Catteeclan

Thats bloody funny.

Just thought I'd chuck that in for Chris as being a diode it'll only pass current one way.

I'd guess that alarm lamp's a LED.

Had just left school and was working in an amusements, 9am til 12am. You're prob right on both counts.

Well I didn't think it was funny, was fucking guttered. And I had to walk home 4 miles from my job at midnight. That's just made you laugh more hasn't it.

I had a chopper with a moped battery, indicators, brake and head lights. Charged via a side of the tyre type dynamo. Some basted pinched it.

Can I have the Chopper as well please.

But will they give us the real vax

That looks sooooo peaceful.

I prefer them wheels too.

I'll get some pics next time round, I couldn't believe how good the struts are, no rust on the top plate either.

Carpets will be coming out next week and I think we'll find you wrong. So far in remarkably good condition.

It's been done and like me, the owner wants it original.

Well thanks for clearing that up.

Interior pretty standard, nothing bling there. Vinyl roof in good condition, alloys that are turning to powder and to top it all, it's a 2.8 engine the previous owner fitted. I knew something was wrong while I was getting it started but kept my mouth shut before I could confirm to the owner. He's a little disappointed but now started searching for a 3ltr engine. and manual box. Paint looks very good on this pic but the lacquer is shite. Previous owner didn't do the car any favours other than keeping it in a well vented garage.

You're on the cider aren't you.

And by the way, good to see you back Clive.

Thats my sort of comment ya nob. Just old age. I don't under stand the old folk that want to shove on all sort of pin stripes and stickers, and then lacquer over the top. Messed up some good paint work, although it'll have a respray later. Simon thinks like me, get it on the road and better it along the way. It's a real good starting point for it's age. I suspect a slight head gasket prob but not worried as I'll be assisting him doing a full rebuild along the way.

Right, I knew someone would ask this. Previous owner has stuck all sorts of stickers on and later died. Wife of said owner was trying to tell us it was something special. Brooklands was mentioned but that's crap. It's had all sorts of changes in its life but I believe the log book says, 3.0, No S which makes sense as it's an Ghia automatic. Wife said it's now got a Granada engine which is a disappointment but I'm sure it's just a difference in camshaft. I've been told of lots of stories of bigger valved heads but talking to engine builders it's bull. Time will tell as "Simon the owner" will now research this big time. If you have info Bob it would be appreciated?

Sorry, I'll get some pics next time round. We freed the rear brake by taking off the rear drum, the other side someone had been there before and removed the shoes? Then we could push it outside the garage. Got it back to his home and within 1/2 hour we had it running. Not for too long as I wasn't sure the water was fully circulating but long enough to dump the old oil. Took some of the hoses off and there's plenty of crap in there so stripped off loads of other hoses so we can flush it out later. Both front calipers sized but with new cylinders on the rear we've now got some braking. Gaggin to take it down the road. Automatic gearbox engaged drive and reverse too. Had to leave to get my second jab and left him to give it a good scrub. O and yes, very lucky for the price he gave. It's a German made one and other than a couple of small places in bloody good condition bar the accident damage.

Young lad I know has had a couple of 250s, Honda engines. Both been good bikes.

Spot on Pedro.

Off to help a friend collect a 1980 3ltr capri in a bit. Gonna talk him into firing it up if we can, only been standing 30 years after a very small accident. Jab part 2 at 4pm then watch the F1 qually with a beer or 3.

Not another fuckin rabbit.

No one I knew liked Siouxsie back then. Didn't like everything they did but Spellbound was an excellent track to name one..