Sold Stanky's Geep - fire sale

[mat_the_cat]

(like, I dunno, a floor made out of something that doesn't soak up water like a sponge)

 

Maybe phenolic ply? Seems to last many years being used and abused as trailer flooring, out in the open.

[Bucketeer]

I don't have a car with a tow bar or a trailer but if you need an extra body to push it or hit it or whatever when you collect it, I'll happily pop down the road and help out.

[AlabamaShrimp]

I can only add to what some of the others have said in that it was FREE so how goes a shit about a Q get it fixed attach 8 ton of checker plate and turn into a mini Olli!

 

Or just be normal and drive it. I've no idea what an IVA is, why is it so had to pass?

[Stanky]

Thanks, provisional plan is the afternoon of the 9th December (Next saturday) when my wife and daughter are going out so we have free reign of the drive, garage and - most importantly - kettle.

 

If we can pump the tyres up, free the brakes up enough to push it off (or failing that drag it off with a tow rope) then move it the 800m to my house either towed behind a car or pushed, and get it up on my drive initially for inspection. If I'm very organised there may be space made in the garage for it afterwards.

 

tea and biscuits can be provided and potentially pub lunch too? How's that as an incentive?

[Supernaut]

I wished I lived nearer! That sounds like a brilliant afternoon of chod-related adventures!

[DeeJay]

I wished I lived nearer! That sounds like a brilliant afternoon of chod-related adventures!

Ditto.

[eddyramrod]

I wish I was closer too, but I think you've just sealed Dan's participation!  He does seem easily bribed with food, IME.....

[danthecapriman]

I wish I was closer too, but I think you've just sealed Dan's participation!  He does seem easily bribed with food, IME.....

My weakness! Burgers, ice creams, tea & biscuits anything goes!

[mk2_craig]

Well scored Stanky!! Can I just throw into the mix of possibilities, that different rules might apply re IVA etc if it can be demonstrated the build date was before a certain cut-off date? Or am I thinking of something else and therefore talking out of my arse again.

[DodgeRover]

HPI on the chassis number as and when sounds like a plan. Failing that there will be ways round it

[Stanky]

Maybe phenolic ply? Seems to last many years being used and abused as trailer flooring, out in the open.

 

I've had a look at this stuff, is it treated all the way through so can be cut to shape without leaving exposed edges? It looks (and I'm probably wrong) like a sort of coated board which is perfect if you can get it made to shape, but I suspect that the D-shaped bit which forms the front footwells will only have one coated edge (the trailing edge)

 

Or have I got it totally wrong? £20 for a 10' x 5' sheet isn't bad at all.

[Dave_Q]

Well scored Stanky!! Can I just throw into the mix of possibilities, that different rules might apply re IVA etc if it can be demonstrated the build date was before a certain cut-off date? Or am I thinking of something else and therefore talking out of my arse again.

 

It seems to be a bit of a minefield, DVLAs own guide say it's not required for a vehicle over 10 years old, but elsewhere it says ALL kit cars need one. 

 

If it's definitely not been registered before I would enlist some tame fibreglass lickers eg http://www.jagoownersclub.co.uk/, they will surely be able to advise the best way to go about it. 

[danthecapriman]

I've had a look at this stuff, is it treated all the way through so can be cut to shape without leaving exposed edges? It looks (and I'm probably wrong) like a sort of coated board which is perfect if you can get it made to shape, but I suspect that the D-shaped bit which forms the front footwells will only have one coated edge (the trailing edge)

 

Or have I got it totally wrong? £20 for a 10' x 5' sheet isn't bad at all.

Just get some outdoor grade ply, some seam sealer/Tiger seal or similar and cut the boards to shape. Then paint them with something like waxoyl under seal all over then apply a bead of sealer around the edges of where it sits/screws to the chassis or body tub and secure it down with the original bolts or screws etc it had before.

The sealer will stop moisture getting in under the joints and the under seal will stop the wood rotting again.

[Noel Tidybeard]

...and what's all this put a bazuki chassis under it bullshit? has any one ever driven an SJfallover- they ay feckkin awfull- makes the ride of a mk2 XR2 seem comfortable!

[DeeJay]

Marine ply, well sealed.

If it's good enough for constantly wet boats it should be good enough for a slightly damp car floor.

Or 2 sheets of zintec, hammer a few stiffening ribs in and fix with a load of self tappers.

[mitsisigma01]

Room for one more helper Mr Stank , I can bring the 3 litre of Mitsi to assist with the dragging out ceremony . Do you know what stud pattern the hubs are , I might have a set of Ford rims and wheels for temporary fitment if the old ones are shot .I've got some lorry straps for extra dragging strength as well .

[brownnova]

This place... etc etc.....

 

 

Awesome thing that is!!! Well done sir!

[bezzabsa]

Cough - didn't someone relieve an Escort MK2 of its Vin a few weeks back?

 

Also....

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JAGO-JEEP-KIT-CAR-MK1-MK2-FORD-ESCORT-CAPRI-BREAKING-FOR-SPARES-OR-REPAIRS/232584801709?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D49480%26meid%3Da5489ea8e90145cc97b9fcf620fd3f75%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D332469218965&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

[Stanky]

Room for one more helper Mr Stank , I can bring the 3 litre of Mitsi to assist with the dragging out ceremony . Do you know what stud pattern the hubs are , I might have a set of Ford rims and wheels for temporary fitment if the old ones are shot .I've got some lorry straps for extra dragging strength as well .

 

Of course! There is always room for one more!

 

The hubs are escort so 4x 100? deffo 4 stud. The wheels on it are ok, but the tyres are on the deflated side so will need air. If you have wheelnuts though that would be superb as most wheels only have 2 nuts holding them on.

[danthecapriman]

Of course! There is always room for one more!

 

The hubs are escort so 4x 100? deffo 4 stud. The wheels on it are ok, but the tyres are on the deflated side so will need air. If you have wheelnuts though that would be superb as most wheels only have 2 nuts holding them on.

Old Fords of this vintage are 4 x 108. Pretty much any four stud Ford wheel should do the job.

[John F]

Might be an idea to make sure you'll be able to register it before spending anything on it though.

[AMC Rebel]

Cough - didn't someone relieve an Escort MK2 of its Vin a few weeks back?

 

Also....

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JAGO-JEEP-KIT-CAR-MK1-MK2-FORD-ESCORT-CAPRI-BREAKING-FOR-SPARES-OR-REPAIRS/232584801709?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D49480%26meid%3Da5489ea8e90145cc97b9fcf620fd3f75%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D332469218965&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

 

Cough .......I may be able to help in this area - poss as well to PM me - I still have some MK2 essy spares as well from the estate I fragged for a locost project that never happened in the end. 

[Alexg]

That looks great actually! PM me the chassis number if you find it and I'll HPI for you and ascertain the original reg.

 

I work next door to an established Kit Car manufacturer. They'll take a car for an IVA and be out all day, only to return with a fail sheet as long as their arm.. and they've been doing it for decades! It'll always take at least two attempts to get through. Lights half an inch too low, roll bar bolt exposed within a mm of an area it shouldn't or some other shit - Sounds a right PITA. After spending another week rectifying the thing to pass at the next attempt, they'll return with their fresh Pass certificate and put it straight back to how is was!

[oldcars]

This is class, Looks like venetian blue a Reliant colour. Wood floor is handy.

[Talbot]

After spending another week rectifying the thing to pass at the next attempt, they'll return with their fresh Pass certificate and put it straight back to how is was!

Which is exactly the reason they fail in the first place.  They build the car how they want it to be, then do the bare minimum modifications to get it to pass the IVA, and then return it to how it was intended.  if they'd just build it to pass an IVA in the first place, they'd likely pass first time. 

[Alexg]

You'd think so wouldn't you. But the look of bafflement on their faces suggest otherwise

[Honey Badger]

Phenolic ply is the way to go, treat the cut edges with a wood hardener, blob of silicone over any screw heads or holes and it will last forever, plus it comes in non slip varieties.

 

https://www.screwfix.com/p/ronseal-wet-rot-wood-hardener-clear-500ml/63540

 

Top quality win, looks good in Ivercar blue as well. Is the race on with Mr Wobbler to see who recommissions fiberglass tubs the quickest?

[garbaldy]

...and what's all this put a bazuki chassis under it bullshit? has any one ever driven an SJfallover- they ay feckkin awfull- makes the ride of a mk2 XR2 seem comfortable!

I think you've been reading to many glossy mags, they are ace off road and can corner pretty hard I've never tipped one yet even when I was an 18 year old macrae wannabe.

 

This one which was sourced from this very forum was very competent once the 1600cc vitara engine was shoehorned in, it embaresed some rather expensive Olli types

 

[mitsisigma01]

I'm sure old ford's are 4x108 , I definitely have a set of Fiesta rims n rubbers . If they are 4x100 it is mx5 clio early golf polo rover etc

[mitsisigma01]

Is it on a hardstanding or mud , do you have a highish lift jack should we need to change wheels , if not I have a trolley jack and thick timber . Are the brakes freed off or stuckd. Does this rescue mean playing on the A32 or side roads only ???