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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 04:02 PM
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as above got my hands on a s1 rs turbo, needs a couple of bits and bobs done but nothing major league, give me a couple of months and she will be beautiful again, will get some pics up soon as i pick her up tomorrow night.
never had a s1 yet, only s2's
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 04:06 PM
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Nice one mate one of my favourite looking cars
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 04:10 PM
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wanna have her lookin sweet for the sumer, and show season
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 04:23 PM
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 04:28 PM
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yeah good choice
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 04:30 PM
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pics or STFU
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 04:32 PM
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Nice one mate. Where in Glasgow you from?

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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 06:09 PM
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Nice one jonny, get some pics up

How many S1's in Glasgow is that now?

4, 5, 6?
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 06:23 PM
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welcome to the gang
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Old Dec 19, 2005 | 07:57 PM
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As long as theres no hidden suprises in the rust department your onto a winner matey
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 01:25 AM
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no nasty surprises, underneath was all zeibarted and is solid, was sittin in a barn for a few years i beleive, 64k on the clock, just a bit rusted where wings meet slam panel, get them replaced, and a couple of doors (which my mate has a pair) get a full respray to freshen whole car up and im laughing. gutted i went and sold the s1 decal set i had

here is one pic, will get more up soon

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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 01:30 AM
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johnny did you get that from falkirk?


looking sweet mate i've had a few s1's too
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 01:34 AM
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yes just out side falkirk
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 01:38 AM
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i think it might be my mates old one,has it got a towbar on it?
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 01:39 AM
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no but it did have lol
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 01:45 AM
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i know the car well,i know the guy whos barn it was sitting in for years

last time i saw it i remember looking at the tax disc in the window and the last time it was taxed was 97
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 01:56 AM
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well thats the car, and she is gonna get treated well, but i will need to find a decent bodyshop that can replace the panels properly and not leave welding scars visible everywhere, and respray too, so any1 recommend anywhere near glasgow?
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 09:13 AM
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any1 know of a good bodyshop then? also lookin for a good place to fit a decent alarm to her and what does STFU mean? is it 'shut the fuck up'?
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 09:34 AM
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STFU - shut the fcuk up yea

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Cant remember the alarm company he works for, but give him a ring, he'll do you a good deal on the alarm, He came to my door, fitted my alarm and did an excellent job of it!
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 09:54 AM
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cheers dave
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 09:55 AM
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what kind of alarm did u get for yours, you obviously want somethin decent when u have a s1,
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Originally Posted by vroooom ptssssh
Nice one jonny, get some pics up

How many S1's in Glasgow is that now?

4, 5, 6?

Aye, there seems to be a fair few. Am just along the road in Larkhall. Mines off the road for winter the now tho.

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Looks a decent example.

Should look really good when you've freshened it up a bit.

Nice one.
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Originally Posted by jonnyturbo
well thats the car, and she is gonna get treated well, but i will need to find a decent bodyshop that can replace the panels properly and not leave welding scars visible everywhere, and respray too, so any1 recommend anywhere near glasgow?
johnny mate i know a shithot painter from gartcosh hes expensive but his work is the some of the best i've seen

a 3 door cos was in a couple of weeks ago and he also restored a mk2 rs2000 not that long ago
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Russell, you better pass his number onto david for his mk1
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 04:02 PM
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More piccies for the database mate.
Can you pm me the reg pls for the database.

Welcome to the S1 club...
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by vroooom ptssssh
Russell, you better pass his number onto david for his mk1
i thought david was a good welder himself,it only needs a few plates anyway
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 04:40 PM
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is the guy a welder or painter? im confused does he do both?
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 04:41 PM
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he does both mate
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 04:53 PM
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how expensive is he though? would we be talking thousands for a couple of wings, slam panel and a full exterior respray?
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 05:03 PM
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i dont know mate he would have to look at the car to give you a price

your car needs a scuttle panel too
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 05:06 PM
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Nice one Jonny

Russel thats the motor I sent you the number for mate

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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 05:15 PM
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a know mate i guessed that

i should have got the finger out and got the thing bought,didnt expect it to be my mates oldone, thats well worth the money the boy was asking for it.
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 05:17 PM
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YOU FOOL

Damn good motor for the money

Alex who sold it is a top bloke too
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nice one matey
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 05:20 PM
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a know mate dont rub it in
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Dont worry mate..................................... I will
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Old Dec 20, 2005 | 06:29 PM
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Nice one fella, lovely cars, you've made a good choice there, can only be an investment too!
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Russell, I told you if your that desperate for a decent S1 i'll swap for your Escos no problem

david, ya mad car hoarder
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