Get in there :-D, lovin the Gordini

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17-04-2010, 13:34
Penfold aka The Dealer

Get in there :-D, lovin the Gordini

Today is a good day... so far.

I got my "secret" car about 3 weeks ago now, its been on my drive under cover not been used....

About a week ago Dale Jarvis came down and brought a new battery with him, chucked it in the car, tried to start it but no fuel was reaching the engine :-( So we left it alone and decided to work on it another day...

The car has an Alloy swirl pot in the back with 2 fuel pump's, I suspected the fuel pumps were to blame, So today I checked all the fuel pumps, wiring & plumbing...

Put the key in, and joy of all joy's it started first time :)

Let the engine tick over, kept an eye on the oil pressure & water temp, all was fine, made sure all the lights work and decided to give it a wee drive around my estate (on private road ofcourse), it goes very well.

Now I have to fix a few minor lighting issue's... most likely bulps or connectors need cleaning, & then book in for an MOT this week. :D:D:D
17-04-2010, 13:41
Adey aka Ewok

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what was the cause of the pumps not running bud?
17-04-2010, 13:44
Penfold aka The Dealer

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Not 100% sure, althought the pipes were being "pinched" by the rear seat, but I wouldnt say it was enough for them to be blocked, I think just moving everything around, checking all the wiring etc did the job. :)
17-04-2010, 15:22
Shane P

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Good times :agree:
17-04-2010, 16:00
Adey aka Ewok

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get some pics up then bud:D
17-04-2010, 16:52
Penfold aka The Dealer

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http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...8032010020.jpg
17-04-2010, 16:58
D4WNO

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Why on earth were you keeping the car a secret? Is this Matty's old 'Dini? :)

Oh, and you bringing it to Pod? :agree:
17-04-2010, 17:03
jesus in the seat of a 5

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Now youve been and let everyone know what was my secret project too....:laugh:, why cant i see the flimming pics....:confused:...:)
17-04-2010, 17:08
Penfold aka The Dealer

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Originally Posted by jesus in the seat of a 5

Now youve been and let all what know what was my secret project too....:laugh:, why cant i see the flimming pics....:confused:...:)

Dont know why you cant see the pics matty, u should be able to....
17-04-2010, 17:09
Penfold aka The Dealer

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Originally Posted by D4WNO

Why on earth were you keeping the car a secret? Is this Matty's old 'Dini? :)

Oh, and you bringing it to Pod? :agree:

I like keep secret's, & Yes it is Matts old dini, also used to be Adey's...

I just want to say a huge thanks to Jesus for being a legend with the deal, he is a top bloke and I owe him big time. :)
17-04-2010, 17:14
jesus in the seat of a 5

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Originally Posted by Penfold

I like keep secret's, & Yes it is Matts old dini, also used to be Adey's...

I just want to say a huge thanks to Jesus for being a legend with the deal, he is a top bloke and I owe him big time. :)

:agree:, he is indeed lush and he loves being called matty , it makes him feel all young again...for at least five minutes...:laugh:, no worries chris, what are good mates for...:), the ole girl was lusting for the tarmac again and im sure coupe no 2 will enjoy its new lease of life too....:D
17-04-2010, 17:27
Penfold aka The Dealer

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Have no moved this thread to the "project" thread, although its not a project just yet, but hey ho.

Here are some more pic's.
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...8032010008.jpg http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...8032010011.jpg http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...8032010012.jpg http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...8032010014.jpg http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...8032010018.jpg http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...32010019-1.jpg http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...8032010021.jpg http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...8032010022.jpg http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...8032010024.jpg http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...8032010025.jpg

And one for Jesus.... (if you look carefully you may see a tear in his eye)
http://i255.photobucket.com/albums/h...7032010006.jpg
17-04-2010, 17:31
Nayls

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why no sidey????

That was one of the nicest sounding cars i've heard!!!
17-04-2010, 17:35
Penfold aka The Dealer

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Originally Posted by Nayls

why no sidey????

That was one of the nicest sounding cars i've heard!!!

Jesus would have to answer the sidey question, but believe me it still sounds fantastic, but not OTT, cant wait to get it out on the roads and get full boost :D.
17-04-2010, 17:44
jesus in the seat of a 5

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Originally Posted by Nayls

why no sidey????

That was one of the nicest sounding cars i've heard!!!

It is as you heard it gar` ole buddy , you really must stay off the "meiow , meiow"..:laugh:, good to see pics, i still have the love for gordon.....:)
17-04-2010, 19:50
Tony Walker

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Stunning car, wish i could afford to find a nice one.
17-04-2010, 19:54
Adey aka Ewok

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the beast is back, i want ago:)
17-04-2010, 20:04
clee

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If I ever get a 5 it'll have to be one of these .
Dellboy has one in his underground collection,it's just so :cool:

https://www.rtoc.org/boards/picture.p...pictureid=5343
17-04-2010, 20:16
garya

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i love this car one of the nicest i have seen:D
19-04-2010, 20:43
Penfold aka The Dealer

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Thought I booked the MOT for today, but its for tomorrow... wish me luck
19-04-2010, 21:07
gtmatt

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well nice car , very clean happy days:)
19-04-2010, 21:40
Adam L

Re: Get in there :-D, lovin the Gordini

I'll admit, the Gordini turbo's are uber cool. Eug used to leave me drive his old one around every now and then, proper retro. He always wanted to do the gt turbo carb conversion to it but someone ran off with his money for the parts so he left the car for waste after taking it apart.
20-04-2010, 12:23
Penfold aka The Dealer

Re: Get in there :-D, lovin the Gordini

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Originally Posted by Penfold

Thought I booked the MOT for today, but its for tomorrow... wish me luck

Well it failed, after 2:30 hours at renault, I was presented with 2 pages of failure's.....

Nothing major, just a day of work on the car and will be fine, & luckily nothing going to cost as no parts need replacing.

01) Windscreen washer provides insuffucent washer liquid
02) Nearside Headlamp aim to high
03) Offisde headlamp aim to high
04) Offside Front Front postistion lamp(s) adversley affected by operation of another lamp
05) Offisde front direction indactor not in good working order (not working)
06) Nearside (stays on with side lights) direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp
07) Nearside (outer) Front Constant velocity joint gaiter split
08) Nearside (seat no bolted down correctly) Front passenger seat insecure
09) (body work seat bolted to cracked) Drivers seat insecure
10) Nearside Rear Passenger seat cannot be secured in upright postion
11) Offisde Rear Passenger seat cannot be secured in upright postion
12) Offisde Rear Parking Brake recording little or no effort
13) Parking brake efficiency below requirements (15% recorded)

Advisory Items
14) Windscreen has damage to an area less than 10mm circle within Zone A
15) Windscreen has damage to an area less than 40mm circle within Zone A
16) Offside front vehicle structure has slight corrosion
17) Battery Insecure
18) Offisde Front fog lamp not working
19) Offside Rear shock absorber touching on rear suspension arm
20) Nearside Rear shock absorber touching on rear suspension arm
20-04-2010, 12:45
Sparkie

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Originally Posted by Adam L

I'll admit, the Gordini turbo's are uber cool. Eug used to leave me drive his old one around every now and then, proper retro. He always wanted to do the gt turbo carb conversion to it but someone ran off with his money for the parts so he left the car for waste after taking it apart.

you mean the one i bought and broke? - the roof is currently sat on a white turbo 2...

Clee, you could buy Phil's white gordini.....
20-04-2010, 12:55
clee

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Originally Posted by Sparkie

you mean the one i bought and broke? - the roof is currently sat on a white turbo 2...

Clee, you could buy Phil's white gordini.....

If someone bought the 21 .....but it's only got two doors so not to good as a sprog mover ...