It was up here
Currently honeymooning on the IoW with Mrs and "Abby"
I need to find a Smiths temp sender soon...
82 343DL
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macplaxton
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82 343DL
Was tipped off to have a look at this car and wasn't anywhere near it, so just took a punt on fleabay. Nice motor. Didn't take much to MOT, fresh brake bits: caliper seals, rear wheel cylinders, master cylinder and flexi-hoses. Only other things were exhaust downpipe and sidelamp bulb. Mate was doing it on my behalf and it went in for a MOT and passed first time. Tester seemed impressed with the fresh underside and structure. Needs a bit of touching-up of the paint in a couple of places, but otherwise the body is in fine condition. Collected "Abby" at the start of the honeymoon...though I'd surprise the Mrs!
It was up here
Currently honeymooning on the IoW with Mrs and "Abby"
I need to find a Smiths temp sender soon...
It was up here
Currently honeymooning on the IoW with Mrs and "Abby"
I need to find a Smiths temp sender soon...
72 DAF 44 Estate 78 Volvo 343DL Black Beauty
82 Volvo 343DL CVT
88 Volvo 340DL Diesel
82 Volvo 343DL CVT
88 Volvo 340DL Diesel
Re: 82 343DL
Wow really nice 343! Looks great in white!
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Re: 82 343DL
Not sure what looks better mate.
The 343, or the hat.
both have quite a high Awesomeness rating.
The 343, or the hat.
both have quite a high Awesomeness rating.
Re: 82 343DL
I still think you are a madman surprising the Mrs with it 
Hope you are having a good time mate 
Hope you are having a good time mate '89(G) 340 GLE B172k
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Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast
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Re: 82 343DL
I don't have much luck surprising my Mrs with that kind of thing. But, great choice of honeymoon motor! It looks superb, particularly in white.
Tom
Tom
343 GL Touring B14.1E CVT (155) 98000kms 1980 (sold)
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
343 L Junior B14.3E MT4 (155) 229000kms 1981 (scrapped)
343 DLS B19A MT4 (155) 167900kms 1982
360 GL Injection B200F MT5 (231) 348598kms 1988 (scrapped)
360 GLT B200F MT5 (302) 230000kms 1988
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Bjorn Belter
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Re: 82 343DL
What a belter - quite literally - the car, of course!!
Re: 82 343DL
Looks like a good one.
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1972 Daf 55 coupe for sale
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1964 Daf 31
1976 Volvo 66GL estate sold
1976 Daf 46 van (sold)
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Re: 82 343DL
Such a nice 343, keep her good
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macplaxton
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Re: 82 343DL
*Click on thumbnails for larger images*
Bought with 14,267 miles on clock. Ebay, July '09 for £335. No Mot, not run for five years or so. Sight unseen, and bought on the strength of four poor pictures.
On the plus side, it was only about 45 miles from a mate's place about 45 miles. Seller agreed to hold on to it for a couple of weeks while mate was on holiday. Delivered on flatbed for £40 two weeks later, but forgot to bring the V5C. Ended up collecting it myself on day 1 of honeymoon so I could get some tax on it and not busted.
Instruction to mate: Have you got a bit of space for a few weeks? Have you got a bit of time? If it's a load of rubbish I'll stick it back on the 'bay. All good, and jobs done as above. MOT'd August at 14270 (although MOT got it wrong and put 14720).
Old biddy had it from new, although no extra paperwork
Appears to have been garaged all her life (the car, not the old biddy 
), probably dealer serviced too. Note on keys brown tag was instructions that said oldie was to stop driving. So that's probably five years ago when it was parked up. Presume owner died, then garaged cleared. Luckily didn't end up in the scrappage scheme, probably due to not being eligible for some reason. Temp sender not functioning, steering lock not locking (but no signs of other damage) and one set of keys. Granny knocks as below. Slight scuffing of paint on rear of tailgate top edge and some surface rusty scratches on sill door step on nearside. Tailgate struts saggy, but changed last trip over for SGS ones.
Ok, some more pictures:
Showing 14,656 miles on IoW. Covered around 8-900 miles in 12 days in August.
Had camera handy this weekend, but ran out of daylight and only chance for a while to take pictures on Monday:
Granny dent, nearside front wing.
A wee granny bump on the offside rear corner, minor scuffing and out of position.
One of four places gutter is deformed. Small strap-on rack been fitted at some stage.
Monday evening's mileage now 15,822
Rest of set HERE
Car now has bodged choke cable. Was stiff, since bodging warning light always on. Adjusted belts on Sunday. Condition reasonable. Had to move the adjuster nut so much, nearly run out of adjustment. Minor corrosion on pulleys, will smooth properly when changing belts soon. Changed the small pipes to petrol expansion tank, will do the breather pair next trip.
Proper pictures when I get some proper weather and daylight!
Bought with 14,267 miles on clock. Ebay, July '09 for £335. No Mot, not run for five years or so. Sight unseen, and bought on the strength of four poor pictures.
On the plus side, it was only about 45 miles from a mate's place about 45 miles. Seller agreed to hold on to it for a couple of weeks while mate was on holiday. Delivered on flatbed for £40 two weeks later, but forgot to bring the V5C. Ended up collecting it myself on day 1 of honeymoon so I could get some tax on it and not busted.
Instruction to mate: Have you got a bit of space for a few weeks? Have you got a bit of time? If it's a load of rubbish I'll stick it back on the 'bay. All good, and jobs done as above. MOT'd August at 14270 (although MOT got it wrong and put 14720).
Old biddy had it from new, although no extra paperwork
Appears to have been garaged all her life (the car, not the old biddy ), probably dealer serviced too. Note on keys brown tag was instructions that said oldie was to stop driving. So that's probably five years ago when it was parked up. Presume owner died, then garaged cleared. Luckily didn't end up in the scrappage scheme, probably due to not being eligible for some reason. Temp sender not functioning, steering lock not locking (but no signs of other damage) and one set of keys. Granny knocks as below. Slight scuffing of paint on rear of tailgate top edge and some surface rusty scratches on sill door step on nearside. Tailgate struts saggy, but changed last trip over for SGS ones.Ok, some more pictures:
Showing 14,656 miles on IoW. Covered around 8-900 miles in 12 days in August.Had camera handy this weekend, but ran out of daylight and only chance for a while to take pictures on Monday:
Granny dent, nearside front wing.
A wee granny bump on the offside rear corner, minor scuffing and out of position.
One of four places gutter is deformed. Small strap-on rack been fitted at some stage.
Monday evening's mileage now 15,822Rest of set HERE
Car now has bodged choke cable. Was stiff, since bodging warning light always on. Adjusted belts on Sunday. Condition reasonable. Had to move the adjuster nut so much, nearly run out of adjustment. Minor corrosion on pulleys, will smooth properly when changing belts soon. Changed the small pipes to petrol expansion tank, will do the breather pair next trip.
Proper pictures when I get some proper weather and daylight!
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Very jealous, that looks absolutely lovely! Looks superb in white!
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Re: 82 343DL
Ooh i only just noticed it's a vario!
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Venty Venty.SteveP wrote:Ooh i only just noticed it's a vario!
That, plus the detailed description of the belt adjustments kind of gives it away like.
Re: 82 343DL
Is this payback for my Mk3 comment
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You will NEVER be forgiven for your comment regarding Mk3s Stephen.SteveP wrote:Is this payback for my Mk3 comment
EvilSteveP wrote: Only a person with mental retardation would waste money on purchasing, or improving a MK3. And Anyone who does it, recieves my contempt.