spiney_norman Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Considering selling the Cavalier saloon I've just finished doing as I've been offered another project and I could do with some cash. It's a GLS saloon, so rare as you like, '81 on a W plate, and has a Manta GTE engine, injection system and 5 speed box fitted. - Brand new front pipe, nearly new centre and back boxes - 2.2 Carlton vented front brakes - Lowered on AVO springs and shocks - 5x BMW E30 alloys, all with good tyres - Excellent interior except some stitching has come apart on driver's seat base and the usual cracked dash top Basically it's a sound car, taxed until the end of November and it'll come with a full 12 month MOT. I've been using it daily for the last week or two and the only problems have been a dodgy connection to the fuel pump which is now cleaned, and it's a bit low on speed bumps! It does need some finishing off, there are a few small holes in the roof which could do with filling as it did have a vinyl roof and could do with a new one. The wiring in the engine bay's not particularly pretty but it works. The solid fuel lines could do with tidying up, and the return to the tank isn't the prettiest but again, it works perfectly well. There's a rusty bit on the bottom of the OSR arch just behind the wheel which does go through to the boot. Ideally I'd like offers around £900, if anyone wants more details just ask! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 An update with a quick bump - I'm about to fill the holes in the roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*energy* Posted May 28, 2012 Share Posted May 28, 2012 wish i had the cash for this!must be awsome fun to drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Good to see this is still about, shame the XE has gone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 Chris popped the piston rings on the XE about 2 or 3 days after getting an MOT on it! I should probably add, it's now been hit in the back after another member's handbrake failed but it'll be going in for repairs soon hopefully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*energy* Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 new lower price as a damaged car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted July 10, 2012 Author Share Posted July 10, 2012 An update! It's now got a bit of a dent in the rear quarter above the light. I'll get some pics up later. Timing chain guide on the NS of the engine (starter side) has broken up, still runs and drives but the chain's loose so I wouldn't recommend driving it far. The rubber gearbox mount is also knackered, which in turn has knackered the rear oil seal and propshaft centre bearing, but I do have a brand new bearing to go with the car. Don't have time to carry on with this one, got too many projects on the go but it's still MOTd til 31 May next year and taxed til the end of October. First person with £350 takes it. I can also supply an 1800 sump, pickup pipe and engine mounts for a price if you wanted to put an XE in it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Dude, is that a carlton hiding in the bushes? If so, are you breaking it? If so, has it got the 4 spoke steering wheel? (standard) if its any good ME WANT ME WANT...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted July 12, 2012 Author Share Posted July 12, 2012 That's my Rekord! Might end up breaking it soon, it's the 4 spike wheel with an Opel horn push. I'll catch you over the weekend mate 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 See you there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnboy Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 What sort of a job is that timing chain guide and are they easy enough to get hold of, did you do the holes in the roof, oh and is it still for sale, sold my a series so looking for something else now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted July 16, 2012 Author Share Posted July 16, 2012 (edited) Hi John, and everyone else! Here are some more pictures of the car. I've sorted the roof, it's not pretty when you're close up but it's watertight and better than the gaffer tape that was on there. I cleaned it back with a wire brush on my grinder, fillered the holes, primed the roof then painted it all satin black. The timing chain guides are only available new from Germany I think, but someone on here might have a set to sell. It's an engine out, head off and sump off job to get the front cover off so might be easier to drop a complete running engine in. I've got a spare I could put in if it ever stopped raining, but then I'd want £450 for the car as a runner. Oh, and the little chrome strip along the rear quarter behind the wheelarch has fallen off somewhere between Cardiff and Castle Combe, so that doesn't come with it. Edited July 16, 2012 by spiney_norman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 Provisionally sold... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
399Road Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Good, I can stop looking at pictures of it every day and wondering how I'd break the news to my mrs about another car coming home that I felt sorry for. I would have liked to have run it through the winter as a daily driver and then possibly track day'd it next year. It looks like a good solid shell and has got some nice bits on it. Just the shockers would have cost about £250. I hope the new owner enjoys it. Luke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted July 29, 2012 Author Share Posted July 29, 2012 Thanks to all interested, car's now sold. Went off with it's new owner to live in Cirencester this afternoon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrocarclub Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 (edited) Bollocks, I can't believe I missed out on this. Can you PM me the new owners details as I want to buy it back? Edited August 14, 2012 by retrocarclub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiney_norman Posted August 14, 2012 Author Share Posted August 14, 2012 It was bought by rusty321 on here, might be worth a PM but I don't think he'll be up for selling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrocarclub Posted August 14, 2012 Share Posted August 14, 2012 Thanks, I'll drop him a message. I have fond memories of this car, I was the chap who originally converted it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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