DodgyBastard Posted October 3, 2015 Author Posted October 3, 2015 Also took this for a run around the yard, fitted the fuel pump that minimad sent me (thanks Mark!) and fitted some badly made parts to the front end... anonymous user, oldcars, Angrydicky and 2 others 5
DodgyBastard Posted October 3, 2015 Author Posted October 3, 2015 There's not a lot to update this week, we had a major tidy of the unit so most of my time was spent chucking out rubbish and scrap metal in the Tata. I want to make or buy a decent sized work bench and arrange the inside a bit better. We rearranged some stuff and now have a corner fitted with the tyre machine and compressor together which is better than being in the middle of the floor.Could do with shelves to put the record player and stereo on. I have far too many sets of wheels, I have 2 spare sets for the 305, Proton and Volvo 360 and a small selection of tyres. I'll know by tomorrow if the 340 and 440 are coming.
CortinaDave Posted October 3, 2015 Posted October 3, 2015 beemer looks a peach! a steal for nisfan at 400 notes DodgyBastard 1
DodgyBastard Posted October 4, 2015 Author Posted October 4, 2015 Phase one complete! Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk 320touring and oldcars 2
DodgyBastard Posted October 4, 2015 Author Posted October 4, 2015 This really is a horrible car for a horrible person... Lacquer Peel, KruJoe, Jim Bell and 1 other 4
Shep Shepherd Posted October 4, 2015 Posted October 4, 2015 Looks like the perfect Volvo for someone who doesn't like Volvos.
DodgyBastard Posted October 4, 2015 Author Posted October 4, 2015 Initiating phase 2. A trip to the borders for a 340! Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk
DodgyBastard Posted October 4, 2015 Author Posted October 4, 2015 Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk danthecapriman, CortinaDave, anonymous user and 3 others 6
DodgyBastard Posted October 4, 2015 Author Posted October 4, 2015 On 04/10/2015 at 18:41, Shep Shepherd said: Variomatic? 1.4 4 speed manual. I now have a 240 340 and 440 and a 360... Ok so I've sold the 440 to Derskine already for £200 so he can use the engine in his 340. I drove it back from Arbroath today and it seemed quite quick. The Red 340 I drove up from Jedburgh today too... Shep Shepherd 1
Bear Posted October 4, 2015 Posted October 4, 2015 Jedburgh... I wonder if that's one of my old ones. I had a blue one, a black 360GLT and a red one. Cannot now remember if the red was 3 or 5 door, the blue was five and the black was 3... The red did go to Jedburgh around 1999-2000, similar time to my having a Mk 3 Pissrat.
DodgyBastard Posted October 5, 2015 Author Posted October 5, 2015 Better pics DSC_6151 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_6154 by srblythe, on Flickr Shiny Volvo is shiny... DSC_6156 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_6157 by srblythe, on Flickr Nice tide mark! DSC_6158 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_6160 by srblythe, on Flickr Rust DSC_6161 by srblythe, on Flickr Things that need sorted - Blowers don't work, rust, cracked windscreen, replace thermostat, check over exhaust, service. Overall decent and a bargain at £350. Shep Shepherd, Jim Bergerac, Lacquer Peel and 1 other 4
Jim Bell Posted October 5, 2015 Posted October 5, 2015 I saw him trying to sell that on FB a few months ago for £750. Well bought I say.
DodgyBastard Posted October 10, 2015 Author Posted October 10, 2015 Getting there! DSC_6214[1] by srblythe, on Flickr vulgalour, Jim Bergerac, oldcars and 3 others 6
greengartside Posted October 10, 2015 Posted October 10, 2015 Red Volvo looks nice. Has an Ipswich reg and a Volvo tag on the plate which means it was probably used by Volvo themselves for a short while - all their press fleet is registered at Ipswich docks.
DodgyBastard Posted October 11, 2015 Author Posted October 11, 2015 Too green! DSC_6219 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_6221 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_6225 by srblythe, on Flickr Yes, the black has reacted with the green to make it look like that. I'll be painting it again if it ever dries! My pal Mike who bought this beauty off me for £400 managed to get it running after lots of trial and error. It sounded sweet. DSC_6236 by srblythe, on Flickr Need a tyre for the Niva DSC_6229 by srblythe, on Flickr They are 195r15, I'm not sure how easily I can find a cheap replacement... oldcars, Jim Bergerac, Ghosty and 1 other 4
cort16 Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 That six series looks sweet (other than the shit wheels). Look at those wings, they're always rotten on cheap 6's.
nisfan Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 Have some e34 5 series 15" bbs wheels that should go straight on, the ones on it now are fucking horrid. cort16 1
vulgalour Posted October 11, 2015 Posted October 11, 2015 The paint effect on the Proton looks ace on my monitor so from this distance I'd say keep it but then I'm not there to see it in person with my actual eyes so maybe it's shit up close. Ghosty 1
cort16 Posted October 12, 2015 Posted October 12, 2015 On 11/10/2015 at 22:17, nisfan said: Have some e34 5 series 15" bbs wheels that should go straight on, the ones on it now are fucking horrid. It looks really straight. What did you need to do to get it running?
DodgyBastard Posted October 13, 2015 Author Posted October 13, 2015 Niva in Not that rusty shocker! Lada Niva by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_6251 by srblythe, on Flickr Needs a couple of bits welded but not too bad overall. Think I've found my winter wheels for the omgsnowchaos... anonymous user and oldcars 2
Jim Bell Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 Just checking for rusts. Mr_Bo11ox, Steviemillar, michael1703 and 7 others 10
nisfan Posted October 15, 2015 Posted October 15, 2015 In reply to get the 635 running it required, 2 small wires connecting back up to the alternator, pushing the key in when cranking, plug leads, cleaned and dried dizzy cap and rotor and fuel! Now starts but cuts out after a few seconds.
DodgyBastard Posted October 25, 2015 Author Posted October 25, 2015 The Proton is dead DSC_6465 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_6461 by srblythe, on Flickr I'm quite tempted to drag it somewhere and push it into a quarry so nobody ever has to see the heap of shit ever again. If anyone would like it now that I've completely ruined it the feel free to take it away. fotorabia 1
vulgalour Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 I fully endorse the saving of the Prot-oh-no and have promised my assistance to Senor Chompy in the resurrection of it in some form or other. binhoker668 1
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