purplevanman
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Dec 10, 2010 22:34:04 GMT
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Baby blue Chevette saloon, V plate. Originally bought off yoeddynz during his clearout when he was in the throws of moving to NewZealand back in November 09.  It was purchased to be a present for my daughter but plans changed and she was given a sweet Nova  In the meantime it has sat down the farm gathering moss  But... Today was the day we went down with a charged battery and fired her up, with no problems Backed her out of the space, quick check of lights, wipers etc and a lurch forward and back to check the brakes and off we went. Fuel gauge read empty but it's only about 3 miles so lets take a chance ;D So now she is home and parked outside the garage, the garage is very nearly clear as well so she will be in very soon.   First job is to remove the bumpers so I can get it bolted to the tilter and get welding Hopefully updates will follow, give me a nudge if it goes quiet ;D |
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Steve
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Making progress in small, easy to handle chunks of awesome
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Dec 10, 2010 22:53:18 GMT
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Nice one Alan Any special plans for this one? |
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purplevanman
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Dec 10, 2010 22:55:47 GMT
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Nah, just weld it up for the mo, needs sills to start and will sort whatever I find Once MOTd we will decide its future May sell the Pug and keep this |
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rodney
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https://www.facebook.com/RD-vehicle-transport-and-recovery-services-525622614268010/
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Dec 10, 2010 22:58:38 GMT
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cool little car,.
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facebook: rodney dean / rd transport  |
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Steve
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Dec 10, 2010 23:02:03 GMT
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Cool, at least its another one saved If you should feel the need to "play" with it.....i might be picking up a crash-damaged 8valve Cavalier SRi in the next couple of weeks........could i interest you in an engine?  |
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purplevanman
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Dec 10, 2010 23:05:13 GMT
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Cool, at least its another one saved If you should feel the need to "play" with it.....i might be picking up a crash-damaged 8valve Cavalier SRi in the next couple of weeks........could I interest you in an engine? mmm, bolt in or do I need a box? |
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Steve
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Dec 10, 2010 23:08:00 GMT
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Cool, at least its another one saved If you should feel the need to "play" with it.....i might be picking up a crash-damaged 8valve Cavalier SRi in the next couple of weeks........could I interest you in an engine? mmm, bolt in or do I need a box? Would need a suitable 'box such as a Manta or Carlton, would also need some alterations to the sump but mounting would be easy.......i'd even wire it up for you |
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purplevanman
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Dec 10, 2010 23:09:06 GMT
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Know of a box? sump is easy |
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B-8-D
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down to one car!!
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Dec 10, 2010 23:09:09 GMT
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looks good wiat for pm......
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purplevanman
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Dec 10, 2010 23:10:19 GMT
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oohh intrigued now |
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camper damper
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Another car bites the dust
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I'm going to bookmark this I love the Chevette great little car drove mine for 3 years
Oh my one is limited edition Chevette sun hatch in my shed sitting beside the Mk3 Cortina and Estate MK3 Escort looking at my Starlet soon to have a Austin Mini to look at
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stefan
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If it isn't broken fix it till it is
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Nice looking little chevette, had a gl auto saloon about 10 years age it was great if a little slow
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POWER IS EVERYTHING WITHOUT CONTROL
1985 Honda jazz
1997 Saab 93 convertible
2010 transit 280
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Dec 11, 2010 20:58:31 GMT
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schweet, same colour as my mk1 cav - I really like the shape of chevette saloons |
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- '80 Mk1 Vauxhall Cavalier Saloon, 3.0l 12v... in progress with some special plans ahead
- '94 106 Rallye, Endurance Rally Car
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Dec 11, 2010 21:15:05 GMT
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Yay, chevette The sri130 lump in terms of getting it working in the vette is the same as redtops - mounts and sump from a manta, the distributor is very tight against the bulkhead but it's possible. Gearbox wise - manta box is the easiest. Type 9 works via a bellhousing but it gets a little expensive - the bellhousings are £150ish, then clutch needs piecing together from different parts. Omega boxes work also but they are hydraulic clutch and will need the tunnel massaging for one of those to go in. If you're keeping the live axle then make sure you go for a box with a sliding prop end like a type 9. |
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Last Edit: Dec 11, 2010 21:16:55 GMT by lolface
78 Kadett C 2.0 8 valve turbo, holset, rust&other stuff..
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Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!! ;D  So glad Hannahs little chevette is getting rescued. When i looked at doing the sills before you picked her up they are all original (well whats left of them)and fortunately I think the inner sills were still solid- shouldn't be a biggy to weld up. It had a real random miss - only sometimes though. will be something reaaly simple like a loose connection. Uses a tiny bit of oil- but boy it went well and was so cheap to run! And I think it handled a lot better then the hatches we have always had in the past! So glad! keep us posted! alex |
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purplevanman
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Dec 13, 2010 23:15:17 GMT
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Thought you might be pleased Alex, Today I gave her a dose of TFR and went over with a jet wash just to get rid of the green and most of any mud under the wings.  Tried to start her up but ran out of petrol straight away so that was close ;D I then removed both bumpers and added a strengthening piece to each side of the rear mounting points   so I could bolt the temporary bumper on  If you didn't guess that is a beam for the chassis tilter Originally made for a Mustang but a disc cutter and a bit of time with a hacksaw and welder made it fit Just gotta do the front now  |
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Gem
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Dec 14, 2010 12:50:07 GMT
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Lovely colour! |
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purplevanman
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Dec 14, 2010 12:56:10 GMT
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Today I wanted the front beam on so up and at em as they say So off with the Mustang bracket.  A bit of cutting, drilling and welding and we have new brackets that fit the car,  Weld them to the beam,  And bolt the whole thing up with some big bolts ;D  Need some fuel so I can get it into the Garage |
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Colin
Part of things
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Dec 14, 2010 16:33:20 GMT
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Liking the way you are going with this, and those welds are nice!
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Dec 14, 2010 17:34:20 GMT
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yeah nice clean solid welds! Do you have to empty gbox and engine of all fluids I presume before tilting. So handy a device!
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Last Edit: Dec 14, 2010 17:35:19 GMT by yoeddynz
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So glad Hannahs little chevette is getting rescued. When i looked at doing the sills before you picked her up they are all original (well whats left of them)and fortunately I think the inner sills were still solid- shouldn't be a biggy to weld up.
