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rolling shell, scrapping in about a week.

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 07:05 am
by Dan
My 1.4 decided to set fire today. After a cry and thinking about it im probably going to cancel the insurance and weigh it in, however the only damage was in the engine bay. Anything not steel looks to be destroyed, it looks like the carb has even melted. So anything else you need, inbox me or ring me, preferably the latter and let me know. Oh it also has leather seats, but foggy gets first dibs on them.

The only special bits I can think of are the welded diff. And possibly a spare open from a 2l. The wheels. The doors and boot lid, and the bonet with a respray and some TLC.

It breaks my heart to say this but I can't go through rebuilding her, she was great. Fun, fairly eco and just kept plodding even tho I did millions of miles in her.

I don't think a 3 series is practical until I can afford a garaged one that was forgotten and is mint. Im disgusted with myself but im thinking of something new. Possibly a C30 or the new gt86. As my only mode of transport expired last night im afraid it's gonna be cash on collection.

My number is 07794904138.

Im open to offers and haggling but I need to insure myself on another car so I'd like to think that'd make you keener to make a good offer.

Thanks guys, hope I can help y'all out.

If you want the whole shebang I'll take ust over scrap weight, less a rough price for the seats, depending if foggy wants them.

Re: rolling shell, scrapping in about a week.

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 02:14 pm
by Speedy88
Aww dude, my condolences :( I've come close to setting fire a few cars which is why I keep a fire extinguisher in the boot at all times now (except the rover, I wish that thing would burn).

What year is it and do you have any pictures? Also - where are you based?

Re: rolling shell, scrapping in about a week.

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 04:01 pm
by Dan
It's an 88, I have some pics before can't bear to look at it now, what you thinking you'll need?

Re: rolling shell, scrapping in about a week.

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 04:07 pm
by Dan
Oh an im based in Essex. Update: it's going Thursday be quick people. Oh and the bonnets fucked.

Re: rolling shell, scrapping in about a week.

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 06:34 pm
by magnumpi
If you end up with no taker for the shell can you chop the front end off for me, i'll come and pick it up?

Thats if the valence is rust free and not too badly fire damaged, let me know, cheers.

Re: rolling shell, scrapping in about a week.

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 08:08 pm
by Speedy88
Was looking for a parts breaker - but I've just thought about the logistics of A-framing a half burnt car. Probably not going to happen before Thursday. Magnum - she's all yours.

Re: rolling shell, scrapping in about a week.

Posted: 18 Sep 2012 10:51 pm
by macplaxton
magnumpi wrote:If you end up with no taker for the shell can you chop the front end off for me, i'll come and pick it up?

Thats if the valence is rust free and not too badly fire damaged, let me know, cheers.
I could do with an arse-end if that works out. Where in Essexcestershire?

Re: rolling shell, scrapping in about a week.

Posted: 19 Sep 2012 02:15 pm
by Dan
I'm pretty much on the Thames. I haven't got time to chop it its all or parts sorry guys. Oh the valence is practically made of cf fillery stuff. Im just gonna whack it in a tow bar to scrap it I need to know by tomorrow midday latest. Ring me as I'll probably forget to check here lol

Re: rolling shell, scrapping in about a week.

Posted: 19 Sep 2012 02:39 pm
by macplaxton
Weigh it in then.

Re: rolling shell, scrapping in about a week.

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 07:45 am
by Dan
I've managed to salvage the prop, welder, front passenger door which was mint and the seats. I'd really like to keep the seats for any future happenings with a 3 series but feel free to make an offer on anything else

Re: rolling shell, scrapping in about a week.

Posted: 20 Sep 2012 09:15 pm
by J340GLT
pics?

Re: rolling shell, scrapping in about a week.

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 09:17 am
by Dan
Was a bit hopeful there I think. Halfshaft coupling bolts were chewed to fuck, so no prop or diff, and I just cba with it I need it gone. Sorry all, I didn't have much choice tho :-/