Just bought this shite off ebay

[tonedepear]

Well?

 

/edge of seat

[trigger]

I'm still holding on to that wee!

[Wal]

It arrived just before 2 this morning, not looked round it yet as I was knackered.

 

Bottoms of the doors are bubbling, the sunroof has tape on it and the drivers seat bolster is pooped. Couple of £££££ needs to be spent, I don't mind though, it'll be worth it!!!!

[Captain Mainwaring]

 

Just before two!

[55bloke]

The yard at Renault Turbo Spares is full of Fuegos - might have some better doors?

[Wal]

The yard at Renault Turbo Spares is full of Fuegos - might have some better doors?

 

I've been ringing for days, keep getting the answerphone??

 

Well, took the Fuego for a spin before, mechanically its great, bloody rapid TBH!!!!!!

 

Few pics (crappy iphone pics!!): -

 

 

 

The panel beater in work is off til next week, when he gets back I'll see what he thinks. It aint too bad, just wish the seller told me the extent of the rust!!!

[Pete-M]

The panel beater in work is off til next week, when he gets back I'll see what he thinks. It aint too bad, just wish the seller told me the extent of the rust!!!

 

That's bugger all. It's a 21 year old French car.

[Guest]

The panel beater in work is off til next week, when he gets back I'll see what he thinks. It aint too bad, just wish the seller told me the extent of the rust!!!

 

That's bugger all. It's a 21 year old French car.

 

+137.8

[Wal]

Original wheels

 

 

And here is the exhaust, ugly as fook, need to find a replacement and SOON!!

 

[dollywobbler]

Oh dear. I see someone's 'improved' the rear lights as well. Does that stuff come off?

 

Still looks a great buy though. Enjoy Hero Of The Week status!

[Renault18]

George Rhodes & Sons at Biddulph (Stoke-on-Trent) have new genuine panels.

 

I haven't just gone and mentioned that on a forum have I?

 

Certainly got new Fuego quarters, LH front wing, screen, front bumper and at least one doors skin - POSSIBLY - and I mean just possibly there's a complete door.

 

I was there this afternoon buying bits for . . .

 

 

 

 

watch this space

[Hertz]

George Rhodes & Sons at Biddulph (Stoke-on-Trent) have new genuine panels.

 

I haven't just gone and mentioned that on a forum have I?

 

Certainly got new Fuego quarters, LH front wing, screen, front bumper and at least one doors skin - POSSIBLY - and I mean just possibly there's a complete door.

 

I was there this afternoon buying bits for . . .

 

 

 

 

watch this space

 

Oooh, I really need to pop round for a brew and have a mooch around your collection Richard.

[Wal]

Oh dear. I see someone's 'improved' the rear lights as well. Does that stuff come off?

 

Still looks a great buy though. Enjoy Hero Of The Week status!

 

Never noticed that, will look into it once work commences

 

Hero of the week uh? COOL

[Renault18]

Oooh, I really need to pop round for a brew and have a mooch around your collection Richard.

 

Well hang on, it's hopefully about to get even shite-ier

 

Hopefully the latest transaction should take place tomorrow - Car of the Year 1982?

[55bloke]

Renault 9!

[Wal]

We should arrange a central meet somewhere

[Alexg]

Excellent stuff Wal, I reckon as soon as its de-chaved you're going to look the cats pjs in that.

[Wal]

Excellent stuff Wal, I reckon as soon as its de-chaved you're going to look the cats pjs in that.

 

I am looking forward to getting the work done, has a look at the 14" BBS and they are in pretty good nick, but I will be whipping the tyres off spend some time sanding them down and have them painted.

 

I will be contacting Renault Turbo Spares today and see if he has an exhaust, maybe 2 doors aswell (hopefully in red )

 

It is fun to drive especially once the turbo kicks in!!!!

[Wal]

Had my first 'breakdown' luckily outside Castle Wal!!

 

The starter is right next to the exhaust, got a tad hot!!! Need to get some heat wrap for the exhaust methinks. Does anyone know where its best to get some???

[Cavcraft]

Halfrauds, Demon Tweeks or Chester Exhausts probably best.

[Wal]

Halfrauds, Demon Tweeks or Chester Exhausts probably best.

 

Nice one, still on the hunt for a less wanky chavvy back box!!!

[nigel bickle]

The starter on my Fuego turbo tended to fail when the car got hot -especially ticking over for any length of time. You're right- very close to the manifolds.

 

Effectively made the car 'untrustworthy' -because i never knew if it would restart.

 

I had it off 3 times (bloddy awkward) cleaning, brushes etc -before i gave up and fitted a new one. No probs since.

[55bloke]

Only 38 left on the road, according to DVLA. BTW, have you seen the Otto models 1/18 version? Looks pretty good.

[RENOMAD]

Only 38 left on the road, according to DVLA. BTW, have you seen the Otto models 1/18 version? Looks pretty good.

.

I've just bought the Otto Models 25 V6---Will be my first Otto so hopefully I wont be disappointed as they are not exactly cheap!

[55bloke]

Only 38 left on the road, according to DVLA. BTW, have you seen the Otto models 1/18 version? Looks pretty good.

.

I've just bought the Otto Models 25 V6---Will be my first Otto so hopefully I wont be disappointed as they are not exactly cheap!

I've been looking at that - very tempting! Looks spot on, except for the shape of the rear window, and a way out of scale rear wiper!

[Wal]

Clio wheels sold on ebay, gettin picked up this weekend. Heard from John at Renault Turbo Spares and has a stock back box. SWEET!!!!

[Wal]

Okay, tough call, but one of my old cars has come up for sale, so Fuego has to go, any interest? Gonna whack the new exhaust on and get the paint sorted. £3250 anyone?