rotapug
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"Didn't know they made Peugeots that old"
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Hey guys I've been kicking around to forum for a little while now and thought you might be interested in my project. Its a Peugeot 404, that is fairly standard at the moment. It has a 2" exhaust and is currently lowered at the rear (I know reverse rake makes baby jesus cry), the plan is to finish the suspension, put some wider wheels on, drop a 2 litre mechanical fuel injected engine from a 504 Ti and finish restoring it. This is my first project car, so because of inexperience and the garage always being full, progress is a bit slow. It will make a great everyday car when it is done. This is it parked on a nice winters day.    I also have some 505 GTi seats to replace the standard front seats.  Lastly the standard 1600 engine, this would go pretty good if the tiny carburettor didnt choke it.  So there it is in all its current glory, there is a bit of rust to fix in it, fortunatly only one small bit is structural. Hopefully you will see some progress on it soon. cheers Steve. |
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Onne
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Very nice, I have a soft spot for these (but more so the 403)
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1990 Mercedes W126 300SE
1997 Mercedes W140 S320L
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neox
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Jun 28, 2011 13:38:00 GMT
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You don't see many of those left!, a beauty good luck with her.
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Trust In The Rust
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will
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Jun 28, 2011 13:40:39 GMT
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Welcome, Pug's very nice indeed. Looks like your well stocked for spares too  |
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Jun 28, 2011 16:35:43 GMT
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Winter's day you say? That looks just like a good summers day here in Ireland!
Love them old Pugs and I like the your yard too!
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'86 E30. '86 E28. '92 E32. '97 Laguna. '98 March. '00 A4. '05 Focus.
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rotapug
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"Didn't know they made Peugeots that old"
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It has been a while since ive been able to get space to work on the car. There has been a little bit of progress, the rust in the back has been fixed (sorry no before or after pics until I can find the other camera). Also I have the car in stands and have removed the front strut assembly.   The hubs are in the boot  Hopefully it will not take long to change the shocks and springs in the struts. enjoy. |
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Last Edit: Nov 17, 2011 7:19:16 GMT by rotapug
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Nov 17, 2011 12:33:59 GMT
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nice
there's one of these in the same colour parked up round the corner from my work - it's got Bulgarian plates - interior and dash looks different to this one though
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An update perhaps?
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1986 Mercedes 200 (W124) (Standard and daily)
1976 Peugeot 404 1800 Stickshift (Standard - awaiting complete resto, engine done)
1984 Ford Cortina (P100) LDV - Cab and chassis restored, interior and glass not fitted, brand new 3 liter engine (last 110kw Sierra XR6 engine fitted and married to 5 speed Toyota Gearbox), load body needed.
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CaptainSlog
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1970 Peugeot 404CaptainSlog
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Kyk meneer, the last post was in 2011!
Any pictures of your 404? - I have always wondered why they are so scarce on here.
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rotapug
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"Didn't know they made Peugeots that old"
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2011 that's depressing  the car is still on jackstands in the carport. We have been having real problems with the front shocks. The ones that we thought were good were not and it took a year alone just to source some konis. Now we are having problems installing them. It'll get there eventually, I've also been distracted by a Suzuki Cappuccino which isn't helping... |
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CaptainSlog
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1970 Peugeot 404CaptainSlog
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2011 that's depressing the car is still on jackstands in the carport. We have been having real problems with the front shocks. The ones that we thought were good were not and it took a year alone just to source some konis. Now we are having problems installing them. It'll get there eventually, I've also been distracted by a Suzuki Cappuccino which isn't helping... Rotapug There are loads of 404s in Zimbabwe and also in Egypt. If you get me the part numbers required I will see if I can source them in Zim or South Africa. Cheers Mark |
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rotapug
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"Didn't know they made Peugeots that old"
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Cheers captainslog, because we are putting early shocks into a late strut there needs to be some custom work done. This has threat had reminded me I really need to get this car back on the ground, so hopefully I'll be able to talk to someone this week.
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Holding thumbs for some developments here. I have a '76 1800 GL (unique to SA)awaiting restoration. Hope to start shortly. Need some company!
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1986 Mercedes 200 (W124) (Standard and daily)
1976 Peugeot 404 1800 Stickshift (Standard - awaiting complete resto, engine done)
1984 Ford Cortina (P100) LDV - Cab and chassis restored, interior and glass not fitted, brand new 3 liter engine (last 110kw Sierra XR6 engine fitted and married to 5 speed Toyota Gearbox), load body needed.
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Have a soft spot for these.
My father had a '74 Estate when we lived in Swaziland in the late 70s and kept it when we moved to Botswana. It was sold on when we left Africa in '85 with almost 200k on the clock, many of those on dirt roads. It was great on dirt and even coped quite well with Botswana's sand tracks. Unfortunately it's looks were spoiled when it was caught in a hailstorm in Jo'burg (with Dad in it!) and every sky-facing surface was dented, even the creases in the tops of the wings.
We visited Zimbabwe in (probably) '84 and were able to park it next to it's much less abused twin outside the Victoria Falls Hotel.
Don't recall seeing any when we visited SA and Swaziland in 2013......
Nick
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1967 Triumph Vitesse convertible (old friend)
1996 Audi A6 2.5 TDI Avant (still durability testing)
1972 GT6 Mk3 (Restored after loong rest & getting the hang of being a car again)
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the car is still on jackstands in the carport. We have been having real problems with the front shocks. The ones that we thought were good were not and it took a year alone just to source some konis. Now we are having problems installing them. It'll get there eventually, I've also been distracted by a Suzuki Cappuccino which isn't helping... 