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Old 19-12-2005, 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
Old 19-12-2005, 04:06 PM
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Nice one mate one of my favourite looking cars
Old 19-12-2005, 04:10 PM
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wanna have her lookin sweet for the sumer, and show season
Old 19-12-2005, 04:23 PM
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Old 19-12-2005, 04:28 PM
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yeah good choice
Old 19-12-2005, 04:30 PM
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pics or STFU
Old 19-12-2005, 04:32 PM
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Nice one mate. Where in Glasgow you from?

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Old 19-12-2005, 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?
Old 19-12-2005, 06:23 PM
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welcome to the gang
Old 19-12-2005, 07:57 PM
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As long as theres no hidden suprises in the rust department your onto a winner matey
Old 20-12-2005, 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

Old 20-12-2005, 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
Old 20-12-2005, 01:34 AM
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yes just out side falkirk
Old 20-12-2005, 01:38 AM
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i think it might be my mates old one,has it got a towbar on it?
Old 20-12-2005, 01:39 AM
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no but it did have lol
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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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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?
Old 20-12-2005, 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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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!
Old 20-12-2005, 09:54 AM
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cheers dave
Old 20-12-2005, 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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Old 20-12-2005, 12:39 PM
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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
Old 20-12-2005, 03:38 PM
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Russell, you better pass his number onto david for his mk1
Old 20-12-2005, 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...
Old 20-12-2005, 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
Old 20-12-2005, 04:40 PM
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is the guy a welder or painter? im confused does he do both?
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he does both mate
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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?
Old 20-12-2005, 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
Old 20-12-2005, 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 20-12-2005, 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.
Old 20-12-2005, 05:17 PM
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YOU FOOL

Damn good motor for the money

Alex who sold it is a top bloke too
Old 20-12-2005, 05:18 PM
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nice one matey
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a know mate dont rub it in
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Dont worry mate..................................... I will
Old 20-12-2005, 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!
Old 20-12-2005, 06:32 PM
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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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