Popular Post 4wheeledstool Posted June 13, 2015 Popular Post Posted June 13, 2015 Just deposited this fine machine at my unit. Sorry for lack of collection thread, but it was only 20 miles so didn't seem worth it. Many thanks to Billy for the seamless transaction, and to Big Steve and my brother for the help with collectioneering. ShiteRider, Mr Lobster, worldofceri and 48 others 51
Cavcraft Posted June 13, 2015 Posted June 13, 2015 Thanks, and I'm glad it's gone to a great home. LOL at your niece and the chocolates! Junkman, 4wheeledstool and Magnificent Rustbucket 3
320touring Posted June 13, 2015 Posted June 13, 2015 Happy it has stayed within the fold! Billy will be back to offer £20 and a half sooked bag of werthers for it in 6weeks;) Cavcraft and BorniteIdentity 2
Sudsprint Posted June 13, 2015 Posted June 13, 2015 Never tire of looking at these original Cavaliers.
chaseracer Posted June 13, 2015 Posted June 13, 2015 No cute dog. I IZ DISAPOINT. Junkman and outlaw118 2
4wheeledstool Posted June 13, 2015 Author Posted June 13, 2015 On reflection, especially now I'm full of beer and curry, today was indeed a good day. Apologies for the lack of cute dog, I am working on a cardboard cut out to stick in the drivers side rear door window. chaseracer, Cavcraft, outlaw118 and 3 others 6
sloth Posted June 14, 2015 Posted June 14, 2015 please look after it, these will be in double digits very soon for surviors Magnificent Rustbucket 1
purplebargeken Posted June 14, 2015 Posted June 14, 2015 Now Billy has space for that Triumph Dolomite Junkman 1
4wheeledstool Posted June 14, 2015 Author Posted June 14, 2015 Just found the missing fuse box cover under the front passenger seat. It's absence was bugging me a little, and finding it has made my day! outlaw118 and Cavcraft 2
4wheeledstool Posted June 14, 2015 Author Posted June 14, 2015 Had a good poke about this earlier - the rear arches, drivers side sill and front door bottom, as well as that hole in the wing will all need some attention to ensure the longevity of the car. I should be getting it up on a ramp some time this week, then I'll be able to formulate a plan to restore it to tiptoppedness. Once all undercarriage is deemed sound, bodywork will be ripped back to bare metal and refinished to the full extent of my means. (This will obviously involve me doing as much as I can myself, and leaving the painting part to a professional!) Squire_Dawson, trigger, strangeangel and 23 others 26
Cavcraft Posted June 14, 2015 Posted June 14, 2015 Now Billy has space for that Triumph Dolomite I think that's been bombed out now.
D Spares & Tyres Posted June 14, 2015 Posted June 14, 2015 I saw a metallic brown one with a cream vinyl roof locally today. Twice! never seen it round here before. Very nice
catsinthewelder Posted June 14, 2015 Posted June 14, 2015 I know the one you mean, it's escaped my camera a few times. Glad to see the blue one is staying in the fold, sounds like it's in good hands. trigger 1
sloth Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 get the carpet out, check the front floor pan s, and rear seatbelt points. then get under it and check the chassis legs, at the bendy bit, called a swan kneck.
Bucketeer Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 No cute dog. I IZ DISAPOINT. Turn your frown upside down CR. Pillock, Skizzer, cms206 and 8 others 11
MarvinsMom Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 the best car my dad had was a green mark 1 cav,, a 2000 GL with a black vinyl roof. they are mint, shame so few are left!!
4wheeledstool Posted June 17, 2015 Author Posted June 17, 2015 Insurance sorted - 103 queenheads! Not had such a measly premium for about 15 years. The time has come to take to the roads! Shep Shepherd, Cavcraft, outlaw118 and 2 others 5
mercrocker Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 This is how bloody nice modern cars used to be....Smoked a company 1900 when they were new. I think all my career ambition drained out of me when the FWD ones came out. 4wheeledstool 1
4wheeledstool Posted June 18, 2015 Author Posted June 18, 2015 Done 50-60 miles in this today, no dramas. Many thumbs up were aimed in my direction from all sorts of persons, not used to that! Felt VERY strange getting into a Polo after driving the Cavalier, it was like I'd forgotten how to drive at first! Magnificent Rustbucket, Skizzer, DVee8 and 8 others 11
overrun Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 get the carpet out, check the front floor pan s, and rear seatbelt points. then get under it and check the chassis legs, at the bendy bit, called a swan kneck.ERMAGERD it's Rob Topper Cav BTW,OP
4wheeledstool Posted June 19, 2015 Author Posted June 19, 2015 Had a good look underneath earlier - rear inner sill ends have lost their underseal and corroded, they're still very solid though, so hopefully a good clean up and re-seal should be fine. Banger Kenny, fotorabia and Magnificent Rustbucket 3
4wheeledstool Posted June 19, 2015 Author Posted June 19, 2015 The bottoms of the rear quarters are sound, just a bit of surface rust here and there. Banger Kenny, Magnificent Rustbucket and blakey79 3
4wheeledstool Posted June 19, 2015 Author Posted June 19, 2015 Bit of an oil leak from the gearbox output seal! Floor pans and chassis rails are sound too. There's a couple of spots where the underseal has been damaged, and its a little rusty, but generally it's pretty fine under there. Skizzer, Banger Kenny, vulgalour and 1 other 4
4wheeledstool Posted June 23, 2015 Author Posted June 23, 2015 I'm totally digging this thing! Did a couple of hundred miles in it at the weekend - most enjoyable - it just seems to "fit" me really well! Started the hunt for parts already, its not going too badly.Been out a-pootling this evening, and its still getting a good papping from random people. Finally parked up for the night. DVee8, Magnificent Rustbucket, oldcars and 7 others 10
Cavcraft Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 My missus said virtually every time she looked out of the window someone was taking a picture of the Cav.
4wheeledstool Posted June 24, 2015 Author Posted June 24, 2015 My missus said virtually every time she looked out of the window someone was taking a picture of the Cav.Is this phenomenon perfectly normal? I've never owned such good chod before! Cavcraft 1
4wheeledstool Posted July 5, 2015 Author Posted July 5, 2015 This has settled in to its new home now - currently sharing the space with a Nova SR. After 300 odd miles, the first problem makes itself known - binding driver's side front brake. A strip and clean didn't cure it, so a rebuild kit is being sought. Gratuitous calliper shot^^^^ Magnificent Rustbucket, Banger Kenny, Jim Bell and 1 other 4
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