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2008/11/02 22:23:41 (permalink)
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Mk 3 Ive brought

You might have seen it on eBay - 1986 2.8 injection - I got it 4 $5000 - registered and all. I drove it down from Brisbane the other day - really went well - 1768 k's - the longest trip ill bet the old girls ever had!
Strip it down Saturday, rust being welded up Sunday, Monday & Tues - prepping the body.... & the following week - I hope - in 4 a re-spray!

The guy gave me 2 NOS guards & an apron with it (& a few other juicy bits..)

It was a good trip - a lot of people r still keen on them - nearly every time i stopped people came up to look at it. The injection V6 is really tractable - smooth - it ran sweet. I hate to strip it down but there is enough rust to demand a respray - but - this time Im not going to hang around - get it done realllll quick like!

Same colour/ same decals - only a couple of minor mods.......

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    hotboostgt
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    RE: Mk 3 Ive brought 2008/11/02 22:43:53 (permalink)
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    NIce car . Not going to keep it ? Hope you sell it to a respectable new owner..
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    spud15
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    RE: Mk 3 Ive brought 2008/11/02 22:51:35 (permalink)
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    No - Im keeping it!
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    RE: Mk 3 Ive brought 2008/12/02 09:51:58 (permalink)
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    Looks like a fantastic buy for $5k!!

    If I had of seen it I would have given you a bit of competition.

    Enjoy, and look forward to some more photos after you have her painted.
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    spud15
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    RE: Mk 3 Ive brought 2008/12/02 10:04:16 (permalink)
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    thanks guys - ill park this with yours next concourse wools - a challenge! there'll b more mk 3's than 1's
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    RE: Mk 3 Ive brought 2008/02/13 22:47:55 (permalink)
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    Stripped the pass side guard off (rusty) - Im really lucky here - no rust at all to the bulge btn the wheel arch & door - only 2 minor patches required - one the back of the head light bucket & one on the vertical face to the inner guard - up top - very clean




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    The new guard in position - ill wait 4 the welder/sheet metal guy on Sunday - he can fit it. Ill bolt the new guards on....


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    I really like this car - a real buzz! The old RS will be sitting 4 a while - I really want to get this one finished ASAP!

    Actually, the other Mk 3 i have is on its side in the pic - I have an X pack kit ready 4 it - the sheet metal guy is going to resurrect the shell - a fair bit of rust - ready 4 it to be fitted.....
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    spud15
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    RE: Mk 3 Ive brought 2008/02/15 17:47:06 (permalink)
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    Knocked the old apron off - nearly ready for the new one...




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    spud15
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    RE: Mk 3 Ive brought 2008/02/15 18:11:56 (permalink)
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    and .... its in position - sort of - finish it tomorrow!




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    ronsmallford
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    RE: Mk 3 Ive brought 2008/02/15 21:29:02 (permalink)
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    Nice buy Spud. "When you get one you want more"[^]
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    cosworthfreak
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    RE: Mk 3 Ive brought 2008/02/15 23:36:41 (permalink)
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    What about the blue Mk1 in the background of those last pics, looks interesting.
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    spud15
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    RE: Mk 3 Ive brought 2008/02/16 01:32:06 (permalink)
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    Yes - they're catching - bidding on the Brooklands one on ebay - looks sweet!

    The one in the background is for sale - $650 - has the drive train (dont know what its like), headlights, grill & some interior....
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    RE: Mk 3 Ive brought 2008/02/16 08:58:59 (permalink)
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    brooklands one would be real good catch.. Good luck with bidding spud. My missus gave me the all clear , catch is id have to sell my mk1... decisions...
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    spud15
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    RE: Mk 3 Ive brought 2008/02/16 09:04:07 (permalink)
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    Yes - Im not going to bid too much - I have this one now & want to concentrate on it...
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    spud15
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    RE: Mk 3 Ive brought 2008/02/16 13:39:27 (permalink)
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    still going! Stripping out the entire interior, front guards etc. Hopefully the welder is here tomorrow - am going to fit the original driver's guard after a couple of repairs, get the dash re-vacuum formed etc




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    spud15
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    RE: Mk 3 Ive brought 2008/02/16 14:34:25 (permalink)
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    Ive done sooooo many! But u would have to Wools.. No - I really want this one up & running ASAP - I am paying 4 the welding / repairs etc & will get some guys around to sand it & fill

    The Mk 3 sun roof is the only thing that bothers me.


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