My dad now has too much time on his hands
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Since retiring my dad ended up getting the stereotypical Nissan Almera 1.5 to reliably get him back and forth. In his defence he is also a biker so has a nice Triumph for fun.
Since getting the Nissan he decided to spruce it up a bit so gave it a bit of a make-over under the bonnet.
Below is how it now looks, isn't it good how a little elbow grease can turn a pitiful little 4 cylinder engine into something that looks a bit more interesting?!
Isn't it nice not to just see a load of black plastic...
Since getting the Nissan he decided to spruce it up a bit so gave it a bit of a make-over under the bonnet.
Below is how it now looks, isn't it good how a little elbow grease can turn a pitiful little 4 cylinder engine into something that looks a bit more interesting?!
Isn't it nice not to just see a load of black plastic...
Edited by Rammy76 on Wednesday 28th December 13:52
Craphouserat said:
What cleaning products did he use Autoglym stuff or just a chamois?
As far as I know he did use a some Autoglym products and tidied things up by replacing a lot of the nuts and bolts.He's always been quite fanatical about his machinery, you should see his Suffolk Punch lawnmower
I just like the fact even the most mundane of stuff can be given a bit of sparkle!
Edited by Rammy76 on Wednesday 28th December 15:13
mgmrw said:
That's epic!
he want to start a "home-business" ?
I've got a 1971 Austin 1300 that he could turn into art-work
I have actually seen an A Series all tarted up in a Metro of all things!he want to start a "home-business" ?
I've got a 1971 Austin 1300 that he could turn into art-work
His friend is an ex Austin Rover mechanic who still has a pristine Metro Antibes (sp?) special edition with the 998cc engine in it. The little Metro is absolutely immaculate, and I have never in my life heard such a sweet running A Series engine. It was ticking over one day as I stood next to it and I didn't even realise it was running!
He also has too much time on his hands
Rammy76 said:
I have actually seen an A Series all tarted up in a Metro of all things!
His friend is an ex Austin Rover mechanic who still has a pristine Metro Antibes (sp?) special edition with the 998cc engine in it. The little Metro is absolutely immaculate, and I have never in my life heard such a sweet running A Series engine. It was ticking over one day as I stood next to it and I didn't even realise it was running!
He also has too much time on his hands
So jealous.His friend is an ex Austin Rover mechanic who still has a pristine Metro Antibes (sp?) special edition with the 998cc engine in it. The little Metro is absolutely immaculate, and I have never in my life heard such a sweet running A Series engine. It was ticking over one day as I stood next to it and I didn't even realise it was running!
He also has too much time on his hands
Mine aint bad, just showing it's 41 years of age.
Oil leaks, grime, and lack of use have lead to a grubby bay. Rest of car is pristine.
Debating saving for an engine swap. For a rebuilt unit, and then paint and clean all when empty bay.
mgmrw said:
Rammy76 said:
I have actually seen an A Series all tarted up in a Metro of all things!
His friend is an ex Austin Rover mechanic who still has a pristine Metro Antibes (sp?) special edition with the 998cc engine in it. The little Metro is absolutely immaculate, and I have never in my life heard such a sweet running A Series engine. It was ticking over one day as I stood next to it and I didn't even realise it was running!
He also has too much time on his hands
So jealous.His friend is an ex Austin Rover mechanic who still has a pristine Metro Antibes (sp?) special edition with the 998cc engine in it. The little Metro is absolutely immaculate, and I have never in my life heard such a sweet running A Series engine. It was ticking over one day as I stood next to it and I didn't even realise it was running!
He also has too much time on his hands
Mine aint bad, just showing it's 41 years of age.
Oil leaks, grime, and lack of use have lead to a grubby bay. Rest of car is pristine.
Debating saving for an engine swap. For a rebuilt unit, and then paint and clean all when empty bay.
I've always been quite a fan of the A series.
Do you show the little Austin?
Rammy76 said:
Sounds like a good project, wouldn't mind something like that myself if I had more time.
I've always been quite a fan of the A series.
Do you show the little Austin?
Only bought it in June, and the bodywork and interior are what I'd call:I've always been quite a fan of the A series.
Do you show the little Austin?
"Mint used" ..... I.e. it's all original panels, and interior. Just had a couple of scuff touch ups.
Wheels need a refurb, engine needs a proper set-up and tune, and bay needs cleaning.
Yeah have done a couple. Also do the odd classic rally.
Full on respect to your dad, even polishing the PAS and A/C lines!
I bet though, due to general stereotyping, if I were to post a pic of my mate's Nova Turbo's engine bay, where we've gone to the effort of extending wires to hide sensors and wiring, chromed and polished the rocker cover and plug covers, even polished the inlet and alternator housing, hidden the coil, rerun brake and cooling lines so you can't see them, you'd all still call him/ it a chav mobile!
I bet though, due to general stereotyping, if I were to post a pic of my mate's Nova Turbo's engine bay, where we've gone to the effort of extending wires to hide sensors and wiring, chromed and polished the rocker cover and plug covers, even polished the inlet and alternator housing, hidden the coil, rerun brake and cooling lines so you can't see them, you'd all still call him/ it a chav mobile!
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