Project Car- E499 LGV

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CBA
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Project Car- E499 LGV

Post by CBA » 29 Jan 2013 06:57 am

Ok, this thread's going to document the journey, help me keep track of progress.


Current condition(known faults)

1. Body faults

welding rqrd x 4 places really, 2 for mot.
Dent/warp round drivers door handle.
Kinks along crease of drivers door.
Rns panel dented slightly.
bonnet has one ding, looks deliberate.....
wheels need painting.
Pass door-scabs, dings.
osr cluster missing reverse lens.
ns mirror adjust rod broken.


2. Running gear+engine.

valves slightly tapping.
front spring very weak on NS(have replacement),
clutch high but seems healthy, needs a looking-at.
exhaust blowing at downpipe gasket.


3. Electrical+accessories

aerial is battered+ugly.
wipers a bit 'mongy' (misaligned/comical).
radio needs a cage.
speedometer cable snapped


4. Interior

drivers lumbar adjust knob has come out via clip(not broken).
rear wiper motor cover has broken clips.


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Logan360
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Re: Project Car- E499 LGV

Post by Logan360 » 29 Jan 2013 08:59 am

Your gonna have fun now aren't you? what are your plans?
Own:
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01 Subaru Lancaster 6
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CBA
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Re: Project Car- E499 LGV

Post by CBA » 29 Jan 2013 12:26 pm

straight forward rolling restore, bit by bit, that is my only intention.

If I wanted speed/power I'd buy a saab turbo :), they're mental when tuned, barely driveable at first.

A little bit of styling might happen.. the silver strip in the bumpers- change for blue shiny, seems a nice touch.

the steel wheels suit it, just need painting properly, detailing maybe, may pick a new colour(s) for them.

exhaust lightly opened up for a bit of rumble would be nice + chrome tip :)

and I'll leave it at that.

I've thoroughly broken 4 300s, it's time I was respectful. plus, they're legitimately classic now and coming into style(imo lol).


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If it wasn't for the simplicity, reliability, safety, motorway economy, rwd and classic insurance I'd drive sometjing else.

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Re: Project Car- E499 LGV

Post by CBA » 31 Jan 2013 03:06 pm

Current condition(known faults)
Still to-do:

1. Body faults
welding rqrd x 2 places for mot. :)

osr cluster missing reverse lens.
ns mirror adjust rod broken.

2. Running gear+engine.
valves slightly tapping.
front spring very weak on NS(have replacement),
clutch high but seems healthy, needs a looking-at.
exhaust blowing at downpipe gasket.

3. Electrical+accessories
radio needs a cage.
speedometer cable snapped

and I hoovered it XD

CBA
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Re: Project Car- E499 LGV

Post by CBA » 02 Feb 2013 03:38 pm

It burns oil.
Lay a big fat donk on it.

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Re: Project Car- E499 LGV

Post by CBA » 22 Feb 2013 01:49 pm

Still to-do:
1. Body faults

No dents left!!
(applause)
Need one more can of paint to finish.
osr cluster missing reverse lens.
ns mirror adjust rod broken.

2. Running gear+engine.
valves slightly tapping.
clutch high but seems healthy, needs a looking-at.

3. Electrical+accessories
radio needs a cage.
speedometer cable snapped


Not bad going... getting painful sanding filler: I'm only 28 and got arthritic shoulder from years of buffing and sanding- need a leccy sander!

mot man said it looks really tidy :), should be mot'd on monday - if nothing else has broken in the last month......

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Re: Project Car- E499 LGV

Post by CBA » 22 Feb 2013 01:51 pm

It doesn't burn oil after all, must have been bad fuel or something, it's not blown smoke in a week so... I dunno.

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Re: Project Car- E499 LGV

Post by CBA » 22 Feb 2013 01:58 pm

She's a lot quicker than my 1.7 saloon... loads of grunt and surprisingly lively even in high gears - Same year and engine code

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Re: Project Car- E499 LGV

Post by CBA » 04 Mar 2013 04:17 pm

I repainted it with 2x aerosols...
need cutting paste+buffer STAT!

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Re: Project Car- E499 LGV

Post by CBA » 25 Mar 2013 12:52 am

The car is in a pay-and-pray for MOT repair. It's a first for me, I'm scared. :(

On the upside:
I now own a buffer, a really long wire and some T-cut!, also some over-priced polishing cloth!!

A whole MOT should materialise on Thursday!

Has anyone got a period/original/earlier FM radio/radio cassette? like the optional tape+fm :)


Oh, and the Reg# is E994 LGV

"egg a lgv"? (don't egg lgv's)

CBA
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Re: Project Car- E499 LGV

Post by CBA » 26 Mar 2013 02:39 pm

It's passed!

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Re: Project Car- E499 LGV

Post by macplaxton » 26 Mar 2013 04:09 pm

Wahey! 340pw
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Re: Project Car- E499 LGV

Post by CBA » 30 Mar 2013 01:21 am

The day I have the MOT and money for tax, naturally, is a bank holiday. :lol:

9am and I hit the road.

I've got ample funding so, for immediate purchase, I'd like an offside rear mk3 cluster if anyone can package one up.

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Re: Project Car- E499 LGV

Post by CBA » 30 Mar 2013 07:50 pm

All systems go! :mrgreen: 340pw

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Re: Project Car- E499 LGV

Post by CBA » 30 Mar 2013 07:53 pm

It's been off the road since 2006!: I think that's a legitimate rescue.

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