It followed me home, can we keep it?
Discussion
Part 1 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4KM6J5bwoE
Not looking too good so far (all the white stuff in the video is plastic filler) whoever did the previous "repairs" is very obviously a complete and utter hack with little understanding of what a decent job entails and seems to lack the ability to cut out rotten metal and weld in new steel . . . . . . . . . . and before anybody asks, I’m not going to mention the name of the person responsible
more pics and video to follow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4KM6J5bwoE
Not looking too good so far (all the white stuff in the video is plastic filler) whoever did the previous "repairs" is very obviously a complete and utter hack with little understanding of what a decent job entails and seems to lack the ability to cut out rotten metal and weld in new steel . . . . . . . . . . and before anybody asks, I’m not going to mention the name of the person responsible
more pics and video to follow
Balmoral Green said:
hat's wrong with filler? At least it doesn't rust!
Very true, filler is good in small amounts . . . . There is so much in BG'sDB that whoever did it, should be on commission from Isopon! All that time and effort to bodge something that is easily fixed properly for little additional outlay
allow me.....
the car is currently sat in my yard after having been bought from Andy a couple of months ago. The interior's been out and back in again - I'm attending to the post-Crewe wiring at the moment.
The welder arrives next weekend for a couple of weeks stay.
having bought it ostensibly as a "scrapper", I've decided it's certainly saveable, but in stages. So it's going to get put back on the road for the summer and then I'll decide what to do with it.
Stuart
the car is currently sat in my yard after having been bought from Andy a couple of months ago. The interior's been out and back in again - I'm attending to the post-Crewe wiring at the moment.
The welder arrives next weekend for a couple of weeks stay.
having bought it ostensibly as a "scrapper", I've decided it's certainly saveable, but in stages. So it's going to get put back on the road for the summer and then I'll decide what to do with it.
Stuart
2woody said:
allow me.....
the car is currently sat in my yard after having been bought from Andy a couple of months ago. The interior's been out and back in again - I'm attending to the post-Crewe wiring at the moment.
The welder arrives next weekend for a couple of weeks stay.
having bought it ostensibly as a "scrapper", I've decided it's certainly saveable, but in stages. So it's going to get put back on the road for the summer and then I'll decide what to do with it.
Stuart
Good luck with the project - very interested to see how things turn out so hope you'll share further updates and photos.the car is currently sat in my yard after having been bought from Andy a couple of months ago. The interior's been out and back in again - I'm attending to the post-Crewe wiring at the moment.
The welder arrives next weekend for a couple of weeks stay.
having bought it ostensibly as a "scrapper", I've decided it's certainly saveable, but in stages. So it's going to get put back on the road for the summer and then I'll decide what to do with it.
Stuart
Cheers,
Andy
I was going to ask;
Here in the US, it's probably considered gauche to drive a beater Roller or Bentley around (although my '77 Shadow II is showing its scars proudly after 112K miles), but I was wondering if the same is felt in the UK among the "enthusiast" crowd. Obviously, we all would love to have perfect cars, but there is something mildly appealing about the thought of driving that tatty Turbo R around, as once it's at least dialed in mechanically, you would be enjoying one hell of an automobile while not worrying about where you park the bloody thing up. Then again, with the cost of fuel over there, it's no wonder you guys get them so cheap. My 104K mile Turbo R that I just bought, although in incredible condition and will full service history, still cost me probably 5 grand more over here than the equivalent car would cost in the UK, surely due to the expense of simply filling the tank over yonder?
Anyhow, I'd love to see some photos of that car in its entirety. Would also be curious to know what a runner in that condition would sell for. I only ask because it would sure as hell be a lot easier for me to buy a complete, running car from the UK and bring it over here so I have an immediate lot of spares to pick from, as it seems that you guys buy these cars, although tatty, but still mobile, for $1.5-3K?
regarding how it's considered to drive a "beater" around in the UK, well I simply couldn't care less. My transport is for me and not for me to portray an image.
regarding values, I have two turbos now - a Mulsanne and this Turbo R - and I have spent less than £5500 on the two, so yes, they're available for next to nothing. When the time comes, I source one for you if you want. Could maybe deliver it, too. As it happens, I'm in the USA in May (engine-shopping).
regarding values, I have two turbos now - a Mulsanne and this Turbo R - and I have spent less than £5500 on the two, so yes, they're available for next to nothing. When the time comes, I source one for you if you want. Could maybe deliver it, too. As it happens, I'm in the USA in May (engine-shopping).
Hi Stu, good to see that your cracking on with the Turbo R, will be interesting to hear your welder friends opinion of the bodywork / chassis.
Have you had it up in the air yet, to look at the sills?
Pity we didnt take any photos of how the car fitted on your trailer
If you did end up shipping a car over to the states for Bergxu, I’ve been offered another slightly less rotten blue and magnolia car for 50% more than the green car. . . . Also have a reliable and relatively cheap shipper, who can do both container and none containerised loads to the US
Have you had it up in the air yet, to look at the sills?
Pity we didnt take any photos of how the car fitted on your trailer
If you did end up shipping a car over to the states for Bergxu, I’ve been offered another slightly less rotten blue and magnolia car for 50% more than the green car. . . . Also have a reliable and relatively cheap shipper, who can do both container and none containerised loads to the US
Edited by AndrewW-G on Tuesday 27th March 10:40
Blue/Magnolia; now my ears perked up
Stuart; I saw your email to me, I'll shoot one back shortly. Let's discuss the car mentioned above if you or Andrew can get it. Only weird thing about importing to the US is the 25 year rule in that if it's younger than 25 years old, it becomes a real b
d to get in the country. I've imported two cars from the UK, a series 1 XJ6 and a Citroen DS so both were old enough that all I had to pay was the 2.5% duty and whatever shipping costs tallied up to. For the Bentley, that'll be a different matter I fear 
unless you guys know how to skirt that for a 'spares car'?
Cheers,
Aaron
Stuart; I saw your email to me, I'll shoot one back shortly. Let's discuss the car mentioned above if you or Andrew can get it. Only weird thing about importing to the US is the 25 year rule in that if it's younger than 25 years old, it becomes a real b
d to get in the country. I've imported two cars from the UK, a series 1 XJ6 and a Citroen DS so both were old enough that all I had to pay was the 2.5% duty and whatever shipping costs tallied up to. For the Bentley, that'll be a different matter I fear unless you guys know how to skirt that for a 'spares car'?Cheers,
Aaron
Aaron / Andy
I'm interested in talking to this shipping guy - I'm intending to get a container over here from Texas in June, so need some alternatives.
if it's under 25 years, then yes there'll be problems at the US end. I could always dismantle it here and send over the parts. I have spare time just at the moment.
regards
I'm interested in talking to this shipping guy - I'm intending to get a container over here from Texas in June, so need some alternatives.
if it's under 25 years, then yes there'll be problems at the US end. I could always dismantle it here and send over the parts. I have spare time just at the moment.
regards
2woody said:
Aaron / Andy
I'm interested in talking to this shipping guy - I'm intending to get a container over here from Texas in June, so need some alternatives.
if it's under 25 years, then yes there'll be problems at the US end. I could always dismantle it here and send over the parts. I have spare time just at the moment.
regards
Stu, I'll setup a call with Paul the shipping agent / broker ASAP, will ping you the details.I'm interested in talking to this shipping guy - I'm intending to get a container over here from Texas in June, so need some alternatives.
if it's under 25 years, then yes there'll be problems at the US end. I could always dismantle it here and send over the parts. I have spare time just at the moment.
regards
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