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New, unregistered Irish-bought car from 1976 - where do I start?

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  • #602
    kadman
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 5,053 Mod ✭✭✭✭kadman


    Mechanical parts in this area appear to have faired very well.

    Small amount of body work thats to be expected. But this area does not indicate any real need to remove the body from the pan at the moment. Which is great.


  • #603
    Jeff2
    Registered Users Posts: 6,972 ✭✭✭Jeff2


    Thanks for update kadman.

    It is surprising how well it lasted with that sand on it.

    Disc brakes.... I didn't know they had them.


  • #604
    kadman
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 5,053 Mod ✭✭✭✭kadman


    Discs on the front from 1965, drums all round before that.

    This one has front discs and rear drums.


  • #605
    kadman
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 5,053 Mod ✭✭✭✭kadman


    I have to give credit to the recovery guy Co Curtin from Wicklow, who I contacted through Donedeal.

    Small world as it turns out he was the leading salesman for VW back in the day.

    He was an absolute gent, who probably charged me a lot less than the hardship he got while collecting

    and unloading this car. So I must say thankyou to him, and highly recommend him for this type of pickup


  • #606
    ratracer
    Registered Users Posts: 3,195 ✭✭✭ratracer


    kadman wrote: »
    Discs on the front from 1965, drums all round before that.

    This one has front discs and rear drums.

    As there are still a few (lots) of items to move in the OP’s post, would it be better to have your own thread for the VW?

    I am so looking forward to seeing that car getting a new lease of life!


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  • #607
    kadman
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 5,053 Mod ✭✭✭✭kadman


    ratracer wrote: »
    As there are still a few (lots) of items to move in the OP’s post, would it be better to have your own thread for the VW?

    I am so looking forward to seeing that car getting a new lease of life!
    You are probably right:)


  • #608
    alfa beta
    Registered Users Posts: 763 ✭✭✭alfa beta


    Hotblack Desiato wrote: »
    Zero wheel drive, one careful owner, low mileage, in need of some restoration :)

    The boat build thread is here:

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055963665

    Amazing workmanship there. And a very poignant thread to read all the way through.


    Wow - hadn't seen that thread before - the work on that boat is stunning.


  • #609
    airnwater
    Registered Users Posts: 124 ✭✭airnwater


    kadman wrote: »
    VW Variant was delivered today.

    Its a cracking car with great potential. I am well chuffed I got it.:cool:

    Looks not too bad, for an early squareback , would be nice to see original paint polished up , just locally blow in on any repairs , dont worry about small dents ,etc ,maybe some linseed oil or furniture wax to protect where surface rust is peeping through , only original once !!

    With a thorough interior valeting , it'll be a really nice Irish survivor ,showing its age well.


  • #610
    Bigus
    Registered Users Posts: 4,938 ✭✭✭Bigus


    Thanks for posting Kadman.
    The amount of dirt and muck on the car (both visible and under)from when it was parked up , is a testament, that back in the day, Irish roads and therefore cars were very rough and mucky. Pressure washers weren’t invented.

    A car in the 60’s was utilitarian, there was absolutely no worries about ceramic coatings, detailed paint or Panel gaps.
    The phrase kerbing a wheel wasn’t even invented but “give us a push was universal” . In fact if you wanted a car washed and cleaned you did it yourself , unless you had staff.

    Mercedes were bought for reliability not status, along with Volkswagens , BMW 2002 were bought for speed , fiats and British leyland were cost effective but crap, vans were like powered wagons, ....yes nostalgia’s great but Drivers back then would be in awe of our roads, journey times and modern vehicles and their current capabilities.
    Remember this next time you hanker after a Classic !

    Maybe you should have done a gas monkey on it Kadman and clear coated over the mucky patina !


  • #611
    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users Posts: 33,832 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    Bigus wrote: »
    British leyland were cost effective but crap

    :eek:

    ADO16 (Austin/Morris 1100/1300) was a great car and very popular here and in the UK.

    In 1962 you could buy a Morris 1100 with disc brakes, rack and pinion steering, front wheel drive, all-independent Hydrolastic suspension, and massive interior space for its size. Compare that to the agricultural crap Ford were putting out then and for years after...

    Life ain't always empty.



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  • #612
    Isambard
    Registered Users Posts: 5,796 ✭✭✭Isambard


    Your prejudice is showing

    you don't rate the top selling Cortinas and Escorts not to mention the rather nice Granadas then?.

    Ford upgraded it's best selling Cortina every 4 years or so, with a quite substantial facelift at two years . Sold over a million of each marque just in the UK. Escort most certainly was not agricultural, did the job it was built to do and then some and was the most successful rally car ever.

    Meantime Austin/Morris/BLMC etc slowly slipped back with not enough investment and lots if other problems. 1100/1300 ran from about 62 to 70 almost unchanged and then died, replaced by the Allegro and that wasn't a triumph (sic) either.


  • #613
    kadman
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 5,053 Mod ✭✭✭✭kadman


    Bigus wrote: »
    Thanks for posting Kadman.
    The amount of dirt and muck on the car (both visible and under)from when it was parked up , is a testament, that back in the day, Irish roads and therefore cars were very rough and mucky. Pressure washers weren’t invented.

    A car in the 60’s was utilitarian, there was absolutely no worries about ceramic coatings, detailed paint or Panel gaps.
    The phrase kerbing a wheel wasn’t even invented but “give us a push was universal” . In fact if you wanted a car washed and cleaned you did it yourself , unless you had staff.

    Mercedes were bought for reliability not status, along with Volkswagens , BMW 2002 were bought for speed , fiats and British leyland were cost effective but crap, vans were like powered wagons, ....yes nostalgia’s great but Drivers back then would be in awe of our roads, journey times and modern vehicles and their current capabilities.
    Remember this next time you hanker after a Classic !

    Maybe you should have done a gas monkey on it Kadman and clear coated over the mucky patina !
    Who knows.

    I would tend to take care of the mechanics first, and then move on to the body, and this body is worth taking the time.

    And as suggested I will start a new thread, so as not to put this one on hold,


  • #614
    Bigus
    Registered Users Posts: 4,938 ✭✭✭Bigus


    kadman wrote: »
    Who knows.

    I would tend to take care of the mechanics first, and then move on to the body, and this body is worth taking the time.

    And as suggested I will start a new thread, so as not to put this one on hold,

    I was kinda joking about clear coating over the actual muck before you washed it but maybe we’re onto something !


  • #615
    kadman
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 5,053 Mod ✭✭✭✭kadman


    Bigus wrote: »
    I was kinda joking about clear coating over the actual muck before you washed it but maybe we’re onto something !

    I am not gone on a complete rat look. Like i said engine and mechanics first, maybe drive it for a spell , then body ,...


  • #616
    kadman
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 5,053 Mod ✭✭✭✭kadman


    Please post any further queries on the Variant on the thread set up for it, here

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2058098814

    So as not to hijack this one for the resto of it, and let the good intentions of this thread here

    roll on:)


  • #617
    alfa beta
    Registered Users Posts: 763 ✭✭✭alfa beta


    stock> wrote: »
    Lift the gear levers and align the two selectors rods, you will see the two squares and align them,then replace the gear levers with a bit of sealant. The gear levers wear as do the selectors and one slips out of the other so be gentle when changing gear..............................................................




    Thanks Stock.



    This worked perfectly - really appreciate the advice - I'd never have chanced lifting off the gear lever panel to have a look without your comment (on account of my complete lack of mechanical knowledge!) - This is where the internet is great - you learn stuff from people!!! Gears now all back in action and I'm feeling rather chuffed with myself!! :)


  • #618
    stock>
    Registered Users Posts: 755 ✭✭✭stock>


    alfa beta wrote: »
    Thanks Stock.



    This worked perfectly - really appreciate the advice - I'd never have chanced lifting off the gear lever panel to have a look without your comment (on account of my complete lack of mechanical knowledge!) - This is where the internet is great - you learn stuff from people!!! Gears now all back in action and I'm feeling rather chuffed with myself!! :)


    Delighted to be of service and really chuffed to be able to repay you for the joy you have given me following the "most excellent" thread...................................


  • #619
    alfa beta
    Registered Users Posts: 763 ✭✭✭alfa beta


    Hey folks. The Daihatsu Hijet, the VW Variant and the Ford 3000 tractor have all now found new homes. One thing this has meant is room to move in that shed which a few months ago was absolutely crammed. The removal of the VW in particular has meant more access to the car that started this thread running, the Peugeot 504. So I thought it was about time to pull back the covers on it and post some better shots now that it's accessible. I'm amazed at how the paint work has lasted through the years. Check out the shots. And the other thing I'm amazed by is the comfort of the seats. I sat in the drivers seat for the first time ever and sunk into it - it's like sitting in a comfy armchair!! - probably terrible for your back, but such a different feeling from sitting into one of todays cars. Anyway - here's some photos of what must be one of the oldest new cars around!!!


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  • #620
    RocketRaccoon
    Registered Users Posts: 4,391 ✭✭✭RocketRaccoon


    That is absolutely stunning, good lord it's just beautiful. Your charity will get a big donation if you sell that I think.


  • #621
    SmartinMartin
    Registered Users Posts: 2,937 ✭✭✭SmartinMartin


    That is just feckin beautiful.


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  • #622
    alfa beta
    Registered Users Posts: 763 ✭✭✭alfa beta


    RocketRaccoon wrote: »
    That is absolutely stunning, good lord it's just beautiful. Your charity will get a big donation if you sell that I think.


    I honestly don't think we'll be parting with this car - it's so unique :)


  • #623
    Odelay
    Registered Users Posts: 3,783 ✭✭✭Odelay


    Looks like it just came out of a showroom, and I suppose it did, fantastic condition, that must be some shed your Dad had to keep it so dry and moisture free. You'll have to offer some details on the shed, I've stored cars that went moldy in months.


  • #624
    Odelay
    Registered Users Posts: 3,783 ✭✭✭Odelay


    alfa beta wrote: »
    I honestly don't think we'll be parting with this car - it's so unique :)

    I couldn't argue with that. Keep it, enjoy it, love it. Use it. big Peugeot fan here.


  • #625
    Filmer Paradise
    Registered Users Posts: 1,339 ✭✭✭Filmer Paradise


    alfa beta wrote: »
    I honestly don't think we'll be parting with this car - it's so unique :)

    I agree. The colour combination on that car is really good too.


  • #626
    kadman
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 5,053 Mod ✭✭✭✭kadman


    Ooooh thats definitely a keeper for sure. Its a beauty.

    When my guy was towing the variant onto the truck, he should have put a
    chain from the variant to the peugeot at the same time:D:D:D

    You have to keep that one.Nice car.


  • #627
    alfa beta
    Registered Users Posts: 763 ✭✭✭alfa beta


    Odelay wrote: »
    Looks like it just came out of a showroom, and I suppose it did, fantastic condition, that must be some shed your Dad had to keep it so dry and moisture free. You'll have to offer some details on the shed, I've stored cars that went moldy in months.


    Well, that's something that amazes me - that shed is literally a shed - moisture blows through it on damp days - we get a lot of fog here and the sea is only down the road - the walls etc are damp and the roof has spring plenty of leaks in its time. Yet, under it's covers (a sort of nylon sheet thing and some plastic) the car has remained pretty much pristine for its 40+ years while other things in that same shed have rusted. The passenger side of the car is pushed tightly up against one of the shed walls, so I'm hoping that when we move it it won't be rusted/corroded on that side .... but fingers crossed!


  • #628
    kadman
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 5,053 Mod ✭✭✭✭kadman


    alfa beta wrote: »
    Well, that's something that amazes me - that shed is literally a shed - moisture blows through it on damp days - we get a lot of fog here and the sea is only down the road - the walls etc are damp and the roof has spring plenty of leaks in its time. Yet, under it's covers (a sort of nylon sheet thing and some plastic) the car has remained pretty much pristine for its 40+ years while other things in that same shed have rusted. The passenger side of the car is pushed tightly up against one of the shed walls, so I'm hoping that when we move it it won't be rusted/corroded on that side .... but fingers crossed!

    I think we all have our fingers crossed for you as well.:)


  • #629
    ratracer
    Registered Users Posts: 3,195 ✭✭✭ratracer


    The reflection on that paintwork is amazing!!


  • #630
    Silent Running
    Registered Users Posts: 2,818 ✭✭✭Silent Running


    Amazing photographs! Reminds me of when I went camping in the west of Ireland with a friend who took delivery of the same make/model just days before we went. His was metallic gold.

    I love the his and hers phone holders just ahead of the handbrake :D


    Before some 'expert' tells me that it was well before mobile phones, I know... :P


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  • #631
    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,751 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    alfa beta wrote: »
    I honestly don't think we'll be parting with this car - it's so unique :)

    Oh you definitely need to hold on to it, its a slice of history.

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



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