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Jun 4, 2011 6:35:34 GMT
Post by cheesyblob on Jun 4, 2011 6:35:34 GMT
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Jun 4, 2011 6:53:57 GMT
Post by dave1800 on Jun 4, 2011 6:53:57 GMT
Your profile show you are 39 years old! |
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Jun 4, 2011 7:07:31 GMT
Post by Re Hello on Jun 4, 2011 7:07:31 GMT
Your profile show you are 39 years old! Well spotted. I just put a random number in case there was an age limit. |
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Jun 4, 2011 7:09:13 GMT
Post by cheesyblob on Jun 4, 2011 7:09:13 GMT
Your profile show you are 39 years old! Well spotted. I just put a random number in case there was an age limit. I didn't mean to post as a guest, I didn't realise I didn't press keep me logged on last time i signed in |
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Jun 4, 2011 21:24:46 GMT
Post by Penguin45 on Jun 4, 2011 21:24:46 GMT
I'm sorry, you have to be 40 to be a member of the forum...............
Welcome aboard.
P45.
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Jun 10, 2011 6:50:52 GMT
Post by Admin on Jun 10, 2011 6:50:52 GMT
Welcome! I'm only 20, so you're not alone.
Good luck with your search. I had my first car at 15, so little things like not being old enough to drive didn't stop me!
Richard.
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Jun 10, 2011 15:36:06 GMT
Post by tommydp on Jun 10, 2011 15:36:06 GMT
Welcome! I got my first car when I was nine:-) Never too young to have interest in cars:-) Actually it was the 1800 I've finished restoring now, I inherited it from my grandfather. Well, finished restoring.. it never ends when it comes to restoring old cars I guess:-) At least it's running, and I use it daily during the summer.
Good luck finding a crab or Maxi:-)
Regards, Tommy.
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Jun 11, 2011 5:27:20 GMT
Post by cheesyblob on Jun 11, 2011 5:27:20 GMT
Thanks for your replies. I think i'll will probably get my first car at about 15. Can I ask what should I expect to pay for a Maxi/Landcrab not in need of total restoration, but are just slightly tatty? From the adverts for them i've seen, im guessing this is right:
Maxi 1500:
£400
Maxi 1750L/ Late HL:
£500
Maxi 1750HLS/ Early HL:
£600
Austin 1800:
£750
Austin 1800 S:
£850
Austin 2200:
£1000
Morris 1800:
£800
Morris 1800 S:
£900
Morris 2200:
£1100
Wolseley 18/85:
£900
Wolseley 18/85 S:
£1000
Wolseley Six:
£1250
Austin 3-Litre:
£1600
Can anyone tell me if this is right?
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Jun 12, 2011 4:06:56 GMT
Post by dave1800 on Jun 12, 2011 4:06:56 GMT
[quote author=cheesyblob board=introduceyourselfinhere
thread=178 post=1056 time=1307770040]Thanks for your replies. I think i'll will probably get my first car at about 15. Can I ask what should I expect to pay for a Maxi/Landcrab not in need of total restoration, but are just slightly tatty? From the adverts for them i've seen, im guessing this is right:
As you have probably noticed the prices vary considerably. I think it is better to go for the best structural condition you can afford and not be swayed by a respray. Better to be able to see the flaws. Some body repairs can be difficult as well as expensive. At the very least you should budget for replacing the whole braking system as this can deteriorate dramatically - you may be lucky and be able to fit new seals. If a vehicle has been laid up for many years there can be all kinds of horrors, it is better to go for a regular runner even if it looks tattier.
It all depends on your budget and what type of project you are planning, ie short or long term. Always double your estimates of cost, better to be happily surprised than upset!
These are just my opinions and I am sure not evryone will agree with me. I know I have changed my priorities over the years and want less challenges as I get older!
Regards
David
Maxi 1500:
£400
Maxi 1750L/ Late HL:
£500
Maxi 1750HLS/ Early HL:
£600
Austin 1800:
£750
Austin 1800 S:
£850
Austin 2200:
£1000
Morris 1800:
£800
Morris 1800 S:
£900
Morris 2200:
£1100
Wolseley 18/85:
£900
Wolseley 18/85 S:
£1000
Wolseley Six:
£1250
Austin 3-Litre:
£1600
Can anyone tell me if this is right?[/quote]
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Jun 12, 2011 5:23:46 GMT
Post by cheesyblob on Jun 12, 2011 5:23:46 GMT
[quote author=cheesyblob board=introduceyourselfinhere thread=178 post=1056 time=1307770040]Thanks for your replies. I think i'll will probably get my first car at about 15. Can I ask what should I expect to pay for a Maxi/Landcrab not in need of total restoration, but are just slightly tatty? From the adverts for them i've seen, im guessing this is right: As you have probably noticed the prices vary considerably. I think it is better to go for the best structural condition you can afford and not be swayed by a respray. Better to be able to see the flaws. Some body repairs can be difficult as well as expensive. At the very least you should budget for replacing the whole braking system as this can deteriorate dramatically - you may be lucky and be able to fit new seals. If a vehicle has been laid up for many years there can be all kinds of horrors, it is better to go for a regular runner even if it looks tattier. It all depends on your budget and what type of project you are planning, ie short or long term. Always double your estimates of cost, better to be happily surprised than upset! These are just my opinions and I am sure not evryone will agree with me. I know I have changed my priorities over the years and want less challenges as I get older! Regards David Maxi 1500: £400 Maxi 1750L/ Late HL: £500 Maxi 1750HLS/ Early HL: £600 Austin 1800: £750 Austin 1800 S: £850 Austin 2200: £1000 Morris 1800: £800 Morris 1800 S: £900 Morris 2200: £1100 Wolseley 18/85: £900 Wolseley 18/85 S: £1000 Wolseley Six: £1250 Austin 3-Litre: £1600 Can anyone tell me if this is right? [/quote] Thanks for your reply. I plan to get one that hasn't been laid up for years, and not one with bad bodywork, but one that perhaps has just failed its MOT due to a mechanical problem. |
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Jun 12, 2011 18:39:51 GMT
Post by Penguin45 on Jun 12, 2011 18:39:51 GMT
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Jun 13, 2011 14:26:43 GMT
Post by cheesyblob on Jun 13, 2011 14:26:43 GMT
That is exactly what I want really, although while it seems from the advert that the bodywork is MOT passable, it doesn't look the very tidy, does it? |
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Jun 15, 2011 20:44:36 GMT
Post by ahctog1 on Jun 15, 2011 20:44:36 GMT
It is 38 years old, not doing bad really! I doubt BL thought it would last this long, could be a snip.
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