DodgyBastard Posted June 14, 2015 Author Posted June 14, 2015 What are the chances? DSC_0982 by srblythe, on Flickr I also took the lada for a spin around the yard, it needs a clutch slave cylinder, brakes and a mechanical fuel pump... DSC_0983 by srblythe, on Flickr There's a couple of videos of it going. vulgalour, Squire_Dawson and brickwall 3
DodgyBastard Posted June 14, 2015 Author Posted June 14, 2015 CGSB, oldcars, vulgalour and 6 others 9
DodgyBastard Posted June 18, 2015 Author Posted June 18, 2015 We haz ramp! Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk cort16, brickwall and oldcars 3
vulgalour Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 That Lada is terrible/amazing. It makes me happy. DodgyBastard 1
DodgyBastard Posted June 18, 2015 Author Posted June 18, 2015 Yes it's both terrible and amazing, I'm looking forward to fixing it up, welding it and driving it. Dream car for me... Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Jerzy Woking, Elstro1988 and JohnK 3
DodgyBastard Posted June 19, 2015 Author Posted June 19, 2015 I'm planning on getting the Lada up on the ramp today so let's see how fucked it is underneath and we can decide if I really am living the dream... oldcars 1
DodgyBastard Posted June 19, 2015 Author Posted June 19, 2015 Living the dream! Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Squire_Dawson, Vladimir Putin, johngarty and 1 other 4
Squire_Dawson Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 Good on you for rescuing it. You are a shite knight in rusty armour. eddyramrod 1
DodgyBastard Posted June 19, 2015 Author Posted June 19, 2015 It's not that bad really, much better than the FSO I tried to rescue last year... DSC_0988 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0992 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0994 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0995 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0997 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0999 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_1000 by srblythe, on Flickr It's mainly just surface rust on most of it, there are a few obvious bits that require welding but it's looking achievable at the moment, I'm planning on cutting out the crash damaged area and either making a new panel or if I can buy one it would probably make things easier... DSC_1002 by srblythe, on Flickr Oh dear DSC_1009 by srblythe, on Flickr Oh bollocks DSC_1015 by srblythe, on Flickr As you can see there's some damage on the left of the pic DSC_1010 by srblythe, on Flickr It's the rustiest area of the car meaning I had to get the grinder out. DSC_1017 by srblythe, on Flickr It looks worse than it is, I'm not worried in the slightest... DSC_1021 by srblythe, on Flickr I really should wash it, it makes me itch just looking at it... DSC_1024 by srblythe, on Flickr Here's a Calender shot! DSC_1028 by srblythe, on Flickr Do you think the hbol will help much? DSC_1031 by srblythe, on Flickr Clearly I'm living the dream DSC_1032 by srblythe, on Flickr Jim Bergerac, johngarty, 500tops and 7 others 10
eddyramrod Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 That Lada is the twin of one I had, way back... G328 EKC. Best of luck with it, I'd love to see it back in action!
Vladimir Putin Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 Handsome car and built to last long. If Scottish win vote next time, you are welcome join Russian Federation. Dave_Q, cms206, Jim Bell and 5 others 8
Andrew353w Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 EVERY time I see an old Lada I WANT one! That one's a brilliant one! I wish you well in your restoration & look forward to reading & seeing the story!
Skut Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 I love your Art Deco Shiite cave. Was it very difficult getting from its resting place? If it's the one I remember it was surrounded by rotten Beetles.
Mr_Bo11ox Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 FOADWERX V2.0 is even better than FOADWORX1!!!! Restecp Richard and DodgyBastard 2
derskine Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 I'm looking forward to seeing this finished, it's surprisingly a lot better than I thought.Happy to lend a hand as want to see it on the road.
DodgyBastard Posted June 19, 2015 Author Posted June 19, 2015 FOADWERX V2.0 is even better than FOADWORX1!!!! Restecp Initially we were disappointed that we had to leave the original unit but this one is much better, Unlimited* outside storage, A sound landlord, A unit close by with a tyre machine, a secure yard with cctv and now a ramp. Sure it isn't as pretty looking as the last place but it's definitely better. If any local shiters want to use the facilities I'm sure something can be arranged...
xtriple Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 Sold loads of these back when they were new. |For the money, they were bloody good. But they were comedy gold on the switchgear - bendy plastic for winners!
DodgyBastard Posted June 20, 2015 Author Posted June 20, 2015 DSC_1070 by srblythe, on Flickr worldofceri, JohnK, fotorabia and 7 others 10
DodgyBastard Posted June 21, 2015 Author Posted June 21, 2015 I'm trying to decide whether to take the Alto for a drive along to a local car show, it will be full of the same old shit they have every year... Decisions... Suzuki Alto FX by srblythe, on Flickr cort16, Jim Bergerac, Semi-C and 3 others 6
Pillock Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 I'm not local but want to use the facilities. Any scope for a bedsit arrangement where you can "book in" for a weekend? DodgyBastard 1
DodgyBastard Posted June 23, 2015 Author Posted June 23, 2015 Me - Welding Fiat Panda by srblythe, on Flickr Would there be any demand for a Foadwerx 2.0 crash course in welding? stillOrange and Sealtainn 2
DodgyBastard Posted June 26, 2015 Author Posted June 26, 2015 Heading south into England can only mean one thing... Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Jim Bell, Coprolalia and Richard 3
DodgyBastard Posted June 26, 2015 Author Posted June 26, 2015 Mrs foad doing the driving, we've only spun it once so far on a very wet roundabout. Anyway as you've probably guessed I'm on my way to whitley bay to buy a car for a reasonable offer. Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk Bucketeer and Coprolalia 2
Jim Bell Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 Thought I recognised that steering hoop. RWD Volvo alert.
DodgyBastard Posted June 26, 2015 Author Posted June 26, 2015 360 glt no less. Loss of traction was due to putting air in the tyres not the powah Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk
DodgyBastard Posted June 26, 2015 Author Posted June 26, 2015 This place looks familiar... Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk nacho man 1
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