Tadhg Tiogar Posted March 22, 2021 Posted March 22, 2021 On 3/21/2021 at 3:32 PM, quicksilver said: That's ace and so different from Euro MPVs! Please bring to FOD so I can have a go. It looks almost identical to this one seen at a local show back in pre-Covid times, also UK reg from new so it looks like some enterprising soul was importing them back in the day. And this blue one was an unexpected on the road spot, another UK reg from new. I had the Majorette toy too in both red and black forms. There must have been someone importing them, as I sometimes see a white one going around here...
DSdriver Posted March 22, 2021 Posted March 22, 2021 My amateur opinion : that spring mount looks as though it would benefit from some drain holes to let out the water collecting around the base of the spring. brownnova 1
brownnova Posted March 22, 2021 Author Posted March 22, 2021 16 minutes ago, Ghosty said: To be fair, that took seconds, as Rock Auto is the easiest site to use of EVAH - it'll be your best friend for Pontiac bits. Do check what you can get for your other cars from them too as parts are ultra reasonable - I've had quite a few Honda bits off them for my Civics and Rovers in the past - including fuel relays and auto shifter cables that Rover bods in the UK think are NLA. Aye I’d been looking at Rock Auto for bits... just to gauge prices. This is my first order, and it’s on the way... be here Friday! They stock Yugo bits too! Which is a bonus! ProgRocker, eddyramrod, chaseracer and 3 others 6
brownnova Posted March 22, 2021 Author Posted March 22, 2021 2 hours ago, High Jetter said: For those of you who have the song running through your head while reading this thread, it was Peter, Paul and Mary. I think I still have the original single my parents bought me, somewhere. Innocent days... I’ve been singing it for several days now... I’ll whip the guitar out soon and record my own version 🤣
High Jetter Posted March 22, 2021 Posted March 22, 2021 I’ll whip the guitar Whatever gets you going! spartacus 1
Dick Cheeseburger Posted March 22, 2021 Posted March 22, 2021 Your MOT results are pretty darn good I'd say! What a refreshing change from the dull UK market MPVs too. I bet it sounds lovely - any videos of it running? I kept on looking at the front view and was trying to work out why it looked vaguely familiar. I reckon it's a cross between an Espero and an Aztec (but better looking 🤪)... Jim Bell, loserone and brownnova 1 2
brownnova Posted March 22, 2021 Author Posted March 22, 2021 1 hour ago, Dick Longbridge said: Your MOT results are pretty darn good I'd say! What a refreshing change from the dull UK market MPVs too. I bet it sounds lovely - any videos of it running? I kept on looking at the front view and was trying to work out why it looked vaguely familiar. I reckon it's a cross between an Espero and an Aztec (but better looking 🤪)... I can absolutely see what you mean about the Espero/Aztec mashup! No vids of it running yet... I’ve been toying with doing some videos of the fleet, I think it’s eclectic enough to generate a bit of interest. I do think this one needs to be heard... it’s a lovely burble! Dick Cheeseburger, RobT and Ghosty 3
jamescarruthers Posted March 23, 2021 Posted March 23, 2021 This is very cool in my book. Up until now I had zero interest in any American car but this just looks amazing! Happy motoring in it! Well done
juular Posted March 23, 2021 Posted March 23, 2021 Jim Bell, BorniteIdentity, Stanky and 3 others 1 5
brownnova Posted March 23, 2021 Author Posted March 23, 2021 Spring mounts all welded up! Track rod end arrives Thursday apparently... RobT, Skizzer, adw1977 and 13 others 16
brownnova Posted March 28, 2021 Author Posted March 28, 2021 The track rod end did indeed arrive Thursday... Friday I was in work, but arrived home to find my garage door had been blocked in so I couldn’t get at my tools. I thought I might be able to squeeze under the door, but no, and I was given instructions on how to move that pole. But the wind and rain have been so bad this weekend I daren’t destabilise the scaffolding even temporarily. For the next three days I have window fitters here, so no room on the drive to do the job. So here’s hoping my local garage can squeeze a quick track rod end fitting in tomorrow, and maybe I can pop it down for retest tomorrow or Tuesday also... I want to start driving it again!!! Stanky, Dick Cheeseburger, Shite Ron and 13 others 16
Cord Fourteener Posted March 28, 2021 Posted March 28, 2021 I've been reading 'Trans-Sport' up till today. It's only when you said "Trans(S)port today did the pun penny drop... brownnova and dome 2
brownnova Posted March 30, 2021 Author Posted March 30, 2021 The village garage couldn’t fit me in... However, about 15 mins away there’s a garage which often has American cars outside. So I gave them a call and they’re doing it first thing today. Retest at 12. GrumpiusMaximus, puddlethumper, BeEP and 8 others 11
brownnova Posted March 30, 2021 Author Posted March 30, 2021 Predictably, they love the Pontiac! But any garage which has a Lotus Europa with a rotary engine in as one of their ongoing projects (alongside several American cars) is good with me! dome, Cord Fourteener, juular and 12 others 15
brownnova Posted March 30, 2021 Author Posted March 30, 2021 Nice clean pass.... I even got a new tyre so there were no advisories! Whilst at the tyre place I got them to check the tracking as the garage had advised that it may be worth getting it checked. And then to top it all off this lovely little standard 8 popped in to pump its tyres up, and I discovered that he was also the owner of a red 2CV I’ve seen around the locale! GrumpiusMaximus, wuvvum, Spottedlaurel and 31 others 34
dollywobbler Posted March 30, 2021 Posted March 30, 2021 Lovely all-round! LightBulbFun and brownnova 2
Heidel_Kakao Posted March 30, 2021 Posted March 30, 2021 Good stuff, I hope it has working AC with such a large greenhouse. Cord Fourteener 1
Pieman Posted March 30, 2021 Posted March 30, 2021 How the hell have I only just seen this thread?? That is I think the first purchase on here that has actually made me laugh out loud - it's so hideous it's brilliant and I absolutely love it! Cord Fourteener, Datsuncog, brownnova and 2 others 5
spartacus Posted March 30, 2021 Posted March 30, 2021 You've probably covered this elsewhere but does the mileometer really read in Kms?
SmokinWaffle Posted March 30, 2021 Posted March 30, 2021 I love this! I was watching it on eBay - was going to put a bid on just for the plate to be honest but it got a bit rich for my blood. Dibs (after the people that have (I assume) beat me to it) when it comes up for sale! Well bought and MOT'd. brownnova 1
wuvvum Posted March 30, 2021 Posted March 30, 2021 53 minutes ago, brownnova said: And then to top it all off this lovely little standard 8 popped in to pump its tyres up, and I discovered that he was also the owner of a red 2CV I’ve seen around the locale! Ooh, a posh one - boot lid and everything! Joey spud and brownnova 1 1
hairnet Posted March 30, 2021 Posted March 30, 2021 On 3/21/2021 at 3:32 PM, quicksilver said: Please bring to FOD so I can have a go. still wouldnt fit (joke adam)
hairnet Posted March 30, 2021 Posted March 30, 2021 50 minutes ago, Heidel_Kakao said: Good stuff, I hope it has working AC with such a large greenhouse. no - many leeks many tomatoes tho brownnova 1
brownnova Posted March 30, 2021 Author Posted March 30, 2021 2 hours ago, Heidel_Kakao said: Good stuff, I hope it has working AC with such a large greenhouse. This was put to the test today and........ Nope.... bloody boiling in there! 2 hours ago, Pieman said: How the hell have I only just seen this thread?? That is I think the first purchase on here that has actually made me laugh out loud - it's so hideous it's brilliant and I absolutely love it! I’m glad you like it! It was random purchases like this that got me into Autoshite in the first place, things you wouldn’t really see anywhere else. And I’m glad to now contribute to that side of AS! 2 hours ago, spartacus said: You've probably covered this elsewhere but does the mileometer really read in Kms? Yeah, it has euro spec lights too, so I imagine it was imported from Europe first. But who knows... my plan is to write to two previous owners I have deets for and see if I can find anything out. spartacus, Shite Ron and eddyramrod 2 1
Cord Fourteener Posted March 30, 2021 Posted March 30, 2021 5 hours ago, brownnova said: Nice clean pass.... I even got a new tyre so there were no advisories! Whilst at the tyre place I got them to check the tracking as the garage had advised that it may be worth getting it checked. Nice work, I'm looking forward to seeing in the metal!
Fumbler Posted March 30, 2021 Posted March 30, 2021 Bonk, The Magic Wagon, Had its MOT, Got failed and fixed and then passed clean, So now it trundles free! We're up to 3 choruses with this car now. Give it time and we'll be able to compose and release a cover. chaseracer, wuvvum, GrumpiusMaximus and 6 others 1 8
Mrsbrownnova Posted March 30, 2021 Posted March 30, 2021 Thought I’d jump on @brownnova’s (magic) wagon and include a bit from me about Bonk. Today was the first time I’d braved driving it and after moving the seat from somewhere near the boot to the actual front (he’s over 6ft, I’m 5ft 2) I also had to put a booster to put me just a bit higher in the seat 😂 I fear I looked more like a fighter pilot driving the thing but hey ho, we made it home all in one piece. I then had to navigate reversing to up the drive and plonking it next to the camper. A feat I can only compare with that poor fellow trying to turn that cargo ship in the Suez Canal. Unlike him, I managed it. Not once did I see brownnova with his hand on the door catch ready to escape through the whole journey, which I’ll count as a win! Apart from the obvious butt clenching from driving a LHD on the wrong side and meeting lorries, busses etc it’s actually a lovely thing. It’s uglier than Quasimodo’s uglier brother but is bigger than our smallest bedroom and mega comfy. The whole experience is a bit bizarre given the hand/foot brake thing and having your passenger on your right hand side but I think Bonk the Magic Wagon will be with us for a bit! dome, DVee8, louiepj and 17 others 17 3
Mally Posted March 30, 2021 Posted March 30, 2021 Are you allowed to mention Quasimodo's uglier brother? Mrsbrownnova, wuvvum and loserone 3
Mrsbrownnova Posted March 30, 2021 Posted March 30, 2021 5 minutes ago, Mally said: Are you allowed to mention Quasimodo's uglier brother? To be honest I did think twice. I had to consider it being offensive to Quasi’s brother, or Quasimodo, or even brothers in general for that matter. Oh my, what about ugly people? It’s a minefield. Cookiesouwest, Cord Fourteener, DVee8 and 2 others 5
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