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by glasgowjim
Sat Aug 13, 2016 10:56 am
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: GJ's ultimate clearout of spares for sale
Replies: 75
Views: 22006

Re: GJ's mega clearout of spares for sale

David you have a pm :D
by glasgowjim
Fri Aug 12, 2016 10:16 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: GJ's ultimate clearout of spares for sale
Replies: 75
Views: 22006

Re: GJ's mega clearout of spares for sale

Jaster Joe swanborough had already pm'ed me about the seat belt arms so he gets the first pair . However when I went to look at the seat belt arms I had left I discovered that I only had 2 drivers sides and the second drivers side was missing the end roller. So the best I can do is offer you the co...
by glasgowjim
Thu Aug 11, 2016 10:12 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Quick decline into the life of a 480 owner
Replies: 248
Views: 82957

Re: Quick decline into the life of a 480 owner

Now busy clearing out the spares and posting up as well as tidying up some threads were stuff was individually listed.
by glasgowjim
Thu Aug 11, 2016 10:09 am
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Selling on behalf of the forum - funds raised so far
Replies: 0
Views: 2078

Selling on behalf of the forum - funds raised so far

Fellow forum members some of you may have noticed that various spares have been marked as being sold to raise funds for the forum . The parts were kindly donated by james12345 on whose behalf I have handled the sales. Currently the total raised so far has reached £80 with some items still to sell . ...
by glasgowjim
Wed Aug 10, 2016 10:56 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Last of Free 480 stuff Nov 2016
Replies: 57
Views: 14704

Re: Free 480 stuff added to 12th July 2016

OK Eye of Ra :D
by glasgowjim
Wed Aug 10, 2016 10:55 pm
Forum: General Discussions
Topic: Any 480 owner passing near Glasgow ?
Replies: 2
Views: 3961

Any 480 owner passing near Glasgow ?

Any 480 owner passing through or near Glasgow has an open invitation to drop in to 480 central here as I need top get rid of some stuff .

Post code G61 Bearsden (North Glasgow)

just pm me and I will send you my mobile number so you can txt ahead and I can be sure to be in, ;)

:D
by glasgowjim
Wed Aug 10, 2016 9:40 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: GJ's ultimate clearout of spares for sale
Replies: 75
Views: 22006

GJ's ultimate clearout of spares for sale

As I have given up 480 ownership completely I have seriously depleted the shed of once maximum density and have a skip arranged for Friday so second last chance to pick up a bargain. :D


All gone :wave:
by glasgowjim
Wed Aug 10, 2016 8:54 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: N reg Celeb being recycled/broken
Replies: 21
Views: 5744

Re: N reg Celeb being recycled/broken

Please see latest thread with a megalist of spares ..

GJ's "mega clear out of spares"

do not post up on this thread as I wont see your post :lol:
by glasgowjim
Tue Aug 09, 2016 11:03 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: N reg Celeb being recycled/broken
Replies: 21
Views: 5744

Re: N reg Celeb being recycled/broken

Scott popup motors are not sided !

Sorry at present I dont have that part spare. :cry:
by glasgowjim
Tue Aug 09, 2016 11:01 pm
Forum: Parts, Accessories & Brochures
Topic: Last of Free 480 stuff Nov 2016
Replies: 57
Views: 14704

Re: Free 480 stuff added to 12th July 2016

bump :D

read first post in thread
by glasgowjim
Tue Aug 09, 2016 11:00 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Quick decline into the life of a 480 owner
Replies: 248
Views: 82957

Re: Quick decline into the life of a 480 owner

The bodywork was deceptive when you remove the plastic scuttle at the front base of the windscreen there was a surprising amount of rust I didnt even know about. The top corner of the windscreen would be a body shop repair and cost oodles of money probably requiring the windscreen to be removed in t...
by glasgowjim
Tue Aug 09, 2016 11:45 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Quick decline into the life of a 480 owner
Replies: 248
Views: 82957

Re: Quick decline into the life of a 480 owner

Decision made car will be stripped of the best bits and scrapped next week so the virtually new rear clusters and the very very good condition front clusters (euro version) plus the cem and auxiliary pump will be removed and put up for sale. Then the extra spares will be sold off / given away or dum...
by glasgowjim
Tue Aug 09, 2016 11:14 am
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Quick decline into the life of a 480 owner
Replies: 248
Views: 82957

Re: Quick decline into the life of a 480 owner

Well tomorrow was another day and an MOT one at that. :crazy: So off I went fully expecting it to fail and damn me so it did but not on the ones I thought it would they passed it was on other things :cryhard: Well the hard decision has to be made whether to spent a lot of time and effort and some mo...
by glasgowjim
Wed Aug 03, 2016 9:08 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Suzi, the end is nigh... 1990 480 ES Light Blue. MoT'd.
Replies: 22
Views: 9249

Re: Suzi, the end is nigh... 1990 480 ES Light Blue. MoT'd.

Wrong end of europe Scotland !! :tomato: :wife: :wife: :wife:

You mean europe is at the wrong end of Scotland 8)
by glasgowjim
Wed Aug 03, 2016 9:06 am
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Suzi, the end is nigh... 1990 480 ES Light Blue. MoT'd.
Replies: 22
Views: 9249

Re: Suzi, the end is nigh... 1990 480 ES Light Blue. MoT'd.

:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Success found I can post royal mail 4.5 kg parcels to europe for only 20 euros

:wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave:
by glasgowjim
Tue Aug 02, 2016 2:10 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Suzi, the end is nigh... 1990 480 ES Light Blue. MoT'd.
Replies: 22
Views: 9249

Re: Suzi, the end is nigh... 1990 480 ES Light Blue. MoT'd.

Steering rack ? I had to give one away and that was after 6 years :nuts: Side mirrors 6 to 8 months if lucky - Interiors, especially if it has leather upholstery 1 in every 5 to 6 years - Instrument clusters or parts of 6 to 8 months if lucky - Headlight units once in 3to 4 years - brake calipers do...
by glasgowjim
Mon Aug 01, 2016 10:30 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale / Wanted
Topic: Suzi, the end is nigh... 1990 480 ES Light Blue. MoT'd.
Replies: 22
Views: 9249

Re: Suzi, the end is nigh... 1990 480 ES Light Blue. MoT'd.

If it is any consolation the number of timewasters tyre kickers and no show winning bidders has increased exponentially in the last year or so . I have have been watching for cars over the last few months in particular and the number of relistings due to these people and very common. I dont see what...
by glasgowjim
Sun Jul 31, 2016 3:49 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Quick decline into the life of a 480 owner
Replies: 248
Views: 82957

Re: Quick decline into the life of a 480 owner

Roof liner in place and what a difference it makes. Went to change the rear brake pads in preparation for the MOT and snapped a bleed nipple :angry:

Went to change the rear OS flexi pipe and damn me its gone and seized on the brake pipe .

Totally teed off now :wall: :badmood: :angry:
by glasgowjim
Fri Jul 29, 2016 10:14 pm
Forum: The secret life of a 480 owner...
Topic: Quick decline into the life of a 480 owner
Replies: 248
Views: 82957

Re: Quick decline into the life of a 480 owner

Typical of 480s just when I have stripped down the locks etc well now the lock is working 100% of the time it really is infuriating. Spent today removing and replacing the roof liner. ( in brilliant sunshine and heat :hopping: