dozydesmond Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 So, discussion thread for my Skoda S100 any comments, criticisms (constructive only please), ideas, help, or info regarding the project go here, all welcome Quote
azzurro Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 yay. for some reason these are the car i remember most from my childhood - we never had one, but there must have been a garage nearby (Blockhouse Bay) that serviced them or something, but i remember them because they were so different from everything else. Then they just disappeared probably around when Japanese imports became a thing. me and my sisters called them pushmepullyou cars and would push each other whenever we saw one driving around (we did that most of the time, but it was a good excuse!) I think these were in NZ for much the same reason as Lada's - some sort of barter deal with the Czech government - butter or whatever for cars? I think they are mean. More pics please. Quote
azzurro Posted October 6, 2015 Posted October 6, 2015 haha, that's perfect as is. only the most hateful capitalist would steal the air from the glorious workers atmosphere to inflate their tyres. Quote
dozydesmond Posted October 6, 2015 Author Posted October 6, 2015 I managed to make a straight swap deal, I gotta go pick it up next weekend as my tow vehicle is in the garage at the moment IF the Christchurch division wants I could maybe trailer it to the next meet for an inspection Quote
jakesae101 Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 love the old skodas a mate has a 120L with a hotted up alfa engine in it i link him to most skoda things that pop up here he said to tell you to take the front guards off and have a look, they go bad at the front of the door post and lateral chassis rails 1 Quote
h4nd Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 My Gran had one of these. When my step dad went fishing with my uncle, he was quite surprised to see a fish go by the window during a river crossing to get to the spot... That patina is awesome. I hear there's rally kits for these? Quote
R100 Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 My dad had one of these but it was a 110r coupe in yellow. Looking back i wish we kept it as i never saw another one again we sold it. Quote
NickJ Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 I saw that on Facebook not too long ago and had massive wants, look forward to seeing more pics! Quote
Alfashark Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 Sweet! As per comments above, pull the guards as they can go hideously bad aft of the front wheels. If you're interested in easing up the appetite that these have for head-gaskets with the 1000/1100/1200 engine, and wouldn't mind having a spare 20 odd horsepower in your back pocket, keep your eyes peeled for a Skoda Favorit - Boxy FWD hatch that appeared around '91. They use an all-alloy 1300 that first made an appearance in the 120L (The rear-engined model after yours) and quite literally bolt straight in, using their existing carb/flywheel/clutch. Quote
dozydesmond Posted October 7, 2015 Author Posted October 7, 2015 Thanks for the advice on the rust spots guys, ill have a look when i get a chance as for the engine, i might know someone who can do stronger gaskets, as i really really want ti keep it as factory as possible And as for having seen it on facebook, thats where i found it, and i fell in love with it (LOL last time i fell in love at first sight i ended really really badly so lets hope that this time is alot better. it should be, its a car and not a chick this time :D )and as i have stated, i havn't made the swap yet as i have no tow car till next weekend. i can get a trailer no problem tho (Im in rangiora, its in cromwell...) Quote
dozydesmond Posted October 12, 2015 Author Posted October 12, 2015 So as a little side project to be added to the skoda, I had a brilliant idea of how to use a retro radio but still a modern headunit (details in the build thread after plans are drawn up). If searched Google etc but I can't find much, so does anyone know what make or models of radio could have been fitted aftermarket to a nz registered car between 1970 and 1980? Quote
Ghostchips Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 So as a little side project to be added to the skoda, I had a brilliant idea of how to use a retro radio but still a modern headunit (details in the build thread after plans are drawn up). If searched Google etc but I can't find much, so does anyone know what make or models of radio could have been fitted aftermarket to a nz registered car between 1970 and 1980? AWA, PYE clarion are brands i know from then. i have an old radio that might be from the late 1960's or '70s looking for a new home, has period single speaker too. Might be too old for you though. Quote
dozydesmond Posted October 13, 2015 Author Posted October 13, 2015 i would rather not cannabilize your period radio my plan uses the face of a retro radio from the period, some (ok more like 20-50...) custom 3D printed brackets, pins, knobs, etc, to transfer the commands from the period twin dials back to the modern headunit cleverly recessed back a good 5-10cm the volume dial will still be the volume dial, but the tuner dial will actually be a function selection knob: 'tuning' the dial will actually be sliding a cam or something similar back and forth, while pressing the tuner knob will press down the modern headunit buttons using a spring-loaded pin on the cam Clever idea, do-able. and still looks retro, but with a MAJOR modern refit Any particular models stick out in your minds? Deluxe models would look cool 2 Quote
Triumphant Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 Hey, great find you've got there! These cars are getting rarer and rarer now! How long has it been sitting for? I recently bought a 1978 110L that's been off the road since 1995 and I'm in the process of doing up. It's good to see someone bringing another one back to life and in the same area! 1 Quote
Borgweiser Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 Yay, more Skoda's on OS. I've had a bunch of 110L and R's and know where to get a load of bits if you get stuck. Just don't tell everyone I'm a closet Skoda freak. Headgasket's weren't as big of an isuue as people made out, just most garages back in the day never got the alloy wet liner motors together right because Skoda and socks and sandals brigade.. Currently I've got a 66 Sabre and a S110R stashed away, Favorit motor does bolt in, but there are issues like manifolds and cooling that need to be addressed. In this country due to availability you're best to find a 120L and put the motor and five speed in as an upgrade. Much chur. 2 Quote
dozydesmond Posted October 13, 2015 Author Posted October 13, 2015 @Triumphant Maybe info from this could help you: Got it for $19 oftradememe Quote
Triumphant Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 I've got one of those already haha. Do you want a parts catalog? They are pretty helpful, have good exploded views etc. I ended up with 3 a few years ago, it's the same as this one: https://www.google.co.nz/search?q=skoda+100+parts+catalog&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=667&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAWoVChMIguy3r4i_yAIViRuUCh2PygCp#imgrc=stHiEIKTldpGiM%3A Quote
dozydesmond Posted October 13, 2015 Author Posted October 13, 2015 I would love one if you have one spare your 110L, are you restoring it to factory or adding s few surprises in along the way? Quote
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