Real Mk1 Octavias

gcr31463 · 11-09-2007, 09:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenONeill

Somewhere under the Weber sidedraft?

Yeah, I guess that's what makes a Rapid Sport sporty!!

Daverapid's garage at Royston seems to be the unofficial club house for
SOCGB as everytime I go I bump into another club member there!!
In fact on Saturday morning there were 5 members there,
I'd guess that between us we owned over 20 Skodas!!

youngsyd · 11-09-2007, 12:23

Laura is great thanks, she is 3 now!

I sold them both back, but i am getting the green one back to finish off!!!

I cant wait!

PS!

Did you get any more pics of that very very very nice white sport at Daves?!!

Daveyvrs · 11-09-2007, 12:33

Octy looks a lot brighter than when we left you Dazza,hope you didn't tire yourself out.

gcr31463 · 11-09-2007, 19:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngsyd

Laura is great thanks, she is 3 now!

I sold them both back, but i am getting the green one back to finish off!!!

I cant wait!

PS!

Did you get any more pics of that very very very nice white sport at Daves?!!

Laura's 3, blimey, didn't realise it had been that long!!

I'll hazard a guess that Kenton's got them,
no wonder I'm always confused,
as to the who owns which car,
although it's fairly safe to say that Kenton,
will have owned most of them at some point!

I only took those 2 of that Rapid Sport,
I didn't read the badge till I put the pix on the PC.
It belongs to Graham from the South Coast,
so they'll be some more pix on their site I guess.

cheers .. Darren

gcr31463 · 11-09-2007, 19:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daveyvrs

Octy looks a lot brighter than when we left you Dazza,hope you didn't tire yourself out.

I stilll haven't got much of a clue about this "polishing"
people have mentioned.
Although I did wash & dry the blue one a panel at a time,
only because I was worried about it going rusty instantly.

As you saw on Sunday on the green one,
I never realised you had to dry cars!!
But then again until I got the green one I'd never washed a car either!
In my experience they reach a certain point,
then there's some heavy rain & they look cleaner!

youngsyd · 12-09-2007, 09:49

I do machine polishes cheap....!

hana · 12-09-2007, 15:43

The very firstr Octavias dated from early in the 20th. century and were a bit like the John Steed Bentley. I have a picture buried somewhere

KenONeill · 12-09-2007, 16:33

Like a Cricklewood Bentley? Kewel!!

gcr31463 · 12-09-2007, 23:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by hana

The very firstr Octavias dated from early in the 20th. century and were a bit like the John Steed Bentley. I have a picture buried somewhere

So that means I'll have to re-title this thread!!!
A picture would be nice

Looking through the museum catalogue
I notice Laurin & Klement produced
a Type A in 1905-1907
a Faeton type S 1911-16
a Faeton type So/200 1920-22

The Skoda badge replacing L&K in 1926
the next model with a name rather than a number ...
was the Popular roadster 1934 - 1946
then the Rapid cabrio prototype1937
the Superb 1938 - 1949
the Tudor 1946 = 1952
the Vos (government only model) 1948 - 53

But no earlier mention of Octavias, although that's not to say,
the museum catalog is a full list of models produced.

Must go back soon

youngsyd · 13-09-2007, 12:04

We have a poster up at work in the gen. Mangers office, and it has 4 versions of Ocy on it...

The newest is a spit for your actually Darren, and its a diesel!

matt@theforce · 13-09-2007, 13:58

they all look great, Dont forget to send them off for next years calender. maybe we could have an old skool calender next year

KenONeill · 13-09-2007, 15:12

Yeah Caz, I'd be more likely to buy a calendar with photos of classics in it than one of moderns (current and last production series).

gcr31463 · 15-09-2007, 02:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngsyd

We have a poster up at work in the gen. Mangers office, and it has 4 versions of Ocy on it...

The newest is a spit for your actually Darren, and its a diesel!

So would you concur that all 1957 - 1971 cars
Whether they be marked 440 (Spartak)/445
or Octavia / Octavia Super were MK1 regardless of grille
or are you saying there's an even earlier model ?

Then post VAG
you have 1998 - 2004 (FWD Mk1)
2004 - current (FWD Mk2)

gcr31463 · 15-09-2007, 02:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt@theforce

they all look great, Dont forget to send them off for next years calender. maybe we could have an old skool calender next year

Ooh, there's an idea!

youngsyd · 15-09-2007, 10:05

Id say there are 2 earlier models....

id say the latest is 5th generation.

gcr31463 · 23-09-2007, 21:22

Been down the lock-up yesterday to work on the blue one,
many thanks to Dave Watson for his invalualbe assistance again.

Clutch has been adjusted, not perfect but much more driveable now,
oil & filter changed, air filter changed, oil pressure sensor changed.

Car runs quite sweetly now,
fingers crossed should be fine for next saturday's big day!!

cheers ... Darren

PussCat · 23-09-2007, 21:45

I'd love to see some old skool stuff in there too, but if you don't submit pics, there won't be any!!

you have until Sept 30th (next Sunday!) to send your pics in

halfpint2 · 23-09-2007, 21:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcr31463

Been down the lock-up yesterday to work on the blue one,
many thanks to Dave Watson for his invalualbe assistance again.

Clutch has been adjusted, not perfect but much more driveable now,
oil & filter changed, air filter changed, oil pressure sensor changed.

Car runs quite sweetly now,
fingers crossed should be fine for next saturday's big day!!

cheers ... Darren

nice work darren[ oh wayne here made a member ] things coming on nicely if you need any help just give me shout

gcr31463 · 24-09-2007, 17:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by PussCat

I'd love to see some old skool stuff in there too, but if you don't submit pics, there won't be any!!

you have until Sept 30th (next Sunday!) to send your pics in

Should be taking some pix on saturday,
at a rather special event

gcr31463 · 24-09-2007, 17:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by halfpint2

nice work darren[ oh wayne here made a member ] things coming on nicely if you need any help just give me shout

cheers wayne

having an active local klub
is a real bonus for non techies like me

anonymouse · 24-09-2007, 17:31

Hey, they are so cute

42 years

You gonna be putting any feelers out for film studio hirings for older cars ?
Might be worth a stab.............. Extra dosh too, to buy some more lovely old cars.

gcr31463 · 24-09-2007, 20:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by anonymouse

Hey, they are so cute

42 years

You gonna be putting any feelers out for film studio hirings for older cars ?
Might be worth a stab.............. Extra dosh too, to buy some more lovely old cars.

The local DVLA office staff think old Octavias are cute,
several of them were looking at some pix of the combi,
and cooing "aww it's cute" & "it's sweet".
Unfortuantely they didn't create a new "Cute" tax band
which is even cheaper than the (free) "Historic" one.

There can be insurance issues with such hire-outs,
although if there's a nice pay packet on offer to cover that.
I think I'd mainly consider them for static scenes,
as the gearchange pattern is "interesting" to say the least.
Some of my other toys (that I co-own) have been used in TV & films,
but it's easier to place strict conditions of hire & use;
on preserved locomotives, than it is on cars as there's less of them about!

cheers ... Darren

anonymouse · 25-09-2007, 01:34

gcr31463 · 26-09-2007, 22:04

Took the old blue beasty for a little test run last night.
I felt like a movie star, as people had absolutely no clue as to what it might be!
Called around at Dave Watson's house, his wife & daughters all said "aww isn't it cute"
So it's officially confirmed as cute!

I'm still finding the gearchange "interesting".
Plus, as an added bonus, getting in the TDI afterwards,
it felt like driving a brand new car!

gcr31463 · 26-09-2007, 23:10

a few more pix

visiting new(er) friends

11-09-2007, 12:23	#102
youngsyd is chilled out! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scunthorpe, Nth Lincs Posts: 2,107 Members Car: Fabia vRS Black Magic Thanks: 71 Thanked 88 Times in 85 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias Laura is great thanks, she is 3 now! I sold them both back, but i am getting the green one back to finish off!!! I cant wait! PS! Did you get any more pics of that very very very nice white sport at Daves?!! __________________ Blood runs through our veins, thats where all similarities end....

11-09-2007, 12:33	#103
Daveyvrs Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 10 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias Octy looks a lot brighter than when we left you Dazza,hope you didn't tire yourself out. __________________ 06 Furby vRS,87 130 Rapid ,90 136 Rapid,80 110r & 85 130L

12-09-2007, 09:49	#106
youngsyd is chilled out! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scunthorpe, Nth Lincs Posts: 2,107 Members Car: Fabia vRS Black Magic Thanks: 71 Thanked 88 Times in 85 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias I do machine polishes cheap....! __________________ Blood runs through our veins, thats where all similarities end....

12-09-2007, 15:43	#107
hana Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 19 Members Car: Occtavia ambiente 1.9TD 2002 Metallic Black 5 door Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias The very firstr Octavias dated from early in the 20th. century and were a bit like the John Steed Bentley. I have a picture buried somewhere

12-09-2007, 16:33	#108
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally in Scotland! Posts: 11,221 Members Car: Octavia TDi110 Thanks: 65 Thanked 561 Times in 549 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias Like a Cricklewood Bentley? Kewel!!

13-09-2007, 12:04	#110
youngsyd is chilled out! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scunthorpe, Nth Lincs Posts: 2,107 Members Car: Fabia vRS Black Magic Thanks: 71 Thanked 88 Times in 85 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias We have a poster up at work in the gen. Mangers office, and it has 4 versions of Ocy on it... The newest is a spit for your actually Darren, and its a diesel! __________________ Blood runs through our veins, thats where all similarities end....

13-09-2007, 13:58	#111
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13-09-2007, 15:12	#112
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally in Scotland! Posts: 11,221 Members Car: Octavia TDi110 Thanks: 65 Thanked 561 Times in 549 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias Yeah Caz, I'd be more likely to buy a calendar with photos of classics in it than one of moderns (current and last production series).

15-09-2007, 10:05	#115
youngsyd is chilled out! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Scunthorpe, Nth Lincs Posts: 2,107 Members Car: Fabia vRS Black Magic Thanks: 71 Thanked 88 Times in 85 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias Id say there are 2 earlier models.... id say the latest is 5th generation. __________________ Blood runs through our veins, thats where all similarities end....

23-09-2007, 21:22	#116
gcr31463 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 748 Members Car: Thanks: 20 Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias Been down the lock-up yesterday to work on the blue one, many thanks to Dave Watson for his invalualbe assistance again. Clutch has been adjusted, not perfect but much more driveable now, oil & filter changed, air filter changed, oil pressure sensor changed. Car runs quite sweetly now, fingers crossed should be fine for next saturday's big day!! cheers ... Darren

23-09-2007, 21:45	#117
PussCat Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cheshire Posts: 2,161 Members Car: Octy TDi Thanks: 6 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias I'd love to see some old skool stuff in there too, but if you don't submit pics, there won't be any!! you have until Sept 30th (next Sunday!) to send your pics in __________________ Cheers... Caz

24-09-2007, 17:31	#121
anonymouse Nuts Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 8,450 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 152 Thanked 258 Times in 192 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias Hey, they are so cute 42 years You gonna be putting any feelers out for film studio hirings for older cars ? Might be worth a stab.............. Extra dosh too, to buy some more lovely old cars. __________________ "Stupidity, if left untreated, is self-correcting." - Heinlein

25-09-2007, 01:34	#123
anonymouse Nuts Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Greater Manchester Posts: 8,450 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 152 Thanked 258 Times in 192 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias __________________ "Stupidity, if left untreated, is self-correcting." - Heinlein

26-09-2007, 22:04	#124
gcr31463 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 748 Members Car: Thanks: 20 Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias Took the old blue beasty for a little test run last night. I felt like a movie star, as people had absolutely no clue as to what it might be! Called around at Dave Watson's house, his wife & daughters all said "aww isn't it cute" So it's officially confirmed as cute! I'm still finding the gearchange "interesting". Plus, as an added bonus, getting in the TDI afterwards, it felt like driving a brand new car!

26-09-2007, 23:10	#125
gcr31463 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 748 Members Car: Thanks: 20 Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias a few more pix visiting new(er) friends

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