Update on this, I've not really gelled with this car and have my eye on something else with a V8 in it (in fact i've committed to buy it!!). I suspect it will be a great car/rolling project for someone but in reality, not me. If it doesn't sell i'll squirrel it away for a rainy day/regained enthusiasm.
[b]As you will already know from reading this thread:[/b] Bought as a runner with suspected HG failure and part prepped for respray last year. After lots of faffing we got car running beautifully, couple of long runs etc only for the newly rebuilt head to have a sticky valve- somewhat miffed!
Well I've had it fixed now, few quid on parts and labour, plus my boss (builds racing engines as a hobby) came over and helped reassemble and check the oily bits, I've just got to refit the rad etc and we should be up and running.
However as the car has already cost me lots more than hoped (hence my Stag still has saggy seats!). Its still probably time to call it a day for me..............
So what do you get if you are to take this one on (and give me with some pennies first!)
83 944 8v reg A44 VOM (not transferable), MOT to May 2018, mileage showing as 50K, suspect its 150K Solid shell part prepped for respray, cills all done, sunroof - only found out how to take this out recently! Both bonnet and rear hatch struts must have been replaced as both items open smoothly and stay in place (no bumps on head). Interior stripped out, no rear seats, two reclining bucket seats fitted with new Safety Devices half cage bolted in and new 4 point harnesses (not race spec), momo flat bottom wheel, and yes the dash is cracked! Engine - standard bar K&N filter (have original box) valve cover off at moment, the head was refurbished in April so all's well there. It was fully serviced with new W Pump, belts/tensioners etc in April and new battery in July, new oil, fuel and oil filters and coolant. Gears/brakes etc all spot on - think suspension is not standard as seems slightly lower and firmer than one I went in recently 4 cookie cutters with decent tyres - rims dull but will polish up ok
Electrics all work (bar interior light!) inc aerial - love it! rear hatch release working all lights function as they should interior fan works on all speeds rad fan cuts in as it should, also has manual override wired in
The cage, seats and wheel were £600 plus fitting costs, I've got a file of receipts going back to 2000 ish plus a few MOTs so I'm certainly not going to give it away...................so if anyone is interested, let me know.
Car is inside and available for viewing/collection from just off J12/13/14 M40 (near Kineton/Wellesbourne) - I'll need a day or so's notice re test drives as i;ll need to tax and insure it. Message me your phone number/email address for photos.
Might accept cheaper PX (Bike or Car) - but must be vaguely interesting/quirky.............
Thanks
Ian
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