'72 144 deluxe auto

deluxe · Jun 5th, 2014, 08:05

Sorry to say I've broken the engine on my fine but tatty car and had to be recovered yesterday as power was getting less and less, there was a grinding/vibration under load and a rattling.
I've run this car for 8 months through all weathers and she has been super reliable but I don't have the time/skills/wallet to embark on getting her repaired. She starts and moves (just) but will need to be trailered away from Heathfield in E Sussex.
This note is just a signpost ahead of a more detailed post with photos and details of the car.

The MOT runs out this month I think, last year's advisory was 'some play in the steering' and she does wander about a bit, so I think track rod ends, or whatever will need to be done, but clearly that's not the issue here !

Anyway, stay tuned for more later. Once you have a better idea of the condition I would appreciate what you think she's worth.

Thanks Chris

deluxe · Jun 5th, 2014, 22:10

I've uploaded some pics and a video here
https://app.box.com/s/kfopa57bmz7tkk2l3lya

learngolf · Jun 5th, 2014, 23:28

What part of the body is the corrosion so bad? Is it the spare wheel holding area? If not can you post a pick showing where it is located. Are there other areas with corrosion? thanks.

deluxe · Jun 6th, 2014, 07:53

The nearside wheel well in the boot is a big hole, there was a 1" hole on the n/s rear window pillar at the bottom which I did with some filler. The rain gutter below the windscreen had bathroom sealant in it when I bought the car so I got that off and ground down the rust and painted. There was a little hole in the n/s roof rain gutter which I did, theres surface rust on the wheelarches and starting to show along the lower part of some doors, bits on the front wing at the headlights.
I've got some service history for it which I will post here first and then if anyone wants to make me an offer, get in quick before it goes on eBay !

Chris

Billy Smalls · Jun 6th, 2014, 11:15

it's not as ratty as mine....!!! but yes they all 'go' in the same places....and blue interiors are wrecked by the sun....!!

and that spare wheel well can be replaced - i think Brookhouse do them, or can get them?

well worth a purchase

good luck with sale

geoff gibbs · Aug 3rd, 2014, 15:25

Is the car still for sale. Thanks

Jun 5th, 2014, 08:05	#1
deluxe New Member Last Online: Jul 3rd, 2014 08:37 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: E Sussex	'72 144 deluxe auto Sorry to say I've broken the engine on my fine but tatty car and had to be recovered yesterday as power was getting less and less, there was a grinding/vibration under load and a rattling. I've run this car for 8 months through all weathers and she has been super reliable but I don't have the time/skills/wallet to embark on getting her repaired. She starts and moves (just) but will need to be trailered away from Heathfield in E Sussex. This note is just a signpost ahead of a more detailed post with photos and details of the car. The MOT runs out this month I think, last year's advisory was 'some play in the steering' and she does wander about a bit, so I think track rod ends, or whatever will need to be done, but clearly that's not the issue here ! Anyway, stay tuned for more later. Once you have a better idea of the condition I would appreciate what you think she's worth. Thanks Chris

Jun 5th, 2014, 22:10	#2
deluxe New Member Last Online: Jul 3rd, 2014 08:37 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: E Sussex	Some pics I've uploaded some pics and a video here https://app.box.com/s/kfopa57bmz7tkk2l3lya

Jun 6th, 2014, 07:53	#4
deluxe New Member Last Online: Jul 3rd, 2014 08:37 Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: E Sussex	Corrosion The nearside wheel well in the boot is a big hole, there was a 1" hole on the n/s rear window pillar at the bottom which I did with some filler. The rain gutter below the windscreen had bathroom sealant in it when I bought the car so I got that off and ground down the rust and painted. There was a little hole in the n/s roof rain gutter which I did, theres surface rust on the wheelarches and starting to show along the lower part of some doors, bits on the front wing at the headlights. I've got some service history for it which I will post here first and then if anyone wants to make me an offer, get in quick before it goes on eBay ! Chris

Jun 6th, 2014, 11:15	#5
Billy Smalls Master Member Last Online: Apr 30th, 2023 15:34 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bristol	it's not as ratty as mine....!!! but yes they all 'go' in the same places....and blue interiors are wrecked by the sun....!! and that spare wheel well can be replaced - i think Brookhouse do them, or can get them? well worth a purchase good luck with sale __________________ just the one - 1970 144DL Auto

Jun 5th, 2014, 23:28	#3
learngolf Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2021 23:43 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Limerick	What part of the body is the corrosion so bad? Is it the spare wheel holding area? If not can you post a pick showing where it is located. Are there other areas with corrosion? thanks.

Aug 3rd, 2014, 15:25	#6
geoff gibbs Junior Member Last Online: May 13th, 2021 11:58 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: hereford	Is the car still for sale. Thanks

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