pm1038
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« on: January 12, 2011, 04:05:02 PM » |
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newbie here i have had my carlton cdx 2.6 auto (124000 miles) for a week now,the engine ran like a dream in the 200 miles i have covered no loss of any fluids.only hassles i have are the usual rusty rear arches,air con ,cruise dont work.back box blows a bit.no dents on the bodywork and no rips on the cloth interior overall pleased will put some pics on if i ever work out how to do it  |
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Jimmy
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« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2011, 04:31:38 PM » |
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hey matey, welcome to TC  There is a guide on the ''how to'' section on posting up pics, but basically you wanna sign up with photobucket, once done, simply upload pics on to it, copy the image code, then paste here in your reply box. Simples |
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94' Senator 24V Ex-Ploddy (The White Pearl (in Mad Max Drag))
89' Senator 12V (Dead, but lives on in the other)
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« Reply #2 on: January 12, 2011, 07:25:47 PM » |
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Welcome aboard mate.
As Jimmy said - have a look in the "how to's and FAQ" section under "Website" and you'll find all the instructions you'll ever need.
Where are you based mate?
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pm1038
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« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2011, 06:51:37 AM » |
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cheers i will have a look at that today hopefully,i am based in royston about 14 miles from cambridge
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pm1038
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« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2011, 07:19:21 AM » |
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ok here are some pics of her    that was easier than i thought thanks.will post more pics when ive cleaned her up a bit more and of the arches |
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Murph
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« Reply #5 on: January 13, 2011, 09:55:01 AM » |
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Looks like a nice one mate.  |
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« Reply #6 on: January 13, 2011, 07:21:34 PM » |
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welcome
nice looking motor chap if you find you need parts contact murph yasminelee or myself as we possibly have more spares than vauxhall !!
advice is form every one generally and we can normally sort out most issues that crop up!!
once again welcome
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what would life be like if we all drove fwd cars? feckin boring that's what rear drive or bust
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« Reply #7 on: January 13, 2011, 07:23:40 PM » |
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Hi there and welcome, nice looking cdx, just needs some linseed oil on the trims to get it looking sharp |
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« Reply #8 on: January 15, 2011, 11:04:32 AM » |
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Hi there and welcome, nice looking cdx, just needs some linseed oil on the trims to get it looking sharp ha ha, good old linseed, you cant fault it! Blooming nice motor mate, that looks clean |
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92' Carlton 8V GLi/CDX crossbreed (For Sale For Sale For Sale!)
94' Senator 24V Ex-Ploddy (The White Pearl (in Mad Max Drag))
89' Senator 12V (Dead, but lives on in the other)
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« Reply #9 on: January 15, 2011, 11:55:06 AM » |
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nice and staright that , where are you based ?
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0795omega
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« Reply #10 on: January 15, 2011, 12:19:44 PM » |
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that colour really suits the shape,classy
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« Reply #11 on: January 15, 2011, 12:58:53 PM » |
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sorry to hi jack thread but any one got any cheap or free tinted rear lights like th eone on this minter as i think they would suit mine pukka do not mind paying postage if you can post and will send postal order first no probe there .. thanks in advasnce pete .. ps like the colour sure my cavi mk 3 was the same a wierd champagne gold/silver could never match it !! lol
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driving rusty old fillered sheds since 1994 !!
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Jimmy
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« Reply #12 on: January 15, 2011, 02:22:23 PM » |
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sorry to hi jack thread but any one got any cheap or free tinted rear lights like th eone on this minter as i think they would suit mine pukka do not mind paying postage if you can post and will send postal order first no probe there .. thanks in advasnce pete .. ps like the colour sure my cavi mk 3 was the same a wierd champagne gold/silver could never match it !! lol
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92' Carlton 8V GLi/CDX crossbreed (For Sale For Sale For Sale!)
94' Senator 24V Ex-Ploddy (The White Pearl (in Mad Max Drag))
89' Senator 12V (Dead, but lives on in the other)
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pm1038
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« Reply #13 on: January 15, 2011, 02:59:25 PM » |
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i am really pleased with her,but there is rust on both wheel arches when you open the doors i will sort out some pics of that tommorow,only had the car about a week and a half.i had a senator with the same engine about 7 years ago,sold it for an omega elite but always regretted it.so was looking for a senator for a while and started looking at carltons as well and here i am.have given a good polish paintwork came up a treat.i will look into that linseed oil trick never heard of that before.i have fixed the electric ariel and going to patch up back box tommorow.thanks for the advice about spare parts.i am based in royston junction 10 m11 about 14 miles from cambridge
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« Reply #15 on: January 15, 2011, 03:51:45 PM » |
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driving rusty old fillered sheds since 1994 !!
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pm1038
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« Reply #16 on: January 15, 2011, 06:55:06 PM » |
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yea when i was looking thats all you here no air con or cruise,when i run the enginge and turn on the aircon i can hear the motor turning so maybe just needs gassing.have mot in aprill so will wait to see how that goes first,overall the plan is to fix her up and get as much working as i can although i have to say im no expert with cars
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« Reply #17 on: January 15, 2011, 11:17:24 PM » |
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Be aware that headlight tint spray may be fine on glass but many paints will cause plastic lenses to craze  |
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« Reply #18 on: January 16, 2011, 12:02:16 AM » |
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Cdx with aircon, not seen that before
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« Reply #19 on: January 26, 2011, 09:24:05 PM » |
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Smart, lovely looking Carlton there pm1038  |
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After 10 years........she's back on the road!!!
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