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Post by sniperpenguin on Aug 19, 2007 0:30:19 GMT
I've finally managed to pick up my project car! I didnt think I would pick one up for a while, but when opportunities arise  "She" is a Flame Red 1998 F (MPI I think - doesnt look like a VVC but the rev counter redlines at 7250?) with basic trim, and has been laid dormant on a lockup forecourt for 2yrs!!! - 58700 on the clock - Decent Service history - CD Changer (with code!) - Spare Roof - Spare set of 6-spoke Alloys + Good tyres - Set of New front + Rear brake discs BAD POINTS - Existing roof is in a shocking state. Mould everywhere and the window is slashed to hell (I am going to try to rescue it tho). - No Battery - Brakes havent exactly seized, but the discs and calipers are pretty shocking. - existing wheels on the car are very poor. Too slow punctures on the front, and the spare on the back as the alloy has a piece missing! - filthy! Needs a good strip down and pressure wash - Paint / bodywork isnt great, but ive seen worse - Front bumper has pretty much had it. Looks like I've rescued the poor girl. She may end up as a trackcar, she might end up as a bit of fun for my fiancee.... but she WONT be scrapped  |
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Post by John Ponting on Aug 19, 2007 6:49:48 GMT
It's an imposter. Cassie is BRG and PINK swmgf.org.uk/album/3/18491873.jpgBut well done on rescueing an F from the scrapper. I guess you are planning a long greasy winter? |
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Post by gazsuttonuk on Aug 19, 2007 7:56:12 GMT
Best of Luck with the project.
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Post by sniperpenguin on Aug 19, 2007 11:56:13 GMT
thanks, i'll keep you guys updated  Oh, and Cassie isnt necessarily the name of the car - its the name of the project.... Cars Are Seriously Silly, Idiotic and Expensive! I've seen the green pretender - looks like the mssing member of the village people! (although I was disappointed not to see it at the Fest) |
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Post by rob5059 on Aug 19, 2007 21:31:02 GMT
Well done Nigel.......a man of your caliber will soon have it bombing around Wales, could be yet another car for your wedding convey if you get stuck in!! Rob |
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Post by Dieter Koennecke on Aug 19, 2007 23:10:18 GMT
Nigel, well rescued ;D and the VIN is ?  SARRD.... |
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Post by sniperpenguin on Aug 20, 2007 22:38:43 GMT
... WBGBWD033762 |
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Post by Dieter Koennecke on Aug 21, 2007 9:53:04 GMT
... WBGBWD033762 the MGF Registers say, an MPi and as for the date of first registration, an "April Joke" |
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Post by Adrian Clifford on Aug 21, 2007 17:23:47 GMT
Hmm ! so why does the rev counter red line at 7250 ?
Can you double check the vin as the letters will define if it is an mpi (8th letter G denotes an mpi, T denoted a vvc), have you looked at the engine to see ? VVC's say vvc on the top, viewable from the engine bay panel.
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PinkJay
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Post by PinkJay on Aug 21, 2007 20:19:49 GMT
I've seen the green pretender - looks like the mssing member of the village people! (although I was disappointed not to see it at the Fest)  |
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Post by stux99 on Aug 21, 2007 20:30:36 GMT
Wondered when you would pick this one up Jay |
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Post by PinkJay on Aug 21, 2007 20:41:18 GMT
Wondered when you would pick this one up Jay
Failed MOT on both front bottom wishbones - corrosion. Offside front top ball joint - excessive play, and rear nearside handbrake - not working.
But now i'm back, she should be back on the road real, real, realllllllll soon.
"mssing member of the village people!" - I asks you. And he can't even speell - LOL
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Post by Andie on Aug 21, 2007 21:13:14 GMT
Wondered when you would pick this one up Jay
Failed MOT on both front bottom wishbones - corrosion. Offside front top ball joint - excessive play, and rear nearside handbrake - not working.
But now i'm back, she should be back on the road real, real, realllllllll soon.
"mssing member of the village people!" - I asks you. And he can't even speell - LOL
LOL! Awww....Jay!!!! Sweetiepie!!! How are you???! ;D How lovely to see you here! I hope that you had a fabulous holiday! Love to you and Bel! xxx Nigel, I'm sorry but there is only ONE Cassie....she's very special.....she has nothing to do with YMCAs.........and she belongs to lovely Jay! Think you may have to think of a different project code-name....before Jay sues you for breach of copyright! LOL! |
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Post by sniperpenguin on Aug 21, 2007 21:42:21 GMT
I've seen the green pretender - looks like the mssing member of the village people! (although I was disappointed not to see it at the Fest) Awwww , she is sweet really To be honest, she doesnt have a name... but she had to be called something for the project. "The red shed" isnt very endearing! |
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Post by PHLEB on Aug 21, 2007 22:37:50 GMT
So now it's stuck!!
RED SHED IT IS!!
Lets see how the red shed turns out - i know sombody who may cry or want to buy it back when she gets back on the raod
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