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**David Cavanagh** · 9th Mar 2010, 10:43 AM

Anyone restoring R25's
We've found so many mint condition doors its just not funny any more, plus a pair of brand new rear doors still in there plastic wrapping, also a new R19 bonnet, a new R12 rear bumper. a new R21 bonnet and a couple of new 505 bonnets.
Plus a pair of Koni front shockers for a R25

Plus 7 of these mag wheels for R12's.
This one is damaged but the others are fine

Virage Racer · 9th Mar 2010, 11:19 PM

Hi David

What size are the R12 mags? I'm interested in 13" x 5.5" or wider.

Cheers

vivid · 10th Mar 2010, 12:14 AM

Hi David,

Any rear doors, with winders that haven't perished?

Ken at Caravelle had rear worm type plastic sheath winders on the shelf that began to perish.. I'd be keen if they are intact.. maybe they could be painted in epoxy or something before they are stressed and the brittle plastic breaks.

David.

**David Cavanagh** · 10th Mar 2010, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Virage Racer

Hi David

What size are the R12 mags? I'm interested in 13" x 5.5" or wider.

Cheers

There definately 13". I think there 5.5 wide but its hard to tell. All it says inside them is
500 B 13 FH - S2S4 and on the other side DUNLOP SA Made in France.

On second look they might only be 5". I just checked them against a Gordini rim and there about 1/2" smaller

Dave, what car do you want the winders for? There's plenty of really good R25 doors here. Quite a few R16 doors out in the yard.

Virage Racer · 10th Mar 2010, 12:23 PM

Bugger! I was hoping I might be able to find an alternative to running 185/60/R13 track tyres on my 4 remaining Gordini rims. 13 x 5 just too narrow. Thanks anyway David, appreciate you doing the analysis.

Cheers

G4ME · 10th Mar 2010, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Cavanagh

Anyone restoring R25's
We've found so many mint condition doors its just not funny any more, plus a pair of brand new rear doors still in there plastic wrapping, also a new R19 bonnet, a new R12 rear bumper. a new R21 bonnet and a couple of new 505 bonnets.
Plus a pair of Koni front shockers for a R25

Plus 7 of these mag wheels for R12's.
This one is damaged but the others are fine

I saw the word KONI and got all excited :-)

**David Cavanagh** · 11th Mar 2010, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G4ME

I saw the word KONI and got all excited :-)

I thought that would have you foaming at the mouth

vivid · 11th Mar 2010, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David Cavanagh

Dave, what car do you want the winders for? There's plenty of really good R25 doors here. Quite a few R16 doors out in the yard.

Sorry David, missed the sentence directed at me.

I have plenty of R16 doors, but I'm interested in winders. I have atleast 2 sets of doors, in both cases (and both cars besides the v6) the winders are broken, and the internal worm gear escapes the broken plastic sheath.

If you have 'just' the winders it would be better, as I am about to move house and will be shot if I bring doors home. Shot or de-jewelled

David.

Bolla · 12th Mar 2010, 08:02 AM

David,

How much for the R12 mags - would be after a set of four.

Thanks.

Bolla.

DeJa Vu 25 · 12th Mar 2010, 04:27 PM

Ahh, do you have the R25 V6 that was up for sale in Albert park a few years ago? I even flew down to Melbourne to buy that, but was a bit unsure when i saw her. Had a blue Velour interior, no A/C and a few dents etc.

vivid · 13th Mar 2010, 01:54 PM

That's the one, but to add.. Leaky sun roof, psychotic electrics, and the fact it seems to use petrol just sitting in the driveway.

I did attempt to register it about 12 months ago, but silly things like the speedo, we couldn't get working.

I've contemplated putting it on LPG.

DeJa Vu 25 · 13th Mar 2010, 07:21 PM

Yes, my first V6i had a leaky sunroof and enjoyed the juice!

JohnW · 14th Mar 2010, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vivid

That's the one, but to add.. Leaky sun roof, psychotic electrics, and the fact it seems to use petrol just sitting in the driveway.

I did attempt to register it about 12 months ago, but silly things like the speedo, we couldn't get working.

I've contemplated putting it on LPG.

You are a brave man. It'd be just lovely working properly, but maybe the LPG is for the last resort - "insure and burn"!

Kenfuego · 14th Mar 2010, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnW

You are a brave man. It'd be just lovely working properly, but maybe the LPG is for the last resort - "insure and burn"!

Well he did say "put it on LPG" John,

doesn't pay to be tooo obvious!

Ken

JohnW · 14th Mar 2010, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kenfuego

Well he did say "put it on LPG" John,

doesn't pay to be tooo obvious!

Ken

So right Ken. We'll watch this space eh!

Great pity there aren't more owners out there to retrieve some of David's stash!

vivid · 14th Mar 2010, 08:56 PM

Last time I drove it (with an unregistered permit) it was erratically flashing lights, 'WARNING, Electrical Malfunction, Pull over IMMEDIATELY' ... I sorta guessed that with the flashing dash, like a 70s mainframe....
Needless to say, the kids love that car.
Maybe next time I try and start it, it will self destruct.

I really didn't mean to hijack the thread... we will hear from David C Monday no doubt.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bolla

David,

How much for the R12 mags - would be after a set of four.

Thanks.

Bolla.

9th Mar 2010, 10:43 AM	#1
David Cavanagh V.I.P. AF Sponsor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Member#: 124 Posts: 2,536	Things we find. Anyone restoring R25's We've found so many mint condition doors its just not funny any more, plus a pair of brand new rear doors still in there plastic wrapping, also a new R19 bonnet, a new R12 rear bumper. a new R21 bonnet and a couple of new 505 bonnets. Plus a pair of Koni front shockers for a R25 Plus 7 of these mag wheels for R12's. This one is damaged but the others are fine Attached Thumbnails __________________ David Cavanagh - French Connection P/L 1300 0 FRENCH frenchconnect@bigpond.com 34 King St Airport West Vic. 3042

9th Mar 2010, 11:19 PM	#2
Virage Racer Fellow Frogger! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Perth Western Australia Member#: 774 Posts: 177	R12 Mags Hi David What size are the R12 mags? I'm interested in 13" x 5.5" or wider. Cheers __________________ Keith 1976 12G Faker Weekend Warrior: WA's only 12 in regular club competition

10th Mar 2010, 12:14 AM	#3
vivid Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Melbourne Member#: 628 Posts: 2,297 View Photos By: vivid	Hi David, Any rear doors, with winders that haven't perished? Ken at Caravelle had rear worm type plastic sheath winders on the shelf that began to perish.. I'd be keen if they are intact.. maybe they could be painted in epoxy or something before they are stressed and the brittle plastic breaks. David. __________________ Powered by high grade French plutonium.

10th Mar 2010, 12:23 PM	#5
Virage Racer Fellow Frogger! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Perth Western Australia Member#: 774 Posts: 177	R12 Mags Bugger! I was hoping I might be able to find an alternative to running 185/60/R13 track tyres on my 4 remaining Gordini rims. 13 x 5 just too narrow. Thanks anyway David, appreciate you doing the analysis. Cheers __________________ Keith 1976 12G Faker Weekend Warrior: WA's only 12 in regular club competition

12th Mar 2010, 08:02 AM	#9
Bolla Tadpole Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Melbourne Member#: 18853 Posts: 15	R12 Mags David, How much for the R12 mags - would be after a set of four. Thanks. Bolla.

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12th Mar 2010, 04:27 PM	#10
DeJa Vu 25 Fellow Frogger! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canberra Member#: 578 Posts: 478	Ahh, do you have the R25 V6 that was up for sale in Albert park a few years ago? I even flew down to Melbourne to buy that, but was a bit unsure when i saw her. Had a blue Velour interior, no A/C and a few dents etc. __________________ Cheers - Luke Current Cars: Jan 1995 Dark Green Laguna V6 4sp auto May 1995 Maroon Laguna V6 4sp auto Previous Cars: 1995 White Laguna RXE 5sp man 1990 R25 Baccara V6 4sp auto 1987 R25 GTX 5sp man 1986 R25 V6i 3sp auto 1985 R25GTX 3sp auto 3 x R15TS 1973-1974 1976 White R12 1.4

13th Mar 2010, 01:54 PM	#11
vivid Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Melbourne Member#: 628 Posts: 2,297 View Photos By: vivid	That's the one, but to add.. Leaky sun roof, psychotic electrics, and the fact it seems to use petrol just sitting in the driveway. I did attempt to register it about 12 months ago, but silly things like the speedo, we couldn't get working. I've contemplated putting it on LPG. __________________ Powered by high grade French plutonium.

13th Mar 2010, 07:21 PM	#12
DeJa Vu 25 Fellow Frogger! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Canberra Member#: 578 Posts: 478	Yes, my first V6i had a leaky sunroof and enjoyed the juice! __________________ Cheers - Luke Current Cars: Jan 1995 Dark Green Laguna V6 4sp auto May 1995 Maroon Laguna V6 4sp auto Previous Cars: 1995 White Laguna RXE 5sp man 1990 R25 Baccara V6 4sp auto 1987 R25 GTX 5sp man 1986 R25 V6i 3sp auto 1985 R25GTX 3sp auto 3 x R15TS 1973-1974 1976 White R12 1.4