DodgyBastard Posted September 14, 2017 Author Share Posted September 14, 2017 V5 for the W123 landed DSC_0353 by srblythe, on Flickr I'm guessing that's possibly another reason it was so cheap, the garage would have picked it up for salvage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantingYoof Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Driving to an MOT with no working brakes is peak Autoshite. Winning. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 Driving to an MOT with no working brakes is peak Autoshite. Winning. Sent from my GT-I9505 using TapatalkI didn't really have any choice, the brakes were working when I left but were starting to bind as the journey went on.I stopped about halfway there to get money and when I got into the car the pedal went straight to the floor.My AA cover would have unlikely covered it as it had no Mot.A-framing it was out of the question because it's an automatic so the only option was to drive it.Driving slowly and using the handbrake worked well enough. Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat_the_cat Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Nice work. I'm interested to know why you normally choose 1.2mm wire to weld panels. I weld everything from 0.8mm sheet up to 3mm plate with 0.6mm wire without a problem but as I'm self taught with a MIG I'm wondering is there a technical reason that the bigger wire could be better? The 1.2mm is more resistant to kinking up inside the welder when you get a jam, but I certainly find the smaller diameter stuff easier to weld cr bodywork without chasing holes everywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 I didn't really have any choice, the brakes were working when I left but were starting to bind as the journey went on.I stopped about halfway there to get money and when I got into the car the pedal went straight to the floor.My AA cover would have unlikely covered it as it had no Mot.A-framing it was out of the question because it's an automatic so the only option was to drive it.Driving slowly and using the handbrake worked well enough. Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk I was going to question your logic of driving to an MOT with no brakes (I mean, it's kind of obvious what would happen at the MOT test if you knew they weren't working) but that explains it. I've experienced something along those lines before. Applecross pass in my old Audi A4 quattro, the left rear caliper started binding. I could only drive it for so long before the brakes were almost non-existent, then had to let it cool down for a while. That was... eye-opening. Sourcing another rear caliper for it was a PITA too. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rantingYoof Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 I've not experienced pedal to the floor levels of failure yet. The Omega I took to Llandow track in Wales started getting spongy brakes after several demanding stops (it was a 1.8 ton car). That was pretty hairy. Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 The logic in still driving to the test and knowing it was going to fail was that I would at least have a list to work through and a deadline to meet for the retest. It would have been too easy to turn back, put it to the side and wait until I felt like doing anything with it again. Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk Supernaut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 The 1.2mm is more resistant to kinking up inside the welder when you get a jam, but I certainly find the smaller diameter stuff easier to weld cr bodywork without chasing holes everywhere!I find the 1.2 wire and a pure co2 shielding gas works quite well on thin metal, the co2 doesn't seem to penetrate as much as argon mix so is less likely to blow holes. Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianRetro Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 I'm assuming your choice of 1.2 wire is more due to the plentiful availability of cheap free wire and tips rather than any technical benefits? DeeJay and Lacquer Peel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 I'm assuming your choice of 1.2 wire is more due to the plentiful availability of cheap free wire and tips rather than any technical benefits? Well... Yes. DeeJay, Lacquer Peel, Supernaut and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 I've covered over 500 miles in this since the mot. DSC_0375 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0373 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0368 by srblythe, on Flickr I think it's one of the best cars I've ever bought and definitely a keeper. Dick Longbridge, puddlethumper, cort1977 and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted September 19, 2017 Share Posted September 19, 2017 Quite the collection and story you've got here, been fun reading through it. Never thought I'd see someone else unearth one of the Crypton diagnostic stations...Have one of those stuffed in the corner of the garage...even though I'm somewhat jealous that you've got the CO measurement kit on yours...Mine lacks that. Keep hoping I'll find one somewhere that I can rob that upgrade out of! Has proven handy for properly setting up the Skoda's ignition system though. AMC Rebel and oldcars 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derskine Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Quite the collection and story you've got here, been fun reading through it. Never thought I'd see someone else unearth one of the Crypton diagnostic stations...Have one of those stuffed in the corner of the garage...even though I'm somewhat jealous that you've got the CO measurement kit on yours...Mine lacks that. Keep hoping I'll find one somewhere that I can rob that upgrade out of! Has proven handy for properly setting up the Skoda's ignition system though. Our one (the one you're referring to) doesn't really work. We couldn't really get it to do anything, I was particularly interested in the CO reader but again, it doesn't do anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Mine was pretty dead when I got it (it had been out in the weather for years), but I got it going after a while - then again restoring electronic tech from that era is one of my other hobbies which is part of the reason I grabbed the thing in the first place really. Note that a lot of the functions need the coil clip connected up to function as it uses the waveform detected there as the timing reference for pretty much *everything* - have never seen one in person with the CO function but wouldn't be surprised if it was true for that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 Our one (the one you're referring to) doesn't really work. We couldn't really get it to do anything, I was particularly interested in the CO reader but again, it doesn't do anything!Timing light and voltage meter works. Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derskine Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 Ah fair enough, fairly pointless if you've got a timing light and a multimeter like we do though haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BavarianRetro Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 That's just what I was going to say, fucking big timing light. derskine and Lacquer Peel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted September 20, 2017 Author Share Posted September 20, 2017 Good news I hope, the bargain 123 barge should be back with 12 months mot at the end of the week, the ball joint and brake lines have been done and my tame mechanic is just waiting on a replacement brake caliper coming before getting it in for its retest.I had considered doing the brakes and ball joint myself but after looking at how much of a ball ache it would be I decided to farm it out to someone who knows what he's doing.I think the car will owe me about £750 when it comes back which is still a good deal for a w123 with a year's ticket... Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk Supernaut, Dirk Diggler, Mr Laurence and 16 others 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlethumper Posted September 20, 2017 Share Posted September 20, 2017 I've covered over 500 miles in this since the mot. DSC_0375 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0373 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0368 by srblythe, on Flickr I think it's one of the best cars I've ever bought and definitely a keeper.Just been catching up, and as a fellow 305 owner, that looks a very fine steed indeed. Nice one Mr, FOAD. Lacquer Peel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted September 21, 2017 Author Share Posted September 21, 2017 Mot passed! Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk HillmanImp, cbowditch, Dirk Diggler and 19 others 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Must be Merc Mot passing day as my w124 passed today as well. Even seems to drive better after passing cort16, BorniteIdentity and DodgyBastard 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted September 22, 2017 Author Share Posted September 22, 2017 I've chucked this on gumtree and car and classic at a much inflated price. Now that it's passed its mot I can't decide whether to keep it and spend some more money on it improving it or whether to sell it and buy something else. I'm hoping I can make enough to buy a Peugeot 505. DSC_0422 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0424 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0430 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0432 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0435 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0436 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0437 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0438 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0440 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0446 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0459 by srblythe, on Flickr It still needs a pair of front wings, lower valance, the rear arch tidied up and painted and probably a few other bits and bobs. It drives reasonably well and the brakes are sharp. Vince70, Mr Laurence, danthecapriman and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_fish Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 so.much.beige! 505 would be awesome. Dont see many floating around the forums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Have always wanted one of them...oh for the space. Oh...and money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted September 24, 2017 Author Share Posted September 24, 2017 Mrs Foad had another go at filling and painting this. DSC_0610 by srblythe, on Flickr I think I'm going to keep it. DSC_0614 by srblythe, on Flickr In other news, I took the 305 on a long drive up to see Kinkersaab's Jeep in Aberdeenshire. DSC_0494 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0492 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0473 by srblythe, on Flickr The 305 handled it with ease but after driving up the bumpy farm track the rear axle started to creak... It's nowhere near as bad as the old axle but it's still mildly annoying. I suppose I should have spent the money getting it refurbished instead of chucking a used one on from a 20 year old C15... Anyway, on with the Jeep. DSC_0485 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0483 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0482 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0480 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0479 by srblythe, on Flickr It was pretty much exactly as described, I had a quick go at moving it around and it seemed to work well enough. I need to go back and collect it shortly, probably at the end of the week. Around the corner from the Jeep was a remarkably solid looking W124 230E DSC_0475 by srblythe, on Flickr I'm quite tempted to buy that as well but would really need to sell something before taking on another project but it would be great to have a collection of £300 Mercs. I also got to sit in and start this cool old Citroen GSA DSC_0488 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0487 by srblythe, on Flickr The dash reminded me of the mk1 BX I had briefly and the door cards were quite similar to my 305 estate. In other news I bought the Rover of many. DSC_0406 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0401 by srblythe, on Flickr I haven't actually driven it yet, Richard has borrowed/hired it but I'm excited to have a go in it. I may need to get the R8 arches which came with Eddy's 213 as the rear arches/sill ends are starting to look a bit scabby.I'm toying with the idea of transforming it into a Concerto if I can find all of the relevant bits. DSC_0358 by srblythe, on Flickr There's this one up at Knaven to pick some parts up from... RichardK, worldofceri, Supernaut and 19 others 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 One of the few cars at Knaven that hasn't returned to the earth! The condition of the bodywork below the doorhandles is remarkable, for there. DodgyBastard and Lacquer Peel 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 Today we were using our cars on a film set in the 80's... DSC_0647 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0653 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0644 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0643 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0638 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0635 by srblythe, on Flickr It was a nice enough day and the pay was relatively good, they said they might need more 80's cars so I'm trying to get my other cars featured at a later date. Mr Laurence, RichardK, dougiefourspeed and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinkersaab Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Cool. What show is this for? That would have been an interesting day. If they want a citroen gsa i would be up for that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgyBastard Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 Cool. What show is this for? That would have been an interesting day. If they want a citroen gsa i would be up for that It's based on a book written by David Walliams, he was also starring in it. It's called Grandpa's Great Escape, I think it will be shown around Christmas on the BBC. They are filming again in a couple of weeks, I can pass on the guys details if you want to use your car? kinkersaab and oldcars 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kinkersaab Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Sure,might be a fun day out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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