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Post by scooby on Jun 18, 2013 21:00:56 GMT
Hello, all. I have always liked the styling of the Eagle RV and I've been trying to persuade t'other 'alf that it would be a 'good idea' to get one. She's now said "Ok", which is astonishing as I already have two non-running 2CVs and an even less road-worthy NG TF (a kit based on the Sierra). The only reason she's agreeing to this is that she likes the RV's styling too... I'm happy for it to require some work, although it does need to be road-worthy (or as close to as possible). Cosmetic work is not a problem - in fact it's preferable as 'she' would like it painted a dark purple... Similarly, interior trim requiring work is fine as I have a full set of Vitara seats, and really fancy updating things like the dash myself as well. If anyone has a good runner, but one that also needs tidying (tho' I won't complain if it's smart ;D), then please let me know. (I'm no stranger to kits as my very first car - at the age of 18 - was a Dutton Melos I built myself. I loved that car ... I've been attracted to quirky cars ever since, hence the 2CVs and the NG, and a recently-departed Marlin.) Many thanks.
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Post by Peter on Jun 19, 2013 7:52:58 GMT
Well, welcome to the quirky world of Eagle club land, hope you find a good one, there are quite a few popping up on Ebay and there have been a few posted for sale on here, just be careful not to buy a load of work though, sounds like you want one to drive not spend the next three years being restored., you will soon loose that hard earned, "yes dear" to having a RV. Although you have experience in weird cars, I would suggest you read "So you want to build a kit car" in the general section, might save you a few tears and a lot of money. Peter p.s. 600 miles is not a lot, train up drive back after an overnight. worth it for what you want, although on second thought , if you can get someone to drive you up and act as back up on the return trip it might be better.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2013 8:58:34 GMT
Hi Scoob, I live a bit nearer....Okehampton, everything is for sale....all we have to do is haggle over the price!!! My RV is all roadworthy, tax n tested, but always things to do on the old girl. Hard top (fitted) comes off in 30 in secs. and doors still to fit.(inc) See pics on thread "new guy, old hand" New brakes , clutch, silicon rubbers throughout, 2.0 ltr pinto, Come and have a deco next week? (away till Sunday)
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2013 9:02:32 GMT
Let me direct you to the correct thread........New kids on the block, Heading named ....."New kid, old hand", .
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Post by Peter on Jun 19, 2013 10:04:09 GMT
Sound like a done deal. ;D
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Post by scooby on Jun 19, 2013 18:08:27 GMT
Hi Peter. Yes, I've read that "So you want to..." thread - and it all rings very true! Yeah - one more non-runner on my drive and I'll be scrapped. Although that is a nice RV up north, the 600 mile journey would only be t'half of it - I've just checked train ticket prices to Arbroath; £230... Jeeeez. Also, it's a fixed hard-top (hmmm), and even tho' the spare engines and 'boxes he's throwing in look a better bet than what's already fitted, there's no way I could transport it all back. So, that one's not a contender, unfortunately. Andy, I like It seem to have a nice stance - some Eagles I've seen pics of do, and others don't so much. Yours does... Is that sprayed satin black or is it a black 'wrap'? I'll PM you lots more Qs Thanks, gents.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2013 18:40:26 GMT
I used a company called anyvan to transport my eagle ss back home, you list what you want picked up,what day, where from and where it is going to, people then bid to get the job, cost me £150 to get car from sussex to irvine. Worth thing about..
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Post by scooby on Jun 19, 2013 18:44:07 GMT
Thanks for that.
Wow - that's very reasonable. Good info to know!
Unfortunately, the RV up north is a fixed-head (I didn't know they made them like that), which kind of defeats the purpose of these cars in many ways.
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