Topic: Project 13 update (Read 3130 times)

RonaldMcBurger · « **on:** 03 September 2006, 16:58:28 »

Well, where do I begin? This is the dirtiest and worst kept Omega I have seen - bar none!

There are screws, nuts and bolts strewn throughout the car. The scuttle is broken and hanging on by fresh air, the plenum has been off recently, but not put back on correctly, there is filth and dirt everywhere, every part of the car is scratched, dented or broken.

To help visualise this mess take a butchers at these:

First things first, mecahnics. Engine is throwing oil out the passenger side rocker because there is no gasket in there. Also passenger side manifold blowing. I still think a new engine and box is possible, but I have to consider whether it is justified.

I could get it all running right(ish) and give it agood clean, then sell it on. Or spend a lot more tiome and effort and do it right. Mmmmm. We'll see, there is no rush.

Auto Addict · « **Reply #1 on:** 03 September 2006, 17:03:21 »

No doubt, all will be revealed shortly, eh!, RMB.

Anyway, I'm sure you will make the right decision. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Timbuk · « **Reply #2 on:** 03 September 2006, 17:09:33 »

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I could get it all running right(ish) and give it agood clean, then sell it on. Or spend a lot more tiome and effort and do it right. Mmmmm. We'll see, there is no rush.

No rush.

Whats this all about then?

Quote :- Where are you? I may be interested in the whole car. What year, reg, mileage? Pics paint a zillion words too.

I think your eyeing up project 14 already

Markie · « **Reply #3 on:** 03 September 2006, 17:13:00 »

So i guess by the state - it will never be perfect ( uneconomical) so i guess it aint staying for the missus ?

tunnie · « **Reply #4 on:** 03 September 2006, 17:25:12 »

not the best kept omega! Then again if its a working city tax... not too suprising.

Andy B · « **Reply #5 on:** 03 September 2006, 17:29:45 »

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No rush. Whats this all about then?

Quote :- Where are you? I may be interested in the whole car. What year, reg, mileage? Pics paint a zillion words too.

I think your eyeing up project 14 already

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I saw this yesterday for a brief moment, then it disappeared! (or at least I can't find it!) :-? How does he find 'em?

This is my guess!

Taxi_Driver · « **Reply #6 on:** 03 September 2006, 18:21:13 »

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not the best kept omega! Then again if its a working city tax... not too suprising.

Oi Tunnie.....altho it has the same mats as mine....Halfrauds finest

Mine is cleaned at least once a week inside and out.....not all taxi drivers are lazy and carnt be arsed to clean their car

Taxi_Driver · « **Reply #7 on:** 03 September 2006, 18:27:22 »

That pic of the door Ron with the scratches.....is a problem when using magnetic door stickers.....i use them on mine and you have to be carefull with them.....they will scratch the door badly if you plonk them on and then try to adjust them.....i take them completely off and place on again to correct straightness etc

PaulW · « **Reply #8 on:** 03 September 2006, 18:31:36 »

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not all taxi drivers are lazy and carnt be arsed to clean their car

I can second this! Working nights at a petrol station, you see quite a trend and difference between drivers...

young ones & those who drive like a fool, there always dirty, smokey, screwed...

then you get those who park up, fill, and spend at least half an hour cleaning the cabs each night!

Auto Addict · « **Reply #9 on:** 03 September 2006, 18:48:54 »

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not the best kept omega! Then again if its a working city tax... not too suprising.

Oi Tunnie.....altho it has the same mats as mine....Halfrauds finest
Mine is cleaned at least once a week inside and out.....not all taxi drivers are lazy and carnt be arsed to clean their car

Bit touchy? TD

tunnie · « **Reply #10 on:** 03 September 2006, 18:53:44 »

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not the best kept omega! Then again if its a working city tax... not too suprising.

Oi Tunnie.....altho it has the same mats as mine....Halfrauds finest
Mine is cleaned at least once a week inside and out.....not all taxi drivers are lazy and carnt be arsed to clean their car

Bit touchy? TD

I knew you would say somethin

Just depends who owns it i guess, some taxis i have been in have been awful inside.

Others very clean, just depends who!

I have seen piccys of your Taxi TD, very very clean - Even better now it does not have an ash tray or ciggy lighter missing

Auto Addict · « **Reply #11 on:** 03 September 2006, 19:04:38 »

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I have seen piccys of your Taxi TD, very very clean - Even better now it does not have an ash tray or

ciggy lighter missing

Creep... :-?

Taxi_Driver · « **Reply #12 on:** 04 September 2006, 06:33:42 »

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not the best kept omega! Then again if its a working city tax... not too suprising.

Oi Tunnie.....altho it has the same mats as mine....Halfrauds finest
Mine is cleaned at least once a week inside and out.....not all taxi drivers are lazy and carnt be arsed to clean their car

Bit touchy? TD

I knew you would say somethin

Just depends who owns it i guess, some taxis i have been in have been awful inside.

Others very clean, just depends who!

I have seen piccys of your Taxi TD, very very clean - Even better now it does not have an ash tray or ciggy lighter missing

Thankyou Tunnie..i'll let you off

...altho still does have lighter missing.....they didnt fit....too big

Markjay · « **Reply #13 on:** 04 September 2006, 12:57:46 »

From the pictures it seems more like the car has been left with the windows down either in a body shop or near a dusty road... If it was standing for a while before being sold, it may have gathered this at the dealer's/scrappie etc. So this may not be a simple case of owner neglect...

tunnie · « **Reply #14 on:** 04 September 2006, 13:18:13 »

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not the best kept omega! Then again if its a working city tax... not too suprising.

Oi Tunnie.....altho it has the same mats as mine....Halfrauds finest
Mine is cleaned at least once a week inside and out.....not all taxi drivers are lazy and carnt be arsed to clean their car

Bit touchy? TD

I knew you would say somethin

Just depends who owns it i guess, some taxis i have been in have been awful inside.

Others very clean, just depends who!

I have seen piccys of your Taxi TD, very very clean - Even better now it does not have an ash tray or ciggy lighter missing

Thankyou Tunnie..i'll let you off ...altho still does have lighter missing.....they didnt fit....too big

Whaa???

I took that ciggy light out of the front ash tray on a facelift megga :-/

Did't think the front and rear would be different??

lol... AA

Markjay · « **Reply #15 on:** 04 September 2006, 14:24:04 »

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not the best kept omega! Then again if its a working city tax... not too suprising.

Oi Tunnie.....altho it has the same mats as mine....Halfrauds finest
Mine is cleaned at least once a week inside and out.....not all taxi drivers are lazy and carnt be arsed to clean their car

I used to get discounts at the local car wash, apparently they had a special rate for taxi's and mincabs, and driving a black Omega in their mind I seem to fall into this category... probably what you call 'VIP minicabs' which means you get something better than an ancient Toyota Camry and the driver wears a tie and actually opens the door for you. Just short of a 'proper' Limo though. Don't know if it is a bad thing or a good thing?

Hillper · « **Reply #16 on:** 04 September 2006, 16:16:12 »

The entire interior of the car is covered with what appears to be a generous layer of.......dandruff!

Maybe the previous owner was an avid headbanging rocker?

Taxi_Driver · « **Reply #17 on:** 04 September 2006, 17:19:22 »

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not the best kept omega! Then again if its a working city tax... not too suprising.

Oi Tunnie.....altho it has the same mats as mine....Halfrauds finest
Mine is cleaned at least once a week inside and out.....not all taxi drivers are lazy and carnt be arsed to clean their car

Bit touchy? TD

I knew you would say somethin

Just depends who owns it i guess, some taxis i have been in have been awful inside.

Others very clean, just depends who!

I have seen piccys of your Taxi TD, very very clean - Even better now it does not have an ash tray or ciggy lighter missing

Thankyou Tunnie..i'll let you off ...altho still does have lighter missing.....they didnt fit....too big

Whaa???

I took that ciggy light out of the front ash tray on a facelift megga :-/

Did't think the front and rear would be different??

lol... AA

Doesnt fit the front either

its different shape too....not to worry tho....at least ive got an ashtray now

not that anyones allowed to use them

tunnie · « **Reply #18 on:** 04 September 2006, 17:26:20 »

that is really really odd...

1 ciggy was from the front tray on a W Reg Gls Faclift, the other was from a pre-facelift V6.

Very strange it did't fit....

If i see anymore i'll pop them over to ya.

Taxi_Driver · « **Reply #19 on:** 04 September 2006, 18:52:25 »

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that is really really odd...

1 ciggy was from the front tray on a W Reg Gls Faclift, the other was from a pre-facelift V6.

Very strange it did't fit....

If i see anymore i'll pop them over to ya.

Cheers m8....might be an idea seeing if they fit your facelift first [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

PS got my V5 today for the Veccy

you had yours yet??

Taxi_Driver · « **Reply #20 on:** 04 September 2006, 18:55:15 »

If you can remember what they looked like.....then look at your facelift one....you should see they are different design

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