Peugeot 309 rescue thread. Moving on.

[DoctorRetro]

Made these to show some before and afters.

 

[Matty]

21 minutes ago, DoctorRetro said:

Well, the long term plan is to sell both the AX and the 309 and get something with 4/5 doors next.

I kinda want a Peugeot 306 diesel I think. 

But I'll probably revert to type and end up with something Japanese 🤣

You still not bonding with it then? Be a shame not to run it for a bit after all the graft surely

[wuvvum]

Fantastic!

[brownnova]

Fantastique! 

[Datsuncog]

Played for, and won!

Top work, right there. Brilliant to see how far this has come in only a matter of weeks; just goes to show that where there's a will, there's a way...

[Noel Tidybeard]

9 hours ago, captain_70s said:

Then take some pictures by a nice park in a white room and sell for £13.5k

EFA

[cbowditch]

Great work, glad to see this car saved. Whats left for a MOT now?

[OM646]

10 hours ago, Noel Tidybeard said:

EFA

Don't forget to wear red socks

[DoctorRetro]

11 minutes ago, cbowditch said:

Great work, glad to see this car saved. Whats left for a MOT now?

No idea, but the brakes need attention, it moves but feels like the handbrake is on 80%. 

It needs getting running properly, because currently it bogs down and cuts out when you try to move it, and it sends out clouds of blue smoke.

The cooling system is a bit gummed up so needs a good flush. The water bit for the carb was completely blocked with crystalline deposits. Also temp warning light came on when it started.

 

 

[Fumbler]

43 minutes ago, DoctorRetro said:

No idea, but the brakes need attention, it moves but feels like the handbrake is on 80%. 

It needs getting running properly, because currently it bogs down and cuts out when you try to move it, and it sends out clouds of blue smoke.

The cooling system is a bit gummed up so needs a good flush. The water bit for the carb was completely blocked with crystalline deposits. Also temp warning light came on when it started.

 

 

You trying to move it when off the choke at all? Sounds like more fettling is required.

Also, dishwasher tablet FTW.

[DoctorRetro]

Fin

[Fumbler]

1 minute ago, DoctorRetro said:

Fin

A happy ending.

Who's taking it on?

[DoctorRetro]

18 minutes ago, Fumbler said:

A happy ending.

Who's taking it on?

A French car enthusiast who lives in Germany. He's buying the AX too.

 

[Fumbler]

Just now, DoctorRetro said:

A French car enthusiast who lives in Germany. He's buying the AX too.

 

Wowzers. At least both will live to die another day.

[Datsuncog]

Great result!

If the new owner's going to all the trouble to ship them back over to Germany, hopefully they have plans for them both.

You've done well with progressing work on both of these, plus gained new skills into the bargain.

Dawn of a new chapter, then?

[mercedade]

I've loved this thread, and that's a cracking conclusion - proper shite-ing.

 

[crad]

he came, he saw, he conquered. bloody good job.

[DoctorRetro]

I've been criticized before in the past for just bodging things, doing pointless modifications etc, so it's nice to feel like I've done something a bit more 'properly' for once. 😕

I think I need to completely satin black the next car to make up for it though 😂🤣😂🤣😂

[Datsuncog]

Life's rich tapestry, innit.

Running old cars makes limited sense these days, fixing old snotters even less so.

If it's not giving you some sort of enjoyment, then there's no point at all... 

While some of the previous projects maybe haven't matched my specific tastes, that's of no consequence at all. I've ALWAYS enjoyed seeing what you get up to with your fleet.

Long may it continue!

[tooSavvy]

29 minutes ago, HarmonicCheeseburger said:

Fantastic save.   Up next *Lancia Gamma?

*Weldfest/de-Fred Flintstoned

🧐

[AxWomble]

That's a win! Mega pleased they would take the AX too - slightly confused as it's far from the best example (I'm partially responsible for that) but you've definitely improved it in your ownership. Congrats! What's next? 

[DoctorRetro]

8 minutes ago, AxWomble said:

That's a win! Mega pleased they would take the AX too - slightly confused as it's far from the best example (I'm partially responsible for that) but you've definitely improved it in your ownership. Congrats! What's next? 

Ask @hairnet what I'm likely to go for next... 😂

[hairnet]

21 minutes ago, DoctorRetro said:

Ask @hairnet what I'm likely to go for next... 😂

GSXR1100L

 

[DoctorRetro]

My bad, there's me expecting a sensible response... 😂

[Timewaster]

Strange that a German would be collecting right hand drive examples? 

 

Maybe zey enjoy ze novelty? 

[DoctorRetro]

2 minutes ago, Timewaster said:

Strange that a German would be collecting right hand drive examples? 

 

Maybe zey enjoy ze novelty? 

He's from Wiltshire. Just currently lives over there.

 

 

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 Ps.

🤔

 

[captain_70s]

15 minutes ago, DoctorRetro said:

 

🤔

 

I saw that and thought of you... Made yours look like more of a bargain.

[AxWomble]

Blimey, that's a bit pricey for that much mildew and moss. Still, would tick your box for '4/5 door' in your next car! 😂

[Scruffy Bodger]

5 hours ago, DoctorRetro said:

I've been criticized before in the past for just bodging things, doing pointless modifications etc, so it's nice to feel like I've done something a bit more 'properly' for once. 😕

I think I need to completely satin black the next car to make up for it though 😂🤣😂🤣😂

306's look pretty good in Jotun Satin Black, 5 litres for less than 50 quid.