Dan is a star (marks MK1 thread)

edward.carter · April 27, 2007, 16:42

Very nice and what a great choice of colour. I do love a mint MKI they still look really good. Seen a couple this week.

kanujunkie · April 27, 2007, 17:08

Quote from: "Ekona"Oh, and OMFG do I ache like something chronic this morning! Still, was worth every minute if only to hear how Mark The Dictator would solve the UKs problems in two easy steps s;) s;)

you do know your meant to use that 4x4 thing of yours to tow the car and not a rope slung over your shoulder s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

bloody hell Mark, that thing looks like its had a ton of paint stripper thrown over it s:? :? s:? your gonna have your work cut out with that one

rtbiscuit · April 27, 2007, 17:11

are body work is not to difficult, you just have to have the right tools to remove the paint,

like an industrial flame thrower s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

good choice there mark, which engine is it, is it the v6 that they did, or the 2 litre, or is it a turbo tiger.

markiii · April 27, 2007, 17:14

1.6 na

aaronjb · April 27, 2007, 17:59

Quote from: "rtbiscuit"is it the v6 that they did, or the 2 litre, or is it a turbo tiger.

The Mk1 didn't come with any of those engines...

SimonC_Here · April 27, 2007, 18:11

Quote from: "aaronjb"
Quote from: "rtbiscuit"is it the v6 that they did, or the 2 litre, or is it a turbo tiger.

The Mk1 didn't come with any of those engines...

But this one might knowing Mark!

Simon

Anonymous · April 27, 2007, 19:53

Great buy Mark, I'd really like a MK1 myself. I've very nearly bought one twice in the last 6 months or so! I only resisted because I've only got a single garage and would want to garage them both but if the right one came along you never know s:)

s:)

What are your plans for it, restoration to original spec or modified?

I'd really like a completely standard car in original or restored mint condition.

Anonymous · April 27, 2007, 19:58

Actually, i think hes only bought it to use as a paint tester before decorating his lounge! s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

markiii · April 27, 2007, 20:44

LOL

Steve, tbh the sum of the parts is worth more than I paid for it, so worst case I'll break it.

However parts of it are so mint that would be a shame, however on inspection it needs four new wings and a paint job so I'm not sure if restoration is viable.

will know more once it's all cleaned down and I've checked under it.

the interior even has teh original stereo , which I'm told still works s8)

s8)

Anonymous · April 27, 2007, 21:01

Best of luck with it Mark!

I for one would be really interested to know how you get on with it s:)

s:) Could you post a quick update on here know and again?

Cheers,

Steve

markiii · April 27, 2007, 21:04

no problem :-) :-) :-)

Liz · April 27, 2007, 21:08

I've got some red polish - want me to bring it along tomorrow? s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

markiii · April 27, 2007, 21:11

If you think thats going to polish out, you'll need a bed as well :-) :-) :-)

but why not lets see how well teh paint will come up :-) :-) :-)

Liz · April 27, 2007, 21:12

I will add it to my little bag of things to bring - I will even do the polishing!

Anonymous · April 27, 2007, 22:14

You never offer to polish my car!

Good luck Mark, is this to take your mind off the lounge s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

The only car I ever owned I could describe as "mint" ..was like a polo.......

rtbiscuit · April 28, 2007, 15:26

can't wait to have a look at this next time i'm up to visit.

markiii · April 28, 2007, 20:29

right then a little update

after fitting Sis lowering springs and talking Liz into a car washing session (cheers Liz)

I thought I'd have a play.

electrics work, everything, windows, mirrors, stereo, lights, and even those pop up headlights, proper sportscars should have pop up headlights s:-( :-( s:-(

bloody Brussels

only prob is teh handbrake light is permanently on.

next I pressure washed it all down,, amazing how much dirt, mildew and general rubbish came off.

better still so did most of teh white gloss paint :-) :-) :-) whats left looks like it will lift with a steamer, shame the silly sod tried paint remover as the bonnet needs a respray either way due to that s:-( :-( s:-(

took her for a quick blat up and down my private road, and she seems very peppy for a tired 1.6.

exhaust looks in good nick and fairly new.

engine bay is in great nick and bar surface rust the rear chasis members and suspension looks ok.

the bad news is all wheel arhes are rust traps and need doing, and so does a seriosuly bad bit near teh rear drivers side sill, not sure if it's structural yet.

So still not sure if it's economic to repair but lookng very good for the money. Wonder if it will pass an MOT

pics to follow then you can tell me if it will.

northernalex · April 28, 2007, 20:56

I would have a word with ROC N Roadster.. he's had more MK1s than we've had speeding tickts.. combined....

markiii · April 29, 2007, 11:02

right a couple of hours research later it seems,

front wings are bolt on, new ones being £103 each from MrT

rear wings are actually 1 piece rear quaters and are spot welded on, so will be a bigger pain s:-( :-( s:-(

northernalex · April 29, 2007, 12:01

Quote from: "SimonC_Here"
Quote from: "aaronjb"
Quote from: "rtbiscuit"is it the v6 that they did, or the 2 litre, or is it a turbo tiger.

The Mk1 didn't come with any of those engines...

But this one might knowing Mark!

Simon

You could get them with superchargers standard

Anonymous · April 29, 2007, 12:15

Mark mr2dc have a press for making all the wheel arches, (or thy did years ago) worth asking Celine.

aaronjb · April 29, 2007, 13:20

Quote from: "northernalex"You could get them with superchargers standard

Yep.. still not one of the options that Rich listed, though s;)

s;)

[edit] SCs are also import-only, not UK AFAIK.. In the UK we only got the NA version.

northernalex · April 29, 2007, 13:21

Quote from: "aaronjb"
Quote from: "northernalex"You could get them with superchargers standard

Yep.. still not one of the options that Rich listed, though s;) s;)

LOL true... lets flame rich! s:)

s:)

EDIT: I know they are import only... SC that is.. Roc N Roadster's dad has one.

aaronjb · April 29, 2007, 13:23

Quote from: "markiii"rear wings are actually 1 piece rear quaters and are spot welded on, so will be a bigger pain s:-( :-( s:-(

Definitely cheaper places around than MrT for front wings.. I'm also sure I've seen people use rear arches off other cars to graft in and repair..

Seem to remember Nissan Sunny and possibly Fiesta arches as being options s:? :? s:? I could be wrong on the cars, mind s;)

s;)

markiii · April 29, 2007, 14:08

Quote from: "aaronjb"
Quote from: "markiii"rear wings are actually 1 piece rear quaters and are spot welded on, so will be a bigger pain s:-( :-( s:-(

Definitely cheaper places around than MrT for front wings.. I'm also sure I've seen people use rear arches off other cars to graft in and repair..

Seem to remember Nissan Sunny and possibly Fiesta arches as being options s:? :? s:? I could be wrong on the cars, mind s;) s;)

yep but since the fronts are bolt n, best option is replace and be done with.

next job get a welder :-) :-) :-)