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Post by biggles1 on Jun 18, 2014 7:42:26 GMT
One of my old RV's has popped up on eBay. I sold it in 2006 and it looks like it's not been on the road since. It's a bit of a weird one as the engine is a 2.2 litre diesel from an Austin Gipsy (very similar to an old London taxi). This is ok in theory but in reality it's very, very noisy, pretty slow and very smokey when cold. Apart from the engine, the rest of the vehicle was very tidy. The shell was all good, the roof and doors were good and it all locked up ok. The guy that bought it from me drove it home (around 45 miles) and it looks like it's not been anywhere in the 8 years since. If I had a little spare cash, I'd have it back and swap out the engine and box for Transit ones. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131218461930?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649John
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2014 14:07:24 GMT
Hi John.
We're the new owners although we don't get it until Sunday.
I'll let you know what it's like once we've had a play!
All the best
DEAN.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2014 14:09:16 GMT
, out of interest, which Transit model would you use for the engine and gearbox replacement? Cheers John.
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Post by biggles1 on Jun 27, 2014 14:33:43 GMT
Ah! Glad you found us Dean. Please keep us all posted on any developments. I was using something like the Di engine from the old "Smiley" Transit, or maybe the Banana engine but would need to be measured to make sure it goes in.
John
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2014 14:41:48 GMT
Thanks John.
We'll have a look on Sunday. we bought it on the 'spur of the moment' as we wanted a 'fun' car. I think me and my wife are having a 'mid-life' crisis but I'm sure it will be fine!!!
DEAN.
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Post by biggles1 on Jun 27, 2014 15:08:05 GMT
Where are you based Dean?
John
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2014 15:14:14 GMT
Exmouth, Devon, where the sun always shines (except for the rainy days) John! ;-)
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Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2014 7:08:12 GMT
Our Eagle went in for it's MOT on Friday (although we did a few little jobs and bought some new tyres before hand) and although it failed, it only failed on poor brakes; which considering it has been stored for 8 years, I didn't think that was too bad. It's currently at the garage as my wife is far too impatient for me to sort it so hopefully by the weekend it should be in use just in time for the heatwave!!! ;-)
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Post by Peter on Jul 8, 2014 9:42:34 GMT
Always a god idea to hammer the brakes and get then warm before a test.
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Post by biggles1 on Jul 8, 2014 15:41:57 GMT
Our Eagle went in for it's MOT on Friday (although we did a few little jobs and bought some new tyres before hand) and although it failed, it only failed on poor brakes; which considering it has been stored for 8 years, I didn't think that was too bad. It's currently at the garage as my wife is far too impatient for me to sort it so hopefully by the weekend it should be in use just in time for the heatwave!!! ;-) That's good news. Don't forget to post up some pictures when it's on the road. John
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2014 7:08:05 GMT
Thanks John. We'll have a look on Sunday. we bought it on the 'spur of the moment' as we wanted a 'fun' car. I think me and my wife are having a 'mid-life' crisis but I'm sure it will be fine!!! DEAN. Wouldnt worry dean, we're all having a mid life crisis on here :-)
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Post by Peter on Jul 22, 2014 7:40:53 GMT
What you are having is a bit of 'mid-life FUN, enjoy it
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