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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Your gonna have fun now aren't you? what are your plans?

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.

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

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

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......

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.

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

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

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)

It's passed!

Wahey!

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.

All systems go!

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