https://youtu.be/H6u9hiC_g84?si=cC3-F-gKCGSpUVh4
Chance of them completing it or realising the parts cost vs what it will be worth and giving up?
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ChrisJ
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Re: Another youtube project
I think that this will be fully restored and not given up.
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TonyL
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Re: Another youtube project
He doesn't seem short on enthusiasm. I think he'll get it at least as far as an MOT & then, hopefully, keep going until he's really happy with it.
If he didn't pay too much for it, then I think by the time it gets an MOT the total cost will be less than the car's value (assuming the new owner can do almost everything himself & man-hours have zero cost).
If he didn't pay too much for it, then I think by the time it gets an MOT the total cost will be less than the car's value (assuming the new owner can do almost everything himself & man-hours have zero cost).
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Zag
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Not saying it can't be done but I can see 3k in parts not including suspension, paint or anything unknowns once it gets running.
He had to borrow from his Dad to buy it so think when he works it out it'll be on marketplace as an unfinished project or broken for spares.
What I can see it needs:-
Battery 100
Tyres 300
Cam belt 40
Tensioner 50
Water pump 290
Aux belts 30
Front and rear disks 180
Front and rear pads 100
Front and rear calipers rebuild 200
Headlining 300
Door beams 430
Door frames 600
Door handles 250
Carb rebuild 100
He had to borrow from his Dad to buy it so think when he works it out it'll be on marketplace as an unfinished project or broken for spares.
What I can see it needs:-
Battery 100
Tyres 300
Cam belt 40
Tensioner 50
Water pump 290
Aux belts 30
Front and rear disks 180
Front and rear pads 100
Front and rear calipers rebuild 200
Headlining 300
Door beams 430
Door frames 600
Door handles 250
Carb rebuild 100
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TonyL
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Re: Another youtube project
Oh well, you're probably right then. I've only watched a few minutes of the video so far. I didn't realise he'd borrowed from his dad to buy the car. I was guessing he'd paid up to £2k for it (given we've seen a few better looking projects go for £2.5 recently) & £3k would be enough to get it through an MOT. Perhaps the existing door beams can be patched up. If it needs new door frames, that's not good.
Hopefully, Mike will find his way over here soon, & those in the know, can offer advice.
Mike, if you see this, I have a set of four Hifly 205/50/15s (these are the recommended size for Excels these days). Mfr date, week 13, 2021. I think they've done less than 1,500 miles. I took them off my Excel soon after buying it. Yours (or anybody elses) for £50 if you come & get them. My advice is: don't buy these; buy Toyos instead, if your budget allows.
Hopefully, Mike will find his way over here soon, & those in the know, can offer advice.
Mike, if you see this, I have a set of four Hifly 205/50/15s (these are the recommended size for Excels these days). Mfr date, week 13, 2021. I think they've done less than 1,500 miles. I took them off my Excel soon after buying it. Yours (or anybody elses) for £50 if you come & get them. My advice is: don't buy these; buy Toyos instead, if your budget allows.