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matt33
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 Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 11:59 am Post subject: Back in a 33 ...................Nearly! |
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Hi All,
Just to let you know, I am back in the folds of 33 ownership again!, thanks to Alex and Shrew, I am now the owner of a red/pink P4.
Its going to be a while before she is on the road, and back to her former glory!, But the basis of a decent car, we think are there.
She is being kept at Shrew's workshop where work starts next weekend, and I am looking forward to it!
No doubt there will be endless questions and bits needed!
Does anyone know how many P4's there are on the road ?
Matt |
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The Wombat
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I also have a pink/red P4 currently sorned and needing welding, painting, and overhaul. Likely to start work in June on it.
Mark (Vantastic) has a black one on the road, and there is a white one up in Stornowey advertised on Gumtree.
I am sure there must be others, but numbers on DVLA are down to about a dozen it seems (taxed or sorned)
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Ian M
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| Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 5:49 pm Post subject: |
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Red/Pink?
That's not Bobbers old one is it?
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bobbber
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Good evening!
How we all doing?
Take my advice MC... if the pink paint worries you... GET A RESPRAY.
You simply can't fix it with polishing products and the like! I spent nearly as much on them as a respray and it was still the same after!
All the best,
Bob
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bobbber
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33bits
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| Posted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 8:28 pm Post subject: |
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According to my figures which were last updated in July 2011, there are 39 P4's in the country and 11 of those are taxed.
The one on Gumtree belongs to a friend of mine. Harry Miller and is one of the best examples left. 
Fingers crossed this one you now have Matt is going to be a good one, will see you soon.
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vantastic
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| Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 1:03 am Post subject: |
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| The Wombat wrote: |
I also have a pink/red P4 currently sorned and needing welding, painting, and overhaul. Likely to start work in June on it.
Mark (Vantastic) has a black one on the road, and there is a white one up in Stornowey advertised on Gumtree.
I am sure there must be others, but numbers on DVLA are down to about a dozen it seems (taxed or sorned) |
Mine is on the road but will be Sorn end of the month as the tax runs out, its in my garage now tucked up for winter
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greencloverleaf pat
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| Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 8:06 am Post subject: car |
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good luck with the restoration.
I know of two p4s near me a black one that mdz autos own and a red one in horley on a drive and the owner has a series two veloce there as well, i did leave my number with in case he ever wanted to sell them. |
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john 33_16v
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Welcome back Matt!
Welcome back Bobbber! - You know you want another 33?
John
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matt33
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Thanks Guys!
Not that many left at all then, So I will try my hardest to save it, within my modest budget!
Bob, going to have a go at mopping it first, as there is 'some' decent paint on it, as that will cost next to nothing to do, and then think about a respray.
Just trying to source a few bits to get it running properly and help build a better picture, so if any one can help with a fuel tank & fuel lines, As typically when I sold my last one I included a shed full full of parts in with the sale........... |
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bobbber
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| matt33 wrote: |
Thanks Guys!
Not that many left at all then, So I will try my hardest to save it, within my modest budget!
Bob, going to have a go at mopping it first, as there is 'some' decent paint on it, as that will cost next to nothing to do, and then think about a respray.
Just trying to source a few bits to get it running properly and help build a better picture, so if any one can help with a fuel tank & fuel lines, As typically when I sold my last one I included a shed full full of parts in with the sale........... |
You need a P4 fuel tank mate? That's a design unique to the P4 I'm afraid. You could try what I did with POR15 tank sealer - seemed to stop the leaking.
All the best,
Bob
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matt33
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bobbber
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Yes mate... that's the one!
The tank I had was totally perforated in the seams and was "pouring" rather than dripping! 
There's a lot of preparation required and all this blurb on the can about how it's done. Take a lot of time with the prep.
And don't forget to thoroughly stir the sealant! *Someone* didn't do that and made a bit of a mess of it!
Sealed mine a treat though and didn't leak again (at least for the 18 months following the repair when I still had the car).
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matt33
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Thanks Bob,
The tank is in a pretty bad way so I will certainly take my time with it and do a thorough job!
What you smoking around in these days ? |
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bobbber
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Fiat Bravo 165 Sport mate.
Giving Alfas a break for a while. Can I interest you in a trip to Spa Italia next year mate?
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matt33
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Can't really blame you there Bob!
I would certainly be up for it if the car is ready and I can get the time off - will look forward to hearing the date. |
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