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« on: January 13, 2012, 05:07:53 PM » |
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Not sure if "members rides" is a working post still, so............. After a long search found the high spec 24v auto estate I wanted. 1994 Diamond in black. 65k miles, with no rust I could find other than a bit on the bottom inside of 2 of the doors on the seam and the usual surface rust under. Engine sounds sweet with no rattles. Need to put the fan shroud back on. Going to use it for a few weeks before getting under to stop any rust forming.    |
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« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2012, 05:57:08 PM » |
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That be bloody lovely! Did you have to travel far to get it?
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alastair
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« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2012, 07:13:31 PM » |
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Lovely looking car there!  |
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« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2012, 08:15:44 PM » |
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Looks damn good and only 65K; certain signs that I look for tell me that the engine seems to have been properly looked after too Enjoy  |
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« Reply #4 on: January 13, 2012, 08:38:05 PM » |
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Nice find Keith, now there's two 24v diamond estates in Medway, both black, same wheels, both driven by old codgers (my dad normally drives my diamond) could start a club!  |
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man of kent
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« Reply #5 on: January 13, 2012, 08:42:33 PM » |
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That be bloody lovely! Did you have to travel far to get it?
About 2.5 hours by car in Suffolk. Fortunately the owner was in TC and had seen my pleas for a good one and gave me first shot. Took me about 4 years of looking, lots of wasted journeys but finally got one. Now I have to sell the club estate I have which is nearly as good. With the cash from that I can spend some money on the underside with rust proofing etc without wifee complaining, more then usual if you know what i mean. |
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« Reply #6 on: January 13, 2012, 08:44:31 PM » |
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Nice find Keith, now there's two 24v diamond estates in Medway, both black, same wheels, both driven by old codgers (my dad normally drives my diamond) could start a club! Yes, We been breeding them down here in Kent! And not many miles apart. Come and look see and compare cars. |
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« Reply #7 on: January 13, 2012, 08:45:16 PM » |
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Lovely looking car there! You should know! You obviously spent a long time polishing it. |
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« Reply #8 on: January 13, 2012, 09:08:20 PM » |
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That is nice. I do like that.
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« Reply #9 on: January 15, 2012, 11:50:28 AM » |
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That's very nice Kieth, damn good find |
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« Reply #10 on: January 15, 2012, 01:39:29 PM » |
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Ooo that is very nice |
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« Reply #11 on: January 15, 2012, 02:48:48 PM » |
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Interesting that it has a black plastic box awith lid bout 2'6" x 1' x 1' with a depression to miss the wheelarch which must have been an accessory because it has GM moulded into it and fits so snug with two screw clips that it must have been for the Carlton. Never seen one before.
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« Reply #12 on: January 15, 2012, 03:29:09 PM » |
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Interesting that it has a black plastic box awith lid bout 2'6" x 1' x 1' with a depression to miss the wheelarch which must have been an accessory because it has GM moulded into it and fits so snug with two screw clips that it must have been for the Carlton. Never seen one before.
Warning triangle, maybe? |
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« Reply #13 on: January 15, 2012, 05:24:10 PM » |
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Room for 100 triangles. Its big! For you youngsters who dont know feet and inches its about 0.8m x 0.3m x 0.3m.
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« Reply #14 on: January 15, 2012, 07:14:39 PM » |
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pics??
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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 #15 on: January 15, 2012, 10:03:14 PM » |
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Pics to follow.
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« Reply #16 on: January 16, 2012, 05:44:14 PM » |
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« Reply #17 on: January 16, 2012, 05:55:49 PM » |
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I'd be interested in the irmschers if you put the Original wheels back on |
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« Reply #18 on: January 16, 2012, 06:58:23 PM » |
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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 #19 on: January 16, 2012, 07:05:23 PM » |
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pics??
of the "box" Says above, box pics to follow. |
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« Reply #20 on: January 16, 2012, 07:07:05 PM » |
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ok lol
but you have had time to get some roflmfao
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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 #21 on: January 16, 2012, 08:06:10 PM » |
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Might be when he bought it? No they were taken the day you bought it about 2 minutes before you turned up!! As you know I picked up the old senator the other night and I must say the ride was massively better than the diamond on those 17's. I put them on for the look, which I think was great, but there is no doubt they are at the cost of comfort. Looks or drivability is going to be the question Keith |
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« Reply #22 on: January 16, 2012, 08:08:23 PM » |
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Completety forgot about the tyres I saw the back was soft but my pump was broken, completely forgot about it! I'm not used to pumping them up I usually need new ones before they get a chance to go down!
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« Reply #23 on: January 17, 2012, 08:38:48 AM » |
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Personally I would put a nice set of Diamond rims back on. I think it would look better on standard rims.
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« Reply #24 on: January 17, 2012, 09:52:22 PM » |
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Ive noticed since i put the MV6 rims on mine the ride has got a little harsh and it tramlines abit, the price of beauty  |
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