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Anyone for an LHD project car?
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I notice I'm mentioned in the 'review' and the review is a mixture of different ones.
It's amazing really the 'sun roof' issue. A new or excellent steel roof panel is worth quite a lot really because of the 'value add' aspect. If a £100 S/H roof came with this car it would probably fetch at least £500 more.
It's amazing really the 'sun roof' issue. A new or excellent steel roof panel is worth quite a lot really because of the 'value add' aspect. If a £100 S/H roof came with this car it would probably fetch at least £500 more.
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richiep
Club Member
Thought it might have been this that you were talking about. Not sure if it's been mentioned elsewhere.
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C578072
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C578072
Double the price but seems a much better car for the money ??
http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk...dium=email&utm_campaign=classic_cars_for_sale
http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk...dium=email&utm_campaign=classic_cars_for_sale
richiep
Club Member
Depends on what you want. The fibreglass arches aren't exactly pretty and there are a few signs of rust. Plus, check the twisted rear bumper. Its had a bump up the ****. Could just be the bumper - or not. I reckon it will be a lot scruffier in real life than the photos suggest. You could still end up spending a lot sorting it out.
Cars like the one you posted at the top are a blank slate. For some of us, that is exactly what we want - something that is going to get a bare metal rebuild to taste. Something like the 10K car is more a rolling project for improvement on a running basis, maybe for someone who wants to drive the car ASAP, rather than in a year or two's time.
SeanDezart
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I think it's had a hit in the front too and just look at the drivers' floor.
It's raw material and already in Europe and the seller hides nothing.....but they've imported better.
This is just more proof that good cars in the USA have gone up in price.....and ulimately, we will see the ripple effect here.
It's raw material and already in Europe and the seller hides nothing.....but they've imported better.
This is just more proof that good cars in the USA have gone up in price.....and ulimately, we will see the ripple effect here.
Agree - the green car is an attractive project (apart from sunroof) the orange one has lots of poor areas and that's just from photos.
Really, is a 'sunroof' so much of a problem? My car doesn't have one but back in the 70's they were so very desirable. Back then (Rob, you will recall) endless 'sunroof' fitting specialists and a desire to open cars up a little. They are as correct IMO as any other period change such as alloys, wing mirrors and cassette players? C'mon chaps, get real. Having seen some of the atrocities imposed by members of this forum on their cars I can't think that something so trivial causes such an issue
Really, is a 'sunroof' so much of a problem? My car doesn't have one but back in the 70's they were so very desirable. Back then (Rob, you will recall) endless 'sunroof' fitting specialists and a desire to open cars up a little. They are as correct IMO as any other period change such as alloys, wing mirrors and cassette players? C'mon chaps, get real. Having seen some of the atrocities imposed by members of this forum on their cars I can't think that something so trivial causes such an issue
Yes I recall the period well. I remember one sunroof fitter showing me the various sizes of roof and when he got to the big one he said 'these are the get you out of the **** size' i.e. if you mess one up you can go bigger!
I wouldn't let a sunroof put me off a car but I would value it at less than a standard roof.
SeanDezart
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Really, is a 'sunroof' so much of a problem? My car doesn't have one but back in the 70's they were so very desirable. Back then (Rob, you will recall) endless 'sunroof' fitting specialists and a desire to open cars up a little. They are as correct IMO as any other period change such as alloys, wing mirrors and cassette players? C'mon chaps, get real. I can't think that something so trivial causes such an issue
Glass sunroofs* (IMHO) are NOT period on a '70s classic car - they are very much an '80s and even '90s after-market trinket and I wouldn't hesitate to remove one.
*they're not even that as who removes them frequently to let in the 'sun' ?
That said, if a Z came along with a well-fitting Webasto, chromed (s-steel ?) edged folding-back sun-roof, I wouldn't say no.
This is a Dutch 260Z currently up for sale - split-sun-roof - even better...........not !
If you want a targa roof which imho is the best compromise between coupé and rag-top, buy a ZX.
http://autocherish.com/homes/advert_details/JS0jQFUsM0BgCmAK/
Period ? http://bringatrailer.com/2014/07/05/original-webasto-equipped-1964-jaguar-e-type-fhc-project/
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My mate worked at a 'Rootes' Main Dealer.
They were told NEVER to fit a sunroof to a Hillman Avenger because when they have a suspended tow the roof kinks!
They were told NEVER to fit a sunroof to a Hillman Avenger because when they have a suspended tow the roof kinks!
That split sun-roof reminds me of tank hatches!
SeanDezart
Well-Known Forum User
Dunno - did my service in the sky.
richiep
Club Member
Really, is a 'sunroof' so much of a problem? My car doesn't have one but back in the 70's they were so very desirable. Back then (Rob, you will recall) endless 'sunroof' fitting specialists and a desire to open cars up a little. They are as correct IMO as any other period change such as alloys, wing mirrors and cassette players? C'mon chaps, get real. Having seen some of the atrocities imposed by members of this forum on their cars I can't think that something so trivial causes such an issue
Surprising comment about triviality, given your open disdain for other often less invasive variations from standard, never mind your demonstrated attitude towards more significant modifications ("atrocities" - really???).
As Rob notes, a good car with a sunroof is a good car. But still worth less than one without...