C160SFG - 1986 Series 3

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Re: 1986 Series 3 Elford Turbo

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ian65 wrote:it was actually manufactured in 1985, the year all first gen production ended but it wasn't sold and registered on the road until 1986.... in the UK we tend to refer to cars age by the date of registration, rather than manufacture.
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Re: 1986 Series 3 Elford Turbo

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enjoying this nice warm sunny weather.... been using the car for work this week...

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and got my new tax disc.... much cheaper than the last one... :D

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Re: 1986 Series 3 Elford Turbo

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looking good ian. love that tax disc, looks much better than the last modern one, goes with the car really.
nice weather for the moon roof too.
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Re: 1986 Series 3 Elford Turbo

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ian65 wrote:Image
How much to hire it for the weekend? :lol:
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Re: 1986 Series 3 Elford Turbo

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I had it for 3 weeks for free :lol:
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Re: 1986 Series 3 Elford Turbo

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I did the fog light mod today and got rid of the dangly thing.....used some of my beloveds red nail varnish on the bulb.... new light is a bit pink though.... has anyone come up with a better solution to get a more red light?

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Re: 1986 Series 3 Elford Turbo

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Buy a red bulb you tight git :lol:
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Re: 1986 Series 3 Elford Turbo

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myatt1972 wrote:Buy a red bulb you tight git :lol:
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Re: 1986 Series 3 Elford Turbo

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try halfords for light bulb paint, might be in the modding section though.
i got some years ago in blue for doing my interior lights.
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Re: 1986 Series 3 Elford Turbo

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After being encouraged to abandon my quest for thrift by Keith, I've bought some of these :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-x-382-R-RED ... 19e770ff9a

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