craig
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May 17, 2009 19:55:41 GMT
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Evening all, First off I want to thank the guys who replied to my wanted ad for a tax exempt car. Gave up in the end as I just couldn't find anything without traveling miles. Until last Thursday when I went to look at this! It's a 1975 Vauxhall Viva E coupe 1256, not tax exempt but the shape sold it to me. 36k from new with stamped service history to about 25k. 1st owner had it until 1978 when the second owner bought it. Fast forward to last Saturday and I'm the 3rd name on the V5C. As far as I can see it's never been welded. Has patches of surface rust on the roof, boot and round the arches. The boot floor is mint. Last on the road in 93 until it was MOT'd in September last year. Plans? waxoyl, wayoyl, waxoyl, drive. May be on the lookout for some "period correct" wheels soon as it's still on the scary cross-plys. It also needs an exhaust. Anyone know where I could get that from?
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Last Edit: Jul 14, 2011 7:33:47 GMT by craig
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chaz
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May 17, 2009 20:21:34 GMT
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I am not a vauxhall fan, but I really do like this one, looks very solid too.
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May 17, 2009 21:20:31 GMT
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VERY DIRTY THOUGHTS !!! You are a lucky man to have found this. Some dirty thoughts for you.
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Welcome to Viva ownership! New wide wheels are a must!
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fuel
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Turbo-Jet
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wow never seen a coupe like that before, looks great!
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VR-4 :: GSR
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DutyFreeSaviour
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Back For More heartbreak and disappointment.....
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May 18, 2009 10:16:44 GMT
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excellent starting point..... a bit of a result there fella. Good luck with her.
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Back from the dead..... kind of
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May 18, 2009 11:36:12 GMT
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Here's a photoshop i did a while back for another member for a little inspiration:
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craig
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May 18, 2009 18:24:18 GMT
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Thanks for the comments guys. Cant stop looking at the inspiration pics! I'm gonna have to do some spannering now. Have another pic
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mrbhp426
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It don't handle, but it sure as hell goes!
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May 18, 2009 18:33:56 GMT
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A viva that isnt rotten ...looks a very nice car sir, always loved vivas ;D
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lukeB
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May 18, 2009 18:45:07 GMT
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Excellent...nice coupe.
Have you discovered the secret switch under the dash yet?
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67' beetle 78' viva
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May 18, 2009 18:49:22 GMT
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Cool
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B-8-D
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down to one car!!
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May 18, 2009 18:53:25 GMT
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you feker! thats ace..... vivas are cool.. do one thing though..... if u sell it i want first dibs.. i really miss mine..
really cool cars those and handle quite well as std.. just need decent power and wheels and your away.... si
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craig
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May 18, 2009 19:10:26 GMT
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Hi Si, didn't realise you had parted with yours. That car was nuts, got anything left over? ;D Got a mate that really wants it but he don't even know what a service is so he wont be getting it. Have you discovered the secret switch under the dash yet? You have to tell me now! Discovered a 70s grandad comb under the seat and this badge which may come in handy.
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May 19, 2009 19:08:02 GMT
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Yeah, what a pointless thing! My old one didn't have one but my current one does. What's the point!!!?? It's just a key snapping moment waiting to happen......
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lukeB
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May 19, 2009 19:44:48 GMT
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No, not the key snapping button...the really secret switch that cuts the panel lights! I only found it by reading my owner's manual.
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67' beetle 78' viva
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craig
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May 19, 2009 20:24:28 GMT
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Ah ha! Found it.
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May 19, 2009 20:32:10 GMT
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Thats cool ! my mate picked this 1 up last week cheep I have dibs
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craig
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May 26, 2009 19:41:38 GMT
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Cortinapaul, that is crying out to be slammed! Want to get mine down a bit, anyone got any tips? Cut the springs or find something similar over the scrap yard and cut them? Rear springs cant really be cut but from memory (yes i had one) are corsa rear springs the same? Also picked these up at a local steam fair Saturday for £5! Smart.
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