s1m0n 0 Posted December 11, 2010 (edited) Sooo.. On the basis that I don't seem to be able to function without at least one Corrado around the place, I have picked up what you would probably call a "fixer-upper..." I think that's what's known as "has potential...?" It's a solid (rust free) VR6 and was obscenely cheap so I guess we'll see :lol: Oh an while I'm messing, here's a shot of the drive from a couple of years back... 3 ABA's and a 9A :roll: . Edited June 15, 2013 by s1m0n Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaunVR6 0 Posted December 11, 2010 I think mate u shud see a quack lol :clap: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
s1m0n 0 Posted December 11, 2010 Laughing... Maybe but it was awfully cheap, like couldn't possibly say no cheap, like scrap value cheap 8) snip.... Alternatively I may just sell it :lol: I've already been offered almost double what I paid for it... SOLD So... Sold the one at the top, just brought another one home... Lets see if I can keep this longer than 48 hours.....!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
s1m0n 0 Posted December 17, 2010 (edited) So with some sense of déjà vu let s try this again... Edited May 9, 2012 by s1m0n Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ted_pubfinder 0 Posted December 19, 2010 Glad to see you've prioritised the most important mod - installation of a massive orange light on the handbrake. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
s1m0n 0 Posted December 20, 2010 Glad to see you've prioritised the most important mod - installation of a massive orange light on the handbrake. It's the next "big thing" you wait and see... :norty: The E38 boys will be all over this in 2011, big orange flashing lights will be so "in"!!! :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
s1m0n 0 Posted December 21, 2010 (edited) hmmm... It's not looking good, think I need to take it round to the lock-up! Edited May 9, 2012 by s1m0n Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aide 0 Posted December 21, 2010 lol liking the photos, at least you have a snazzy gear nob and pedals to match the orange light, but what's with the headlights, different in every pick :) and are those headlight squirter things i see?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
s1m0n 0 Posted December 21, 2010 lol liking the photos, at least you have a snazzy gear nob and pedals to match the orange light, but what's with the headlights, different in every pick :) and are those headlight squirter things i see?! Yea, all stuff I don't want :cuckoo: oh well, bung the bits on eBay Light that came had broken clips so I took it out, light that was in the boot (other side) I tried on only to discover that has broken clips too, currently has both lights fitted but both will need replacing. Yes, squirter's, live and in full effect, another part that well need to be removed and flogged :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
s1m0n 0 Posted May 9, 2012 So I guess this is try again, again... Cheers for now Simon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
s1m0n 0 Posted May 21, 2012 OK... It's official, I do like my new C :dance: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted May 21, 2012 Nice one! I'm not seeing any dings down it's offside flanks there, which is a rare sight indeed! :D Glad to have you back. I enjoyed our tech talks :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
s1m0n 0 Posted June 14, 2013 (edited) Soooo... Still have the green VR6 but in a moment of madness I decided to rescue this dog: 20 years of dodgy workmanship and rust *sigh* what was I thinking! The story so far... Roof does not touch top of windscreen (rusted away) Offside rear arch made of bondo Boot floor rusted away from rear panel (almost full width) Nearside front wing bottom rusted away Offside drivers door made of bondo Front engine mount broken (due to stupid solid front mount placing undue stress on it) Brake master cylinder shot Brake fluid leak from comp valve Clutch engaging at floor (poss due to air in system) Both rear & offside front bump-stops shot New fan & rad fitted by retard as fan won't rotate(!!) Black front bumper / Rattle can red bonnet All paint either faded and / or different shades Sunroof tilts only & headlining shot Central locking shot Uh.. Good bits? Grey leather (but drivers seat shot), decent FK dampers, OK ish Borbet C's... It's a Corrado(?) I guess I'm gonna be doing some welding Edited June 14, 2013 by s1m0n I'm slow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aide 0 Posted June 14, 2013 if when you take that manifold off and its been gas flowed and port matched, then i reckon its one i sold years ago :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
s1m0n 0 Posted June 14, 2013 (edited) I did think it looked familier, like I'd seen in somplace in the past... It has Corrado.net stickers in the rear quarters too Edited June 15, 2013 by s1m0n Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites