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[Slowsilver]

  On 21/09/2020 at 12:11, SiC said:

What would you prefer to own as one out of the two as a weekend toy?

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Still a Visa I think. Less common, just as quirky, cheaper and just as much fun. Downside is no opening roof though (although someone on here has a convertible version, Hmmm!).
 

[Noel Tidybeard]

  On 21/09/2020 at 07:52, Six-cylinder said:

I still don't understand why people understand why I have a 2CV, but think I am odd

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FIFY 🤡

[danthecapriman]

  On 21/09/2020 at 08:48, Borsuq said:

Oh blimey, I think me dad's getting more and more serious about getting one of these:

Star 266 6x6 lorry. He used to have a civilian, 2x4 version of this thing until the mid 90s and I think nostalgia is kicking in hard.

They keep showing up for sale for peanuts as military surplus, and while it's started as a bit of a joke that we should get one, I guess joking about acquiring more automotive shite is never as non-serious as it appears.

This one has popped up for sale for the equivalent of about 1450 quid and my dad's now probing around whether I'm down to go and have a look at it this weekend.

I think what's particularly appealing to my dad is the prospect of turning it into a camper. Problem is, he's licensed to drive lorries, I'm not.

This is going to inevitably end with me needing to get a category C license I guess.

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Is there much of that sort of thing about where you are?

I only ask as I’ve got a major horn for ex soviet era trucks, and really fancy a KRAZ 255! Failing that a ZIL 131 or 157. Trouble is, there aren’t exactly many around over here and I’ve got no contacts where there are some!

[andy18s]

  On 21/09/2020 at 14:59, danthecapriman said:

Is there much of that sort of thing about where you are?

I only ask as I’ve got a major horn for ex soviet era trucks, and really fancy a KRAZ 255! Failing that a ZIL 131 or 157. Trouble is, there aren’t exactly many around over here and I’ve got no contacts where there are some!

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https://m.mobile.bg/results?pubtype=4&marka=Zil&currency=лв.&sort=1&nup=0~1&slink=h3cnoi&page=1

https://m.mobile.bg/results?pubtype=4&marka=Kraz&currency=лв.&sort=1&nup=0~1

 

[danthecapriman]

  On 21/09/2020 at 15:31, andy18s said:

https://m.mobile.bg/results?pubtype=4&marka=Zil&currency=лв.&sort=1&nup=0~1&slink=h3cnoi&page=1

https://m.mobile.bg/results?pubtype=4&marka=Kraz&currency=лв.&sort=1&nup=0~1

 

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https://m.mobile.bg/details/41592229763932053
 

Same age as me, if I’m reading it right.
Id love one of these, such tough cool looking trucks!

[dollywobbler]

Brownova - make sure the 2CV's fuel tank wiring is still connected near the rear seat. A lot easier to get at than dropping the tank again! Sadly, the earth is usually the culprit. You may need to make a fresh one and that will need you to drop the tank again.

[egg]

  On 21/09/2020 at 13:41, Slowsilver said:

Still a Visa I think. Less common, just as quirky, cheaper and just as much fun. Downside is no opening roof though (although someone on here has a convertible version, Hmmm!).

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Don't forget the poor neglected LNA!

I think it's almost a tradition that in September I post a 'golden hour' picture of a clean Mondeo. Lovely day, in another month it will become miserable to wash a car, so savour it now!

I've secured some off road (outdoor) storage for December, Jan and Feb to give it a winter rest this year.

[Six-cylinder]

  On 21/09/2020 at 16:06, egg said:

Don't forget the poor neglected LNA!

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Oh yes, I have not done anything with it this year or even talked about it!

It needs a new steering coupling fitted between the rack and column.

[richardmorris]

  On 21/09/2020 at 08:14, Tadhg Tiogar said:

Maybe some string might help.

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£10 million quid’s worth and they stick it shut with duct tape! After trying slamming it several times!

[richardmorris]

  On 21/09/2020 at 16:03, dollywobbler said:

Brownova - make sure the 2CV's fuel tank wiring is still connected near the rear seat. A lot easier to get at than dropping the tank again! Sadly, the earth is usually the culprit. You may need to make a fresh one and that will need you to drop the tank again.

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Well he’s had practice now.

[Borsuq]

  On 21/09/2020 at 14:59, danthecapriman said:

Is there much of that sort of thing about where you are?

I only ask as I’ve got a major horn for ex soviet era trucks, and really fancy a KRAZ 255! Failing that a ZIL 131 or 157. Trouble is, there aren’t exactly many around over here and I’ve got no contacts where there are some!

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Don't know about "a lot", but if you want one they're not difficult to find. They're being constantly sold off by the Polish army and quite a few seem to be advertised online by private sellers. Out of all the trucks you've mentioned a Star 266 is going to be by far the smallast, most modern, comfortable and drivable. They were a legitimately modern truck for their time and had a much more western-like design philosophy overall, so will lack a lot of the harshness and physicality of soviet offerings. That said, they're still a 70s design, so they're not going to feel all that modern these days. Being a 6x6 with lockers they're obviously decently competent off-road, but probably not to a level of something like the KrAZ.

Here's a cool video from Poland's biggest offroading channel on them:

 

[wuvvum]

Had a play with the Volvo this afternoon. 

That's the front wheel lifted off the ground with the original jack on the original jacking point.  Old gal can't be too rotten - that's a heavy old lump of engine in there. 

[danthecapriman]

  On 21/09/2020 at 19:10, Borsuq said:

Don't know about "a lot", but if you want one they're not difficult to find. They're being constantly sold off by the Polish army and quite a few seem to be advertised online by private sellers. Out of all the trucks you've mentioned a Star 266 is going to be by far the smallast, most modern, comfortable and drivable. They were a legitimately modern truck for their time and had a much more western-like design philosophy overall, so will lack a lot of the harshness and physicality of soviet offerings. That said, they're still a 70s design, so they're not going to feel all that modern these days. Being a 6x6 with lockers they're obviously decently competent off-road, but probably not to a level of something like the KrAZ.

Here's a cool video from Poland's biggest offroading channel on them:

 

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Brilliant! They’re very capable trucks!

I must admit, it’s the old Soviet stuff that really does it for me. The KrAZ is probably my favourite truck, and what I’d probably go for. Although the ultimate would be the MAZ 537 but it’s highly unlikely I’d ever be fortunate enough to have one. Or the space to keep and use one! I can dream I suppose.

[richardmorris]

  On 21/09/2020 at 19:11, wuvvum said:

Had a play with the Volvo this afternoon. 

That's the front wheel lifted off the ground with the original hack on the original jacking point.  Old gal can't be too rotten - that's a heavy old lump of engine in there. 

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Both the x1/9 and Mercedes have a similar jack mechanism. It looks lethal to me and I’ve not used the jacks but use my hydraulic jacks instead.

[Borsuq]

  On 21/09/2020 at 19:39, danthecapriman said:

Brilliant! They’re very capable trucks!

I must admit, it’s the old Soviet stuff that really does it for me. The KrAZ is probably my favourite truck, and what I’d probably go for. Although the ultimate would be the MAZ 537 but it’s highly unlikely I’d ever be fortunate enough to have one. Or the space to keep and use one! I can dream I suppose.

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Unfortunately, I don't think Poland is the best place to look for soviet trucks. I don't believe there are that many of them here, although you should probably listen to someone better informed that I am.

[wuvvum]

  On 21/09/2020 at 19:49, richardmorris said:

Both the x1/9 and Mercedes have a similar jack mechanism. It looks lethal to me and I’ve not used the jacks but use my hydraulic jacks instead.

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If I take a wheel off I will put a trolley jack under the wishbone to be on the safe side. 

[xtriple]

I want a new car. I don't 'need' a new car, I just want one. I'm bored now with this one. But, I want a four door, V8, convertible that I can get in and out of without looking like the cripple I am, I can get the dogs in easily so not too tall for them, or for me to lift them but tall enough for me to fall into without effort. So I need a Range Rover at the front and a Micra at the back. Anyone know of a good 'cut and shut' merchant?

[anonymous user]

Just the job

 

Or

https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1206940

 

[Justin Case]

Last week the Mazda was in for a service and parked next to it was a 2CV van. I gather it was a conversion using a plastic body. I could easily put one of theses on my bucket list, so are they a realistic non DIY prospect (health rules out heavy lifting for the time being) or is it best to look for the real thing?

[Mr Pastry]

  On 21/09/2020 at 21:27, Justin Case said:

Last week the Mazda was in for a service and parked next to it was a 2CV van. I gather it was a conversion using a plastic body. I could easily put one of theses on my bucket list, so are they a realistic non DIY prospect (health rules out heavy lifting for the time being) or is it best to look for the real thing?

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The real thing is obviously much better, because they are overpriced, they have mostly had hard lives, they are nearly all LHD,  and anyway a plastic one won't rust properly.

Can't see a problem if you can find a well-built one.

[clayts450]

Odd day today. Had to finish off a 'same day delivery' from last Friday, a multi-pick up from Sutton/Colchester/Leicester to Nottingham which fell foul of a diesel spill on the A12 and resulting OMGTRAFICKAOS. Dropped that off in Nottingham, back home by half nine.

My next job wasn't until 12 noon, so had time to tinker with the 820, check all the fluid levels, tyre pressures, and try and buff out the streaks from my lacklustre two bucket wrong un job the other day. Very much a case of 'aye, that'll do', before I drive it to its new home on Wednesday. Might do a delivery thread, but in reality I won't be stopping much - maybe a layby for a piss, and a Gregg's bacon roll/coffee somewhere along the way. Won't reveal the lucky Shiter just yet.

I left the sunroof open on the 620 all night - amazingly nothing was stolen out of it. Given the 'roughness' of the estate wot I live in, I iz amazed.

My next job was pick up between 1300 and 1400. Yeah, that went well. They were still manufacturing the product when I arrived 10 mins early. I left just after 4pm, three hours after arriving and then had to drive to that London. Actually not too bad, as the rush hour traffic flows outta London not in to it, so I was tipped and on my way back home by 7pm. Quick KFC at Toddington (and no doubt dodgy guts tomoz), home by 10.30pm.

[brownnova]

  On 21/09/2020 at 10:37, Tadhg Tiogar said:

What was the Fairy Liquid bottle for?

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Also full of petrol for squirting fuel in the top of the carb if needed... 

  On 21/09/2020 at 16:03, dollywobbler said:

Brownova - make sure the 2CV's fuel tank wiring is still connected near the rear seat. A lot easier to get at than dropping the tank again! Sadly, the earth is usually the culprit. You may need to make a fresh one and that will need you to drop the tank again.

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Thanks Mr Wobbler... Im wondering if I failed to connect the sender properly at the top in my haste to get the tank back on... I may be wrong. I reused all the innards from the tank so the sender/earth etc were all working previously. Will investigate. 

[Borsuq]

Today marks 20 years from the day the last Fiat 126p rolled off the production line.

Love them or hate them, they're cute little bastards.

[egg]

Just tried to get mud guards for the i10 for my 9 year old car - no longer held in the UK by Hyundai dealers!

Blimey. That's not a long stock policy...

[Tadhg Tiogar]

  On 22/09/2020 at 10:56, egg said:

Just tried to get mud guards for the i10 for my 9 year old car - no longer held in the UK by Hyundai dealers!

Blimey. That's not a long stock policy...

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Longer than Citroen.

[dean36014]

I've been completely stupid and bought a car unseen of eBay from miles away. Train tickets booked for Sunday collection. It's a manufacturer I've never owned before, has a V8 and will certainly bankrupt me I'll imagine. On the plus side of getting old I've insured it fully comp with protected no claims for £155. How the hell can a V8 be cheaper to insure than a Citroen c1 I was considering. 

[egg]

The i10's rear bumper is actually slight deformed from previous impact in that there part of London that Ken is trying to leave (has he left yet?)

The only fix would be replacement. So I giffered it with some high build primer...

And some handpainted artisan skill*

For those of you saying, why the hell didn't you leave it alone? I hear you!

[chancer]

Shouldnt go prodding....

time to deploy the persil tin...

Tidy.....

fibreglass and filler later....

Verdict.....Fucked 

Leave to dry, sand back, apply more filler, sand back, repeat til happy and hope for the best. I havent done this before, and didnt enjoy it one bit

[chancer]

Other side came out much better

[egg]

I felt better about my paint job until you posted the 2nd side, that looks pretty good!