Flood damaged V8 Conny on Copart

Southside · 18th February 2010, 18:02

Another one down

Reg looks to be BL54FAK

Kandyman · 18th February 2010, 18:14

i wonder if this is the one i saw it Apple development a few months back as that had the grill missing and i was told it had flood damaged and the chrome grill was missing ?

Duotone · 18th February 2010, 18:17

If the chrome grill surround is lost then it would prove almost impossible to source one.

Also, one or two parts missing from the engine compartment, and requires quite a bit of attention to the bodywork.

All the above on top of whatever the flood caused.

Dave T

Kandyman · 18th February 2010, 18:21

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Originally Posted by Duotone

If the chrome grill surround is lost then it would prove almost impossible to source one.

Not any more as one will be coming up for sale soon

It looks like the car i saw at apple as the car is now based in Sandwich, maybe a call to apple would shed of light on faults.

Cymrudragon · 18th February 2010, 18:23

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Originally Posted by Kandyman

i wonder if this is the one i saw it Apple development a few months back as that had the grill missing and i was told it had flood damaged and the chrome grill was missing ?

The condition on the rear and pass seats say's to me rep mobile. and scraped on the 20-1-10 on the screen or the insurance scrap date . still a shame to see it go this way though

Southside · 18th February 2010, 18:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duotone

If the chrome grill surround is lost then it would prove almost impossible to source one.

Also, one or two parts missing from the engine compartment, and requires quite a bit of attention to the bodywork.

All the above on top of whatever the flood caused.

Dave T

The engine parts have probably been removed by insurance company to inspect the serverity of the damage.

It cant be that bad though as 90% of cars i've seen with flood damage have been put on cat B break only. This is only on a Cat C so can be returned to the road. I doubt it will though as its worth more in bits.

Cymrudragon · 18th February 2010, 18:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Southside

The engine parts have probably been removed by insurance company to inspect the serverity of the damage.

It cant be that bad though as 90% of cars i've seen with flood damage have been put on cat B break only. This is only on a Cat C so can be returned to the road. I doubt it will though as its worth more in bits.

I wouldnt like to find out the price for a new engine if water has been sucked in through the afm. or the brain

Duotone · 18th February 2010, 18:34

I believe the 75 V8 could be put back on the road, that is, by someone who has the time, skill and not a little money.

Even if the chrome grill surround could not be found then it would be possible to fit a facelift ZT bumper and make it into a auto ZT with a 75 interior.

Dave T

Southside · 18th February 2010, 18:34

To be honest i'd say the engine is more than likely scrap. It doesn't say its a runner and they have put 0 down as the mileage, probably due to dead electrics.

Tim_Burgess · 18th February 2010, 18:39

Just how much flood damage has to happen for a car to get written off? I get the distinct impression it's the insurance co's way of getting "difficult" vehicles off the books.

OK, I can see some minor damage to the bodywork and sourcing a chrome surround for the grille would be a challenge but it's all pretty insignificant given the rarity and potential in the car. The interior looks fine from the pics.

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Duotone This is my second home 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 8,432 Thanks: 176 Thanked 907 Times in 716 Posts	If the chrome grill surround is lost then it would prove almost impossible to source one. Also, one or two parts missing from the engine compartment, and requires quite a bit of attention to the bodywork. All the above on top of whatever the flood caused. Dave T

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Duotone This is my second home 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 8,432 Thanks: 176 Thanked 907 Times in 716 Posts	I believe the 75 V8 could be put back on the road, that is, by someone who has the time, skill and not a little money. Even if the chrome grill surround could not be found then it would be possible to fit a facelift ZT bumper and make it into a auto ZT with a 75 interior. Dave T