tortron Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 sweet merciful crap thats rough you will fit in well around here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzayD Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Thanks I like the swamp monster title, It can be the cars name. viewtopic.php?f=17&t=19439 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepers Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 i reckon you should have a crack at getting it going and fix it up a bit. what you learn will help you when you get a project that is actually worth doing. it looks pretty bad though... got any recent pics?? like some where there is more car than plant/moss? sheepers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 wash it, clean it, vacuum it - dispose of all that is not part of the car.. take pics show - I will then vote.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 Thanks I like the swamp monster title, It can be the cars name. when i took my morry home i got asked if i pulled it out of a swamp were your goals to put it on the road? rego on hold? would probably make the project alot more worthwhile if it were. How bad is the rust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Honestly think you would send more money finding/buying/installing the new gaurds, bonnet and anything else needed than you would spend on a new one in better condition. Could always buy one with no plates etc as they are cheap as. Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Perhaps Phil (fuel) still owns his and you should buy his one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCADTA Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 as said above, wash the thing first and see how much car you are left with. where you live? i know of at least one or two down here parked up under big trees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d.p.n.s Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 doesnt look that bad to me like glenn said give it a fucking good water blast and see whats there. dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzayD Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I'm quite keen on driving it round dirty to get a wof, but maybe i should get my gf to clean it . Yeah i want to get it on the road. The rego's on hold. The places where there is rust like the firewall side under front guards has made holes but everywhere else like sides of bonnet and doors the rust is quite minimal the car seems to have like a wax coating underneath it which has cracks in it so it makes it hard to see if there's tears in the floor pan or the wax coating is just shedding off. I live in Christchurch, maybe i will see about buying Phils. I know these aren't cult classics or anything but I got it for myself not to sell off for a higher price someday I'm looking into getting some skills in fiber glassing to create my own guards and bonnet. But until then it'll be a bash n bog. Hopefully I'm as pro weld as i think i am with my $80 weld it yourself bitch kit from supercheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 doesnt look that bad to melike glenn said give it a fucking good water blast and see whats there. dan who is Glenn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 http://www.oldschool.co.nz/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=12714&hilit=viva damn he already sold it - like half a year ago.... haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUL8R Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Oh lol, was txt this car by a few people, told I should look at it, as much as I like viva's - its well got a mazda motor, and needs a clean, plus I've already got one vauxhall to sort.. I reckon give it a good clean then see where its at.. I know where theres a mint magnum, but you wouldnt be buying this one to reshell/repower it.. far superior in every aspect.. On that note, theres a mint Viva Magnum in a classic car sales on moorhouse ave (hagley park end) cept they want about 5k for it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowlancer Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Worst engine swap ever? Man, a lot of work. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuzzayD Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Probably the highlight is the certification papers just state that is has a mazda 1300cc motor so i could probably chuck a 13b in there and get away with it. Not that i have one but have noticed a few rotor motors poping up on tardme Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Cleaning it is the last thing you should do! Pump up your tyres and roll, let the wind pull the sludge off. Mind you go for a wof as is they'll likely ask you to clean it and come back, Ive had that happen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCADTA Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 doesnt look that bad to melike glenn said give it a fucking good water blast and see whats there. dan who is Glenn? me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazytim Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 the dirt looks sweet... clearcoat that shit! Can't hurt to play, I'd minimise spending on it till you get a real good idea. Out of your box of shiny new tools get your biggest rust search and destrot tool (screwdriver) and start poking it violently at the cracked waxy shit. If it goes in easily to the hilt time after time in many random spots then it may be too far gone, but could make for a mint paddock basher and a small pile of parts for a minter body that is out there somewhere... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feathersword Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Two words, "Good Luck". Seriously, this thing looks like a peice eh, don't reckon there's much good going on there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTERUS Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Shit if it runs i'd just roll as is, do a skid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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