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[DodgyBastard]

  On 26/06/2016 at 04:55, WilsonWilson said:

Ah man I've always wanted a good Volcane. Is this one haggard?

 

It's probably in the same kind of condition as the 309, needs work but isn't completely past it. I'm considering it just for the engine alone, whether it goes back on the road, who knows?

[DodgyBastard]

Got myself a modern!





I gave the non runner 440 and £100 for it. It runs really nicely, the mot ran out yesterday but I can't see it needing much if anything. I think the owner was pretty clueless, he wanted the 440 for a project as he was going to be doing a classic car restoration course at college. He turned up with his cousin who had a Skoda Fabia that was covered in tat, stickers and led'd everywhere including the mudflaps, it was certainly the barryest car I've seen in a while.

We pushed the 440 out the gates and they called the rac while pretending to have broken down.

They were there until after 11pm. 

The Subaru is on 106k miles, we all had a go in it around the yard and it goes ok for a 2l non turbo awd automatic, I don't imagine the fuel consumption will be much worse than what I'm used to.

[DodgyBastard]

DSC_0838 by srblythe, on Flickr

 

I took the forester out onto a quiet road for a test drive, it's a lot quicker than I had anticipated last night, it's a 2.0l non turbo automatic awd. I had wanted to get it in for an mot today but my usual place was booked up until Tuesday so I've left it until Friday morning next week.

 

DSC_0840 by srblythe, on Flickr

 

DSC_0842 by srblythe, on Flickr

 

Going by the way it drives and the amount of recent parts it's had fitted I think it will pass the mot.

[DodgyBastard]

I changed the engine and diff oil in Big Sexy and bought an air filter, it's running much smoother but the diff still whines.

 

DSC_0909 by srblythe, on Flickr

 

DSC_0925 by srblythe, on Flickr

 

DSC_0944 by srblythe, on Flickr

 

I fixed the wobble by putting some air in the tyres, the rears were around 10 psi, the tracking still needs done but it's a lot easier to handle than it was before.

[dome]

Tried some molyslip in the diff? It'd be worth a shot I'd say.

[DodgyBastard]

Subaru Forester Off-Road by srblythe, on Flickr

[Supernaut]

Ooooh, Foresters do keep pinging my radar from time to time.

 

I think it would make a good thing to bomb about in with a mountain bike in the back.

 

I can't help but think your definition of 'quick' differs from mine though. I can't imagine a 2.0 N/A one of them with an auto box being anything but depressing.

[DodgyBastard]

  On 08/07/2016 at 16:01, Supernaut said:

Ooooh, Foresters do keep pinging my radar from time to time.

 

I think it would make a good thing to bomb about in with a mountain bike in the back.

 

I can't help but think your definition of 'quick' differs from mine though. I can't imagine a 2.0 N/A one of them with an auto box being anything but depressing.

Who said it was quick?

 

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[DodgyBastard]

Renault 18 has now been sold to a new old owner for the third time.

 

Renault 18 away to new owner! by srblythe, on Flickr

 

Old radiator was indeed knackered

 

DSC_0021 by srblythe, on Flickr

 

So Mike (Nisfan) fitted a new one and also adjusted the clutch cable tension and it now goes into gear smoothly with no crunching. How long the car will now last is anyone's guess but it's currently the best it's been in a long time.

 

DSC_0025 by srblythe, on Flickr

[DodgyBastard]

Here's the ZX

 

Citroen ZX Volcane by srblythe, on Flickr

 

Citroen ZX Volcane by srblythe, on Flickr

 

Citroen ZX Volcane by srblythe, on Flickr

 

I'm not sure I like it enough to actually do anything other than rip the engine out and keep the wheels.

[bramz7]

If you do end up breaking it, if the front seats are good I might be interested. Dunno if they'll even fit my ZX....

[DodgyBastard]

Here is a really bad video of it after I connected a battery. I didn't know if it was going to start or not.

 

[Supernaut]

  On 09/07/2016 at 21:38, FOAD said:

I'm not sure I like it enough to actually do anything other than rip the engine out and keep the wheels.

 

:( :( :(

[DodgyBastard]

Where was I before? Sold the w123, sold the zx and bought a c15 to make into a stealth camper.

 

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[DodgyBastard]

 

I took the c15 around Inverness and aberdeenshire.

 

 

 

I stayed a night in Fortrose.

 

 

 

The van needs some insulation and air vents, its roasting inside during the day and freezing at night and suffers condensation much like a tent. The only benefit over a tent is not having to pack anything up when leaving. Overall it wasn't too bad to sleep in, I know how to make it better.

It needs better curtains and a better way of fixing them in place. The space for sleeping in was adequate but its never going to be amazing for someone at 6ft2" trying to squeeze into a c15...

 

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[hairnet]

i was looking at these on ebay yesterday - cant kip in the visa

[DodgyBastard]

I seem to have acquired a winner wagon...

 

Lada Samara by srblythe, on Flickr

 

Lada Samara by srblythe, on Flickr

 

Lada Samara by srblythe, on Flickr

 

Lada Samara by srblythe, on Flickr

 

Lada Samara by srblythe, on Flickr

[Dick Cheeseburger]

Is that a bath mat circa 1985 decorating the drivers footwell?

[Alusilber]

One of only 18 Samaras on the road, according to HML... 

[KruJoe]

YAAAAAS!

 

It was only a matter of time

[nisfan]

is that a coat hanger ariel circa the 80s? epic

[billyboy406v6]

That's defo a winner !!!! The colour matching is spot on !

[DodgyBastard]

  On 01/08/2016 at 23:16, KruJoe said:

YAAAAAS!

 

It was only a matter of time

Any idea if the fuel gauge ever worked?

 

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[KruJoe]

Yes it did when we last saw it, as did the light on it. The needle wasn't well damped, but it's a bloody Samara.

It is a keeper, Scotty?

[BavarianRetro]

Define "keeper" in Scott's world?

 

Seriously, what is the longest time you've owned a car and what was it?

 

I take it that the shortest period you've owned something is measured in minutes rather than hours? Or seconds even?

[JohnK]

I want it back when you've finished with it Scott.

 

I did say to Daniel that I'm not convinced the fuel gauge works, I parked it up once with 1/4 tank and the next day it wouldn't start, I chucked a gallon in and it fire straight up. Likewise on Thursday I put £20 in before I went to meet up with him to do the exchange and it still had just over 1/2 a tank when I got up to Northumberland!

 

Edit - Joe can you message me? It keeps saying your inbox is full and I want to arrange returning the A Frame.

[nisfan]

He's had the proton for a good while along with the 305 estate,alto and 360

[DodgyBastard]

Define keeper? Something that nobody would buy from me and holds some sentimental value and isn't totally fucked.

 

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[DodgyBastard]

Anyone want to buy a Samara or Swap me a shite car for it?

[beko1987]

I'll swap you my ZX for the lada once you do all the welding and generally make it look very tidy if you like?

 

thought not...