Between 705 & 1200 SQ/FT Mixed Grill - From London , England - GRIZZMAKES world

[Grizz1963]

£1500.00 plus collection 250 miles away…….



So cheap.

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Of course the fact that I was watching this video just before I fell asleep last night, and these are featured among the list of 12 old cars that are seen as bulletproof that should run “forever” now adds to the itch. And @djones1a Dennis said it’s good…. Adds to the allure.

The fact that I don’t seem to keep many cars longer than it takes to get them to the next level, with a fresh MOT before looking for the next charity case, except for the Astro, into its third year of ownership, though I would sell it to someone who needs it more than me, means I can see a small vision for this. The seed of it’s basic theme, which was possibly planted by @CraigRK
It’s a theme that I have loved for a long time. But never had the balls to execute.
In this case though…..


Watch this short video. You could change your religion by the end of it.

More photos below.


Yup……


I don’t know either.


Random wagon photo of what I believe is a brother of it.




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[Finallygotit]

From the pictures, it looks pretty much unmolested and in pretty good condition. I wonder what the undercarriage looks like?

 

[Grizz1963]

From the pictures, it looks pretty much unmolested and in pretty good condition. I wonder what the undercarriage looks like?

England salts roads.

 

[gooned]

England salts roads.

my son keeps threading to buy one for commuting in, a true no fawks given commuter is a wonderful thing…

 

[Finallygotit]

England salts roads.

I didn't realize you folks got that much snow. Or does the guvmint just want to destroy the vehicles? (Did I just say that out loud?)

 

[Grizz1963]

I didn't realize you folks got that much snow. Or does the guvmint just want to destroy the vehicles? (Did I just say that out loud?)

Nope

At the risk of getting stoned (not the good kind either) the Brits as a bunch of dipshits on road.

Three flakes of snow and they panic.

Seven flakes…… snow day.

So gritting is none a lot.

 

[Grizz1963]

@BobLon our resident foodie……

Dinner tonight.

2 kg pork joint in the oven, potatoes and some of Sarahs Brussels sprouts was amazing.

Obviously enough food for the two lodgers, Polish Robert and Pedro.

It was good.

The neighbor commented earlier about my footwear in the garage.

I guess he doesn’t know.

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[Grizz1963]

Modern cars ehhhh……

Then I realise my daily is an 05 model, soon to resort under the 21 year old moniker.

Came out of Morrisons after food shopping yesterday.
I’m pretty certain this is not unusual or vandalism.

The rear wiper arm, knurled bush and attachment all disintegrated.

Any simple solution , cheap source of replacements out there?

An outright delete is at the end of my tether but the rear glass gets very messy in the rain, so I prefer to find a solution.

Any advice on other model part interchangeability appreciated too.

I actually posted this here because I did look online and found possible replacement parts. Bet you the knurled pot metal bush is not included.


Life ehhhh ??


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[Grizz1963]

Said potential replacement.

8% of the cars cost.

Probably 15% of it’s value

And less than 1% of it’s worth.

Yup. Life.

 

[gman007]

First overall idea that comes to mind, have you checked the local junk yards (I am assuming even mud island must have grave yard for cars)?

San the option 1 above, the “knurled bush” seems to be steel, you might be able to spot weld the area and then grind the weld into shape.

As for the wiper arm, do you know anyone with 3D primer and cad/cam software? They can possibly print the damaged second (not the whole arm, juts root piece).

In absence of the above option, you might try some kind of putty that dries to form a hard material which can be sanded and shaped. I have had good luck with this kind of putty. I can not remember what was the name of the putty that I bought from Home Depot but it seems the Durham's Rock Hard Water Putty might work as well. Supposedly it can be sanded to shape and painted. So you can use the putty on the outer surface of the damaged hole and then shape the inner surface to
Create a nice even nice hole.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Durham-s-Rock-Hard-DU-1-1-lbs-Water-Putty-1-CAN/100184116

I am not sure if JB weld will stick well to plastic but if does, it could be another option.

Ps
Professor AI claims JB weld will stick to may types of plastic!

 

[TomGW]

Common issue with Renault rear wipers. I had to replace a similar wiper arm on my SIL’s Clio. I was able to get a spurious part for a lot less than the original item. Try Autodoc or similar. Aim for £10-15 ish.
Is this the correct one?

https://www.autodoc.co.uk/kraft/13245828

Or this?

Akozon Rear Windscreen Wiper Arm Set for Scenic MK II III Grand Scenic MK II III : Amazon.co.uk: Automotive

Buy Akozon Rear Windscreen Wiper Arm Set for Scenic MK II III Grand Scenic MK II III at Amazon UK. Free delivery on eligible orders.

www.amazon.co.uk

 

[Grizz1963]

A bit of digging and this popped up for a Grand Scenic.
The 7 seater version
I am sure it’s the same part .

Just need to confirm.

 

[TomGW]

Looks good.

 

[Grizz1963]

Looks good.

Bought.

 

[gman007]

Bought.

That is a really good price!

 

[Grizz1963]

That is a really good price!

Amazing that there is a five fold difference between top and bottom prices

 

[Grizz1963]

Wooohooo.

Delivered.

 

[Grizz1963]

Done.

Corrosion is always a pita.

But it is fixed.

 

[gman007]

Bring it on rain!

Ps
Now it is not going to rain for a long time in the mud island !

 

[Finallygotit]

Done.

Corrosion is always a pita.

But it is fixed.

SWEET!

 

[Finallygotit]

Bring it on rain!

Ps
Now it is not going to rain for a long time in the mud island !

Somehow, I don't think so.

 

[PugetDude]

Bring it on rain!

Ps
Now it is not going to rain for a long MINUTE in the mud island !

FTFY

 

[Grizz1963]

Hmmmmmmmmmm…….??



I think it would fit down my side alleyway.





The 1991 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (Delta 88) was a large, front-wheel-drive sedan with dimensions around 196.3 inches long, 72.6 inches wide, and 53.9 inches high, featuring a 110.8-inch wheelbase, offering spacious interior room for up to six passengers and ample trunk space (around 16.0 cubic feet) with its conservative American styling and powerful 3.8L V6 engine.
Key Dimensions:

• Overall Length: 196.3 inches (approx. 16.36 ft)
• Overall Width: 72.6 inches (approx. 6.05 ft)
• Height: 53.9 inches (approx. 4.49 ft)
• Wheelbase: 110.8 inches
• Curb Weight: Around 3,248 - 3,303 lbs
• Cargo Capacity: 16.0 cubic feet
• Ground Clearance: 5.6 inches

Other Specs:

• Engine: 3.8L V6
• Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
• Seating: Up to 6

 

[Finallygotit]

I think that's going to be a tight fit.

BTW, only 18 mpg from that V6.

 

[Grizz1963]

I think that's going to be a tight fit.

BTW, only 18 mpg from that V6.

Greatly offset by my £72.00 insurance add on cost to the Astro policy and of course my Scenic doing between 54mpg urban and 64mpg on the open road.

At least that’s what I tell myself

 

[PugetDude]

Greatly offset by my £72.00 insurance add on cost to the Astro policy and of course my Scenic doing between 54mpg urban and 64mpg on the open road.

At least that’s what I tell myself

The heart wants what the heart wants...

 

[Grizz1963]

The heart wants what the heart wants...

Still no clue as to why.

It’s a fugly, thirsty, 33 year old


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[gilr]

IMHO, The other picture of the wagon is a much better choice. I have had the Chevy Caprice wagon, which is 99% the same as the Olds, I have driven the Delta 88 as a rental many times, and it is **** compared to the wagon. The peeling paint on the one you are considering is forever going to be a PITA! I respect it is your decision, so you may take my opinion for what it is, only you have to make the choice and be happy.

 

[Grizz1963]

IMHO, The other picture of the wagon is a much better choice. I have had the Chevy Caprice wagon, which is 99% the same as the Olds, I have driven the Delta 88 as a rental many times, and it is **** compared to the wagon. The peeling paint on the one you are considering is forever going to be a PITA! I respect it is your decision, so you may take my opinion for what it is, only you have to make the choice and be happy.

Limited on all fronts.

I love love love the wagons.

Regarding the paint…..


Let’s get creative.

 

[gilr]

Limited on all fronts.

I love love love the wagons.

Regarding the paint…..


Let’s get creative.

Uh oh!!

 

[PugetDude]

Limited on all fronts.

I love love love the wagons.

Regarding the paint…..


Let’s get creative.

The Army staff car livery would be awesome. Get Pedro a chauffeur's outfit and sit in the back wearing dark glasses.

 

[gilr]

If you are set on the Delta, check the number of miles on it. If the timing chain breaks, it will destroy the valves and maybe some pistons as the 3800 engine is an "interference" engine. I had an Olds 98 of similar vintage and the chain broke without warning, had to replace a bunch of bent valves, the heads have to come off for repair, which is expensive. Mine failed at just under 100k miles.

 

[Ford52PU]

It’s a fugly, thirsty, 33 year old


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Sounds like the guy who lives next door to me!!

 

[Grizz1963]

I did start this thread last night.

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/1992-oldsmobile-88-do-they-ever-get-modified.553209/

Some interesting information

 

[Grizz1963]

Couple of responses on the American thread

Why mess up a good thing. The powertrain is bulletproof and the ride is comfortable without being nauseating. Had this 36,000 mile '92 a few years back. Couldn't imagine changing a thing.

This was from the gold car posted below.

There are also a few pics of the 180k mile paint below.



I also asked about possibly tweaking performance and making it sound a bit more antisocial and got this response below.

No 3800 will ever sound good while being louder than stock. The best sounding muffs I found for them were actually the stock mufflers. Cut out the catalytic converter and resonator if it has one, increase pipe size from 2.25 to 3” from the downpipe back to the stock Y (if it’s dual exhaust) or to the single muffler if it’s only one. It’ll be louder but not obnoxious.

The only other muffler that I thought sounded decent behind a 3800 was a Dynomax Super Turbo. Really pulling from the memory banks here lol. I ran stock dual mufflers on the 513whp dyno pull and did an 11.37 in the 1/4 with them. I had a few other setups and nothing beat the stockers for sound and performance.

 

[jbmatth]

ZZP has a pretty decent sounding exhaust the developed a little while back.

JB

 

[Grizz1963]

ZZP has a pretty decent sounding exhaust the developed a little while back.

JB

May be a very different supercharged car

But I love it.

 

[Grizz1963]

5x115



Not much about.




5 spoke alloys are EXPENSIVE for my application.


Steels……. Only the big hole ones could fake a bit of NASCAR vibes once you add red stripes and white letters.

 

[Grizz1963]

ZZP has a pretty decent sounding exhaust the developed a little while back.

JB

Being what this is, and being over here in England, I would need to figure out local solutions to my antisocial needs.

I am sure nothing a grinder and welder can’t fix.

 

[Grizz1963]

Sounds like the guy who lives next door to me!!

And an ex girlfriend

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