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Post by Keef on Dec 10, 2010 12:27:26 GMT
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Post by Admin on Dec 10, 2010 12:28:42 GMT
Yeah I saw that one, I suspect it might actually be quite solid under the dirt. Reserve not met though  |
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Post by Keef on Dec 10, 2010 12:44:41 GMT
I suspect it might actually be quite solid under the dirt. Pity it's so far north. |
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Post by Big D on Jan 7, 2011 22:30:54 GMT
This car is fairly close to me. It caught my eye as rally restoration of a landcrab was featured in the feb practical classics magazine.
I am on the look out for my first project car and was thinking of going to take a look. Do you guys 'in the know' think it would be worth a go at getting her running?
What would be the main points to check on the car and what is a fair price for a car in this condition?
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Post by wolseley1800 on Jan 8, 2011 0:05:28 GMT
Hi,
others will add to this but as a guide £400.
Tony has most of the parts needed , although good second hand.
Engine bits are basically MGB
The rare bits its are jacking panels for the sills, outer sills are the same as the maxi and the exhaust for the 'S'
Problems are
Rust: mainly the norm; sills, wheel arches wings (around lights) and bonnet front as on the eday one.
Suspention parts are available, units rarely give up - problems are normally the metal connecting pipe, replaced with rubber ones from Tony
Gearboxes are bomb proof (used to convert V8s to FWD) but problems engaging will more likely be the cables, from Tony.
Over heating is normally due to crud in the system so a good flush through is the cure.
One thing to remember is always ring Tony for prices as Ebay is usually over priced.
Hope this helps
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Post by Penguin45 on Jan 8, 2011 1:04:05 GMT
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Post by Admin on Jan 8, 2011 20:26:17 GMT
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Post by Big D on Jan 9, 2011 21:06:13 GMT
Thanks for the tips. Unfortunately I missed out, a few hours after sorting out a viewing someone bought it... Bugger!
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Post by Penguin45 on Jan 10, 2011 1:29:09 GMT
Hi Big D,
Get yourself signed up properly and we'll help you find a decent car. That one was shakey - being polite about it, of course. That said, my car was £400 in 2003 and led to an immense amounty of pain.......
What's your practical budget?
Chris.
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Post by Keef on Jan 10, 2011 5:16:52 GMT
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