Here we go again 86 RRC

**tony66_au** · 31st August 2015, 08:30 PM

It's still a mystery to me why I do this, I reckon the Missus has something to do with it but as I like sleeping with both eyes shut I'll leave sleeping dogs lie there.

Picked up a 1986 3.5 EFI RRC yesterday on a whim!

Not bad nick for its age and the interior is fairly tidy too, Duel fuel which I have mixed feelings about but as the EFI bit doesnt work right now LPG it is.

Spent a few hours doing a recce for RWC and mechanically its tidy with a minor low pressure PS leak and that was it for oil.

Lots of fragile hoses though and its seems to be getting harder to find a one stop parts shop with online ordering for lazy buggers. (Suggestions?)

Electric windows need some love too but aside from minor stiff and the back door that wont open at all im HAPPY!

**tony66_au** · 31st August 2015, 08:57 PM

Haven't taken anything more than a few phone snaps.

**tony66_au** · 31st August 2015, 08:59 PM

And more

**Grumbles** · 1st September 2015, 07:52 AM

An ' 86 eh......looks nice and tidy. For a car which is now 29 years old it still looks classy and relevant....timeless good looks. Good pick-up tony66.

**tony66_au** · 1st September 2015, 08:30 AM

Cheers Grumbles,
I was almost tempted to grab a P38 Id been watching for a while but it just didn't sit right with my views on how a Rangie should look.

Im still drawn to the 38's but our last RRC which was an 84 with the torqueflite was a faithful daily for 11 years and this old girl just felt like home when I first sat in her and she should look good next to my 83 RRC (4 speed manual) when she is finally done.

**DoubleChevron** · 1st September 2015, 08:35 AM

I think that's one of the most "unbroken" interiors I've seen

I'd probably break half the plastic just by sitting in it given how much I've broken on the one here

**tony66_au** · 1st September 2015, 08:42 AM

Originally Posted by DoubleChevron

I think that's one of the most "unbroken" interiors I've seen

I'd probably break half the plastic just by sitting in it given how much I've broken on the one here

LOL yeah it struck me as odd that the cubby lid was intact and still on its hinges, the plastics are actually quite good and the upholstery is very nice apart from a worn drivers seat.

I think the wooden cubbys were far more robust and I have 2 spares but having been spoilt by Euro fit and finish this old girl was a very nice surprise.

The Previous owner tells me he bought it at Auction from the original owner and it sat around for 7 years until he decided to sell it on.

It's definitely been sitting around a while and a touch under 300'000 km means bugger all use, Good for me!

**Corgie Carrier** · 1st September 2015, 10:59 AM

If you want a one stop parts shop online, give Roverlord on here a PM. His prices are good and the service is great. I buy just about all my stuff from him now.
It's easier buying online when you live as far from the shops as I do.

Good luck with the Rangie, it looks like a good starting point.

**Eevo** · 1st September 2015, 11:17 AM

looks good

**tony66_au** · 1st September 2015, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by Corgie Carrier

If you want a one stop parts shop online, give Roverlord on here a PM. His prices are good and the service is great. I buy just about all my stuff from him now.
It's easier buying online when you live as far from the shops as I do.

Good luck with the Rangie, it looks like a good starting point.

Will do, I was trolling his profile last night actually and they are handy to me as well.
Seems the old boys don't exist or are greatly reduced in stock etc, I used to spend tons with the mob in Blackburn when they were at their old place and they are a shadow of themselves now from what I see.

Shame no one has a decent webshop

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