Wanted Turbo D BX
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Wanted Turbo D BX
Ok, here's the rub.
Some of you know my mate Smiffy right?
Well, he has a Triton green TZD, that mechanically is pretty spot on.
Bodily it's, erm, shiny on top, big big empty space underneath. There is no floor, sills, or much of anything that you could call metal really.
The MoT expires this weekend, and I'll die of old age before I made that thing solid.
He rather likes BX's, he's also one of my very best friends, and is a bloody nice bloke.
He's also not rich, but had agreed on £300 for a BX TXD with 6 months tax and a brand new MoT obtained for it by me (not by return of post)..
Sadly the owner of that BX is being a dick.
So, since Smiffy likes BX's, and I'd rather he didn't end up with some German / Swedish / other crap has anyone got a BX with MoT for not a lot of wonga?
Oh, importantly he'd like a Turbo Diesel.
If you hear of owt this week, please let me know! Ta.
Some of you know my mate Smiffy right?
Well, he has a Triton green TZD, that mechanically is pretty spot on.
Bodily it's, erm, shiny on top, big big empty space underneath. There is no floor, sills, or much of anything that you could call metal really.
The MoT expires this weekend, and I'll die of old age before I made that thing solid.
He rather likes BX's, he's also one of my very best friends, and is a bloody nice bloke.
He's also not rich, but had agreed on £300 for a BX TXD with 6 months tax and a brand new MoT obtained for it by me (not by return of post)..
Sadly the owner of that BX is being a dick.
So, since Smiffy likes BX's, and I'd rather he didn't end up with some German / Swedish / other crap has anyone got a BX with MoT for not a lot of wonga?
Oh, importantly he'd like a Turbo Diesel.
If you hear of owt this week, please let me know! Ta.
Smokes lots, because enough's enough already!
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Name rings a bell... Vaguely...docchevron wrote: Some of you know my mate Smiffy right?
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haha yes, he told me didnt enjoy stratford that much as he had noone to cuddle up too Saturday night!JayW wrote:Name rings a bell... Vaguely...docchevron wrote: Some of you know my mate Smiffy right?
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Smiffy's car is only for parts mate.
Mechanically it's very up to scratch, but bodily it's an utter mess.
Hence all I actually need is a decent shell, from that I can build him a very nice keeper.
What have you in mind young Brian?
Mechanically it's very up to scratch, but bodily it's an utter mess.
Hence all I actually need is a decent shell, from that I can build him a very nice keeper.
What have you in mind young Brian?
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Exactly that Chris There may be one or two people in BXClub land unaware of your legendary skills with fettling BXs - someone may have a BX with mech problems but a decent shell and not realised you can marry that up with the working bits from Smiffy's green machine. Just wanted to highlight thatHence all I actually need is a decent shell, from that I can build him a very nice keeper.
What have you in mind young Brian?
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My pleasure Sir
Do you think Swampy is a possibility - or the 4x4 that Mike has given us the heads-up about ?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1992-Citroen-BX-T ... 3cb04ff124
might be worth a phone call / visit to find out what needs doing - even if it's only a stop-gap solution for Smiffy ?
Do you think Swampy is a possibility - or the 4x4 that Mike has given us the heads-up about ?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1992-Citroen-BX-T ... 3cb04ff124
might be worth a phone call / visit to find out what needs doing - even if it's only a stop-gap solution for Smiffy ?
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I have asked Dom about the 4x4, awaiting a reply. Could be a goer for now.
I'm not sure Oscar really wants to sell Swampy, although I'd say it's a decent contender if he did want to part with it.
Myself and Smiffy went to see that car in Thrupp a couple of weeks ago. It's not quite as bad as his, but still needs a shite load of welding before it'll be anywhere near MoT spec, it's had a bang in the front and leaks oil from everywhere!
I'm not sure Oscar really wants to sell Swampy, although I'd say it's a decent contender if he did want to part with it.
Myself and Smiffy went to see that car in Thrupp a couple of weeks ago. It's not quite as bad as his, but still needs a shite load of welding before it'll be anywhere near MoT spec, it's had a bang in the front and leaks oil from everywhere!
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If Smiffy gets a stop-gap car for now that would take the pressure off - and he'll really appreciate the TZD when you get a good one together for him
If you end up with the 4x4 as a stop-gap and Smiffy is still obstinate and still wants a TZD then I'd still be interested in the 4x4 when Smiffy is done with it - that would give me a bit of time to clear the decks to accomodate it as well.
I'd be happy to give you many pictures of The Queen for any welding needed to make it kosher - I'm happy with mechs as long as it's not engine-out stuff - I'm good at carbs etc and electrics - but my welding is crap Once described as 'gorilla welds' - didn't know that gorillas needed welding ! My brazing is ok though so no problems in cold weather
If you end up with the 4x4 as a stop-gap and Smiffy is still obstinate and still wants a TZD then I'd still be interested in the 4x4 when Smiffy is done with it - that would give me a bit of time to clear the decks to accomodate it as well.
I'd be happy to give you many pictures of The Queen for any welding needed to make it kosher - I'm happy with mechs as long as it's not engine-out stuff - I'm good at carbs etc and electrics - but my welding is crap Once described as 'gorilla welds' - didn't know that gorillas needed welding ! My brazing is ok though so no problems in cold weather
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