Project Car- E499 LGV
Project Car- E499 LGV
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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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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Re: Project Car- E499 LGV
Your gonna have fun now aren't you? what are your plans?
Own:
86 360GLT
97 S90
92 960S, Royal
01 Subaru Lancaster 6
96 Volvo 854R
Owned
E90 320 M-sport wagon
S60T -Mazda Familia
850lpt -AU Falcon
855T5 -91, 95, 97 960
940TIC -Mitsi GTO TT
16x 360-Toyota corolla
Toyota corona-R32 Skyline
V70R -V70T5
86 360GLT
97 S90
92 960S, Royal
01 Subaru Lancaster 6
96 Volvo 854R
Owned
E90 320 M-sport wagon
S60T -Mazda Familia
850lpt -AU Falcon
855T5 -91, 95, 97 960
940TIC -Mitsi GTO TT
16x 360-Toyota corolla
Toyota corona-R32 Skyline
V70R -V70T5
Re: Project Car- E499 LGV
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.
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.
Re: Project Car- E499 LGV
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
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
Re: Project Car- E499 LGV
It burns oil.
Lay a big fat donk on it.
Lay a big fat donk on it.
Re: Project Car- E499 LGV
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......
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......
Re: Project Car- E499 LGV
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.
Re: Project Car- E499 LGV
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
Re: Project Car- E499 LGV
I repainted it with 2x aerosols...
need cutting paste+buffer STAT!
need cutting paste+buffer STAT!
Re: Project Car- E499 LGV
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)
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)
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Re: Project Car- E499 LGV
Wahey!
Re: Project Car- E499 LGV
The day I have the MOT and money for tax, naturally, is a bank holiday.
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.
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.
Re: Project Car- E499 LGV
It's been off the road since 2006!: I think that's a legitimate rescue.