Slightly off topic (sorry) but do you have any more info on your two old Cavaliers? Year model etc? Having a Cav myself, just interested. Mine is a M reg CDX. Everything works, including the Air Con. 132K on the original clutch. Still runs and drives beautifully.
No worries. Cavalier number 1 is a 1984 1.6GL saloon in silver green, last of the first version of the Mk2 (if that makes sense) on an A-plate. I bought this from the second owner (the father-in-law of the first owner) back in March, the old boy is 97 and his daughter thought it was time for him to hang up his driving gloves! 115k miles, good solid condition too - needs a good polish, but the only rust was in the nearside front wing. I say 'was' because I have replaced it with a new one, just needs a bit of fettling to fit perfectly (pattern part!) and then spraying.
Cavalier number 2 is a 1993 1.6LS hatchback, bought cheap (like sub-£60 cheap!) from eBay because the fella had listed it in 'Parts and workshop manuals'...with 10 months' MOT and 4 months' tax! This will be getting a damn good clean, a set of wheeltrims fitted (not Halfrauds jobs!), a full service and then probably into the Freeads to help pay for more Omega fettling...
Paintwork is flatter than a witches' chest and it needs napalming inside to get rid of the stains. Drives nice but idles high - needs the breathers clearing I think!
No more Cavaliers for me, or any other cars for the moment for that matter...no more space!
Bryan - I think it's this Thursday (10th) at 6pm - I'm sure "ians" will confirm!