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ccheval Kinda New Posts: 3	1988 G.M.E. Rascal ccheval @ccheval
	Nov 10, 2010 15:03:31 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hello, I'm Cedric and I just bought a G.M.E Rascal in a garage, also called "Bedford / Vauxhall Rascal ou Suzuki Super Carry. I registered on this forum because I saw some nice work done by Misterymachine and I hope to find some information on how to maintain / enhance it ! As you can see below, I bought it without back window, inside is worth (no more key, I have to start it with the cables !) It's breaking properly, tires are ok but the engine is running poorly (50 miles/h maximum !). I have ordered air filter, petrol filter, spark plugs and lifts to look under the car. Something not funny is that is seems only possible to maintain the car by under only. You can open the passenger seat to look at the engine but only few elements can be reached... Stage 1 : new rear window on friday Stage 2 : lift the truck, change filters & spark plugs and observe if the engine is running better... Any suggestion welcome ! P.S. : I'm a French guy trying to write english - sorry for the mistakes !


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joem83 Posted hell of a lot Posts: 7,042	1988 G.M.E. Rascal joem83 @joem83
	Nov 10, 2010 16:09:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Great little van, stick to driving under 50. I had mine up to 60 once and it scared me to death, would have got to 70 though. Probably the most practical vehicle you can buy. What plans do you have?
	1991 Mk2 Golf 1.8t 20v - Project Modus Operandi: 2) If you haven't got something constructive to say, say nothing

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grizz Probably posted too much REZIN ROCKIT......🚀 Posts: 28,504	1988 G.M.E. Rascal grizz @grizz
	Nov 10, 2010 17:03:06 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Welcome. MysteryMachine is the man to inspire you.
	1966 Chevy C10 V8 REDNECK EXPRESS. (Restoration now) GRIZZ-POD Build Thread grizzmakes.blogspot.com/2022/12/the-birth-of-grizzmakes.html IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE. .

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skinley Part of things Posts: 188	1988 G.M.E. Rascal skinley @skinley
	Nov 10, 2010 18:02:57 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nice van, bienvenue à Rides Retro.


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10mpg Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 4,253 Club RR Member Number: 204	1988 G.M.E. Rascal 10mpg @10mpg Club Retro Rides Member 204
	Nov 10, 2010 23:38:27 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Welcome, you're definatly in the right place for oddball vehicle information! Looks like a fun little project though like you say I'm sure access to the mechanicals is 'tricky'. Keep us updated with your progress!
	The Internet, like all tools, if used improperly, can make a complete bo**cks of even the simplest jobs...

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kevbarlas Part of things Posts: 142	1988 G.M.E. Rascal kevbarlas @kevbarlas
	Nov 11, 2010 19:58:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I had an idea to buy one of these and fit a motorbike engine in it at one point.


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ccheval Kinda New Posts: 3	1988 G.M.E. Rascal ccheval @ccheval
	Nov 17, 2010 17:00:10 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Hi, I just changed the 4 sparkplugs and air filter, it runs much better now. There ware also 3 fuses blown and 5 bulbs dead (front, back...) Next step is to change & ajust the contact breakers I also ordered some japanese stickers, I'll show you later ! Cedric


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