Project Domes shonky autos - Car that lived by the sea in Scotland in rust shocker*

16,251 · July 18, 2018

Well, that was quick. A couple of guys came tonight, poked and prodded a bit then made an offer which made me happy.

She's gone. I'm almost sad

Getting the new alloys on it with decent tyres meant I could push it a bit last night. I'll say this now-when pushing it hard it's as good as a Clio 1*2 90% of the rest of the time a Clio puts more of a smile on your face, on the limit the Civic is amazing though(for a wrong wheel drive car )

It's kinda bittersweet when you sell a car that you enjoy, I'm pretty happy though that I rescued something that was scrappy bound (as I often do), made it work, made it GLF and pass it on to someone who can enjoy it. I could've kept it a bit longer but what the hell.

It was a big gamble taking it on pretty much sight unseen-big thanks to Tickman for viewing and help with collection. It was especially risky as it was a non runner so who knows what horrors could've awaited me when it fired up for the first time. Luck was on my side though.

No more cars for the meantime, what I've got can get some attention!

I'll maybe go for a browse on gumtree later

55,247 · July 18, 2018

Good work man. Super bargain fun car.

84,353 · July 18, 2018

No more cars?

10,200 · July 18, 2018

Well, that was quick. A couple of guys came tonight, poked and prodded a bit then made an offer which made me happy.

She's gone. I'm almost sad

Getting the new alloys on it with decent tyres meant I could push it a bit last night. I'll say this now-when pushing it hard it's as good as a Clio 1*2 90% of the rest of the time a Clio puts more of a smile on your face, on the limit the Civic is amazing though(for a wrong wheel drive car )

It's kinda bittersweet when you sell a car that you enjoy, I'm pretty happy though that I rescued something that was scrappy bound (as I often do), made it work, made it GLF and pass it on to someone who can enjoy it. I could've kept it a bit longer but what the hell.

It was a big gamble taking it on pretty much sight unseen-big thanks to Tickman for viewing and help with collection. It was especially risky as it was a non runner so who knows what horrors could've awaited me when it fired up for the first time. Luck was on my side though.

No more cars for the meantime, what I've got can get some attention!

I'll maybe go and buy a Celica

So glad this didn't turn out to be a bid pile!

I fixed that last bit for you

55,247 · July 18, 2018

And everyone knows they did a supercharged Celica right?

84,353 · July 18, 2018

You’re thinking about Austin maxis

16,251 · July 18, 2018

You’re thinking about Austin maxis

I often am

16,251 · July 23, 2018

No more cars for the meantime

Yeah, about that.

Watch this space...

25,809 · July 23, 2018

Get thee to the low cost big liability thread, stat!

14,875 · July 23, 2018

BMW 320si?

26,196 · July 23, 2018

Yon Dome is a legend. Providing hames to waifs n strays.

Sales me buying them all

19,525 · July 23, 2018

Yeah, about that.

Watch this space...

16,251 · July 24, 2018

I had the following conversation with my good lady this morning.

Me: So, Duncan (my mate who owns half the MR2) and I have bought a new engine for the MR2, I'm picking it up tomorrow after work.

Mrsdome: Oh, OK.

Me: It comes in a handy portable storage container. With 4 wheels.

Mrs Dome: I thought you weren't buying another car?

Me I'm not, I'm buying half an engine that just happens to still be in the car, for the moment.

Somehow I survived that one...

Collection on for tomorrow afternoon. I'm rubbish at collection threads compared to the old hands on here but it involves 3 trains and me trying to get 200 miles back with the new chariot in time for last orders at Scotoshite. In a car I've just bought with an MOT that can be measured using an egg timer. WCPGW?

30,118 · July 24, 2018

Very well played on your explanation to the Mrs!

Look forward to seeing it tomorrow night.

19,525 · July 24, 2018

Very well played. Stating that Duncans name first seems like you are the innocent party doing him a favour!

1,416 · July 24, 2018

I had the following conversation with my good lady this morning.

Me: So, Duncan (my mate who owns half the MR2) and I have bought a new engine for the MR2, I'm picking it up tomorrow after work.

Mrsdome: Oh, OK.

Me: It comes in a handy portable storage container. With 4 wheels.

Mrs Dome: I thought you weren't buying another car?

Me I'm not, I'm buying half an engine that just happens to still be in the car, for the moment.

Somehow I survived that one...

Collection on for tomorrow afternoon. I'm rubbish at collection threads compared to the old hands on here but it involves 3 trains and me trying to get 200 miles back with the new chariot in time for last orders at Scotoshite. In a car I've just bought with an MOT that can be measured using an egg timer. WCPGW?

Heres hoping for a 3.0 Camry.

16,251 · July 25, 2018

All set for a 1320 departure from Dalmeny heading North.

ETA at the sellers house 1730

Time from sellers house to Scotoshite meal location in Armadale 3.5 hours.

Last orders for food 9pm.

Hmmm

16,251 · July 25, 2018

Heres hoping for a 3.0 Camry.

Sadly not, light weight is the key.

30,118 · July 25, 2018

Chodspeed!

16,251 · July 25, 2018

I just sent my usual message about "Can I hear it from cold" to which the reply was "That's fine, it's not moved in months."

Here's hoping he has jump leads.

I am travelling light on this mission tool wise. And by light I mean nothing....

25,809 · July 25, 2018

3.5 hours north, hmm?

I'll keep an eye out.

16,251 · July 25, 2018

Awaiting my first train. Generic Scottish landmark number 382 just visible in this shot. Current status: clammy