Real Mk1 Octavias

Daveyvrs · 27-09-2007, 19:10

Looking good Dazza,was surprised how much taller it was than the Octy vRS.
Can't wait to see it on Saturday when as well as the "interesting" gearchange,you'll also have a car full of giggling girls to contend with .........

Dave

***ColinD*** · 28-09-2007, 15:12

Great to see it out on the road and being used!

It's an odd feeling working between cars, certainly ones with 40 years technology gap; although I guess wheels, rotating engine, glass...

Cracking projects, thankyou for sharing them.

daverapid · 29-09-2007, 20:41

I love the blue Octavia too much. It was only with me for a few weeks but I really miss it now, especially after seeing these pics!

gcr31463 · 30-09-2007, 22:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by daverapid

I love the blue Octavia too much. It was only with me for a few weeks but I really miss it now, especially after seeing these pics!

Oh, so that's why your taking your time with the restoration of the red one?

The old "I've just ordered some parts from Czech"
is really code for, "I've been drooling over your car & can't bare to see it leave"

daverapid · 30-09-2007, 22:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by gcr31463

Oh, so that's why your taking your time with the restoration of the red one?

The old "I've just ordered some parts from Czech"
is really code for, "I've been drooling over your car & can't bare to see it leave"

LOL...I might start telling people it's mine, especially now it has a shine!

Furby_Lass · 30-09-2007, 23:32

Wow, thats brilliant.

I remember being so embarrassed of my grandads estelle and hiding in the back with shame. But now I think they look lovely....

gcr31463 · 30-09-2007, 23:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Furby_Lass

Wow, thats brilliant.

I remember being so embarrassed of my grandads estelle and hiding in the back with shame. But now I think they look lovely....

Well they do say that with age comes wisdom.
But I think I'm just getting older & dafter!

Some more pix taken yesterday ...

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/off-t...ference/90505/

Dmac1969 · 01-10-2007, 22:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Furby_Lass

Wow, thats brilliant.

I remember being so embarrassed of my grandads estelle and hiding in the back with shame. But now I think they look lovely....

LOL! So do I actually , although I never had the pleasure of 'hiding' in the back of an old Skoda when I was little , my Dad had a yellow VW Polo instead!

I do think that Blue Octavia is gorgeous though , I'd be proud to own that.

KenONeill · 02-10-2007, 08:53

Actually, I did used to have an issue with Estelles back in the day, but that was mostly due to the number of them that had a "motorboat rake" when new and empty, when other rear-engine cars like the VW Type 1 and Renault 8 didn't.

gcr31463 · 12-11-2007, 13:03

A bit of an update on the combi ...

The paint is done, the chrome is away being done,
plus the parts detective is on the trail of new window rubber in CZ

gcr31463 · 12-11-2007, 13:05

Oh go on then ... here are some pix ...

gcr31463 · 12-11-2007, 13:05

gcr31463 · 12-11-2007, 13:06

gcr31463 · 12-11-2007, 13:10

Btw good to see a couple of Briskodians whilst I was visiting the SOCGB stand at the NEC classic yesterday.
The show was fabulous, however, even more useful for me,
was meeting the owners of the saloon & combi on the club stand.
They've set a high benchmark for me to attain.

Dr Zoidberg · 12-11-2007, 13:30

That's going to look cracking.

Keep us updated

KenONeill · 12-11-2007, 13:51

:thrdjck:

I head from someone recently that "the new Octavia will be a retro design". Does anyone know anything of a plan to make the A6 look like these?

gcr31463 · 12-11-2007, 14:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenONeill

:thrdjck:

I head from someone recently that "the new Octavia will be a retro design". Does anyone know anything of a plan to make the A6 look like these?

Ooh, that would be nice, they might not sell too many though.

youngsyd · 12-11-2007, 14:43

Looking good dazzler!

daverapid · 12-11-2007, 23:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by youngsyd

Looking good dazzler!

You'll see it for real soon!

youngsyd · 13-11-2007, 11:38

GOOD!!!

Cant wait!

I havent seen the other though, only the oil burner!

Daveyvrs · 13-11-2007, 18:05

Very smart Darren,bet you can't wait to get your mitts on it and compare it with the saloon.

gcr31463 · 13-11-2007, 21:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daveyvrs

Very smart Darren,bet you can't wait to get your mitts on it and compare it with the saloon.

Yeah, it was good to see Dave T & Nigel at the NEC with their combi & saloon respectively.
That was possibly the biggest meet up of old octavia owners for some time.
Nigel seemed to think there's only 2 saloons with tax discs at the moment,
i.e. mine & his. So they're quite a rare breed!!!

Dunno how, but I managed to not take any fotos of skodas at the nec!

gcr31463 · 05-12-2007, 01:19

Little bit of an update ....

Had a call from Daverapid today,
the now shiny chrome for the combi has returned to the garage.
Hoorah!

Just hoping that our man in CZ can find new window rubbers.

cheers ... darren

KenONeill · 05-12-2007, 09:47

Are you looking for rubbers for fixed or moving windows? Just that I'd think a Uk trimmer will be able to supply the correct section(s) for the moving windows, though the shaped mouldings for the fixed ones might be tricky.

gcr31463 · 24-02-2008, 23:13

Well not too much to report on restoration progress really ....

Although there's now some East German classic spares specialists
trying to find suitable window rubbers too.
The CZ stocks seem to have dried up.

Fingers crossed.

27-09-2007, 19:10	#126
Daveyvrs Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 10 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias Looking good Dazza,was surprised how much taller it was than the Octy vRS. Can't wait to see it on Saturday when as well as the "interesting" gearchange,you'll also have a car full of giggling girls to contend with ......... Dave __________________ 06 Furby vRS,87 130 Rapid ,90 136 Rapid,80 110r & 85 130L

28-09-2007, 15:12	#127
*ColinD* Site owner Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Hill & Mountains of North Wales Posts: 10,312 Members Car: Roomster Scout Images: 3 Thanks: 29 Thanked 174 Times in 80 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias Great to see it out on the road and being used! It's an odd feeling working between cars, certainly ones with 40 years technology gap; although I guess wheels, rotating engine, glass... Cracking projects, thankyou for sharing them. __________________ ColinD 1.9 Scout Roomster - Standard www.BRISKODA.net :: Site Owner E-Mail : webmaster at briskoda dot net Got a comment to make about the site? Please feel free to use the feedback form here, we welcome your views.

29-09-2007, 20:41	#128
daverapid Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Sawston, Cambridgeshire Posts: 881 Members Car: SKODA RAPID 136 Thanks: 20 Thanked 95 Times in 87 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias I love the blue Octavia too much. It was only with me for a few weeks but I really miss it now, especially after seeing these pics! __________________ David McKinney TREASURER OF SKODA OWNERS CLUB GREAT BRITAIN www.skoda-owners-club.org.uk

30-09-2007, 23:32	#131
Furby_Lass Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Stamford/Peterborough/Hull Posts: 517 Members Car: Fabia vRS SE Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias Wow, thats brilliant. I remember being so embarrassed of my grandads estelle and hiding in the back with shame. But now I think they look lovely.... __________________ Cara Blue Fabia vrs - Now with white Octavia WRC wheels! 001/1000

02-10-2007, 08:53	#134
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 Actually, I did used to have an issue with Estelles back in the day, but that was mostly due to the number of them that had a "motorboat rake" when new and empty, when other rear-engine cars like the VW Type 1 and Renault 8 didn't.

12-11-2007, 13:03	#135
gcr31463 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 748 Members Car: Thanks: 20 Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias A bit of an update on the combi ... The paint is done, the chrome is away being done, plus the parts detective is on the trail of new window rubber in CZ

12-11-2007, 13:05	#136
gcr31463 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 748 Members Car: Thanks: 20 Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias Oh go on then ... here are some pix ...

12-11-2007, 13:05	#137
gcr31463 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 748 Members Car: Thanks: 20 Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias

12-11-2007, 13:06	#138
gcr31463 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 748 Members Car: Thanks: 20 Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias

12-11-2007, 13:10	#139
gcr31463 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 748 Members Car: Thanks: 20 Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias Btw good to see a couple of Briskodians whilst I was visiting the SOCGB stand at the NEC classic yesterday. The show was fabulous, however, even more useful for me, was meeting the owners of the saloon & combi on the club stand. They've set a high benchmark for me to attain.

12-11-2007, 13:30	#140
Dr Zoidberg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: On the back of an AA truck with a failed turbo Posts: 10,759 Members Car: Octavia II 2.0 TDi Elegance Thanks: 31 Thanked 196 Times in 147 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias That's going to look cracking. Keep us updated __________________ Alex "I laugh in the face of danger, then I hide until it goes away" www.drzoidberg.co.uk

12-11-2007, 13:51	#141
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 :thrdjck: I head from someone recently that "the new Octavia will be a retro design". Does anyone know anything of a plan to make the A6 look like these?

12-11-2007, 14:43	#143
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 Looking good dazzler! __________________ Blood runs through our veins, thats where all similarities end....

13-11-2007, 11:38	#145
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 GOOD!!! Cant wait! I havent seen the other though, only the oil burner! __________________ Blood runs through our veins, thats where all similarities end....

13-11-2007, 18:05	#146
Daveyvrs Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 10 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias Very smart Darren,bet you can't wait to get your mitts on it and compare it with the saloon. __________________ 06 Furby vRS,87 130 Rapid ,90 136 Rapid,80 110r & 85 130L

05-12-2007, 01:19	#148
gcr31463 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 748 Members Car: Thanks: 20 Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias Little bit of an update .... Had a call from Daverapid today, the now shiny chrome for the combi has returned to the garage. Hoorah! Just hoping that our man in CZ can find new window rubbers. cheers ... darren

05-12-2007, 09:47	#149
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 Are you looking for rubbers for fixed or moving windows? Just that I'd think a Uk trimmer will be able to supply the correct section(s) for the moving windows, though the shaped mouldings for the fixed ones might be tricky.

24-02-2008, 23:13	#150
gcr31463 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 748 Members Car: Thanks: 20 Thanked 24 Times in 23 Posts	Re: Real Mk1 Octavias Well not too much to report on restoration progress really .... Although there's now some East German classic spares specialists trying to find suitable window rubbers too. The CZ stocks seem to have dried up. Fingers crossed.

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