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Chat Area => General Car Chat => Topic started by: Andy B on 06 December 2011, 23:35:24
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with this (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OPEL-MONZA-GSE-24V-MANUAL-/140651417015?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item20bf7a4db7#ht_744wt_1185) ...... but she says something has to go before anything else is parked on the drive! ::) ::) ::)
& I have seen how many pedals it has ::) ::) ::)
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Andy, having met you, I can totally see you behind the wheel of that... :y :y
That is one gorgeous car, I can only imagine it creating nothing but big grins when driven.... 8) 8)
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Andy, having met you, I can totally see you behind the wheel of that... :y :y
That is one gorgeous car, I can only imagine it creating nothing but big grins when driven.... 8) 8)
Yep, I agree James! :y
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Andy, having met you, I can totally see you behind the wheel of that... :y :y
That is one gorgeous car, I can only imagine it creating nothing but big grins when driven.... 8) 8)
Yep, I agree James! :y
I'll refer SWMBO to you both then ........ ;) ;) ;) ;) ;D
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Don't do it Andy, look at all that rust.
Plus, it has three pedals.. if your right foot is doing the throttle and your left the clutch, what will operate the br.. actually, scratch that, I don't think I want to hear the answer :o ;D
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Don't do it Andy, look at all that rust.
Plus, it has three pedals.. if your right foot is doing the throttle and your left the clutch, what will operate the br.. actually, scratch that, I don't think I want to hear the answer :o ;D
;) ;) ;) ;)
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Andy, having met you, I can totally see you behind the wheel of that... :y :y
That is one gorgeous car, I can only imagine it creating nothing but big grins when driven.... 8) 8)
Yep, I agree James! :y
I'll refer SWMBO to you both then ........ ;) ;) ;) ;) ;D
On second thoughts.... erm... maybe you should stick with the Omega... :-X :-X :-X ;)
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;D ANDY,
If its any help, that car is probably the best Monza i have seen in a long while, very very good condition, PLUS!!!!
The engine and box came out of my old 24v Monza, (which i might add was rust free)
Glenn bought ine after trax one year, he liked mine so much his(the one you are tempted by) sat there for a year while he drove mine around, having suddenly realised he hadnt been near his red on for a year he promptly took engine and box out of mine, scrapped the shell :o as know one wanted it put the engine and box in his red one!! it was chipped when i had it, and engine was very strong only having ever had valvoline racing oil in it, gearbox very very good, lsd worked very very well,
to sum up it should be a very good car mate!!
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Oh, I like that - even though there's a manual shift (I can ruff it when required). :y
Well done - if you do go for it. :y
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A little bit of tlc to the bodywork would make that a real keeper,go on Andy,you know you want to ;) :y
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that is very nice indeed. :)
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Thas gorgeous, go for it and sell the Smart :y
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Lovely, pity its not white ::)
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Lovely, pity its not white ::)
there is a white Moza on eBay at the moment, been there for a few weeks, it's only got its original 12 valves though ...... which makes it pretty much bullet proof I suppose ;)
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I like that, go for it :y
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...... and sell the Smart :y
But that's hers ::) ::)
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...... and sell the Smart :y
But that's hers ::) ::)
And?
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...... and sell the Smart :y
But that's hers ::) ::)
Just be firm with her Andy,then run and hide :D :D ;D
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Just be firm with her Andy, ......
Ooooer! ::) ::) ::)
Silent teas (dinner for you lot darn sarf ;)) only last so long don't they ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D
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Just be firm with her Andy, ......
Ooooer! ::) ::) ::)
Silent teas (dinner for you lot darn sarf ;)) only last so long don't they ::) ::) ;D ;D ;D
Dont worry mate,same thing happens down this end too :'(,says I hoping that SWMBO doesn't read this
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Buy it :y
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looks a good car for the year
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...... and sell the Smart :y
But that's hers ::) ::)
"It's been stolen. And the insurance company were very understanding"
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...... and sell the Smart :y
But that's hers ::) ::)
"It's been stolen. And the insurance company were very understanding"
;D ;D ;D ;D ;)
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I could very live with that!
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I could very live with that!
:o :o :o :o
I expected comments about age, potential rust & cam chains ;) ;) ;) ;)
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I could very live with that!
:o :o :o :o
I expected comments about age, potential rust & cam chains ;) ;) ;) ;)
LOL COVERED IT all in my other post!!
cam chain was done when engine built!!! AND GUIDES :y
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I could very live with that!
:o :o :o :o
I expected comments about age, potential rust & cam chains ;) ;) ;) ;)
LOL COVERED IT all in my other post!!
cam chain was done when engine built!!! AND GUIDES :y
It's what I thought Mark would say ;) ;)
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I loved the S6 engine in the Senator I had, much better than these crappy V6's ;D
Styling a little dated for me, that engine in my Omega with the manual box please :y
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I could very live with that!
:o :o :o :o
I expected comments about age, potential rust & cam chains ;) ;) ;) ;)
LOL COVERED IT all in my other post!!
cam chain was done when engine built!!! AND GUIDES :y
It's what I thought Mark would say ;) ;)
Always had a soft spot for the Monza, I can remember sitting ina new one as a small boy with its digi dash!
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here is my honest opinion (if you ask) .. car is from 1984 .. even if everything is renewed it will sooner or later will be a bag of problems..
my miggy is from 97 and finally I solved all its problems and god knows what time another problem will pop.. No! :(
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Always had a soft spot for the Monza, I can remember sitting in a new one as a small boy with its digi dash!
I remember sitting in a new one at a dealers in Pompey. ;) ;) ;) Not sure when, but IIRC the original rounded off Astra was a new car.
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here is my honest opinion (if you ask) .. car is from 1984 .. even if everything is renewed it will sooner or later will be a bag of problems..
my miggy is from 97 and finally I solved all its problems and god knows what time another problem will pop.. No! :(
But a Monza wouldn't be instead of my Omega ;) ;)
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here is my honest opinion (if you ask) .. car is from 1984 .. even if everything is renewed it will sooner or later will be a bag of problems..
my miggy is from 97 and finally I solved all its problems and god knows what time another problem will pop.. No! :(
But a Monza wouldn't be instead of my Omega ;) ;)
Andy, sometimes all of us have dreams and its free.. but realistically a 27 year old car
is a problem( now or later).. forget it.. :y
if you buy something newish its ok..
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as an experience one mechanic friend bought a bmw E30 in "good condition"..
I remember how much he spent on it (all parts from breakers) and finally he gave up.. ( even he didn't pay any for labour) and many parts he collected from his friends.. its a matter of budget.. :-\
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here is my honest opinion (if you ask) .. car is from 1984 .. even if everything is renewed it will sooner or later will be a bag of problems..
my miggy is from 97 and finally I solved all its problems and god knows what time another problem will pop.. No! :(
But a Monza wouldn't be instead of my Omega ;) ;)
Andy, sometimes all of us have dreams and its free.. but realistically a 27 year old car
is a problem( now or later).. forget it.. :y
if you buy something newish its ok..
Have you been talking to my wife? ;D ;D ;D ;D
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cant tell you the ins and outs of the mechanics but lovely car wish i knew more about mechanics one of my favourite cars by it and i can drool over it if you bring it to some meets :y :y
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cant tell you the ins and outs of the mechanics but lovely car wish i knew more about mechanics one of my favourite cars by it and i can drool over it if you bring it to some meets :y :y
I did the head gasket on my 24 valve Senator, so quite au fait with the engine. Quite simple really. ;) ;) Besides, if Graeme C/Omegatoy has had anything to do with it, it'll not need touching again. ;)
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here is my honest opinion (if you ask) .. car is from 1984 .. even if everything is renewed it will sooner or later will be a bag of problems..
my miggy is from 97 and finally I solved all its problems and god knows what time another problem will pop.. No! :(
But a Monza wouldn't be instead of my Omega ;) ;)
Andy, sometimes all of us have dreams and its free.. but realistically a 27 year old car
is a problem( now or later).. forget it.. :y
if you buy something newish its ok..
Have you been talking to my wife? ;D ;D ;D ;D
seriously I wish you buy a model that you can find parts easily (and spend less).. this car have the risk to explode in your hand..
(talks a car owner that spent a considerable amount on last 2 cars enough to buy a ....... :-X )
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I can thoroughly recommend a Monza, check out my avatar :)
At least they're easier to work on with oodles of room under the bonnet, in comparison! They've got better lights as well!
Humpy
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I can thoroughly recommend a Monza, check out my avatar :)
At least they're easier to work on with oodles of room under the bonnet, in comparison! They've got better lights as well!
Humpy
Have you modified your car at all?
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Only really in details, modified interior, stainless exhaust, relocated oil cooler stuff like that. Still with the standard 6 pot 12v lump but it is a strong 'un and bomb proof! Slightly modified braking system (custome made disks and brake hoses) and a custom made grill. Here's a better pic,
(http://www.uktank.org/images/C400northhill2.jpg)
Humpy
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..... Here's a better pic,
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Looks good! :y :y Is that a leather interior? :-\
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Yup. Standard rear seat, side panels and door cards retrimmed in conolly leather and two brand new Recaros trimmed in the same leather. We sent the leather over to Germany for Recaro to trim the seats themselves but with our supplied leather so it would all match. The seats even have Recaro embossed in the leather :) A local firm "Tek Seating" which is run by an old school mate of mine did all the triming.
Humpy
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That does look well... a peach! The rust is no problem, treat it & paint the bottom (of the car) all round. Wonder how much he wanted?
I notice one or two of you are wary of old cars. Trust me this is'nt "old". Classics tend to fall into four categories.
1:- Complete resto.
2:- Rolling resto. Can be used while improving/finishing.
3:- Complete resto. All done to high standard.
4:- Original unwelded.
Most running classics have been well cared for & loved...pampered even by enthusiasts & maintained to a very high standard.
Yes there are dodgy sellers that hide problems (usually rust) but as long as you are careful the simplicity of these old motors can make a good one more reliable than a modern car...code this, sensor that, catalysts etc.
You can buy a 2 year old lovely looking car that's a money pit & nearly impossible to work on at home...with no charm or character.
Just my thoughts, Guy. :y
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Only really in details, modified interior, stainless exhaust, relocated oil cooler stuff like that. Still with the standard 6 pot 12v lump but it is a strong 'un and bomb proof! Slightly modified braking system (custome made disks and brake hoses) and a custom made grill. Here's a better pic,
(http://www.uktank.org/images/C400northhill2.jpg)
Humpy
had to quote just so i can see the pic again very very nice Humpy lush as the younger generation say :y :y
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Go on Andy, get it bought, or do you have the same problem I have, a swmbo..... :P :P :D :D :D
At least it is not a Maestro..... ::) ::)
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Go on Andy, get it bought, or do you have the same problem I have, a swmbo..... :P :P :D :D :D
At least it is not a Maestro..... ::) ::)
:o :o :o
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all i want for Xmas.....
is either that red one, or that stunning blue beastie.....
god I loved Monzas....
24V Monza , oh god ...... i'd dump a miggy in a heartbeat for one of them,....
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all i want for Xmas.....
is either that red one, or that stunning blue beastie.....
god I loved Monzas....
24V Monza , oh god ...... i'd dump a miggy in a heartbeat for one of them,....
its gotta be the blue beastie what a colour i could hang that picture in my bedroom :o ::) wifey would not be too impressed but :-* :y :y more pics humpy more pics please