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Today I put a deposit on a classic car

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    #32
    gussieg
    Registered Users Posts: 1,078 ✭✭✭gussieg


    To think I bought one of these for 5 pounds off someone who wanted to get out of parking fines, and another for 60. They seemed to be like water through my fingers never really got to hold onto either of them, the first was apparently 'stolen' and the other got taken to a garage for work to be done before I had okayed it. One of the first cars I learned to drive in.


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    #33
    noelf
    Registered Users Posts: 1,094 ✭✭✭noelf


    Called into the guys in Kingscourt today to see if there was any developments .. delay in the supply of parts from France has slowed up progress . Took a photo of a Citroën DS that's being worked on .. have been promised a spin when its finished ..
    Forgot to mention the next 2CV their going to do will be a ev with Tesla parts .. plus €9000 ..


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    #34
    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,761 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    gussieg wrote: »
    To think I bought one of these for 5 pounds off someone who wanted to get out of parking fines, and another for 60. They seemed to be like water through my fingers never really got to hold onto either of them, the first was apparently 'stolen' and the other got taken to a garage for work to be done before I had okayed it. One of the first cars I learned to drive in.

    Worse: I know someone with one of those black/burgundy garage right now that hasn't moved in 10 years, and won't do anything with it......... :rolleyes:

    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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    #35
    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,761 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    kadman wrote: »
    Its doubtful that full body restos will ever be financially viable on the majority of classic cars.

    Whether they be exceptional marques or not. Run of the mill classics, will always be more costly

    to restore, than buying an already restored one. Exceptional classics will always command exceptional

    resto costs by their nature of rarity of parts and car. That does not mean that this cost is recoupable on sale.

    I would say that classic car ownership is an expensive hobby, unless you can do a lot of your own restoration

    work.And an enthusiast will never recoup his labour cost, but of course they are not in it for that.

    You're not wrong.

    We have such a family heirloom at home, and it will need a complete ground-up restoration at some point. And there are a couple of people here who have done them, and done them well.

    However, for giggles, knowing that M-B has a factory restoration service available, I did contact them and ask for a price to do likewise, to ours.

    €150k+ is what I was told. :eek:

    I love the car, but no W111 is worth that !! :P:P:P

    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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    #36
    unkel
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    noelf wrote: »
    Called into the guys in Kingscourt today to see if there was any developments .. delay in the supply of parts from France has slowed up progress . Took a photo of a Citroën DS that's being worked on .. have been promised a spin when its finished ..
    Forgot to mention the next 2CV their going to do will be a ev with Tesla parts .. plus €9000 ..

    Is that green "oil drum" that seems to be welded in there standard? I presume it's for the hydropneumatic fluid? Must be a good 8-10 liters?


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    #37
    noelf
    Registered Users Posts: 1,094 ✭✭✭noelf


    Suspension brakes steering all hydraulic and very complicated and when it gives trouble car just sits down ..
    Parts for the DS are very expensive as a example a front wing ( in fiberglass) is over €700 ..


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    #38
    noelf
    Registered Users Posts: 1,094 ✭✭✭noelf


    More photos today ..


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    #39
    noelf
    Registered Users Posts: 1,094 ✭✭✭noelf


    Fiat Topolino is progressing nicely ..


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    #40
    lalababa
    Registered Users Posts: 1,726 ✭✭✭lalababa


    10k to spray a TT is shocking. Is this the price to spray now? I'd say the panel beaters are in cloud 9 from easy money from the insurance companies ...but eventually our pockets.


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    #41
    kadman
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    lalababa wrote: »
    10k to spray a TT is shocking. Is this the price to spray now? I'd say the panel beaters are in cloud 9 from easy money from the insurance companies ...but eventually our pockets.

    Not surprising really, its been a good many years since a decent spray job was 5K+ euros.

    You can get 400 euro spray jobs on DD for 400 euro ....boss:D


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    #42
    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,761 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    lalababa wrote: »
    10k to spray a TT is shocking. Is this the price to spray now? I'd say the panel beaters are in cloud 9 from easy money from the insurance companies ...but eventually our pockets.

    Panel beaters is exactly what you don't want. I could probably just 'paint' it for a fraction of that, but I'm looking to do it properly.

    But yes, 10k is bonkers, you're not wrong there. Must be a middle ground somewhere.

    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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    #43
    ?Cee?view
    Registered Users Posts: 2,836 ✭✭✭?Cee?view


    galwaytt wrote: »
    I've been quoted €8,500 here to respray (properly) my 01 TT - with no panel work needed at all, so €10,500 is a bargain for a whole-car resto to me.

    Would you mind PMing me who that is please? If it's in Galway I want to avoid them and I've a respray likely coming up next year.


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    #44
    noelf
    Registered Users Posts: 1,094 ✭✭✭noelf


    A bit of a bargain here in Harford Motors in Ashbourne galwaytt €76 grand 😀


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    #45
    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,761 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    noelf wrote: »
    A bit of a bargain here in Harford Motors in Ashbourne galwaytt €76 grand 😀

    Fabulous.

    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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    #46
    noelf
    Registered Users Posts: 1,094 ✭✭✭noelf


    Latest photos from Poland this evening..


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    #47
    noelf
    Registered Users Posts: 1,094 ✭✭✭noelf


    A few more pictures from SL Modifications this afternoon ..


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    #48
    noelf
    Registered Users Posts: 1,094 ✭✭✭noelf


    Got a WhatsApp from Mark to say the car will be painted next week he also sent me a video of his own car ..

    https://youtu.be/jZX4nBYuubA


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    #49
    irshmerc
    Registered Users Posts: 51 ✭✭irshmerc


    noelf wrote: »
    A bit of a bargain here in Harford Motors in Ashbourne galwaytt €76 grand 😀




    Classy looking car that right there


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    #50
    noelf
    Registered Users Posts: 1,094 ✭✭✭noelf


    Making progress now its really coming together .. engine running as well after being rebuilt

    https://youtu.be/yRkANA_ioIY ..


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    #51
    kadman
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 5,064 Mod ✭✭✭✭kadman


    Should the top roof strut be dipping??. I know its a lite strut that could easily be straightened.

    Coming along well tho.


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    #52
    noelf
    Registered Users Posts: 1,094 ✭✭✭noelf


    Thanks Kadman will keep a eye out for that 😉 all advice and comments welcome..


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    #53
    kadman
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators Posts: 5,064 Mod ✭✭✭✭kadman


    Its probably nothing, as the strut is a lite material so its easily
    sorted.

    It was an observation , more than a criticism:)

    Your car seems to be progressing nicely. Things tend to move faster
    once the metal repairs are done. Good stuff:cool:


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    #54
    noelf
    Registered Users Posts: 1,094 ✭✭✭noelf


    It's been painted ☺

    Outside will be done tomorrow..


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    #55
    noelf
    Registered Users Posts: 1,094 ✭✭✭noelf


    Latest pictures..


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    #56
    noelf
    Registered Users Posts: 1,094 ✭✭✭noelf


    Latest pictures of the Topolino..


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    #57
    noelf
    Registered Users Posts: 1,094 ✭✭✭noelf


    Body chassis and engine reconnected ..


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    #58
    Bigus
    Registered Users Posts: 4,939 ✭✭✭Bigus


    Your plan is coming together very nicely Noel, looks fantastic, would take 10 years to get it that far here by yourself . It’s going to be better than French Citroen factory fresh . Well done .


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    #59
    noelf
    Registered Users Posts: 1,094 ✭✭✭noelf


    Wow thanks very much Bigus ..


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    #60
    mikehn
    Registered Users Posts: 616 ✭✭✭mikehn


    Following with interest noelf. My Brother and I did one around 2012 and this really brings back memories. Really straight forward to work on. Link attached for some of our build pics. Enjoy your machine, I reckon its going to be stunning. https://www.flickr.com/photos/182805102@N07/?


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    #61
    noelf
    Registered Users Posts: 1,094 ✭✭✭noelf


    Thats brilliant Mike do you still have the 2CV and a DS..Nice


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