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Offline Arthur Dent

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1995 Lada Niva Cossack 1.7i
« on: May 30, 2010, 07:59:25 pm »
Needs some wiring help but happy with it so far. Traded straight across for my LeBaron.





was full of crap and filthy inside



Random duck sits on the dash. Sadly he hit the trash can shortly after.



The Niva came with these tools - bonus.



1.7L four cylinder with fuel injection using GM parts.



I figured out how to out the rear hatch - there is a tiny lever behind the driver's seat. Struts don't hold it up anymore.



Back was so full of crap I neglected to notice the rear seat was missing. Belts are there though.




The interior after a quick clean. I've got quite a few interior panels that where tossed in the rear. Not sure if I have all. The heater area was hacked when someone stole the steoro so I'll need to source that at some point. I do have the driver's side kick panel to cover that mess.

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Re: 1995 Lada Niva Cossack 1.7i
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2010, 08:12:40 pm »
You, are an adventurous soul Arthur. ;)
There's no doubt a good story here somewhere about how this Lada came to be in your drive.
If anyone can make a a purse out of this sows ear it's you.  :cheers:
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PS. I would've kept the duck right where it was.
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Re: 1995 Lada Niva Cossack 1.7i
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2010, 08:18:58 pm »
You are one interesting dude Arthur!

Congratulations on the Niva. :cheers:
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Re: 1995 Lada Niva Cossack 1.7i
« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2010, 08:32:27 pm »
Love it!! 

Looks to be pretty solid - don't see much rust from those pics.  Looks like the clock says ~ 118,000 klicks?
But.... someone stole a stereo out of a Niva?? 
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Re: 1995 Lada Niva Cossack 1.7i
« Reply #4 on: May 30, 2010, 08:43:40 pm »
Quote from: Railton on May 30, 2010, 08:12:40 pm
PS. I would've kept the duck right where it was.

Me too!   ;D
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Re: 1995 Lada Niva Cossack 1.7i
« Reply #5 on: May 30, 2010, 09:13:41 pm »
What are those extra knobs by the shift lever?
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Re: 1995 Lada Niva Cossack 1.7i
« Reply #6 on: May 30, 2010, 10:00:36 pm »
One is for the transfer case and the other is for locking the differential.
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Re: 1995 Lada Niva Cossack 1.7i
« Reply #7 on: May 30, 2010, 10:20:36 pm »
Cool find!  Just use a broomstick to hold up the rear hatch.  ;)
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Re: 1995 Lada Niva Cossack 1.7i
« Reply #8 on: May 31, 2010, 12:39:37 am »
Already used the broom stick trick. I had a little hockey still for my wife's old Dodge Shadow years ago.

Its not very rusty for a Niva which is huge.

Another chance to post the Lada submarine video- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRBGr39uJBo
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Re: 1995 Lada Niva Cossack 1.7i
« Reply #9 on: May 31, 2010, 01:37:29 pm »
That looks like a nightmare. LOL. I guess you must know what your doing. I hope you enjoy it. I sure there will be some fun to be had. LOL
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Re: 1995 Lada Niva Cossack 1.7i
« Reply #10 on: May 31, 2010, 01:42:16 pm »
Once you have fixed it up Arthur it will probably give good service for 20 years or so.    Don't forget to make it feel at home by:
Use cheap vodka as washer fluid ( or vice versa)
Take the windscreen wipers off when you park on the street.

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Re: 1995 Lada Niva Cossack 1.7i
« Reply #11 on: May 31, 2010, 01:45:00 pm »
Yikes - that is a hurting unit  :o Quite the project though, good luck.
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Re: 1995 Lada Niva Cossack 1.7i
« Reply #12 on: May 31, 2010, 01:55:20 pm »
Quote from: mmret on May 30, 2010, 09:13:41 pm
What are those extra knobs by the shift lever?
"Put it in H!"  ;D
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Re: 1995 Lada Niva Cossack 1.7i
« Reply #13 on: May 31, 2010, 01:59:48 pm »
Quote from: mrthompson on May 31, 2010, 01:55:20 pm
Quote from: mmret on May 30, 2010, 09:13:41 pm
What are those extra knobs by the shift lever?
"Put it in H!"  ;D

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Re: 1995 Lada Niva Cossack 1.7i
« Reply #14 on: May 31, 2010, 03:45:20 pm »
Well done Mr. Dent and keep us up to date on your projects!  :)
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Re: 1995 Lada Niva Cossack 1.7i
« Reply #15 on: May 31, 2010, 07:00:58 pm »
Quote from: Brigitte on May 30, 2010, 08:43:40 pm
Quote from: Railton on May 30, 2010, 08:12:40 pm
PS. I would've kept the duck right where it was.

Me too!   ;D

I would have been tempted to use the duck for a hood ornament.  :)

This vehicle should be fun.
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Re: 1995 Lada Niva Cossack 1.7i
« Reply #16 on: May 31, 2010, 07:58:52 pm »
I always liked those Niva's. I have know idea if they are shittcans or not. Always thought they would be a great "I don't give a F@#$ 4x4."
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Re: 1995 Lada Niva Cossack 1.7i
« Reply #17 on: May 31, 2010, 08:03:54 pm »
Quote from: Arthur Dent on May 30, 2010, 07:59:25 pm
Needs some wiring help but happy with it so far. Traded straight across for my LeBaron.


Hmmm...not sure if I'm supposed to say "good trade!" or not.  But it sure is unique, and that's definitely worth something.. ;D

Congrats.
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Re: 1995 Lada Niva Cossack 1.7i
« Reply #18 on: May 31, 2010, 09:08:32 pm »
There's a lada car there.....and there...and over there too.

Cool submarine video!
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Re: 1995 Lada Niva Cossack 1.7i
« Reply #19 on: June 01, 2010, 12:40:58 am »
Made a good start on the wiring - first smoke test tomorrow.

The duck actually went into the spare parts pile - I've re-considered - he's back
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