For sale, wanted and swaps (post here only or your thread will be deleted)

Silvera · 19-03-2017 11:07pm

clogher71 wrote: »

Hi All, Amyone know where is or have an Opel Rekord / Vauxhall carlton 'laid to rust'? I am looking for parts to convert one to power steering...

I'd suggest you put up a 'wanted' post over on TotalOpel.com (Irish Opel site).

clogher71 · 20-03-2017 10:13am

Silvera wrote: »

I'd suggest you put up a 'wanted' post over on TotalOpel.com (Irish Opel site).

Thanks for reply, did that, you just never know where someone knows where there is on or spotted one in a yard / field etc driving by. A lorry driver told me where there was a car once at an old yard, I went to see it and got some parts too!! ( with owners permission), where it was it would be not as easy to see from the road in a car. You just never know.....

Stephenc66 · 20-03-2017 11:36am

clogher71 wrote: »

Hi All, Amyone know where is or have an Opel Rekord / Vauxhall carlton 'laid to rust'? I am looking for parts to convert one to power steering...

If originality is not a concern you could consider an electric PAS conversion

clogher71 · 20-03-2017 12:18pm

Stephenc66 wrote: »

If originality is not a concern you could consider an electric PAS conversion

Yes thanks for the idea, I have that suggested alright, I would like originality, maybe would get over it, but I think electric steering would be a little beyond my capabilities and tools, the original parts are bolt on.

Isambard · 21-03-2017 2:52pm

any questions, I may be able to help

Provisionally sold

have2flushtwice · 22-04-2017 9:53pm

205r16 split rim. Verdestein Tyre on it, m&s thread. 6stud. I think the rim came off an old range rover.
I gave another rin off a corolla dx I think. Will have to double check. I can't upload pics from my phone. If I could someone here could verify.
?30 for the pair.

Isambard · 24-04-2017 9:22pm

Isambard wrote: »

any questions, I may be able to help

Provisionally sold

still with me....buyer never showed up. Circumstances have changed so I'll be keeping it for a while

TheSnapperVW · 09-05-2017 2:00pm

SELLING - Looking to sell my VW T2, if you're interested please let me know. Willing to discuss serious offers.

Thanks

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/volkswagen-t2-1978-2-0-lhd-5dr/15151416

Gravelly · 09-05-2017 2:02pm

TheSnapperVW wrote: »

SELLING - Looking to sell my VW T2, if you're interested please let me know. Willing to discuss serious offers.

Thanks

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/volkswagen-t2-1978-2-0-lhd-5dr/15151416

Looks absolutely gorgeous.

TheSnapperVW · 09-05-2017 2:04pm

Gravelly wrote: »

Looks absolutely gorgeous.

Thank you very much!

It's stunning, took me 15 months to get it this way and now have to sell, unfortunately.

drivingskool · 11-05-2017 2:20pm

Hello there, i have a use rear windscreen for a 1978 BL Princess free to a good home. Also found some cross ply tyres. 3 x 6.00-12. 1 x 4.80-12 2 x 5.20-13. 2 RS mud flaps

paulus137 · 13-05-2017 2:46pm

Hi there

Looking for a Classic Merc 230/280 ce in top condition.
No rust or paint bubbling. Ideally with sunroof.

Thanks

mattroche · 14-05-2017 6:05am

Hens Teeth! Try Africa. I have one, but it would need E 5,000 + spent on it to bring it up to your standard.

shagman · 18-05-2017 7:37pm

I had a contact to buy a 4 speed overdrive gearbox for my 72 scimitar SE5a but I lost the blokes number. From Monaghan I think, anyone else on here know who it might be or know of anyone with scimitar parts?

Gravelly · 18-05-2017 8:39pm

shagman wrote: »

I had a contact to buy a 4 speed overdrive gearbox for my 72 scimitar SE5a but I lost the blokes number. From Monaghan I think, anyone else on here know who it might be or know of anyone with scimitar parts?

Out of curiosity, did that have the same engine/gearbox combination as the Granada and Capri of the time, or was it different?

shagman · 18-05-2017 10:34pm

It has a ford essex 3L V6 same as the bigger capri/granada/transit. It has a ford box I'm not sure which box they used in the capri etc.

Nekarsulm · 19-05-2017 8:10am

bluferbl wrote: »

Is that directed to me?

If it is, the car belongs to my parents and they live in the States. The come home once or twice a year and drive the car. It wouldn't be for sale only that they haven't been able to insure the car this time around. Otherwise it would be NCT'd, taxed, insured and back to being a reliable daily driver for when they're in the country. Without insurance we can't even bring it down to the NCT to get it tested - it's always passed in the past.

If your own insurance policy is "open driving " ( permits you go drive anything you don't own) you can dfive it to the NCT station yourself and have it tested.

Silvera · 19-05-2017 12:45pm

Nekarsulm wrote: »

If your own insurance policy is "open driving " ( permits you go drive anything you don't own) you can dfive it to the NCT station yourself and have it tested.

Some insurance policies specify that the 'other car' must have it's own insurance in place. Always worth double-checking this before taking it out on the road.

Gravelly · 19-05-2017 12:53pm

Silvera wrote: »

Some insurance policies specify that the 'other car' must have it's own insurance in place. Always worth double-checking this before taking it out on the road.

I am nearly sure this is always the case - it always has been with any policy I've had anyway.

Silvera · 19-05-2017 9:44pm

Gravelly wrote: »

I am nearly sure this is always the case - it always has been with any policy I've had anyway.

I'm nearly sure too. But other posters here have 'debated' this point with me before...stating that 'if the cert doesnt state that the other car must be insured then its ok to work away'.

I'd always advise people to err on the side of caution when it comes to insurance cover. No point in telling a judge 'I wasnt sure if I was covered'!

tc20 · 21-05-2017 1:29pm

paulus137 wrote: »

Hi there

Looking for a Classic Merc 230/280 ce in top condition.
No rust or paint bubbling. Ideally with sunroof.

Thanks

here you go - price is strong though at €12k, but "open to cash offers", located in Galway. NCT has been out since Nov '16, which is approximately the length of the time the current owner has it - if it's in that good condition, why not get it tested??

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/mercedes-280ce-pillarless-coupe/15555837

paulus137 · 21-05-2017 3:46pm

Yea, I saw that...tis beautiful, a little rich more right now though

The buke in the boot (?!) is by a guy in the UK who knows his 123s (w123world.com) - it's probably one of his jobs

Duke O Smiley · 21-05-2017 9:34pm

Can you get a "top condition" '123 coupe for less??

paulus137 · 21-05-2017 9:54pm

Maybe not here in Ireland...

A jaunt to the UK may yield something as good for less though, like this (apologies for the lack of a hyperlink, I'm not allowed post them as I'm a newbie) theonlywayisw123.wixsite.com/towiw123/copy-of-snu666x-1981-230e-saloon

Nekarsulm · 21-05-2017 10:14pm

paulus137 wrote: »

Maybe not here in Ireland...

A jaunt to the UK may yield something as good for less though, like this (apologies for the lack of a hyperlink, I'm not allowed post them as I'm a newbie) theonlywayisw123.wixsite.com/towiw123/copy-of-snu666x-1981-230e-saloon

Or this "looks" lovely.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1985-C-MERCEDES-W123-280CE-COUPE-CEW-AUTO-FACTORY-AIR-CON-CRUISE-CONTROL-LEATHER-/262994034833?hash=item3d3baa8091:g:emAAAOSwCQZZHxMi

paulus137 · 21-05-2017 11:08pm

Yea I saw that too, thanks

I'm a little freaked out by the idea of bidding without seeing it (I've never bought a car on Ebay...) so I'm keeping an eye on the 123 specialists and classifieds in the UK

Duke O Smiley · 21-05-2017 11:12pm

There is a fella down in Clare - posts on here occasionally - big into the W123 and old Mercs in general. He sells a lot on Donedeal

Edit;

This is him. He has this 280 for sale

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/rare-mercedes-280-cew-n-c-t-till-march-2018/6742728

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Nekarsulm · 21-05-2017 11:22pm

paulus137 wrote: »

Yea I saw that too, thanks

I'm a little freaked out by the idea of bidding without seeing it (I've never bought a car on Ebay...) so I'm keeping an eye on the 123 specialists and classifieds in the UK

I bought a 123ce off an old gent up in the lake district, off eBay. (11 years ago, now) Was a chance, sure, but it was a great buy. Genuine car and totally honest seller. He had lost his licence due to failing eyesight.

tc20 · 22-05-2017 10:40am

paulus137 wrote: »

Yea, I saw that...tis beautiful, a little rich more right now though

The buke in the boot (?!) is by a guy in the UK who knows his 123s (w123world.com) - it's probably one of his jobs

If that car has been prepared by Mark Cosovich, then it would be worth the €12k tag, his cars are as good as factory fresh, but you would want to verify that before parting with your hard earned.
It might be worth having a look at these two sites to give you a flavour -

http://lichtenberg-classics.ie/wp/

http://prestigeclassiccars.ie/

welder · 22-05-2017 4:46pm

tc20 wrote: »

here you go - price is strong though at €12k, but "open to cash offers", located in Galway. NCT has been out since Nov '16, which is approximately the length of the time the current owner has it - if it's in that good condition, why not get it tested??

https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/mercedes-280ce-pillarless-coupe/15555837

Probably another seller who believes if it has classic tax it doesn't need an NCT, scary amount of them out there !

I now realise I missed a trick by not showing my signed copy of that book in the ad when I was selling my W123........

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