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agt1207
14 posts
41 months
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Glad you got them.
Just been in the garage and found the centre caps.
Assuming you want them I'll post them to you.
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JFReturns
2,496 posts
40 months
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They look in pretty good condition! I really like that design.
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S10GTA
Original Poster
2,484 posts
36 months
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agt1207 said: Glad you got them.
Just been in the garage and found the centre caps.
Assuming you want them I'll post them to you. Yes please. That would be ace.
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PhillipM
2,578 posts
58 months
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Sweet, look a bit better nick than my spares set!
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EvoDelta
5,971 posts
59 months
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You've inspired me. I think I now own an 18 year old Peugeot 106. :/
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thug pug
30 posts
22 months
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Great write up mate and great to see another one saved  unfortunately  I am having to sell mine as I need space for another Peugeot project but will be watching yours with great interest. Robert.
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mattrs2000
3 posts
10 months
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Haynes manual in post, wheels look tidy!
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Accumul8
179 posts
32 months
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EvoDelta said: You've inspired me. I think I now own an 18 year old Peugeot 106. :/ Are you the owner of an 18 year old Peugeot? Good going OP, following this thread with interest and looking forward to seeing it restored and back on the road.
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WCZ
1,457 posts
63 months
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r1ch said: I've seen much worse, crack on :b nice use of ':b' !
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S10GTA
Original Poster
2,484 posts
36 months
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mattrs2000 said: Haynes manual in post, wheels look tidy! It arrived today. Thanks very much!
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Muf90
29 posts
14 months
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Now you have me checking the classifieds again after 3 years away from Mi16 ownership! Came across this today: http://motoring.friday-ad.co.uk/guildford/used-car...Unfortunately i dont have enough space at the moment for a project (and the missus would shoot me) might be a good spares car if you need panels or trim etc.
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mrtwisty
1,227 posts
34 months
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Come on then OP, what did you get done over the weekend on the old girl?
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S10GTA
Original Poster
2,484 posts
36 months
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Nothing. I have been really busy with work this last few days. Hopefully it will be collected this week, and then we can get underneath it and see the wood for the trees.
I did manage to stumble across a MI16x4 this weekend that has been sat outside a garage for some time, so might see if I can raid it for some parts.
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S10GTA
Original Poster
2,484 posts
36 months
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This evening Rich and I decided to get the 405 down to Southways so we can have a proper look and decide the best plan of action. Whilst waiting for him to arrive I removed the door card to fix the drivers door  We then loaded it into the impressive trailer  But this wasn't a good sign  After a bit of faffing about, we finally had it up on the ramps 
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S10GTA
Original Poster
2,484 posts
36 months
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Once on the ramps it was time to take a look. We didn't like what we saw.     Note the excellent condition metal where the underseal has been removed  And the sill has gone too  Being brutally honest, both Rich and I were utterly shocked to see the underside of the car in this state. In my opinion this is not normal on a late 80/early 90's car, regardless of the jokes etc. The chassis rails are crumbling away, the sill has gone on one side, the other is starting to go. The jacking points are a mess as it the front subframe. The rear isn't much better. The floors also look very suspect, and would require further investigation. I do believe this car may have spent the last 8 years parked in a swamp. The eBay add stated no structural rot. I beg to differ. As you can see, this car has turned from a recommissioning into a full on restoration, and I do not have the time nor the money to be able to commit to that, so unfortunately, it is time for the 405 to meet its maker. I am going to salvage what I can, to try and recoup some of my outlay. I knew purchasing this car was a massive gamble. On this occasion it hasn't come off. Maybe next time it will. Simon
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Waugh-terfall
17,951 posts
69 months
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Gutting.
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hardcorehobbit
999 posts
64 months
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Shame that, I did want to see how this would end up when done. Sorry to hear about that, one less Mi16 on the road...
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pthelazyjourno
1,242 posts
38 months
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Shame to see. Your 206 GTi no longer has a bonnet either!!  On the plus side, 1500 miles later, it's still going strong....
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dufusmuppet
223 posts
49 months
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Just read the whole thread and didnt expect that ending!! Are you going to look for another project??
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Schuey M
178 posts
11 months
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To the op: You've not had much luck with the xsara and now this eh?! Maybe you should try a 2cv dolly next, maybe get it transported the south of france just to make it interesting. 
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