peddyp
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Sept 13, 2014 19:36:27 GMT
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Hi all, saw this advertised on here and within 24 hours I had it on the back of my dad's flatbed and on my driveway :-)      (as far as I know...) It's a 1958 Ford Zephyr Zodiac 'highline) fitted with a 2.6 straight 6 and a 3 speed manual. Clock says 47,000, how much of that is true I don't know... Luckily I've found a previous owner on Facebook and managed to steal these pics from his wall, can't wait to hear back off him!!    The engine purrs like a kitten and has plenty of 'roar' but it needs some attention (leaks, seals and generally putting back together properly) I HAD been on a desperate search for a Volvo Amazon estate for quite some time now but I've either had no money at the time or it's been sold before I got there but as soon as I saw this I just had to have it  There's a lot there, there's also a fair bit missing... Fingers crossed I'll have it on the road as a useable car before the end of they year!! Pedro |
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Copey
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Sept 13, 2014 19:43:12 GMT
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awesome!!!
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1990 Ford Sierra Sapphire GLSi with 2.0 Zetec
1985 Ford Capri 3.0 (was a 2.0 Laser originally)
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Sept 13, 2014 19:43:29 GMT
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Fantastic buy fella and for sensible money well done look forward to updates
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Fraud owners club member
1999 Jaguar s type
1993 ford escort
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Sept 13, 2014 20:04:16 GMT
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Wonderful. I wish I was so well preserved! Are those side "gills" standard?
Looks much nicer without the external sun-visor.
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79cord
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Sept 14, 2014 13:15:29 GMT
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Love the two tone, though 'Buick' portholes & Plymouth etching on rear 'screen might be pushing it.
Hope previous repairs aren't bad.
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Last Edit: Sept 14, 2014 13:16:35 GMT by 79cord
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eternaloptimist
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Sept 14, 2014 13:51:23 GMT
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Got to love a High Line
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XC70, VW split screen crew cab, Standard Ten
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peddyp
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Sept 14, 2014 19:32:39 GMT
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To be honest the car is pretty much a wreck... The interior (minus the dash, steering wheel, clocks) is a total write off... Back seats aren't even from this model car! All previous welding is solid but messy, I'm guessing something's gone wrong as there isn't physically enough room for the doors... The lights don't work, everything to do with electrics needs putting back together properly, as does anything to do with water, heating and engine coolant... Front bumper has been dented in along with the plate and a small dent behind that... Doors don't really shut properly... Windows don't really work... Wipers need attention/reassembling... Body is straight and original but is rough as hell, not a single panel that doesn't need some kind of welding... Clutch is quite high but doesn't slip... One of the brakes are stuck on, will have a look soon... The original wheels are pretty naff and even if they were freshly refurbed I'd have to trade them in for something a little more slot-mag-ish! !!!Ze Good Bits!!! It's gorgeous The engine is great and sounds the Dogs Bawlocks! 47,000 on the clock (not bad in 56 years) The roof is straight Bonnet is straight Gearbox feels good Last but certainly not least... The GF loves it!! Quite clearly I've got a large task ahead of me, quite scary considering I'm not familiar with welding or sheet metal working... If anybody can point me in the direction of specialists, breakers, dealers etc that's be great! Can't wait to get this baby on the road!! |
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retrolegends
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Winging it.....Since 1971.
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Sept 14, 2014 19:38:52 GMT
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Great Purchase! Looking forward to updates on this. BookMarked in anticipation.
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1974 Hillman Avenger 1500DL1992 Volvo 240SE1975 Datsun Cherry 100a flying custard1965 Hillman SuperMinx Rock N Roller1974 Austin Allegrat Mk1 1.3SDL1980 Austin Allegro Mk3 1.3L1982 Austin Allegro Mk3 on banded steels2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible 220bhp TurboNutter1966 Morris Minor 1000 (Doris) 2019 Abarth 595C Turismo (not retro but awesome fun) www.facebook.com/DatsunCherry100a |
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peddyp
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Sept 14, 2014 20:23:02 GMT
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Not what you'd call an update really but here's the most recent couple of pics... My son on the bonnet and I managed to capture the moment my g/f converted to classics ;-)   |
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fred
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Sept 14, 2014 21:53:59 GMT
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Well one HUGE milestone won there Your other half likes it - and looks like Bonny Chap is agreeable too  Looks great - look forward to updates feller  |
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'79 Cossie ran Cortina - Sold
2000 Fozzer 2.0 turbo snow beast
'85 Opel Manta GSI - Sold
03 A class Mercedes
Looking for a FD Ventora - Anyone?
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peddyp
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Sept 18, 2014 17:12:35 GMT
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Started doing a bit of deeper investigation today and thankfully I was pleasantly surprised to find there was more surface rust than rot! Both rear tubs are fine and solid through to the arch lips. Front passenger tub is also all good, just the front drivers side to check now :-) It's got new shoes all round (yes, ALL round, front drums...) The passenger front was sticking but after a bit of fiddling, adjusting and dremeling it spins freely now. I also assembled a full whitewall, trim and hub cap to see how they look and they're not bad but still not to my taste so a chunky set of J 18's will be getting involved ;-)  |
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Sept 18, 2014 17:16:02 GMT
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that front bench is incredible !! had a hard time since '98 then  |
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Sept 18, 2014 19:24:51 GMT
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Fascinated to see this one evolve. Bookmarked!
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Sept 18, 2014 19:31:35 GMT
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Keen to see updates,, there's a zodiac specialist near me in erith Kent,, zodiac motor works run by a fella called Kevin dipchan he has run it for years has some lovely cars and spares to
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1999 Jaguar s type
1993 ford escort
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peddyp
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Sept 18, 2014 19:58:11 GMT
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eternaloptimist
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Sept 18, 2014 20:10:46 GMT
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My first car was a Consul mk2 - bought when I was 14 for £35....
Yours has done well to survive. Repro interior door trims are available from Newton Commercial IIRC.
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qwerty
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Sept 18, 2014 20:19:49 GMT
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That is gorgeous *cough*V8*cough*
Looking forward to watching it progress.
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peddyp
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Sept 18, 2014 20:42:36 GMT
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Thanks for the info on the interior! Any help is great help I'm not sure I've come across anybody who doesn't want to drop a tasty V8 in there!! Lol |
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Sept 18, 2014 22:05:00 GMT
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Rare.
I like it.
I envy you.
LOTS of work.
BOOKMARKED!
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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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eternaloptimist
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Sept 18, 2014 22:52:58 GMT
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My first car was a Consul mk2 - bought when I was 14 for £35.... Yours has done well to survive. Repro interior door trims are available from Newton Commercial IIRC. It's Aldridge Trimming, not Newton Commercial. It's all available - not cheap though. |
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