"duurtlang" (duurtlang)
11/16/2015 at 10:40 • Filed to: None
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"duurtlang" (duurtlang)
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I do now, and I joined! As someone who hasn’t changed a spark plug in his life. They’ve got this big hall, and it’s filled to the brim with project cars. NSU Ro80, Citroën SM, DS and CX, Peugeot 404 coupe, Jaguars, Volvos, you name it. Some untouched for a decade, other worked on frequently. Bring your own tools, but there are two lifts, an engine hoist, a work bench and even welding equipment. Leave your car stored inside, or drive it home every time and pay less a month.
I want to learn how to wrench. Teach myself if you will. It’s an ambitious goal for an apartment dweller. Where to work on your car? Where to store your car? What to do if you want to work on your car but the weather sucks? If I have to work under the car, do I have to lay on my back all day? If I’ve got a question, who do I ask?
So, when I found out about this place I didn’t hesitate. I bought a nice drivable project car with lots of small problems but (as a far as I know) no major issues. A simple car from 1987, but with fuel injection. An early version of a car sold in huge numbers for a decade and a half, yet the version I’ve got is sought after and appreciating. So simplicity + parts availability + resale potential.
My car up front (‘87 Peugeot 205 CTI), flanked by an ‘87 Citroën CX, a Volvo Amazon, a Jaaaag, a Renault 14 parts car, another Amazon and a dismantled Citroën DS draped in fine Scottish garb. Although it doesn’t liik that way there are many more cars in the back, and behind the row on the right. There’s an extra floor as well. I’ve since parked my car between the CX and the Amazon.
This is the spot where I would’ve parked my car if there wasn’t a lighting issue. The cars in the back are all long term projects that haven’t been touched in ages. These 3 are all hightly lustworthy in my opinion. Peugeot 404 coupe, NSU Ro80 (1960s Wankel powered), Citroën SM and a hint of Volvo Amazon. The Jaaags and 1970s Volvos and whatnot are nice and all, but these are the cars I really lust after.
There’s some kind of American van hiding behind the DS. Of the few dozen cars in there it’s the only American vehicle I spotted. Only one Japanese as well, and nothing Korean. The majority of cars are French, Swedish and British.
So tell me Oppo, any clubs like that in your area? Would you be interested in joining such a place?
itranthelasttimeiparkedit
> duurtlang
11/15/2015 at 17:44 |
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I’d love to find something like that in Austin, totally would join...
4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30
> duurtlang
11/15/2015 at 17:50 |
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Not as far as I am aware, and; Yes, absolutely.
Cé hé sin
> duurtlang
11/15/2015 at 17:56 |
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Nice idea, but I have this thought that owners are going to begin with the best of intentions, find themselves in over their heads financially, find themselves without the time needed and give up on their cars.
desertdog5051
> duurtlang
11/15/2015 at 17:59 |
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Already know a bit, but more knowledge is always good.
Nothing around here that I know of. What a great idea.
davedave1111
> duurtlang
11/15/2015 at 18:21 |
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I haven’t heard of anything quite like that, but it sounds great. Self service garages are definitely a thing, though. There are at least a few scattered around the UK - I think it started in Scandinavia with self-service wheel-change-and-storage places for winter/summer wheels, and expanded from there.
I’ve been thinking about using these guys for a while:
http://www.pitstartgarage.com/
With the specialist tools plus the lift, it’s a pretty good deal. And the bays without the lift are great for people who don’t have many tools.
http://www.pitstartgarage.com/self_service.h…
bob and john
> duurtlang
11/15/2015 at 18:38 |
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they exist in europe, not so much state side, thank you laibilities and lawyers
RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars
> duurtlang
11/15/2015 at 18:58 |
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I wish something like this existed around where I live! I would join in a heartbeat!!!
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duurtlang
> Cé hé sin
11/16/2015 at 05:44 |
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There are loads of those cars there. To prevent myself from falling into that trap I bought the 205. It’s got a valid inspection and only has small issues. Windows that didn’t work correctly (already fixed), belts that should be replaced due to age, stupid aftermarket muffler, period-incorrect front indicators, worn fabric on the front seats, aftermarket front bumper that should either be replaced or painted and one shallow rust spot.
If, for whatever reason, I’m fed up I just sell it. Which is far easier to do with a driveable car with a valid inspection. Bonus is that it’s a convertible I bought in November and would be selling during the convertible months.
RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
> duurtlang
11/16/2015 at 10:58 |
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Ro80. Wonderful. Hardly every even hear of them these days.
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RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
> duurtlang
11/16/2015 at 11:00 |
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This is a ‘75-’78 Ford E-series van. Lower trim level. It’s the same model they made up through ‘91(I think) with grill and trim as the only exterior changes.
RallyWrench
> duurtlang
11/16/2015 at 12:34 |
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This a really cool concept, but having to share space with people who have different standards of workshop cleanliness would bug the shit out of me.
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duurtlang
> RallyWrench
11/16/2015 at 13:11 |
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Well, we’ve all got our own spot. If people make a mess of things it won’t hurt me (much). Plus, I’m more of the ‘glass is half full’ mindset anyway.