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Oct 17, 2008 18:28:45 GMT
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Edit: Hope the moderators don't mind the headline, since I found it kinda too much to make garage threads on all my cars anytime  Well, couldnt find my old thread for some reason, so made a new one. I -seem- to have aquired this here fine piece of automobile glory, its a 1977 Opel Commodore 2.5s, total povo spec, with a very seized engine.   R.I.P.   Plans include whinging a 3 litre 12v into it, and a touch with the stick, along with some tasty wheels. Along the lines of:  |
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Davenger
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Oct 17, 2008 19:11:52 GMT
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Awesome
Got a bit of a soft spot for commodores
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Oct 17, 2008 19:17:06 GMT
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Me too, thats why I -had- to have it, even if I already have 12 cars And will have to live off noodles this month, hehe. The commo is actually so low spec, its basically a Rekord with 5 lug axles, and a straight six engine ;D |
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Oct 17, 2008 19:20:46 GMT
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hey, when you have more than 10 cars, it doesn't matter anyway  Nice one, one of the things i never really dared to buy.... |
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- 1971 VW 1600 TL Fastback
- 1978 Passat GLS Variant
- 1980 Audi 100 5E
- 1981 VW aircooled panel van (sold)
- 1983 VW Jetta Mk.I
- 1984 VW Polo Coupé
- 1984 VW Passat hatchback
- 1987 VW Passat Variant
- 1987 VW Passat hatchback
- 1988 VW T25
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Oct 17, 2008 19:22:02 GMT
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hey, when you have more than 10 cars, it doesn't matter anyway Nice one, one of the things I never really dared to buy.... Well spoken ;D I`ll wang my 8x16" ET11 Rial`s on it tomorrow for looks. WIll probably go for 195\40 tires |
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Oct 17, 2008 19:54:07 GMT
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3 litre engine sorted, 20 quid ;D
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Oct 17, 2008 20:57:50 GMT
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I do have a soft spot for nicely done Commodores. Especially the Opel ones - probably because they're just that little bit different to the Aussie ones. Good to see bits for Commodores are similar prices world-wide. I just paid $250 for a 4.2L V8 for mine Does it have the rather cool but incredibly dodgy "Vaccuum economy gauge" like mine? |
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Nice purchase there Maxx, and the engine now secured too! Povo spec or not I bet this'll be well cool once you get the ball rolling
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Hoping so too, I kind of like it being low-spec, as i`ll be using this as my everyday getaround as soon as I get rid of my Prelude Its comfy as hell, I can tell you that tho!  That will be taken care of with lowering, hehe Mercedes 123 springs, and some cutting + shorter shocks should do the trick... Except for being 5 bolt, and having a straight six, its actually got less equipment than my 72 Rekord Berlina parts car! Not even a velour interior, like in the Rekord! CLASS! ;D Its a direct swap tho, but i don't know if blue velour matches the color of the car, hehe.. Both interiors are mint tho |
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that white one is sweet
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Yeah, had it as inspiration for a 4 door commo\rekord for quite a while Its a Rekord, for the record (see what i did there?) I`ll be needing 20 lugnuts for my 7x14 Revolution 5 spokes as winter wheels for the commo now... Off to search! |
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Oct 18, 2008 19:38:55 GMT
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Found my stick ;D  Now, where`s that damn car....  |
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The Doctor
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Oct 18, 2008 19:47:10 GMT
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is yours slow too? I once had the 'pleasure' to drive one, but it was soo slow it hurted They look great! /edit: i see now, seized engine, doh, must. learn. to. read |
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Last Edit: Oct 18, 2008 19:47:38 GMT by The Doctor
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Oct 18, 2008 20:05:21 GMT
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is yours slow too? I once had the 'pleasure' to drive one, but it was soo slow it hurted They look great! /edit: I see now, seized engine, doh, must. learn. to. read Yes, exceptionally slow ;D Wasnt in any way quick with the engine not seized either, hehe |
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The Doctor
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Oct 18, 2008 20:20:54 GMT
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yeah indeed, i've driven some slow cars, but this was by far the slowest i've ever driven!
The dash (+ the rest of the interior) is ACE though
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Oct 18, 2008 20:39:47 GMT
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Hoping the 3 litre will cure that somewhat |
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The Doctor
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Oct 18, 2008 20:46:38 GMT
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i'm pretty sure it will!
those 3 litre 12valves are nice engines, and sound great too!! (the sound bstardchilds Monza made at RR07 still gives me goose bumps! ;D)
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Oct 18, 2008 21:06:58 GMT
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i'm pretty sure it will! those 3 litre 12valves are nice engines, and sound great too!! (the sound bstardchilds Monza made at RR07 still gives me goose bumps! ;D) Well, i know this fellow who has a ported head for one, with 3 45mm Webers and a full NOS setup Out of my price range for the moment tho, hehe.. And the engine i got has run quite a distance...  430000km, i believe it was.... Still sweet as, don't even need new piston rings... Out of a 89 Senator |
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The Doctor
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Oct 18, 2008 22:27:19 GMT
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nice!!! and the milage .... let's say it's run in properly now ;D
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Oct 19, 2008 21:14:54 GMT
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Picking up the 3 litre tomorrow, hoping to get it running by the end of the week... Did i mention its EU-approved (MOT-ish) for the next 2 years, and with legal plates? Just have to get the (cheap) insurance sorted |
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Nice one, one of the things i never really dared to buy....
That will be taken care of with lowering, hehe 
430000km, i believe it was.... Still sweet as, don't even need new piston rings... Out of a 89 Senator