Finally!

Andy · August 22, 2012, 06:45:30 PM

I own a yank! (and imminently awaiting insurance)

After all these being on here wittering away about them, I now finally own my own. My dad has had enough of me whinging at car meets about not being able to drive etc. so offered me his Camaro.

It ain't a show winner, but it isn't bad either! Paint is starting to fall off, needs some tlc on the inside, but in reality I couldn't care. What I'm more proud about is the insurance. Still only 24 and still only two companies willing to touch me, one being Adrian Flux, the other one I found on Pistonheads by chance called Classicline. For £40 more than my 'daily' I'm insured fully comp. So no astronomical quote anymore!

Am away this weekend and won't probably get a chance to take it out till next weekend. Even then it won't be far as I'll probably be bricking it!

Anyway, for those not on my facebook, here it is at a RWYB last year...

... and what it looks like after its all polished up!

Fieldy · August 23, 2012, 12:19:51 AM

Cool, Cool, Car. Congrats and well done to your dad for being such a nice bloke....

I don't know why you need to wait for the weekend? These cars work just as fine Mon-Fri, even just in the evenings.....

Keep us updated how you get.

What engine is in this one? Thanks for the pics for the people who aren't on Facialbook. Nice to know we aren't totally cut off from the world!

Andy · August 23, 2012, 02:02:21 AM

Well unfortunately I'm so busy most weekend helping support my local pub that I can't get out much except at the weekend! It is covered for commuting so might even run it to work a few times.

This one is the 305 TBI, ample for me! I cannot thank my dad enough really, I guess it makes up for all the hours I spend cleaning his cars! As he said though, he can't drive two at the same time, and his interest is more with the Mustang and if it teaches me anything, its a bonus!

Fieldy · August 23, 2012, 02:16:56 AM

<------- Andy.....

*Start Hypnosis* You will drive it work, you will enjoy it, you will not worry for one day about fuel, remember, fuel will be more expensive tomorrow, enjoy it while it's at it's cheapest *Wake Up*

Incursus · August 23, 2012, 04:12:22 AM

Bonza

Motorama · August 23, 2012, 04:50:19 AM

Nice one Andy

ianjpage · August 23, 2012, 07:40:06 AM

well done andy

art b · August 23, 2012, 08:58:17 AM

nice one we like 3rd gens..

Andy · August 23, 2012, 09:29:23 AM

Cheers guys! Been a long time freakin' coming!

I just wish it looked as good in those photos as it actually does

Never mind, we all have to start somewhere!

Fieldy · August 24, 2012, 01:28:10 AM

It was given to you, I would be happy if it had no wheels

Andy · August 24, 2012, 10:12:46 AM

Quoting: Fieldy

It was given to you, I would be happy if it had no wheels

Woah, wasn't given to me, just at an offer I couldn't refuse!

Cunning Plan · August 24, 2012, 02:48:24 PM

Idle video please :v8idlepervert:

Pod · August 24, 2012, 04:52:21 PM

Quoting: Fieldy

*Start Hypnosis* You will drive it work, you will enjoy it, you will not worry for one day about fuel, remember, fuel will be more expensive tomorrow, enjoy it while it's at it's cheapest *Wake Up*

That worked for me. I've been driving the car around instead of ~~working on it~~ breaking it. Really should get around to breaking it again soon though.

Nice looking car *and* it's driven at the track. Good man!

Andy · August 24, 2012, 08:19:09 PM

Quoting: Cunning Plan

Idle video please :v8idlepervert:

Taken ages ago, not the best audio (iphone ftw!)

Cunning Plan · August 25, 2012, 06:01:07 AM

Awesome

Sounds like it is hunting a little though

Was that from cold?

Andy · August 25, 2012, 06:46:01 AM

That is the noise it make with the air con compressor in. It actually hunts really bad when hot which sucks a little but seeing as it needs a re-gas I'll probably just leave it off.

Fieldy · August 26, 2012, 12:57:39 PM

Awesome.

Good luck with it

Fieldy · August 26, 2012, 12:58:17 PM

Quoting: Pod

That worked for me. I've been driving the car around instead of working on it breaking it. Really should get around to breaking it again soon though.

How's yours coming along? Had much use this year racing it?

Pod · August 27, 2012, 10:19:17 AM

Mine's still going.
Haven't any racing at all this year.

Lack of time, money and/or decent weather. I will get back into it though.

Andy · August 28, 2012, 05:22:29 AM

Does anyone know if the mirrors on a Firebird will be a direct swap for those of a Camaro?

Also are they a bugger to do? It's the only thing I really don't like the look of on the outside is the mirrors and would be something I'd consider changing. Seeing as there are about 4 cars getting broken on eBay at the moment, I thought I might sieze the opportunity to fit some metal ones.

Gator · August 29, 2012, 04:14:24 PM

one of the best colours imo looks aweeter than a sweet thing

im pretty sure fbird mirrors aint the same

Andy · August 30, 2012, 01:42:31 AM

Quoting: Gator

im pretty sure fbird mirrors aint the same

ah dang! Waiting on the guy whos breaking a 'maro in Ely to get back to me now.

its a lovely colour, though now suffering from immense paint peel!

Andy · August 31, 2012, 07:47:57 AM

Ok, need some club help now...

Who is an official, and who would be willing to sign an agreed value form?

Incursus · September 03, 2012, 08:04:08 AM

Quoting: Andy

Who is an official, and who would be willing to sign an agreed value form?

I guess one of the big clubs? I assume this is a request from your insurance company?

Andy · September 03, 2012, 11:01:41 AM

It's a necessary for the agreed value thing. Not compulsory but I guess rather than them turning around and saying its not worth that I might as well get it done.

Wondering if Ian could do it, or Andy? Needs either to be a club official who can sign it off or a specialist in the trade. I'll wait till the paper work shows up for more precise details.

As of tonight I'm insured though! Woohoo!