OVX 354V Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Hi Everyone my name is Leon I am 10 years old and I have just purchased my first project car (it was going to be used as a doner car for my brothers) The car is a 1980 cav hatch minus engine and gearbox. (Harold) had been sitting for about 5 years in a wooded area. I got him home on Monday and yesterday I gave him a wash off to get rid of the accumulated tree leaves. Today I have started to strip him down I will post pictures of the rust when I can. I know I will certainly need at hatch boot so if anyone has one they would like to sell please let me know the closer to me the better if possible. Thanks. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 WOW, welcome Leon 👍 Car does not look too bad, but you have a few years to get it sorted 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-400 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Hi Leon, welcome on this forum. You will find a lot of help over here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plumster Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Welcome, the Cav Sportshatch is a great car, just like the early Manta B which the Manta nutters like so much.....😅 Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Welcome Leon. What a great story and a great car - I wish you the best of luck and many hours of enjoyment. Harold doesn't look too bad does he for an old fella, you must be very proud? Out of interest, what makes you think that the tailgate needs to be replaced? With enough time, skill and patience most things can be saved. Top tip - check everything thoroughly first, before you start buying new things. Good luck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny D114BCW Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Welcome along. You are in the right place for help, advice and parts. Good luck with the build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoobby Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Hi Leon mot history was excellent and expired 2012 has a history of straight passes hopefully the underneath is not too bad but would recommend carefully checking for mouse/rat droppings many things may have made there home in there 🐭 and fancyed a nibble. If you have questions about anything just ask many cav nutters on here and its always good to see another one saved very best of luck with your first project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sutty2006 Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 Welcome Leon! Great to see a young lad taking on an old project car. Good luck with it and post plenty of updates! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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