MonzaPhil
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Jan 15, 2015 21:56:33 GMT
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Right.
This is a tough one for me as I have a new phone and like the old one, I can't start new threads. What I now have to do is borrow MonzaNikkis Windows 8 infested taplop and struggle through its stupid functions to provide you lot with information you don't want and entertainment you probably don't need.
Anyhoo.
Last year I in no way was forced by person or persons unnamed to buy a car I hadn't seen and didn't want that was nowhere near to where I live.
I have to stress now that I haven't bought another car......
(I have)
It is a tradition now for me to buy something shiny around my birthdaytime in order to improve my otherwise humdrum existence. Normally Opel shaped or GM connected or just shiny, but not expensive, no, never. Last year I was not really contemplating doing so due to impending marriage things and all that guff.
What I wanted was a white Opel Senator CD so it followed that I should get a grey Vauxhall one. It's obvious really. For those who don't know, the Senator was sold through UK GM dealers as an Opel prior to the re-brand in 1985 which left just the Manta and Monza lingering with a blitz badge. Vauxhall Senators, along with all the posh Vauxhalls, were still built in Germany at the Opel plant.
This one is a 3.0 (they did a 2.5 for why) and has the 4 speed auto, some air conditioning and a sunroof, central locking, electric boot release, digital dash (some of which still works) and fancy wooden door cappings. It has the long range spotlamps and plenty of shiny exterior trimmage.
It has had a lot of work in the past (the history is an eye opener!) and also is a cat C write off for rear damage but not fussed about that, just like our Discovery, one up the bum, no harm done.
Last weekend, I was chauffeured up to my mates place in MK to rescue it. Bear in mind this was an unseen purchase that had been lingering in the frozen north for several weeks....... and you know what my road trips are like.
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MonzaPhil
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Jan 15, 2015 22:08:17 GMT
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Gah... here we are.  clickypastycopyimgaaaarrrgh   It has the standard fit but totally daft 14 inch wheels...  but I have a few GSE rims about that are 15 inch so it will look more like this :  A set of GSE side skirts will probably hide this nonsense:   Out in the wild:   and home...  A thoroughly uneventful trip sat at a constant speed without bother (must remember it doesn't corner like the Monzas despite looking the same from inside), traffic was fine, A34 was dull, no radio so I hummed nice tunes to myself and enjoyed 28 mpg in my luxury velour chair. Now what. |
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Jan 15, 2015 22:10:44 GMT
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Thunderblizzard!  Weather not conducive to going anywhere. Oh. This is a picture from much earlier in the plot.  |
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Jan 15, 2015 22:17:41 GMT
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Glad you bought this Phil, otherwise I would have had to!!! Will watch your progress with interest.....  |
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Jan 15, 2015 22:34:31 GMT
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This reminds me of an old friends absolutely mint VK Commodore wagon in beige/hearing aid tan. Sadly, he passed away last year (93 mind you), and I never knew what became of it.
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Ian
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Funny you should post another look what I have accidentally bought thread, I was wondering yesterday how you Opel trials and tribulations were progressing. Good to see that you have added another to the fleet!
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Nice save Phil,
Looks like a decent motor.
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Jan 16, 2015 11:29:14 GMT
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That does look ruddy great...!!! You've done well there sir...
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***GARAGE CURRENTLY EMPTY***
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MonzaPhil
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Jan 16, 2015 20:46:04 GMT
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Looking forward to getting some time on the ramp soon. Blowing exhaust to deal with, drivers windows doesn't do stuff and the digital dash needs a prod.
It has some not so great repairs that need looking at and stuff and things.
Sensible family car innit.
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Jan 16, 2015 20:53:03 GMT
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Looking forward to getting some time on the ramp soon. Blowing exhaust to deal with, I have a pair of stainless steel mid sections for a Monza so should also fit the Senny aswell if you're interested!? £100. Never been used or fitted! |
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Jan 16, 2015 21:22:45 GMT
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Thanks but I prefer a mild system on an auto, I find the stainless a bit raspy. Might just be me but I have a Monza with a stainless system and I don't like the noise compared to the one with a mild system. At some stage I will attempt a video test of the two.
Thanks anyway though.
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Jan 16, 2015 21:29:46 GMT
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No worries.
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Jan 16, 2015 22:04:57 GMT
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What a splendid vehicle  |
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JohnK
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Bookmarked this - I fancied it when it was for sale but had no space. Glad it eventually went to a good home after it had been for sale for what seemed like forever! Interested to keep an eye on it.
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Last Edit: Jan 17, 2015 4:06:29 GMT by JohnK
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Jan 17, 2015 18:05:03 GMT
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Hi Phil.
Looks like your having fun with the old barge?
the old boy who owned it gave me some parts he had for it.
fuel tank straps,dizzy cap,thermostat,switches and other odds and ends.
would like £40 for them if any good to you?
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Feb 22, 2015 10:08:21 GMT
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Right. Finally had time to get some things done to this. Fitted a radio finally.  Welded up a hole in the exhaust so no more farty angry bee noise... Took the drivers for apart to check the power window then put it back together as the problem is in the a pillar... Fitted a cassette holder and pondered the existence of whoever ruined 2 pieces of interior trim when they installed the car phone.  That's one of my pet hates that is. No need at all. Contemplated fitting the number plates on at a less jaunty angle...   Didn't do that. Had tea and an apple pie instead. Dash top not too bad  That's about it. There have been a few repairs underneath it... lol. I also though I'd better stop petrol falling on to the exhaust and adjust the bonnet latch. Still need to repair the digital dash, fit some rear speakers, rear arches need tidying, set of GSE wheels etc etc. Sent from my sunday morning pot of tea using proboards |
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Feb 22, 2015 10:53:02 GMT
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And this.  Sent from turns out it's raining out there using proboards |
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Feb 24, 2015 20:33:24 GMT
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Why? Why make bracket from stainless and screw from weetabix?  Anyhoo. This:  And this:  Pretty much a standard modification isn't it. Sent from my mates kitchen, next to the radiator using proboards |
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THE_Liam
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Feb 24, 2015 21:53:23 GMT
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Was very tempted by this when it was for sale, bookmarked |
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Feb 25, 2015 22:18:02 GMT
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Cleany cleany  Painty masky unmasky refitty  Ready to fit.  Sent from my planning room using proboards |
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