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Title: Worst project car ever?
Post by: peteracs on 08 October, 2011, 07:21:02 AM
Hi All

Just wondered if this could be classed as the worst starter for a project car (given its likely value at the end) yet?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320771481473&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123

Quote

"Project car never completed!"

Apologies if I have offended anyone here, but was surprised it was viewed as a sensible restoration.

Peter


Title: Re: Worst project car ever?
Post by: fay66 on 08 October, 2011, 07:48:37 AM
Peter,
What made me laugh was the comment "Prefer to sell as a complete car" when it's missing the bonnet engine and boot lid! would make a good source of spares though, is that the standard carburettor manifold?

Brian
8227 8)


Title: Re: Worst project car ever?
Post by: the.cern on 08 October, 2011, 07:56:09 AM
Insert Quote
Hi All

Just wondered if this could be classed as the worst starter for a project car (given its likely value at the end) yet?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320771481473&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123

Quote

"Project car never completed!"

Apologies if I have offended anyone here, but was surprised it was viewed as a sensible restoration.

Peter


Peter, I think you are being unduly pessimistic, after all the 'Concise Repair Manual' is included !!!!!!!!

                            Andy


Title: Re: Worst project car ever?
Post by: ncundy on 08 October, 2011, 08:13:35 AM
The clock looks vaguely savable; if that were jigged up properly you could work outwards in all directions. Keep you busy over winter  :D


Title: Re: Worst project car ever?
Post by: cheeky monkey on 08 October, 2011, 09:11:15 AM
the door doesnt look too bad either  :)


Title: Re: Worst project car ever?
Post by: thecolonel on 08 October, 2011, 09:53:00 AM
I've worked on worse projects.


Title: Re: Worst project car ever?
Post by: Richard Fridd on 08 October, 2011, 11:45:13 AM
I've worked on worse projects.
so have i


Title: Re: Worst project car ever?
Post by: peteracs on 08 October, 2011, 04:31:29 PM
Thecolonel and Richard

I've worked on worse projects.

Yes but, I note you did not qualify if you actually finished them though!!

Peter


Title: Re: Worst project car ever?
Post by: peteracs on 08 October, 2011, 04:33:16 PM
Hi Andy



Peter, I think you are being unduly pessimistic, after all the 'Concise Repair Manual' is included !!!!!!!!

                            Andy

Damn, I missed that, makes all the difference, just going to bid now......

Peter


Title: Re: Worst project car ever?
Post by: thecolonel on 08 October, 2011, 05:37:33 PM
Peter in answer to the question
No I didn't fin.....   

no seriously,

Yes I did, I've restored a few basket cases
including, both my Gamma.


Title: Re: Worst project car ever?
Post by: DavidLaver on 08 October, 2011, 05:54:50 PM

The phrase that's missing is "no hidden problems".

David


Title: Re: Worst project car ever?
Post by: LanciAlan on 09 October, 2011, 08:55:48 AM
The first (and as yet unrestored) Fulvia project I bought over 13 years ago was a bit like this. It has since been joined by a number of other "unstarted" projects purchased via eBay and which generally raised the average standard of the collection from that very low base.

But yes, if I wanted to restore a Fulvia I would not start from here.

Can anyone answer Brian's question re the manifold - with these things you hope it is "rare" but it usually turns out to be just "wrong"


Title: Re: Worst project car ever?
Post by: Richard Fridd on 09 October, 2011, 11:08:51 AM
could the manifold suit a pair of skinners union carbs?


Title: Re: Worst project car ever?
Post by: ncundy on 09 October, 2011, 03:10:57 PM
No, it looks like a manifold for wider carbs such as webers or dellorto