all of the rust, I then made an inner sill section and seam welded that all the way along, after that I made an outer section which I joined from the top onto the lower part of the new sill. It looked a bit odd so I cut a long strip of metal and welded it on to make it look like it did originally.I painted a really rubbish looking tidemark for the moment but will likely paint the van all one colour in the near future.Any suggestions? theshadow, oldcars, richardthestag and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2_craig Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Pink. Then we can call it "Van Rosé" HarmonicCheeseburger and DodgyBastard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 It feels reasonably quick compared with the last one, it does pull to the left and the axle compensator seems to lock up the rear brakes when braking. It also needs some welding. It looks like it's rapid because it's so light from it rusting away! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 The FOAD tour looks great, I love the roads up around & past Ullapool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Reminds me of something DEJA VU alcyonecorporation and Supernaut 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisItalSLX Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I think it would look quite nice in lime green, definitely a light colour but DO NOT paint the black plastic bits as it would just look naff. Amazed as always with the rapid progress on the FOAD fleet. Keep em' coming! BorniteIdentity 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcyonecorporation Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 DEJA VU "A deja vu is a glitch in the Matrix. It happens when they change something." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I think it would look quite nice in lime green, definitely a light colour but DO NOT paint the black plastic bits as it would just look naff. Amazed as always with the rapid progress on the FOAD fleet. Keep em' coming!Agreed, plastic bits should be left as they are and a lovely vibrant hue would look ace Sent from my F3211 using Tapatalk MorrisItalSLX 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Just leave it as-is. All it needs is text on the side reading "FOAD TOFU* DELIVERY" *Or whatever the Scottish equivalent of tofu is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted May 11, 2018 Author Share Posted May 11, 2018 RJC_1296 by srblythe, on Flickr The results are in! A clean pass. worldofceri, Braddon81, stonedagain and 17 others 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Just leave it as-is. All it needs is text on the side reading "FOAD TOFU* DELIVERY" *Or whatever the Scottish equivalent of tofu is. Square sausage? Works for me. somewhatfoolish and Ghosty 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 RJC_1296 by srblythe, on Flickr The results are in! A clean pass. Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Congratulations. I would like to try a 305 before the prices sky rocket so please give me a nudge and a wink if it is to leave you in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted June 7, 2018 Author Share Posted June 7, 2018 So... Not much has been happening here lately, the petrol 305 went straight into daily use and has been pretty good with no issues. The Mazda pickup and Lada sold.The W123 has developed a misfire, it dies/bogs down at lower revs but seems to rev fine when planting the foot, it's long overdue a service but I think I'll probably have to change the plugs, leads, distributor etc.The gold 305's brakes are dragging even after fitting new calipers and flexi pipes, I'm going to try bleeding it at the weekend. The C15 I'm no further on with but it's just a case of changing some bulbs and fitting a new cv gaiter which were fails on the previous mot. The previous keeper text me recently to say she has a roof rack for it that I can have so going to pick that up soon. I spotted my old Proton Jumbuck on ebay in Glasgow, I had visions of getting it back, welding it and getting it roadworthy but... DSC_0769 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0771 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0772 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0773 by srblythe, on Flickr It's pretty well fucked now so either going to break it and maybe keep the engine for my other Proton or just scrap it and hope I can break even. Jim Bell and theshadow 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 ...*Or whatever the Scottish equivalent of tofu is. Buckie? Skizzer and oldcars 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 So... Not much has been happening here lately, the petrol 305 went straight into daily use and has been pretty good with no issues. The Mazda pickup and Lada sold.The W123 has developed a misfire, it dies/bogs down at lower revs but seems to rev fine when planting the foot, it's long overdue a service but I think I'll probably have to change the plugs, leads, distributor etc.The gold 305's brakes are dragging even after fitting new calipers and flexi pipes, I'm going to try bleeding it at the weekend. The C15 I'm no further on with but it's just a case of changing some bulbs and fitting a new cv gaiter which were fails on the previous mot. The previous keeper text me recently to say she has a roof rack for it that I can have so going to pick that up soon. I spotted my old Proton Jumbuck on ebay in Glasgow, I had visions of getting it back, welding it and getting it roadworthy but... DSC_0769 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0771 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0772 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0773 by srblythe, on Flickr It's pretty well fucked now so either going to break it and maybe keep the engine for my other Proton or just scrap it and hope I can break even.Jeez that's far along!! Sent from my F3211 using Tapatalk oldcars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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