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$600 VN Berlina Project

Discussion in 'VN - VP - VG - VQ' started by Turd Ferguson, Apr 3, 2009.

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  1. Apr 4, 2009 #21
    Morton

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    It's way too nice for a paddock basher :p

    Criteria for a paddock basher, any two of the following:

    a) at least two bent panels
    b) faded paint
    c) 300,000km or more on the clock :p
     
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  2. Apr 5, 2009 #22
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    Morton.. not bagging the Vn but throwing $800 at a $600 car = paddock basher:thumbsup: save the $800 for your next basher... lol... and saying $800 will make it like the day that berlina rolled of the production line says alot about that model....;)
     
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  3. Apr 5, 2009 #23
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    If you can't read that you have either a very bad monitor or really should be wearing glasses :), I'm old as the hills and that's very readable
     
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    yeah the wheels are 14", and yes its a regas aircon sticker. car is also fitted with new rear pedders gas rider shocks and new front tie rods, plus the tranny was only rebuilt 12 months ago. even came with a two year old battery!!!
     
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  5. Apr 6, 2009 #25
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    Nah, throwing $800 at a $600 car = bargain ^_^ I helped a mate fit $500 of new parts and sensors and bushes and whatnot to his $1200 VP Wagon, and it drives like a dream now :) Reliable, cheap daily.

    Sure does - build like a good home-made meat pie. There's the outside bits, and there's the inside bits. So simple. If they still built cars like that today, I'd consider saving up to buy one :)
     
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  6. Apr 6, 2009 #26
    Turd Ferguson

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    i might do a bit today, maybe debadge and give the inside a clean and hunt for the build sheet
     
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    Morton

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    Don't debadge it ^_^ Leaving it all stocko-standard will give it a better resale price for the average buyer. Well... for me anyway. Makes it look unmolested, and implies an easy life :)

    More pics once it's cleaned up. I love stock-'restoration' projects ^_^
     
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  8. Apr 6, 2009 #28
    Turd Ferguson

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    gotta debadge to repaint it :p

    i will get new badges anyway, maybe.

    went and wrote up a list of parts i need replaced today, couldnt find the buildsheet though :/

    Airbox top

    LH Fuse cover screw (under steering wheel)

    LH Manual mirror control

    RH Rear entry light

    Clips for both sun visors

    RH indicator

    Hand brake cover

    LH bumper bar clip
     
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    Aw man, that's such a short list :p You lucky bugger ^_^
     
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  10. Apr 7, 2009 #30
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    okie dokie we got a new battery today. now she starts. :)

    also got a new steering wheel, just need he boss kit.
     
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    Car cleaned now, we start sanding this week.

    pics.

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  12. Apr 12, 2009 #32
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    Looks very tidy for a aging VN.
     
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    Nice clean up job Troy... its looking alot better....
     
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    ya especially the engine bay
     
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    Hey man great project. Looking forward to seeing it finished. You seemed to done alot already to clean it up. Looking really good :thumbsup:
     
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  16. Apr 12, 2009 #36
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    looking very nice mate :) amazing what a nice clean up can do...
     
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    Yeah nice clean up nothing but potential everywhere you look mate.
     
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  18. Apr 15, 2009 #38
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    started sanding today, we got the:

    bonnet
    1 side
    and the roof done

    messy ****, im covered in red dust
     
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    Another day down and now only the drivers side door and rear passenger door to sand. picked up an airbox, sunvisor clips, drivers side indicator & a nudge bar for $55 at the wreckers so all is moving along well
     
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    O.K

    lil update:

    New stereo and rear speakers
    almost everything primed
    start top coating next week
    have rims ready to go on.
     
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