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Post by dikvandaf on Jan 27, 2021 11:12:47 GMT
Hi all
i bought a DAF 66 on a him at auction last summer . It’s brilliant! Later I bought a nice Triumph Herald convertible as well. I sold that one in a few months as it wasn’t a patch on the joys of VarioMatic .
Now that I know DAFs rule . I have to admit I am actually really very useless with cars . I have a local garage that I can use but I would need to save him the effort of getting parts . The engine needs a really good going over , just won’t start in anything less than full summer . And the seals around the doors need replacing as it converts into a bath when it rains.
Could anyone let me know where I can get parts such as distributor cap and etc, carburettor, seals and all that ?
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Post by starider on Jan 28, 2021 11:58:00 GMT
Hi, Well done, there are several suppliers for parts, there is the club stock of spares via Steve Bidwell [Club Secretary], Classic Dafs via Graham Meinert, Essex Dafs, via Matt Roberts, to name a few. Some specialise in secondhand parts whilst the club stock is a good source of new.
I hope you will join the Daf Owners Club as members are always willing to help and often have bits and pieces to pass on.
The magazine is excellent and is a mine of information.
There is also a a good source of all parts[new and used from Daf Hobby in the Netherlands. Hope this helps.
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Post by andrew on Jan 28, 2021 19:08:13 GMT
We love pictures on this Forum, so let's see some! As Starider says, the club (which I'm sure you've joined-if not, you soon will.....) is an excellent source of advice, comments and ideas, so well worth joining!
Whereabouts are you? Help could be nearer than you think....... (or not, depending where you are!)
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Post by swissdave on Jan 28, 2021 20:19:17 GMT
Welcome, we are all passionate about our Dafs here and happy to help if we can. I agree with what's been said so far, the club is an excellent source of very reasonably priced spares and Dafhobby in the Netherlands has lots of remanufactured parts and can supply most things if a little more expensive. Think "normal classic" ie classic Ford prices.
Good luck with your 66 and please put some pics up, anything you need to know please ask on here.
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Post by dikvandaf on Jan 28, 2021 22:41:26 GMT
Thanks , very helpful
I will join the club as you recommend !
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Post by dikvandaf on Jan 28, 2021 23:02:11 GMT
![]() Thanks for the welcome . I’ll post pictures tomorrow. Attachments:
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Post by andrew on Jan 29, 2021 8:06:09 GMT
"I have a Daf" is indeed true! A Daf 66 1300, so the "top dog" of Dafs, that looks in pretty good condition, if the picture's anything to go by! AND it's red, which, together with a bright yellow, are the best colours for them.
Looking forward to hearing more of your "belting" good Daf stories as time goes on.....
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Post by bobdisk on Jan 29, 2021 18:32:28 GMT
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Post by swissdave on Jan 29, 2021 18:33:11 GMT
That looks lovely, and you know the red ones are always faster 😄
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Post by dikvandaf on Jan 30, 2021 12:47:16 GMT
"I have a Daf" is indeed true! A Daf 66 1300, so the "top dog" of Dafs, that looks in pretty good condition, if the picture's anything to go by! AND it's red, which, together with a bright yellow, are the best colours for them. Looking forward to hearing more of your "belting" good Daf stories as time goes on..... Thanks for that , she is in good condition I think really . Some rust holes by the windscreen that a body shop said were not hard to repair . The rest looks fine , the odd bubble really interior was replaced a couple years ago. Engine had all new hoses etc done then also but needs carburettor serviced and new ignition things . In summer she starts in the button , won’t start at all in winter without a spray starter and even then with great difficulty she needs door seals badly tho. How do you know she is a 1300? The twin headlamps ? |
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Post by andrew on Jan 30, 2021 16:42:06 GMT
Yes, the twin headlamps were only fitted to the 1300 "Marathon" cars. Other 66s were badged as "1300" cars and had the single headlamp arrangement, and although they had the "Marathon" engine they didn't have the "full monty" Marathon kit, which consisted of high-backed seats, a central instrument binnacle & wider tyres. On your car the inner 2 lamps are main beam only, and are 55 watt halogens. If you want to improve the dipped beam, change the outer lamps of 60/55 watt halogens, called P45 bulbs; they fit into the non-halogen openings on the lamp, so there's no need to alter the lamp, but they give more light.
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Post by dafman50 on Jan 31, 2021 14:49:48 GMT
It was me that fitted twin lights for previous owner .
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Post by charlottedaf on Feb 18, 2021 9:43:41 GMT
Hello !
I am in Paris
I have a 66 marathon
I want to restaure the Daf one day
I m happy to be in this group
Charlotte
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Post by andrew on Feb 18, 2021 11:58:52 GMT
Hello ! I am in Paris I have a 66 marathon I want to restaure the Daf one day I m happy to be in this group Charlotte Bienvenue! |
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Post by starider on Feb 18, 2021 13:48:33 GMT
Hi, Welcome to our happy band/group !! Always willing to help.
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Post by dafman50 on Feb 18, 2021 19:41:27 GMT
Welcome to the Daf owners club.
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Post by Richard DAF Webmeister on Feb 18, 2021 21:10:13 GMT
Well done and welcome.
We truly are worldwide!
We look forward to seeing/reading about your DAF.
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