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[DodgyBastard]

1 hour ago, Dick Longbridge said:

Good to see the 305 lose the disfigured face so quickly. I guess the gold panels are from Jim Bell's old 305 - is that one terminal now?

That gold one has been donating parts to other 305's for a few years now.

 

[DodgyBastard]

Hopefully make a start on the welding tomorrow, need to buy some sheet metal.

Underneath seems ok, there's a crusty bit around the rear beam I might get away with welding but worst case scenario I can swap the axle from the gold one which originally came from a c15.

[LightBulbFun]

8 minutes ago, DodgyBastard said:

Hopefully make a start on the welding tomorrow, need to buy some sheet metal.

Underneath seems ok, there's a crusty bit around the rear beam I might get away with welding but worst case scenario I can swap the axle from the gold one which originally came from a c15.

I like how this machine has clung on here, keep up the good work  

I like the miss matched panels here give it an almost battle hardened look

its just a shame someone ditched the "melted" front number plate LOL

I hope its able to stay in the fold  

[DodgyBastard]

First bit done...

[DodgyBastard]

 

[DodgyBastard]

I'm thinking this sides done!

[Fumbler]

Patinated to perfection.

[garbaldy]

If I had known it was for sale we could have recreated the same ownership line for a second time 😉 at least it would have been a closer collection for you.

[LuxoBroke]

On 6/11/2021 at 7:12 PM, DodgyBastard said:

Found a good spot along from the car wash to photograph cars I'm selling.

Have you still got the Merc for sale? 

[DodgyBastard]

Have you still got the Merc for sale? 

I still have the Mercedes but not actively trying to sell it because I can't be bothered dealing with the typical types of buyers asking a million questions, wanting a thousand photos and wanting a discount due to the distance they are from me.

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[LuxoBroke]

47 minutes ago, DodgyBastard said:

I still have the Mercedes but not actively trying to sell it because I can't be bothered dealing with the typical types of buyers asking a million questions, wanting a thousand photos and wanting a discount due to the distance they are from me.

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I get that, just been through it selling the Wife's S type, one guy asked all the questions, came and saw abs drove it twice, once with a mechanic and didn't buy it, in the end a chap off here came, saw and bought, easy! 

What sort of money would you be after if you were to sell it? 

[DodgyBastard]

19 hours ago, LuxoBroke said:

I get that, just been through it selling the Wife's S type, one guy asked all the questions, came and saw abs drove it twice, once with a mechanic and didn't buy it, in the end a chap off here came, saw and bought, easy! 

What sort of money would you be after if you were to sell it? 

£3500

[Zelandeth]

On 7/3/2021 at 2:50 PM, DodgyBastard said:

I still have the Mercedes but not actively trying to sell it because I can't be bothered dealing with the typical types of buyers asking a million questions, wanting a thousand photos and wanting a discount due to the distance they are from me.

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Kinda tempted to see if you'd like to swap it for a Jag...

Aware it's the first car I really ought to move on, but can't be assed selling it for precisely the same reasons as you!

Have we seen any photos of the interior of that one? 

Really does tick the practical but interesting box which I really do need to get on fleet...If it's still about once I have moved something on I may well be after the keys to that.

 

[DodgyBastard]

We went to Glasgow and bought a scirocco, it's a bit old and battered and done 240k miles.

Drives ok and mechanically seems fine but needs a lot of bits and pieces, interior is tatty, steering wheel well worn out.

It feels a little cramped inside but my thoughts are if I end up hating it, it might be easy enough to get rid of.

[SRi05]

Ooft, now that is proper old school cool. Love that

[DodgyBastard]

 

[Rod/b]

21 hours ago, DodgyBastard said:

We went to Glasgow and bought a scirocco, it's a bit old and battered and done 240k miles.

Drives ok and mechanically seems fine but needs a lot of bits and pieces, interior is tatty, steering wheel well worn out.

It feels a little cramped inside but my thoughts are if I end up hating it, it might be easy enough to get rid of.

Quality. I fucking love Sciroccos. Must definitely have one some day - luckily Mrs Rod/b likes them too so I might just about get away with it. 

[DodgyBastard]

 

[DodgyBastard]

Mot passed on the fenlander, I've rarely driven it  so thinking I should probably sell it. I have someone interested in it who's previously bought an Allegro, rover 216 and mini from me so it would be going to a good home.

Not really sure what to value it at, what's a ropey old diesel rover worth?

[Coprolalia]

On 7/9/2021 at 3:10 PM, DodgyBastard said:

We went to Glasgow and bought a scirocco, it's a bit old and battered and done 240k miles.

Drives ok and mechanically seems fine but needs a lot of bits and pieces, interior is tatty, steering wheel well worn out.

It feels a little cramped inside but my thoughts are if I end up hating it, it might be easy enough to get rid of.

What do you need @DodgyBastard? I've got a fair few interior bits in my garage left from the one I broke for parts. Plus a mild steel 4-1 etc.

The seats all do that sir, but the steering wheel degradation is a new one on me. Mind saying what you paid for it?

[DodgyBastard]

59 minutes ago, Coprolalia said:

What do you need @DodgyBastard? I've got a fair few interior bits in my garage left from the one I broke for parts. Plus a mild steel 4-1 etc.

The seats all do that sir, but the steering wheel degradation is a new one on me. Mind saying what you paid for it?

A 421 manifold would be cool, not sure what else I might need other than the steering wheel and possibly electric window components.

I paid £900 for it.

[DodgyBastard]

I'm working nights for the next couple of weeks so hoping I can muster the enthusiasm during the day to get on with welding the 305.

The really grotty b-pillar and sill area I thought was going to be mega rotten isn't even that bad, inner sill shouldn't need any welding and the original sill underneath the plate isn't even that bad.

 

[DodgyBastard]

What was that I was saying about the inner sill not needing any welding?

[loserone]

Looks reet.

[Barry Cade]

I passed the Corolla earlier.. I  did wave!

[DodgyBastard]

I passed the Corolla earlier.. I  did wave!

Were you in a black mini?

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[Daviemck2006]

Mot passed on the fenlander, I've rarely driven it  so thinking I should probably sell it. I have someone interested in it who's previously bought an Allegro, rover 216 and mini from me so it would be going to a good home.
Not really sure what to value it at, what's a ropey old diesel rover worth?

Its nae a bad driving thing apart from the lowered suspension. I should think cos it's so solid and a new mot you should get £500. If someone was to buy at 500, run a year then scrap it at £250 it's cheap transport.

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[Barry Cade]

10 hours ago, DodgyBastard said:

Were you in a black mini?

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No, was in the breakdown truck..

[DodgyBastard]

3 hours ago, Barry Cade said:

No, was in the breakdown truck..

Oh, some guy in a black Mini keeps waving at me and I have no idea who he is! 

[DodgyBastard]

 

Glad to get that out of the way, welding/fabrication is a complete pile of shit but with a liberal coating of seam sealer, paint and underseal nobody will really notice.

Next up will be the rear arch but I may need to wait until I can really be bothered because It will really end up looking like a pile of shit.