adw1977 Posted February 7, 2020 Posted February 7, 2020 Just looked at the Chevette MOT result. All I can say is, at least you have the welding skills! ? mk2_craig 1
DodgyBastard Posted February 7, 2020 Author Posted February 7, 2020 Annotation 2020-02-07 145756 by srblythe, on Flickr Annotation 2020-02-07 145752 by srblythe, on Flickr Annotation 2020-02-07 145753 by srblythe, on Flickr GrumpiusMaximus, theshadow, stonedagain and 9 others 3 4 5
dc2100k Posted February 7, 2020 Posted February 7, 2020 I particularly like the last advisory: '...strut top poorly repaired but not inadequately repaired' Not seen that one before.
captain_70s Posted February 7, 2020 Posted February 7, 2020 At least the Chevette looked like it was utterly cunted before failing...
adw1977 Posted February 8, 2020 Posted February 8, 2020 I hope this isn't the end for the Chevette. Easy for me to say, I know, I'm not the one doing (or paying for) the work! mk2_craig and LightBulbFun 2
Zelandeth Posted February 8, 2020 Posted February 8, 2020 That is... impressive. I find myself looking at that in the same light as my first Riva and wondering exactly how "generous" the previous (several) MOTs were...that seems like more than a year's worth of deterioration unless it's been parked in the North Sea. egg 1
DodgyBastard Posted February 8, 2020 Author Posted February 8, 2020 I was planning on getting rid of the Skoda anyway so sold it for £150. RJC_3718 by srblythe, on Flickr https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN9K47NVYfM&feature=youtu.be I bought it in November 2018 for £275 to use in a film, I think I got £200 for the film so the car really only owed me £75. I had 14 months of trouble free motoring and never spent anything on it so getting £150 for it was pretty good. I removed the pair of winter tyres, the head unit and battery and for ultimate mingebaggery I removed all of the bulbs and wiper blades... timolloyd, michael t, egg and 5 others 7 1
DodgyBastard Posted February 8, 2020 Author Posted February 8, 2020 RJC_3725 by srblythe, on Flickr Made a start on the Chevette! adw1977, JeeExEll, rainagain and 8 others 11
DodgyBastard Posted February 8, 2020 Author Posted February 8, 2020 https://youtu.be/Wv1QX7vbQZo adw1977 1
Saabnut Posted February 9, 2020 Posted February 9, 2020 14 hours ago, DodgyBastard said: https://youtu.be/Wv1QX7vbQZo Jeez, well done on taking that on. Years ago I scrapped many Chevettes that were better than that one, and TBH if that was mine I would be adding it to the list of scrapped!
DodgyBastard Posted February 9, 2020 Author Posted February 9, 2020 I had some help today, my friend who works on classic cars for a living came along and made up some bits and pieces. A far nicer looking job than I'd have done... DSC_0581 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0580 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0584 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0582 by srblythe, on Flickr BlankFrank, Scotball, LightBulbFun and 12 others 15
J-T Posted February 9, 2020 Posted February 9, 2020 Jesus, in for a penny and all that! I think 99% of people would be consigning that now so fair play for dedication! egg 1
junkyarddog Posted February 9, 2020 Posted February 9, 2020 3 hours ago, captain_70s said: That looks fucking wretched. The words "pot" and "kettle" springs to mind egg 1
captain_70s Posted February 9, 2020 Posted February 9, 2020 26 minutes ago, junkyarddog said: The words "pot" and "kettle" springs to mind Voice of experience, innit. egg 1
Dick Cheeseburger Posted February 9, 2020 Posted February 9, 2020 Good to see the Chevette getting the treatment. Is your mate going to sort the arch as well?
Zelandeth Posted February 9, 2020 Posted February 9, 2020 Common sense can easily go out the window when dealing with cars like this can't they. I get the impression that this is one of those that you just like, it's got under your skin and it will stay on the road come Hell or high water... Fair enough too, can't mind last time I saw a Chevette.
Scotball Posted February 9, 2020 Posted February 9, 2020 36 minutes ago, Zelandeth said: Common sense can easily go out the window when dealing with cars like this can't they. I get the impression that this is one of those that you just like, it's got under your skin and it will stay on the road come Hell or high water... Fair enough too, can't mind last time I saw a Chevette. He likes the Chevette. I followed him in it when I went to his garage place to get a look at my shit skoda. smoki'n ?? or as the MOT man would say Quote Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) egg, Skizzer and michael t 3
DodgyBastard Posted February 9, 2020 Author Posted February 9, 2020 The welding isn't actually costing anything in labour and my friend who's helping is doing it for free so all I'm really having to factor in is welding wire, gas and sheet metal. yes oui si, Scruffy Bodger, egg and 3 others 6
Matty Posted February 9, 2020 Posted February 9, 2020 Bonny thing had a manta always wanted a chevette fair play pal
DodgyBastard Posted February 9, 2020 Author Posted February 9, 2020 1 hour ago, Dick Longbridge said: Good to see the Chevette getting the treatment. Is your mate going to sort the arch as well? Yes, I have a pair of outer wheel arch repair panels, my friend drew around the panel before cutting out the section of wheel arch. I'm trying to decide whether to buy an inner arch panel for £60 or just try patching up the inner before fitting the outer. I suppose having the repair panel would speed the job up. I have no chance of finishing for the retest. Dick Cheeseburger and egg 2
Scruffy Bodger Posted February 10, 2020 Posted February 10, 2020 19 hours ago, DodgyBastard said: Yes, I have a pair of outer wheel arch repair panels, my friend drew around the panel before cutting out the section of wheel arch. I'm trying to decide whether to buy an inner arch panel for £60 or just try patching up the inner before fitting the outer. I suppose having the repair panel would speed the job up. I have no chance of finishing for the retest. I'd buy the arch panel if it's available, it'll be much easier and save a lot of time. Saying that it looks like you've got much more inner arch left than on the Justy I did. It was an absolute arse to try and make up a strip and position it to the inner wing as I had no reference points left to work to. Nice save anyway, the vast majority wouldn't have bothered
DodgyBastard Posted February 11, 2020 Author Posted February 11, 2020 I might be buying another ropey chevette at the weekend... Sent from my G3121 using Tapatalk dave j, BeEP, blakey79 and 16 others 18 1
Zelandeth Posted February 11, 2020 Posted February 11, 2020 Ooh, do tell! Doesn't look that far gone from that photo... though it's not the best! LightBulbFun 1
sutty2006 Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 Sounds like you’re a sucker for punishment lol.
DodgyBastard Posted February 12, 2020 Author Posted February 12, 2020 15 hours ago, Zelandeth said: Ooh, do tell! Doesn't look that far gone from that photo... though it's not the best! It's £1200 with mot until April, it's the same age as my current one. Chevette 2 by srblythe, on Flickr Chevette 2 by srblythe, on Flickr Chevette 2 by srblythe, on Flickr Chevette 2 by srblythe, on Flickr Chevette 2 by srblythe, on Flickr Chevette 2 by srblythe, on Flickr It looks a little bit frilly around the arches but it's probably a little bit more usable than the current Chevette. Shep Shepherd, Brodders, Scotball and 5 others 8
Scotball Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 What are your plans for the chevette you are currently restoring if you buy that one?
Zelandeth Posted February 12, 2020 Posted February 12, 2020 What is the obsession people have with removing bumpers? egg 1
DodgyBastard Posted February 12, 2020 Author Posted February 12, 2020 6 minutes ago, Zelandeth said: What is the obsession people have with removing bumpers? I don't know but I think they look rubbish without the bumpers, he's only gone and sold them so they aren't included with the car. egg 1
DodgyBastard Posted February 12, 2020 Author Posted February 12, 2020 16 minutes ago, Scotball said: What are your plans for the chevette you are currently restoring if you buy that one? My plans haven't changed, I'm going to fix it. HarmonicCheeseburger and adw1977 2
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