They_all_do_that_sir Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 First coat of paint on... Sent from my F5321 using TapatalkLooks really well dude Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk
DodgyBastard Posted January 21, 2017 Author Posted January 21, 2017 Job done! Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk Supernaut, paulplom, They_all_do_that_sir and 25 others 28
Felly Magic Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 It looks 100 times better without the tidemark, nice one FOAD
DodgyBastard Posted January 21, 2017 Author Posted January 21, 2017 Tomorrow I'm going to collect some tat from the epic Aberdeenshire scrapyard having travelled up in some of the worst fog I've ever driven in tonight. Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk oldcars 1
Lacquer Peel Posted January 21, 2017 Posted January 21, 2017 Is there anything in the Aberdeenshire scrapyard that's even vaguely salvageable?
DodgyBastard Posted January 22, 2017 Author Posted January 22, 2017 Some 305 bits. Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk Lacquer Peel 1
derskine Posted January 23, 2017 Posted January 23, 2017 Is there anything in the Aberdeenshire scrapyard that's even vaguely salvageable? I got some Mk2 Cavalier recaros a while back for my Cortina. I was hoping to get another set yesterday but someone bought them last week apparently.
DodgyBastard Posted January 23, 2017 Author Posted January 23, 2017 I didn't find what I was after but I did manage to buy a large drum to burn stuff in for a total cost of £3 Sent from my F5321 using Tapatalk Squire_Dawson and DeeJay 2
DodgyBastard Posted January 29, 2017 Author Posted January 29, 2017 £25 eBay win by srblythe, on Flickr £25 eBay win by srblythe, on Flickr hmm... £25 eBay win by srblythe, on Flickr £25 eBay win by srblythe, on Flickr £25 eBay win by srblythe, on Flickr £25 eBay win by srblythe, on Flickr I think the main plan is to keep the front seats and bin the rest. It cost me £125 all in to have it delivered which seems quite pricey for a pair of front seats but fuck it, someone might want the rest... worldofceri, catsinthewelder, CortinaDave and 2 others 5
bub2006 Posted January 29, 2017 Posted January 29, 2017 Looks a high spec model too, sure I can see front and rear electric windows. The roof looks like it could be salvaged though. But depends on rest.
They_all_do_that_sir Posted January 29, 2017 Posted January 29, 2017 OMG how awesome (and fucked) is that. Love the interior. Must be very early? Would imagine if you could be arsed breaking it you'd make coin from it? Sent from my D6603 using Tapatalk oldcars 1
worldofceri Posted January 29, 2017 Posted January 29, 2017 If the roof is that bad what's the floor going to be like? (Still awsum tho).
DodgyBastard Posted January 29, 2017 Author Posted January 29, 2017 Also changed the glow plugs on the c15 DSC_0256 by srblythe, on Flickr 3 of them were oily looking. I removed the ones from the white c15, I had read that it was difficult to change them because of having to remove the inlet manifold but it was relatively straight forward. Six-cylinder 1
barrett Posted January 29, 2017 Posted January 29, 2017 Are you north or south from where the car was? Lots of Mk1 specific bits would be worth stripping and keeping hold of (that dash looks mint!) And I am gonna be in Scotland at some point soon in a big van... Skizzer 1
DodgyBastard Posted January 29, 2017 Author Posted January 29, 2017 Are you north or south from where the car was? Lots of Mk1 specific bits would be worth stripping and keeping hold of (that dash looks mint!) And I am gonna be in Scotland at some point soon in a big van... I am in Cowdenbeath, Fife.
barrett Posted January 29, 2017 Posted January 29, 2017 Jeez man its wven further away now! Did you get it to run or just hoik it on to the truck? If you don't mind I'm gonna share one of these pics on the BX Facebook page - somebody might want to save it now it's not stuck in a muddy field, and if not there might be some folk willing to pay you for some bits... oldcars, Skizzer and DodgyBastard 3
DodgyBastard Posted January 30, 2017 Author Posted January 30, 2017 Jeez man its wven further away now! Did you get it to run or just hoik it on to the truck? If you don't mind I'm gonna share one of these pics on the BX Facebook page - somebody might want to save it now it's not stuck in a muddy field, and if not there might be some folk willing to pay you for some bits... I'm not sure it was stuck in a muddy field, the ebay pics were on a gravel driveway. It was winched onto the truck then I had to drag it off. I'll try getting some pics of the underside today.
dollywobbler Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 Rear cross member, boot floor and the state of the rear wings are the key spots. I love the interior!
alcyonecorporation Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 I can confirm the interior of the BX is fit. worldofceri 1
DodgyBastard Posted January 30, 2017 Author Posted January 30, 2017 DSC_0293 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0292 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0290 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0288 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0286 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0284 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0283 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0282 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0281 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0269 by srblythe, on Flickr DSC_0267 by srblythe, on Flickr IT MUST BE SAVED!!! apparently. Coprolalia, catsinthewelder, D Spares & Tyres and 5 others 8
chaseracer Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 Considering the evidence up top, that doesn't look too shabby underneath. Nice one, Scott
dollywobbler Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 Well, given there are just a handful of surviving Mk1 estates, it would be rather spiffing if it could be saved. Have you had a chance to inspect the boot floor?
DodgyBastard Posted January 30, 2017 Author Posted January 30, 2017 Only as seen in the photos underneath, I haven't lifted the carpets.
Lacquer Peel Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 I wouldn't want to tackle it but it doesn't look beyond redemption.
barrett Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 That looks surprisingly not fucked underneath actually. How long would you theoretically hold onto it before it had to be moved on? alcyonecorporation 1
DodgyBastard Posted January 30, 2017 Author Posted January 30, 2017 That looks surprisingly not fucked underneath actually. How long would you theoretically hold onto it before it had to be moved on? There's no immediate rush to get rid of it but sooner is always better.
DodgyBastard Posted January 30, 2017 Author Posted January 30, 2017 It's crying out for a roller paint job and pickup conversion though... nisfan, alcyonecorporation, anonymous user and 3 others 6
DSdriver Posted January 30, 2017 Posted January 30, 2017 Its always a good sign when the jack doesn't go up with the car staying down. As most of these seem to suffer underneath rather than on top perhaps some sort of roof transplant is called for. jonathan_dyane 1
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