I`ve found an old skool scrappy in Hertfordshire thats got a Tipo (he didnt know the model but its a 5-door), I`ll be going up, probably early next week (depending on the weather) to get a door off of it for my Tempra (in white! ), but if any of you lot want me to get anything else off of it, let me know.

I can post smaller stuff if you want.

Cheers!

front left caliper carrier please matey!!

I`ll see what I can do.

nice one!

Hiya Mate,

Do toy think you'd be able to get the timing belt cover off this one, Ill pay the postage and any other charges,

Cheers,
John

I know someone in Ireland who was breaking a Tipo which would reduce your postage, but what year and engine is yours? timing belt covers do vary fella!

when do you think you will make it upto the breaker?

Hopefully this week, I`ve only got my Jag at the moment as my grey Uno`s gearbox broke a couple of weeks ago, but the door wont fit in the Jag...

I`m expecting 1 of my other 3 runarounds to come back to me in the next few days, then I can go.

In theory Wednesday-Friday...

a73uk said:

I know someone in Ireland who was breaking a Tipo which would reduce your postage, but what year and engine is yours? timing belt covers do vary fella!

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Where abouts in Ireland is he breaking it??

Mine is a 1.4, 16 Valve, I use the engine in a racing car so a specific year is not possible to say. I reckon once i get a tipo cover i can make it work!!

Cheers,
John

He`s about 35 miles south of Dublin, but he cant have vistors.

What is the exact engine type your running? is it a 1368 FIRE lump?

Are you able to PM me the name of the scrappy? Will see if he can send me the steel wheels to make a winter tyre set, but won't be taking anything else.

Thanks

Jonti

I still havent been able to go, I was expecting my Uno back 2 weeks ago, but thanks to the weather & a broken wishbone, he still has it.

Instead I got my Panda back yesterday, the thing is I dont know if the Tipo door will fit through the hatch hole of the Panda....

I dont fancy driving up there (about 30 miles away), freezing my fingers off removing it, to then find it wont fit in the car!

So, could one of you please measure the overall height & width of a Tipo rear door so I can check if it`ll fit?

My Tempra is in Kent, about 40 miles from me & the guy who was using it was diagnosed with cancer 2 weeks ago & has been in hospital since, so he obviously cant measure it.

Thanks!

No one?

Thanks alot guys...

41 inches wide 46 inches deep

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No one?

Thanks alot guys...

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My rear door is the boot so didn't think it would be a lot of use to you...

jonti said:

41 inches wide 46 inches deep

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Much appreciated Jonti

I`ll measure my hole later...

Hellcat said:

My rear door is the boot so didn't think it would be a lot of use to you...

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Fair do`s mate

Well I went yesterday! got the door, that took about 15 minutes, then I spent about 3 hours wandering round the huge yard taking pics! what a place!

I did message you Mr Teapotter! I went again today too (to get a Panda door, windscreen & roof bars & some Uno trim).

Anyway, heres some pics

Hopefully this week, I`ve only got my Jag at the moment

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Just spotted this comment, next year it'll be i've only got my Aston Martin at the moment

great scrapyard pics by the way, can't beat a good old fashioned rummage yard. I love the fifties removal lorry/horsebox thing, looks straight out of Herges adventures of Tintin

Giacosa said:

Just spotted this comment, next year it'll be i've only got my Aston Martin at the moment

great scrapyard pics by the way, can't beat a good old fashioned rummage yard. I love the fifties removal lorry/horsebox thing, looks straight out of Herges adventures of Tintin

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Oh yeah, this time next year I`ll be a miwyunayre mate!

It was a superb yard, I havent been to one like that for a good 15 years, I spend a good 5 hours over 2 days there, taking pictures, till one of the owners took exception...

That furnature van was one of my favorites, the faded writing was the best bit, my Mum recognised the company & could decypher that all the writing said from memory!

Heres some more pics

PS, its lucky I didnt spend £20 getting that caliper carrier for teapotter, looks like he sold his Tipo....