I seem to of done something stupid yet again

Talk about your cars etc here. Keep it sort of sensible and on topic please.
User avatar
panhard65
Posts: 3942
Joined: Wed Apr 10, 2019 7:18 am
Has thanked: 151 times
Been thanked: 4536 times

Re: I seem to of done something stupid yet again

Post by panhard65 »

I had a proper look round the old Buick today and hopefully it is just some patching to the floors and a new wiring loom and it will be good to go. So far I have only driven it up the yard and it seems ok.
IMG_7779.JPG
IMG_7779.JPG (259.16 KiB) Viewed 1457 times
IMG_7780.JPG
IMG_7780.JPG (249.86 KiB) Viewed 1457 times
IMG_7782.JPG
IMG_7782.JPG (298.78 KiB) Viewed 1457 times
IMG_7791.JPG
IMG_7791.JPG (401.4 KiB) Viewed 1457 times
IMG_7789.JPG
IMG_7789.JPG (301.12 KiB) Viewed 1457 times
1939 Hotchkiss 864
1966 Rover P5 (for sale)
1971 Lancia Fulvia Berlinetta (also for sale)
1977 Dodge 3700GT Hearse
1987 Renault 25 V6 Turbo
2010 Skoda Felica tdi
2013 Peugeot RCZ
2021 Yadea C1S Gay leccy scooter
User avatar
Hooli
Self Appointed Internet God
Posts: 33158
Joined: Mon Apr 08, 2019 9:25 pm
Has thanked: 14098 times
Been thanked: 10981 times

Re: I seem to of done something stupid yet again

Post by Hooli »

Not sure I like it, bit doesn't look in too bad condition.
Private signature, do not read
User avatar
brandersnatch
I scored very low on the autie test. I’m cheerful, happy, confident, like meeting new people, chatty and largely sociable. What the fuck am I doing on this forum?
Posts: 4243
Joined: Wed Apr 10, 2019 8:41 am
Has thanked: 3797 times
Been thanked: 2503 times

Re: I seem to of done something stupid yet again

Post by brandersnatch »

You do pick well. Ignore the monkey boy, he knows nothing. That’s pretty cool. Nice one.
User avatar
LynehamHerc
Boomer, gammon, senile old fart and Eurosmasher!
Posts: 20497
Joined: Wed Apr 10, 2019 1:37 am
Location: Here
Has thanked: 13626 times
Been thanked: 3588 times

Re: I seem to of done something stupid yet again

Post by LynehamHerc »

I think a hunter once drove one in one of the Tarzan films so it probably brings back bad memories.
User avatar
Jerzy Woking
Posts: 3542
Joined: Sat Jul 31, 2021 8:18 pm
Location: Espaná
Has thanked: 2370 times
Been thanked: 1560 times

Re: I seem to of done something stupid yet again

Post by Jerzy Woking »

That looks great-lovely shape. Hopefully the rust isn't any more extensive than that. Seen worse in cars 10 years old (but not here in Spain).
DodgeRover
Posts: 13610
Joined: Sun Apr 14, 2019 11:24 pm
Has thanked: 1813 times
Been thanked: 2668 times

Re: I seem to of done something stupid yet again

Post by DodgeRover »

Looks great, have you considered fitting a VW power train yet?
Hopefully the rust isn't too extensive, just wrong of the seller not to mention it.
User avatar
panhard65
Posts: 3942
Joined: Wed Apr 10, 2019 7:18 am
Has thanked: 151 times
Been thanked: 4536 times

Re: I seem to of done something stupid yet again

Post by panhard65 »

Had a play with the Fiat today and I don't think there is much wrong with the engine. The clutch is a bit sticky though but should just be a sticking pedal or cable as it doesn't feel great.

Lets see if the you tube link works now or does monkey boy need to sort it still.
1939 Hotchkiss 864
1966 Rover P5 (for sale)
1971 Lancia Fulvia Berlinetta (also for sale)
1977 Dodge 3700GT Hearse
1987 Renault 25 V6 Turbo
2010 Skoda Felica tdi
2013 Peugeot RCZ
2021 Yadea C1S Gay leccy scooter
User avatar
Broccoli
Posts: 2162
Joined: Tue Jul 21, 2020 3:30 am
Has thanked: 1287 times
Been thanked: 1226 times

Re: I seem to of done something stupid yet again

Post by Broccoli »

You rich foreigners with your strong pound, coming over here and taking our great cars and women…

That’s lovely, if you find it looks out of place in your local Tescos carpark, send it back once you have fixed it - such stylish looks. You have great taste in cars - (mostly; hearses aren’t really my thing!) It would look amazing at my local drive-in!
User avatar
paulplom
The Geordie Lord, Mario!
Posts: 25887
Joined: Fri Aug 23, 2019 7:01 am
Has thanked: 10184 times
Been thanked: 5432 times

Re: I seem to of done something stupid yet again

Post by paulplom »

Link works fine. The engine sounds sweet as a nut.
User avatar
PhilA
Posts: 2926
Joined: Thu May 30, 2019 1:24 pm
Location: Larose, LA, USA
Has thanked: 915 times
Been thanked: 6446 times
Contact:

Re: I seem to of done something stupid yet again

Post by PhilA »

That sounds like it'll be happy at the redline, idles better than a lot of that engine I've heard.

Beurrrick looks pretty good tbh, those rotted badly, post Korean-war steel. No inspection required on either of those vehicles in most states, when registered as antique.
Pontac Cheepten
Plymmut Furey
Post Reply