Post by Kenr on Feb 12, 2012 20:33:24 GMT
Today saw me become the proud new owner of a Mushy V, or more commonly known as a 'very green Ovlov 66GL estate' formerly belonging to Andrew in Essex.
The overall first impressions were good. The body looks pretty d**n good with very minor issues here and there. I could only spot a broken wing indicator (you know, the lonnng one on the drivers side), a little bit of rustiness by one of the wiper spindles, a couple of little bubbles here and there and the worst bits seem to be the bottom lip of the tailgate and a patch required for the inner rear wheel arch/end of the sill bit. A 2" square patch will see that sorted.
Interior is nice in a typically Ovlov way, the seats look tres comfy and seem to be very similar to 340 items, but I could be wrong.
The car is a non-runner at present but with a borrowed battery and a new fuel pump she almost started but didn't want to catch. A few basic service items will find thier way onto her in the next few weeks. The brakes will require an overhaul and I am not sure how solid the exhaust is but it is all fixable. I think new wiper blades will be on the list too.
The load space with the rear seats folded is very handy indeed and will be put to good use.
There is a query about the location of a couple of pipes but I have no doubt that Pete or Matt will add more info.
Matts interesting 'Bodie and Doyle' driving style entrance to the farm yard caused some disruption to the day but nothing fatal ;D ;D ;D Photos and updates to follow on that little episode methinks.
Overall she seems a really nice car and I am looking forward to her being back on the road hopefully later in the summer if not sooner.
Cheers
Ken
The overall first impressions were good. The body looks pretty d**n good with very minor issues here and there. I could only spot a broken wing indicator (you know, the lonnng one on the drivers side), a little bit of rustiness by one of the wiper spindles, a couple of little bubbles here and there and the worst bits seem to be the bottom lip of the tailgate and a patch required for the inner rear wheel arch/end of the sill bit. A 2" square patch will see that sorted.
Interior is nice in a typically Ovlov way, the seats look tres comfy and seem to be very similar to 340 items, but I could be wrong.
The car is a non-runner at present but with a borrowed battery and a new fuel pump she almost started but didn't want to catch. A few basic service items will find thier way onto her in the next few weeks. The brakes will require an overhaul and I am not sure how solid the exhaust is but it is all fixable. I think new wiper blades will be on the list too.
The load space with the rear seats folded is very handy indeed and will be put to good use.
There is a query about the location of a couple of pipes but I have no doubt that Pete or Matt will add more info.
Matts interesting 'Bodie and Doyle' driving style entrance to the farm yard caused some disruption to the day but nothing fatal ;D ;D ;D Photos and updates to follow on that little episode methinks.
Overall she seems a really nice car and I am looking forward to her being back on the road hopefully later in the summer if not sooner.
Cheers
Ken