eddyramrod 17375 Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share Posted October 28, 2017 gorgeous old yank tank.....driven to Barrow a few times to deliver to that place that you can see - but doesnt exist , but they build large sinking things!!!!!I know it ain't easy with a wagon but if you're coming again, let me know and we'll see if we can arrange something... Link to post Share on other sites
eddyramrod 17375 Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 Well I got Huggy back yesterday with all his new belts etc fitted. Martin gave the rad a flush with caustic soda, which appears to have done the job. Certainly it's behaving now! And no more belt-squeal, oh how lovely! chaseracer, danthecapriman, CreepingJesus and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites
eddyramrod 17375 Posted April 6, 2018 Author Share Posted April 6, 2018 Not many people here will have the money, but... you saw it here first! I've had Huggy almost two years now and it's probably time he got some better care, like an indoor garage for a start! We've now got a new pump on the screenwashers, so they work, and it'll come with a new MoT, regardless of exemption. £6000 to a Shiter. Dirk Diggler and dome 2 Link to post Share on other sites
mercrocker 18853 Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 If only I had the space......GLWTS Link to post Share on other sites
davehedgehog31 5585 Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Not many people here will have the money, but... you saw it here first! I've had Huggy almost two years now and it's probably time he got some better care, like an indoor garage for a start! We've now got a new pump on the screenwashers, so they work, and it'll come with a new MoT, regardless of exemption. £6000 to a Shiter. danthecapriman, Conrad D. Conelrad, blakey79 and 5 others 8 Link to post Share on other sites
wuvvum 34295 Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 If only I had the money......GLWTS Link to post Share on other sites
clayts450 7570 Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 If only I had the testes. GLWTS Dave_Q 1 Link to post Share on other sites
danthecapriman 13448 Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 GLWTS Eddy. It’s a bloody good solid car this, one which can be used regularly (as it has been!) if you can afford the fuel!I’d love it but I don’t think I can fit two land yachts on the drive together. eddyramrod 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Ghosty 15324 Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 unexpected. GLWTS Eddy, are the proceeds going to a CF?! eddyramrod 1 Link to post Share on other sites
eddyramrod 17375 Posted April 6, 2018 Author Share Posted April 6, 2018 unexpected. GLWTS Eddy, are the proceeds going to a CF?!It's possible, but there's nothing definite on the horizon... Ghosty 1 Link to post Share on other sites
purplebargeken 15269 Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Bit of a shocker but GLWTS mate. Link to post Share on other sites
xtriple 9171 Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 NOOOOOOOOO! I can't believe you are selling. It's gorgeous. I fear this is even longer/bigger than the Dolllop and I have enough trouble finding spaces to park that. If it's still available in a few weeks if/when I get my life sorted out (which will never happen - I've been trying for years!) I will get back to you. eddyramrod 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Zelandeth 12256 Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Good luck with it! I'd love a shot at it, but sadly is well out of my price range! Link to post Share on other sites
Junkman 108812 Posted April 6, 2018 Share Posted April 6, 2018 Dislike. eddyramrod and AMC Rebel 2 Link to post Share on other sites
HillmanImp 14786 Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 If you're after another, I've just seen this slightly more modern one for sale. Owned by an old lady too by the looks of it. Seller seems nice. Possibly works in law enforcement. alf892, tooSavvy, clayts450 and 25 others 28 Link to post Share on other sites
eddyramrod 17375 Posted April 7, 2018 Author Share Posted April 7, 2018 Looks nice! But, I haven't sold this one yet, and I've already had a 79 anyway, with the correct number of doors.... Link to post Share on other sites
wuvvum 34295 Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 If you're after another, I've just seen this slightly more modern one for sale. Owned by an old lady too by the looks of it. IMG_20180407_081516.jpg Seller seems nice. Possibly works in law enforcement.That's a surprising* attitude for someone living in Kentucky. mk2_craig, robinmasters, The Reverend Bluejeans and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinsMom 16238 Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 DO NOT LIKE........ but, GLWS Eddy! Link to post Share on other sites
Nibblet 5541 Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 GLWTS...How long are they? Metric or imp. eddyramrod 1 Link to post Share on other sites
wuvvum 34295 Posted April 7, 2018 Share Posted April 7, 2018 GLWTS...How long are they? Metric or imp.They're definitely longer than an Imp. mat_the_cat, Mally, Jim Bell and 7 others 10 Link to post Share on other sites
eddyramrod 17375 Posted April 8, 2018 Author Share Posted April 8, 2018 In truth it's about 19 feet long and 6'8 wide. So most garages won't be big enough. Nibblet 1 Link to post Share on other sites
D Spares & Tyres 8350 Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 I've driven one of these, they aren't awkward to drive as you would think. Great brakes and visibility. LHD not an issue, I've had several, you get used to it within a few minutes. If you live somewhere flat i bet the mpg would be ok too. eddyramrod 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Nibblet 5541 Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 No doubt they were fitted with emissions kit to the carb(s), distributor. Modifying that can result in BIG improvements in MPG and powah! Link to post Share on other sites
Junkman 108812 Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Modifying that can result in BIG improvements in unreliability and lumpiness! EFA Link to post Share on other sites
danthecapriman 13448 Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 No doubt they were fitted with emissions kit to the carb(s), distributor. Modifying that can result in BIG improvements in MPG and powah!This being a 73 it’s a bit early for all the emission control crap, it was later 70’s stuff all that started really restricting output. I’m not 100% sure about this car but my Mercury (also 73) has no emission control gear whatsoever. It can vary though depending on the state the car originally came from. California cars might very well have more than most others. Some even had cat converters back then.I don’t think this car has any of that stuff? Link to post Share on other sites
Junkman 108812 Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Will I sustain Eddy's ongoing "I need another yank in my life" whining once it's sold? eddyramrod and danthecapriman 2 Link to post Share on other sites
eddyramrod 17375 Posted April 8, 2018 Author Share Posted April 8, 2018 This being a 73 it’s a bit early for all the emission control crap,I don’t think this car has any of that stuff?I agree. Junkman, yes I will miss Huggy but there will be something else... there's always something else! danthecapriman and Junkman 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Felly Magic 8924 Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 You could go for an American CF Eddy, a GM G20 seies van, with JM approved engine danthecapriman and eddyramrod 2 Link to post Share on other sites
danthecapriman 13448 Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 You could go for an American CF Eddy, a GM G20 seies van, with JM approved engineThat right there is a great idea! Dodge Tradesman perhaps!? eddyramrod 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Felly Magic 8924 Posted April 8, 2018 Share Posted April 8, 2018 If Eddy bought a GMC van, he could paint it grey over black, with a red stripe, and call every one a 'foo' and how he pitted them lol Junkman, Slartibartfast, eddyramrod and 1 other 4 Link to post Share on other sites
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