Not exactly a resto

[bluffin]

I was thinking about getting some black and silver or black and white plates made up as my car is a 72, just wondering weather to bother, what do you guy's think?

[oxf807]

Still got the original plates on my '72 Viva, and they are black on white, not silver on black. As far as I am aware few cars in 1972 had the 'traditional plates', and most were on modern ones (albeit of pressed steel). If I were you I'd at least get rid of the plastic plates, and replace them with steel plates, regardless of the colour.

David

[bluffin]

I really don't like the plastic plates so I will probably look onto some Black on White steel ones.


Next Scenario can I modify a car that is this original?

All I am thinking of doing is improving the ride and handling maybe a set of Alloy wheels so nothing that can't be undone. I said when I got this car that I would do noting to it, it seems I just can't help myself as none of my cars are standard

[billy_bunter]

nowt wrong wih a nice set of wheels

[Alexander]

I really don't like the plastic plates so I will probably look onto some Black on White steel ones.


Next Scenario can I modify a car that is this original?

All I am thinking of doing is improving the ride and handling maybe a set of Alloy wheels so nothing that can't be undone. I said when I got this car that I would do noting to it, it seems I just can't help myself as none of my cars are standard

I dont see why you whouldnt do it? If that is what you want to do, and its just "bolt on" stuff so it can get original without problems i think you just should follow you mind..

//Alex

[bluffin]

So what suspension is recommend?

Is it right that Mini wheels fit?

[bluffin]

Are 1256 Viva Water pumps the same as Chevettes?

[steve_1984]

Nice viva mate, looks to be in pretty good condition

[bluffin]

Nice viva mate, looks to be in pretty good condition

It's solid but needs a respray to make it mint, but it's just not worth spending the money on it

[yoeddynz]

Thats looking lovely- I get warm fuzzy feelings when I see Vivas being saved- good work. Some nice period 13" alloys would set it off nicely Like Alex said you can always bolt the steels back on.

I got silver on black plates for my RX3 and they looked great!