Think its time i said hello :)

My name is Ross, im 27 and i hail from glorious Grimsby

Untill this year id managed over my driving career to purchase nearly 70 cars without once owning a vauxhall.

Now in a bizzare twist of fate i am the proud owner of two HC vivas which couldnt be more dissimilar if they tried.

First off is my 1976 viva coupe which i bought early this year from a genuinely cool guy on the retro rides... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (slammed 66) http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/4263 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:35:19 GMT http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/4211/t/hello.html i have been watching the forum for a while and took the plunge and im now a paid up member.
my name is Danny and i now own a sportshatch reg no LEY 159R but there is not much left of it its been off the road since 1990!. aparently it has been 'owned' by the club before and was parted out and is missing the nosecone, interior, engine, wheels and running gear. so i basicly own a rotten shell with one or two sportshatch parts left on it. i also have a 1256 viva s... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (viva power) http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/4211 Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:39:50 GMT http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/4209/t/New-to-the-forum.html ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Lawrence) http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/4209 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:02:01 GMT http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/4188/t/New-to-forum-from-Western-Canada.html I just recently obtained a 1972 Vauxhall firenza, and being that it was only 10klm from my house, i was amazed to find one here in Alberta at all... 50thousand original miles on it, And after some research...i would love to build a can-am clone, seeings as every fifth truck on our streets runs a chevy 350 engine and dime a dozen, so much we use them as boat anchors..(ha ha) so that is the idea, so i joined for some info and to chat it up, meet some people and lets begin the... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (72Fireenzaa) http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/4188 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:25:16 GMT http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/4157/t/Just-Signed-up.html
Just picked up a 81 Chevy Chevette. just here to look around and see what can be done with the turd and get some ideas.


It's pretty boring, was a tow behind vehicle for a couple with an RV. Has 46,000 miles/ 74,000 km, but was towed for well over 100,000 miles.


feeds@yuku.com (Jordanm6) http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/4157 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:31:20 GMT http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/4140/t/New-Boy-on-the-block.html feeds@yuku.com (bod) http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/4140 Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:10:41 GMT http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/4138/t/Old-member-new-poster.html I have been a member of the DSG for ten years now, since buying my HS reg. OTM 42W so some of you will know me already.

I owned a 1980 1256 Chevette back in '83 that I tweeked with cam, head, exhaust, suspension and a nice set of Carmona Mistral alloys dechromed and colour coded white just like a CCC project car, but without the Black Magic body kit. I would have loved to have had an HS, but couldn't afford it so when one came up for sale locally my heart ruled my head... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Roy Heath) http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/4138 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:53:04 GMT http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/4131/t/J29-of-the-M1.html

Junction29 Detailing & SelfServiceCentre

Opening on Saturday October 3^rd 2009, Junction29 Detailing & SelfServiceCentre is an exiting new business unique to the Midlands area.

Situated at Unit 1, Astwith Close,... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (J29SSC) http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/4131 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:57:36 GMT http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/4090/t/NEW-MEMBER.html feeds@yuku.com (TJE 535k) http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/4090 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:37:22 GMT http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/4058/t/Newbie-from-sunny-Bristol.html
my name is Darren i live in Bristol, i have just purchased a 72 viva HC its running a 2.0 redtop and has recently been restored (not by me but the previous owner) to very high standard.
i will be looking to further improve the car LSD and quick rack just to complement and make best use of my new ride


cheers darren
]]> feeds@yuku.com (DENZIL) http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/4058 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:16:52 GMT http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/4042/t/Returning-member.html
In recent years I've owned Syline GTR's (the R32 shape), but sold up 2 years ago when my first born arrived.

I've recently decided to build a 2.3 Duratec engine, and it looks like I've found myself a HSR replica to build a decent rally car with.

I have always loved the shape of the HSR, and the plan was to convert the HS that I owned, but I needed the garage space... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Duratec HSR) http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/4042 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:18:31 GMT http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/4038/t/Newbie.html
I live in Somerset and run a red top powered chevette tarmac rally car. For the last 7 years its been a black version but she's been taken to bits and the components have been sent all over the place. The new car is orange and should make its debut at Castle Combe Rally Day on 19th September. At this rate I'll have to tool round at the back to run it in because it's nowhere near finished!

Look at... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Jeff Brown) http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/4038 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:43:37 GMT http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/3967/t/Hello.html
Dont own a Vauxhall...yet. Had a selection of much newer ones over the years though :)

Been a car mechanic for the last 20 years, the last 10 with Ford. Old Fords are rubbish, so are the new ones but thats a different story, so looking to get my hands on a Firenza in need of work.




]]> feeds@yuku.com (Eric) http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/3967 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:31:36 GMT http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/3941/t/Sportshatch-owner-trying-to-find-out-some-info.html feeds@yuku.com (badlladbaz) http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/3941 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:11:56 GMT http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/3940/t/Past-magnum-2-3-owner.html
many years ago I owned a modified magnum 2.3 and was a DSG member. Good times. Just joined the forum to see what is going on these days.

I have a copy of the sport part manual somewhere if anyone wants it.

cheers ]]> feeds@yuku.com (Essexman) http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/3940 Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:44:23 GMT http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/3924/t/Guess-the-title-quot-Hello-quot-.html Original !
My nam is Simon. Although I am no longer an owner, I DO have fond memories of my HS and my HSR Chevettes.
]]> feeds@yuku.com (simon) http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/3924 Sat, 18 Jul 2009 09:13:00 GMT http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/3922/t/Hello-hello.html feeds@yuku.com (fishedd) http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/3922 Fri, 17 Jul 2009 20:01:05 GMT http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/3904/t/Hello.html feeds@yuku.com (Stephen22) http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/3904 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:05:16 GMT http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/3891/t/Hello-long-time-Chevette-owner-in-Herts-UK.html
I have had Chevettes for a number of years and finally got around to registering here.

My current Chevette is used as an Autocross and occasionally a Sprint car. It is powered by a Ford 1600cc Kent X-flow engine in full rally mode. Its got a Volvo rad, Corsa header tank, Sierra gearbox and Manta A rear axle. Its got only one seat, harness and a large roll cage inside. Its great fun, but getting to be an expensive hobby trying to keep up with various... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (curryracer) http://droopsnootgroup.yuku.com/topic/3891 Tue, 07 Jul 2009 20:43:25 GMT