Big Rod
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Apologies to those on the ABS that've seen this already, and if it's inappropriate then feel free to delete it, but........................
An ex ABS member is giving away an ex-plod Senator.
Sadly it's a little battle scarred, but is an excellent source of parts or could be made roadworthy again by replacing the engine.
It's an 'M' plate, manual has 170k (ish) on the clock, full black leather interior in good condition, all round electric windows, MOT'd, farily rust free shell.
Now the bad bit, the engine's shot. Apparently one of the pistons made a bid for freedom out the side of the block. and the car's a little north of Perth in Scotland.
If noone takes it soon (i.e. the next couple of weeks), it'll be scrapped, (not broken, it'll go to be crushed!). I'd have it in a heartbeat but can't justify another old Vx on my driveway.
PM me for full details.
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« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2006, 01:11:44 AM » |
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too far for me to travel TBH.  oh well. hope he finds a good home for it! |
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Zee goggles, zhey do nothing!
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Tetleysmooth
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« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2006, 05:41:54 AM » |
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Wouldn't mind the black leather for my Dippy.
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Nils desparandum illegitimi carborundum.
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« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2006, 08:22:15 AM » |
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oi murph new front end?
be different lol
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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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Big Rod
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« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2006, 09:49:00 AM » |
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Wouldn't mind the black leather for my Dippy.
It's available, just make it worth my while!!  |
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Tetleysmooth
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« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2006, 12:44:36 PM » |
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Thanks Rod, but I'm at the other end of the country, darn sarf, so the cost of getting it here would probably be prohibitive.. Also wondering if it would match with the rest of my interior, which is blue, even the dashboard. What do you lads think, blue everything else and black seats  ? |
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Murph
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« Reply #6 on: March 07, 2006, 05:17:39 PM » |
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I might take it off you if I can figure out a way to get it to montrose and somewhere to store it.
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« Reply #7 on: March 07, 2006, 05:19:50 PM » |
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What colour is it mate?
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bstardchild
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« Reply #8 on: March 07, 2006, 05:54:00 PM » |
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What colour is it mate?
Primer  (better known as white) |
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"The Lotus Carlton is not tail happy – honestly - as long as you accept it has 377 bhp and 419 lb/ft of torque, is rear drive and has no driver aids, it's fine."
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« Reply #9 on: March 07, 2006, 06:16:34 PM » |
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Did ex plod sennys come in any other colour? lol |
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« Reply #10 on: March 07, 2006, 06:21:30 PM » |
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Did ex plod sennys come in any other colour? lol Off course.......... but 9/10 they were painted by the police to change the usage - ie white to red so it could be used as a plain car - they aren't that sharp at it either cos often they picked a colour that the Senator was never made in!!! the 1/10 they were purchased in a different colour for applications like - Advanced driving instruction use/school - RCS usage - Cheif Constable Staff car Bit anal really Ex owner of several Ex polac 24V's and one Ex police Senator A - In Blue |
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"The Lotus Carlton is not tail happy – honestly - as long as you accept it has 377 bhp and 419 lb/ft of torque, is rear drive and has no driver aids, it's fine."
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« Reply #11 on: March 07, 2006, 06:25:23 PM » |
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I'll take your word 4 that  |
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« Reply #12 on: March 07, 2006, 06:46:50 PM » |
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Obvously most likely in white, but worth checking eh? |
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« Reply #13 on: March 07, 2006, 07:33:19 PM » |
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What do you lads think, blue everything else and black seats ? Have the Senator dash & doorcards too mate!  |
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« Reply #14 on: March 07, 2006, 08:28:38 PM » |
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May have to beat moi to it tho! LOL |
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Big Rod
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« Reply #15 on: March 09, 2006, 11:21:50 AM » |
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Murph, I think there's still road tax on it, so could be kept on a road in need be. (Just give him something to make it worth his while.)
He's really desperate to offload it.
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« Reply #16 on: March 09, 2006, 11:50:20 AM » |
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What do you lads think, blue everything else and black seats ? Have the Senator dash & doorcards too mate! Do you think they wouldn't match then Pedro? Bloke at work wants to buy my Dippy, but d'you know, I really don't know what to do here. He's just had a look over it. I kept trying to find things wrong with to put him off, but all he kept saying was 'ain't worried about that'.The old girls going wonderfully well at the mo. |
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« Reply #17 on: March 09, 2006, 05:00:59 PM » |
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Murph, I think there's still road tax on it, so could be kept on a road in need be. (Just give him something to make it worth his while.)
He's really desperate to offload it.
If you could find out what an acceptable compensation would be, I'll be more than interested. |
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« Reply #18 on: March 10, 2006, 04:47:07 PM » |
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After speaking to the owner of the senny, I will be going down to strip all the bits and bobs I need, which amounts to the front brakes, prop shaft, interior and maybe front body (wings, bonnet etc).
I will also be enquiring about the stereo for tetley.
If antone else needs some bits let me know and I'll do my best to get them for you subject to there being enough space in my car (and trailer) to carry it all.
Please bear in mind that I will be paying for all bits taken, although not very much as the chap is happy to see them going to good homes.
Cheers
Day
Oh yeah - I'll be down sarf on the first w/e of april for those worried about the location.
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« Reply #19 on: March 10, 2006, 05:28:47 PM » |
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I don't want to take the juice but I was interested in the car for
Gearbox - shift lever - flywheel - clutch assembly - pedal box - clutch hose
Won't be unhappy if you reply DIY but I thought I'd ask anyway
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"The Lotus Carlton is not tail happy – honestly - as long as you accept it has 377 bhp and 419 lb/ft of torque, is rear drive and has no driver aids, it's fine."
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« Reply #20 on: March 10, 2006, 05:38:51 PM » |
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Gonna have to reply just that Ian, as I'm working on my own and just dont have the means to get the box out. If you can get there on sunday I'll give you a hand to do it tho. |
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Big Rod
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« Reply #21 on: March 10, 2006, 08:00:59 PM » |
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Murph, you won't mind if I ask Chris for the tail lights/boot panel and the wheels will you?
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« Reply #22 on: March 10, 2006, 10:18:57 PM » |
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No problem mate. I'm mostly after the aforementioned bits anyhow. Thanks for putting me in touch too. |
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Big Rod
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« Reply #23 on: March 11, 2006, 05:07:43 PM » |
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You're welcome!!
I know you're after the interior, but if you're not using the centre console can I have that too? Don't worry if you are as I'd rather not split the interior up.
Cheers,
Rod.
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« Reply #24 on: March 11, 2006, 05:11:22 PM » |
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I will be needing the console as I'll be putting the dash into my carlton, and the carly one just wont go with it. Sorry mate |
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