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Panda (Classic) Godiva -- the blue 750L (L is for "Low mileage")

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PIPPIN -- the blue 750L (L is for "Low mileage")

Well, having not "driven stick" for many, many years, picking up Pippin (the Panda formerly known as Godiva...) was one heckuvanadventure...! :eek:

It was fun, though! And I got him/her up to an indicated 70 mph, at one stage; but s/he cruises rather nicely between 60 and 65 mph. (It's a good job s/he doesn't have a rev counter...!) S/he also drove really well in heavy traffic in town... (it's the Shakespeare Birthday Weekend, here; and really sunny...). :D

Here s/he is, parked outside Black Cat Motors, in Stratford-upon-Avon: waiting to be MOT'd, serviced, and given a thorough once-over. (And I make no apologies for promoting them as a garage: they deliver sterling service -- which includes taking their customers all the way to pick up their new cars...! A big thank-you to John, the owner, therefore, for whizzing me up the A46 in his swish 4.2 Audi A8, earlier...! And for commenting that "It doesn't look like a twenty-three-year-old car, does it?") (y)











Thanks to everyone for their help and support -- especially to purple haze for bringing him/her to my attention...! :worship:

Watch this space...! :wave:

PS: Not a bad way to celebrate my 1,500th post to the Forum, eh...?! :cool:


2 August 2014
How Pippin looks now -- after a light fettling from VmanC... :slayer:

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Well... Godiva's had the welding done, the suspension bits replaced, new tyres and exhaust fitted; went for her re-test, earlier today... -- and flew through! :woot:

Even better, the garage are going to deliver her to a parking spot around the corner, on Friday evening; supply a pair of magnetic L plates (John's comment being "and as it's a good one, there's even metal to stick them to...!"), and "arrange a red bow to wrap the car in"...! :D

A little more subterfuge, and we'll be there...! :cool:
 
Most Easterly Pandas said:
Will be no good for you, designed for Vauxhalls only, in their separate display unit with clock and external temp display built in.
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This very true, however our friendly fraudsters Halfords now do an adaption wire which means this can be bypassed if you really want but it's a right ball-ache (n)
 
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AndyPanda4x4 said:
This very true, however our friendly fraudsters Halfords now do an adaption wire which means this can be bypassed if you really want but it's a right ball-ache (n)
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Not into "ball-ache" (well, not willingly, anyhoo...) -- but thanks for the info! (y)

May have found the answer, though... -- but I shall let you all know, if/when it works out.... :rolleyes:
 
Most Easterly Pandas said:
We want pics of this red bow!
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Your wish is my command! :D

We had a dress rehearsal, at the garage, this afternoon... -- and Kirsty had adorned it (in advance of me getting there) in the homewardette's favourite colour... -- although it was a bit breezy...! :)





Just missing the L plates.... ;)

PS: I've already had two people offering to buy Godiva off me...! :cool:
 
homeward said:
Your wish is my command! :D

We had a dress rehearsal, at the garage, this afternoon... -- and Kirsty had adorned it (in advance of me getting there) in the homewardette's favourite colour... -- although it was a bit breezy...! :)





Just missing the L plates.... ;)

PS: I've already had two people offering to buy Godiva off me...! :cool:
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Lovely, just needs some autoglym bumper gel now :p
 
cheekylittlescamp said:
Lovely, just needs some autoglym bumper gel now :p
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Having heard good things about it, I'm going to give a bottle of this a try (if one bottle's enough...)! :rolleyes:

Carplan Black Trim Wax 375ml: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike
I shall report back.... Sadly, it will have to wait until after the presentation, though: as there just won't be enough time, in advance, to give the car the clean and polish it deserves.... :(

JamieK said:
Or a hot air gun! Not on the rear arch guards though :nono: :p
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To be honest, I don't trust myself to do this well; and I'm not convinced either of its longevity, or suitability for 23-year-old trim.... :eek:

Talking of the rear arch guards, though: I notice the offside one isn't quite tight to the bodywork. Any suggestions as to how to remedy this, please...? :confused:
 
homeward said:
Having heard good things about it, I'm going to give a bottle of this a try (if one bottle's enough...)! :rolleyes:

Carplan Black Trim Wax 375ml: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike
I shall report back.... Sadly, it will have to wait until after the presentation, though: as there just won't be enough time, in advance, to give the car the clean and polish it deserves.... :(



To be honest, I don't trust myself to do this well; and I'm not convinced either of its longevity, or suitability for 23-year-old trim.... :eek:

Talking of the rear arch guards, though: I notice the offside one isn't quite tight to the bodywork. Any suggestions as to how to remedy this, please...? :confused:
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Take them off, they don't do a whole lot anyway apart from trap dirt and water. Other than that try the usual suspects for bits :rolleyes:



doesn't look that bad without does it?

Regarding the trim restorer - use it sparingly and buff it off - otherwise you will more streaks down the body than the cast of TOWIE caught in a storm.
I used it on a white Golf once and didn't buff it off - nasty mess for months afterwards, I swear that stuff stains the paintwork too :(
 
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homeward said:
They'll be staying on... -- for both of those reasons (not to mention originality...)! Also: it looks like I should be able to source a couple of new replacements... -- watch this space.... (y)
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I ordered some from Fiat 18 months ago for ours. Can give you the part numbers if you want, about £15 a side iirc. :)
 
Most Easterly Pandas said:
I ordered some from Fiat 18 months ago for ours. Can give you the part numbers if you want, about £15 a side iirc. :)
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Ta! (y)

Just ordered a pair from Italy (Outlet Ricambi... -- which just means "spare parts outlet", I think... -- who I've used before; and have been very efficient...)! £21, the pair, including postage... -- and, being an utter cynic, I checked the part numbers on ePER about three times...! I shall let you know how I get on. (The nearside one is fine: I just know if I replace one, the other will never look as good....) :cool:
 
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