No point suggesting me a cheap project car v.$5k

[Aaron]

Ohh the 924 odometer fix: http://m.odometergears.com/documenta...ter_Repair.pdf

$25 for the part...

[9triton]

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Humber-Su...#ht_634wt_1186

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no point - read revised thread title - 27 page tyre kicking exercise

[Captain_Slow]

Ohh the 924 odometer fix: http://m.odometergears.com/documenta...ter_Repair.pdf

$25 for the part...

Yup. Be interested to know what's going on with the sump needing replacement though, and whether that's the sump itself ($500+ on Pelican) or just the gasket (cheap).

Oh and nice work whoever on the thread title change, amazed it took this long. If you think you're frustrated with how this is going...

[Soopy]

Yup. Be interested to know what's going on with the sump needing replacement though, and whether that's the sump itself ($500+ on Pelican) or just the gasket (cheap).

Oh and nice work whoever on the thread title change, amazed it took this long. If you think you're frustrated with how this is going...

Did you look at the Humber?

[9triton]

Yup. Be interested to know what's going on with the sump needing replacement though, and whether that's the sump itself ($500+ on Pelican) or just the gasket (cheap).

Oh and nice work whoever on the thread title change, amazed it took this long. If you think you're frustrated with how this is going...

in all seriousness, after reading a bit about you in 'guys we need to talk' - isnt this an opportunity to break out of the mould of thinking of reasons why Not to do - and just do it - for better or worse.

the financial implications arent really all that much-as you could sell it for what (or near ) what you pay for it

plus you have 17,800 views pushing you along -hoping for happy endings

[Captain_Slow]

Looking at the ad now. Very, very ugly but interesting at the same time if that makes any sense. Dunno that it fits the simple etc criteria all that well?

Hmm, out of nowhere an SMS from the owner of one of the bugs I looked at a few weeks ago asking if I'm still interested. Time for a second visit and a lowball.

[9triton]

^^thats the spirit

[Stix Zadinia]

Yup. Be interested to know what's going on with the sump needing replacement though, and whether that's the sump itself ($500+ on Pelican) or just the gasket (cheap).

Oh and nice work whoever on the thread title change, amazed it took this long. If you think you're frustrated with how this is going...

even if it needs a sump, isn't it a 4 cylinder an audi/VW engine? i'm sure theres lots of them at euro wreckers and a sump won't be that expensive

[Soopy]

Looking at the ad now. Very, very ugly but interesting at the same time if that makes any sense. Dunno that it fits the simple etc criteria all that well?

Hmm, out of nowhere an SMS from the owner of one of the bugs I looked at a few weeks ago asking if I'm still interested. Time for a second visit and a lowball.

You drive a VE Daily, the Humber is beautiful by comparison. :p

[Captain_Slow]

in all seriousness, after reading a bit about you in 'guys we need to talk' - isnt this an opportunity to break out of the mould of thinking of reasons why Not to do - and just do it - for better or worse.

the financial implications arent really all that much-as you could sell it for what (or near ) what you pay for it

plus you have 17,800 views pushing you along -hoping for happy endings

Yep, absolutely. This whole caper is in part about getting out of the "I can't do that..." mindset and getting on to some stuff I actually want to do. Needs less navel gazing and more actually doing.

[Greg Rust]

5k Go Kart?

[Aaron]

even if it needs a sump, isn't it a 4 cylinder an audi/VW engine? i'm sure theres lots of them at euro wreckers and a sump won't be that expensive

This.

I'd bet it got jacked up on the sump and its beat up and cracked - or rusted out. Either way with basic tools and skills it'd be swappable and there's probably a cunt with a welder some tin and a hammer that could patch it up.

The seats need a retrim but to be honest you could chuck covers over them and be happy for a while then just drop a couple hungry to a trimmer to do them.

And yeah better than a bug

[vet 180]

Aaron: wwas your comment inspired by this one? http://www.carsales.com.au/private/d...k&sort=default

If you don't go look at this or get a mate to there is something wrong with you.

It seems to be everything you want. Can tinkle with small jobs while the bulk of the car seems rust free and mechanically sound. Its worth closer inspection and is much cooler than any of the bugs you looked at.

Work currently required includes:

- driver & passenger seat upholstery needs mending. The condition of the seats looked good, Just some re-stiching is in order at the joins.

- rear window tint brittle. Not urgent. Remove or re-tint later

- wiper/indicator switch needs to be replaced. Not a big deal. Just source a second hand one and have a play.

- sump needs to be replaced. Would find a used one cheap pretty easy and just fit

- odometer not working $25 fix

- CD/radio (after market) needs to be replaced. Not really worth mentioning, but the fact he does says something about the owner.

Thorough inspection is a must. ALL SERIOUS OFFERS CONSIDERED.

Go check it out

[Uncle]

LOL at thread title change.

[Uncle]

P.S if you don't buy that 924 you're gay.