Topic: Beasties Grandad??? (Read 1518 times)

Amigo · « **on:** 30 August 2010, 00:20:40 »

Roy's gone to sulk pastures new so i'm classic devoid at the mo.....spotted this earlier though.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VAUXHALL-VISCOUNT-BLACK-/260657382498?pt=Automobiles_UK 8-)

Vamps · « **Reply #1 on:** 30 August 2010, 00:43:04 »

Interesting project Guy,

might be concerned about the rust under the front screen thoug, needs seeing before you bid...

Amigo · « **Reply #2 on:** 30 August 2010, 01:37:40 »

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Interesting project Guy, might be concerned about the rust under the front screen thoug, needs seeing before you bid...

Too late. Winning it already. Screen scuttles are an easy enough repair & black is easy to polish to a reasonable match. Good signs are very straight under bonnet & vinyl roof looks to be original & still good. These were the posh Crestas back in the day...Elite?? 8-)

Vamps · « **Reply #3 on:** 30 August 2010, 01:52:26 »

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Interesting project Guy, might be concerned about the rust under the front screen thoug, needs seeing before you bid...
Too late. Winning it already. Screen scuttles are an easy enough repair & black is easy to polish to a reasonable match. Good signs are very straight under bonnet & vinyl roof looks to be original & still good. These were the posh Crestas back in the day...Elite?? 8-)

Good luck then....

Auto Addict · « **Reply #4 on:** 30 August 2010, 07:45:46 »

Super car, in it's day, my mates Grandad had one.

With all your experience in restoring cars, how about some tips on rust treatment?

Dishevelled Den · « **Reply #5 on:** 30 August 2010, 10:12:53 »

I fancy that - good luck with the bid. 8-)

I would imagine that the screen may have to come out to sucessfully repair the defects, all the same. :-/

mantagte · « **Reply #6 on:** 30 August 2010, 10:17:25 »

very nice

Field Marshal Dr. Opti · « **Reply #7 on:** 30 August 2010, 12:34:22 »

I love the the old Cresta/ Viscount.....should just about top the ton I think...

Lizzie_Zoom · « **Reply #8 on:** 30 August 2010, 12:45:37 »

A lovely car well worth the effort to make 1st class now

Another of the big Vauxhalls I love

Field Marshal Dr. Opti · « **Reply #9 on:** 30 August 2010, 12:47:38 »

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A lovely car well worth the effort to make 1st class now

Another of the big Vauxhalls I love

Do you remember the Ventora Lizzie?.....the first one ....not the later ugly one.

Lizzie_Zoom · « **Reply #10 on:** 30 August 2010, 13:06:40 »

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A lovely car well worth the effort to make 1st class now

Another of the big Vauxhalls I love

Do you remember the Ventora Lizzie?.....the first one ....not the later ugly one.

Yes I do Optimist

Lovely cars, but my favourite will always be the Cresta PA

Dishevelled Den · « **Reply #11 on:** 30 August 2010, 14:09:48 »

There was a Vauxhall Viscount featured in a television series of the 60's/70's - either the spy or detective flavour - anyone remember what it was?

Auto Addict · « **Reply #12 on:** 30 August 2010, 14:18:47 »

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There was a Vauxhall Viscount featured in a television series of the 60's/70's - either the spy or detective flavour - anyone remember what it was?

No.

Dishevelled Den · « **Reply #13 on:** 30 August 2010, 14:22:19 »

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There was a Vauxhall Viscount featured in a television series of the 60's/70's - either the spy or detective flavour - anyone remember what it was?

No.

Neither can I

Lizzie_Zoom · « **Reply #14 on:** 30 August 2010, 14:32:25 »

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There was a Vauxhall Viscount featured in a television series of the 60's/70's - either the spy or detective flavour - anyone remember what it was?

Yes, Peter Wyngarde drove a Vauxhall Viscount in Department S

Dishevelled Den · « **Reply #15 on:** 30 August 2010, 14:42:22 »

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There was a Vauxhall Viscount featured in a television series of the 60's/70's - either the spy or detective flavour - anyone remember what it was?

Yes, Peter Wyngarde drove a Vauxhall Viscount in Department S

That's the one Lizzie

Lizzie_Zoom · « **Reply #16 on:** 30 August 2010, 14:47:51 »

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There was a Vauxhall Viscount featured in a television series of the 60's/70's - either the spy or detective flavour - anyone remember what it was?

Yes, Peter Wyngarde drove a Vauxhall Viscount in Department S

That's the one Lizzie

Trouble is Zulu my memory is now playing tricks! Am I really right about Department S, or was it Jason King - but in that I think Peter Wyngarde had a Rolls / Bentley?

:-/ :-/ :-/ :-/ :-/

Dishevelled Den · « **Reply #17 on:** 30 August 2010, 15:00:45 »

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There was a Vauxhall Viscount featured in a television series of the 60's/70's - either the spy or detective flavour - anyone remember what it was?

Yes, Peter Wyngarde drove a Vauxhall Viscount in Department S

That's the one Lizzie

Trouble is Zulu my memory is now playing tricks! Am I really right about Department S, or was it Jason King - but in that I think Peter Wyngarde had a Rolls / Bentley? :-/ :-/ :-/ :-/ :-/

No I think you're right enough, I was stuck with Wyngarde playing Jason King in the series of that name where he did indeed drive a beautiful Bentley Continental series 2 (I think)

I forgot about him also appearing in Dept S.

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Amigo · « **Reply #18 on:** 31 August 2010, 22:31:26 »

I've got a price in mind & have been outbid...just so someone is pushing to see the price. I'll leave it til the end now & dive in at last knockings with my maximum bid.
I want it though. In my minds eye it's already in the workshop being fettled. 8-)

Amigo · « **Reply #19 on:** 01 September 2010, 22:18:17 »

Lovely as it is i'm letting this one go. I had a figure of around £12/1300 in mind. It's nearly there, i reckon she'll fetch £15/1600 which i'm sure she's worth but i really want another old Ford so i'm stopping at my price. I have however bought another little classic for a grand including the tax. Totally different i know but the idea is:- Play around & enjoy it for the last of the clement weather (plenty of twisty b roads here), i've got thinners & hardner left from spraying the Rover & having hardly any panels can buy the paint for £70, sell on next spring for at least 2k....Cortina time!!
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280555860232&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
I know it's a rubber bumper model but if not convinced look at the prices of others & what the seller has spent in parts & labour, i'm getting the car for peanuts. Ins. forroy still running so swap over & picking her up on saturday.

Vamps · « **Reply #20 on:** 01 September 2010, 22:54:10 »

Nice one Guy......

Now don't take this the wrong way, but will you fit in it....

Amigo · « **Reply #21 on:** 01 September 2010, 23:09:44 »

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Nice one Guy......

Now don't take this the wrong way, but will you fit in it....

Not taken wrong at all. Same as a real Mini/series Landy & the other thing??? It can be a squeeze getting in...& a struggle getting out but once in...mmmmmm 8-)

Vamps · « **Reply #22 on:** 01 September 2010, 23:18:08 »

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Nice one Guy......

Now don't take this the wrong way, but will you fit in it....
Not taken wrong at all. Same as a real Mini/series Landy & the other thing??? It can be a squeeze getting in...& a struggle getting out but once in...mmmmmm 8-)

That's like me and the Mig, I need power assisted doors......

Amigo · « **Reply #23 on:** 01 September 2010, 23:31:02 »

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Nice one Guy......

Now don't take this the wrong way, but will you fit in it....
Not taken wrong at all. Same as a real Mini/series Landy & the other thing??? It can be a squeeze getting in...& a struggle getting out but once in...mmmmmm 8-)

That's like me and the Mig, I need power assisted doors......

Me too. One Mig door weighs more than a midget!

Vamps · « **Reply #24 on:** 01 September 2010, 23:38:29 »

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Nice one Guy......

Now don't take this the wrong way, but will you fit in it....
Not taken wrong at all. Same as a real Mini/series Landy & the other thing??? It can be a squeeze getting in...& a struggle getting out but once in...mmmmmm 8-)

That's like me and the Mig, I need power assisted doors......
Me too. One Mig door weighs more than a midget!

davethediver · « **Reply #25 on:** 02 September 2010, 00:02:15 »

Makes me wish i still had my 73 MGB Roadster exactly what this kind of weather is for

All the best with it guy im sure you will have lots of fun

Sixstring · « **Reply #26 on:** 02 September 2010, 09:21:13 »

Had a MGB V8 for a whole 8 weeks a while back when a friend went to the states and I looked after his car.
What a toy!!!

Have fun, Guy- Its great.

Elite Pete · « **Reply #27 on:** 02 September 2010, 10:35:47 »

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There was a Vauxhall Viscount featured in a television series of the 60's/70's - either the spy or detective flavour - anyone remember what it was?

Randell and Hopkirk (deceased) had a white Victor

Kevin Wood · « **Reply #28 on:** 02 September 2010, 10:43:13 »

If the rot is too bad, you can always turn it into one of these...

Kevin

Sixstring · « **Reply #29 on:** 02 September 2010, 10:45:57 »

Now THAT looks fun.................
and SWMBO couldn't complain about how fast I go (is it a single seater??)

Dishevelled Den · « **Reply #30 on:** 02 September 2010, 10:47:09 »

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There was a Vauxhall Viscount featured in a television series of the 60's/70's - either the spy or detective flavour - anyone remember what it was?
Randell and Hopkirk (deceased) had a white Victor

They did indeed Pete, I remember that series well. 8-)

Kevin Wood · « **Reply #31 on:** 02 September 2010, 10:50:33 »

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Now THAT looks fun.................
and SWMBO couldn't complain about how fast I go (is it a single seater??)

You don't have to fit two. But I suspect with the engine options available you won't get any complaints either way until you get the arse-end out.

Kevin

Sixstring · « **Reply #32 on:** 02 September 2010, 10:53:41 »

Yes please................about the only "kit car" with the exception of the Sei westfield I'd have.

(used to have a Tiger caterham copy....kept it a week, totally rubbish. the original builder must have had pebbles for glasses and pidgeon crap for welds with tape joints on the wiring........scary.)

Elite Pete · « **Reply #33 on:** 02 September 2010, 10:54:38 »

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There was a Vauxhall Viscount featured in a television series of the 60's/70's - either the spy or detective flavour - anyone remember what it was?
Randell and Hopkirk (deceased) had a white Victor

They did indeed Pete, I remember that series well. 8-)

Remember this Z, got it as my ringtone

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykLCAfVa410

Dishevelled Den · « **Reply #34 on:** 02 September 2010, 11:34:23 »

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There was a Vauxhall Viscount featured in a television series of the 60's/70's - either the spy or detective flavour - anyone remember what it was?
Randell and Hopkirk (deceased) had a white Victor

They did indeed Pete, I remember that series well. 8-)
Remember this Z, got it as my ringtone
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykLCAfVa410

Do I ever Pete

. There were some great tv shows back then and thanks to ITV4 (never thought I would be saying those words) we can see them once again.

Dishevelled Den · « **Reply #35 on:** 02 September 2010, 11:39:26 »

Mind you there was one series that for me at least epitomised the style and verve of the 60's;

8-)

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUQzNIxGLyM&feature=related[/media]

Kevin Wood · « **Reply #36 on:** 02 September 2010, 11:51:08 »

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Yes please................about the only "kit car" with the exception of the Sei westfield I'd have.

(used to have a Tiger caterham copy....kept it a week, totally rubbish. the original builder must have had pebbles for glasses and pidgeon crap for welds with tape joints on the wiring........scary.)

There you have it. A kit car is as good as the guy who built it.

I was looking at a classic example yesterday with my MOT tester (killing time - machine allots him 45 minutes and it takes him 15 minutes to go over my car).

Owner was quite tall so he'd cut a big hole in the rear bulkhead and moved the seat back. So, his @rse is now separated by a bit of fabric and some springs from the rear axle and the tarmac. The trailing end of the seat belt was dangling around by the diff input flange and UJ. Would have made his eyes water when, inevitably, it decided to wrap itself round the propshaft and tighten.

Kevin

Kevin Wood · « **Reply #37 on:** 02 September 2010, 11:52:44 »

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Mind you there was one series that for me at least epitomised the style and verve of the 60's; 8-)

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUQzNIxGLyM&feature=related[/media]

Diana Rigg.

Dishevelled Den · « **Reply #38 on:** 02 September 2010, 12:04:19 »

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Mind you there was one series that for me at least epitomised the style and verve of the 60's; 8-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KUQzNIxGLyM&feature=related

Diana Rigg.

Say no more K 8-) 8-)

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