The Green Doka Machine
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The Green Doka Machine
Introducing my new 1985 Doka which arrived a couple of weeks ago.......big thanks to Weem Machine for stopping by to view it with me
It originally came over from Sweden. From new it went straight to a foundry business where it was used around the plant and to deliver parts into town for 20 years, hence the original canopy and the loadbed protection.
It was then bought by a foundry worker who had it for 13 years and the person I bought it from imported it into the UK in 2020. I'm the 4th owner. Its very original and untouched, original gearbox and engine with 114,000 Km (just over 70,000 miles), and lots of paperwork, not original paint unfortunately but it even has the original radio blanking plate Also comes with its original loadbed canopy.
I'm looking forward to using it and giving it a good bit of TLC, the plan is to keep it as original as possible. Im starting this thread to keep track of the project
A few photos of the old girl.....
It originally came over from Sweden. From new it went straight to a foundry business where it was used around the plant and to deliver parts into town for 20 years, hence the original canopy and the loadbed protection.
It was then bought by a foundry worker who had it for 13 years and the person I bought it from imported it into the UK in 2020. I'm the 4th owner. Its very original and untouched, original gearbox and engine with 114,000 Km (just over 70,000 miles), and lots of paperwork, not original paint unfortunately but it even has the original radio blanking plate Also comes with its original loadbed canopy.
I'm looking forward to using it and giving it a good bit of TLC, the plan is to keep it as original as possible. Im starting this thread to keep track of the project
A few photos of the old girl.....
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1985 Doka 1.9 DG 4 Speed Box
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1986 Fakefalia Syncro Subaru EJ25
1985 Doka 1.9 DG 4 Speed Box
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1986 Fakefalia Syncro Subaru EJ25
Re: :mrgreen: The Green Doka Machine
Sir, if I am not mistaken, I spot 3 other T25/T3s in these pics alone.
You may have an 'addiction'
P.S. Very nice addition. I do like a tidy Doka.
You may have an 'addiction'
P.S. Very nice addition. I do like a tidy Doka.
'89 1.9 DG
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Re: The Green Doka Machine
I was going to ask when do you want a heater for her then spotted that there is already one fitted!
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Re: The Green Doka Machine
I think someone likes green
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Re: The Green Doka Machine
Its the Irish in him.
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Re: :mrgreen: The Green Doka Machine
Cheers and yes there is a bit of an addiction going on but one is currently up for sale, although it was not in any of the photos
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1985 Doka 1.9 DG 4 Speed Box
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1986 Fakefalia Syncro Subaru EJ25
1985 Doka 1.9 DG 4 Speed Box
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1986 Fakefalia Syncro Subaru EJ25
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Re: The Green Doka Machine
I have to admit I'm a partial to an Escorial Green T3
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1985 Doka 1.9 DG 4 Speed Box
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1986 Fakefalia Syncro Subaru EJ25
1985 Doka 1.9 DG 4 Speed Box
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1986 Fakefalia Syncro Subaru EJ25
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Re: The Green Doka Machine
a few jobs now completed....
fuel lines all done, they weren't terrible but they were old.
Fresh oil and filters done too and replaced the blue oil pressure switch
Some crusty engine wiring repairs done and a new header tank cap
Voltage regulator, no more flickering lights
Its booked or its MOT next month as it runs out in December, it passed its last MOT with these shocks on, luckily I still had the old shocks from the Syncro so there on for now.
Thankfully the underside is all stock and original so the plan is to strip and renew everything in the Spring, I also need to speak to a bodyshop as it need a little TLC here and there.....
fuel lines all done, they weren't terrible but they were old.
Fresh oil and filters done too and replaced the blue oil pressure switch
Some crusty engine wiring repairs done and a new header tank cap
Voltage regulator, no more flickering lights
Its booked or its MOT next month as it runs out in December, it passed its last MOT with these shocks on, luckily I still had the old shocks from the Syncro so there on for now.
Thankfully the underside is all stock and original so the plan is to strip and renew everything in the Spring, I also need to speak to a bodyshop as it need a little TLC here and there.....
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1985 Doka 1.9 DG 4 Speed Box
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1986 Fakefalia Syncro Subaru EJ25
1985 Doka 1.9 DG 4 Speed Box
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1986 Fakefalia Syncro Subaru EJ25
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Re: The Green Doka Machine
Yep fitted from factory, not tested it yet, I think its disconnected at the battery (I've not chased cables as yet) but it comes with this very old analogue controllerOldiebut goodie wrote: ↑30 Oct 2021, 19:58 I was going to ask when do you want a heater for her then spotted that there is already one fitted!
Rick would it be difficult to upgrade this?
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1985 Doka 1.9 DG 4 Speed Box
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1986 Fakefalia Syncro Subaru EJ25
1985 Doka 1.9 DG 4 Speed Box
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1986 Fakefalia Syncro Subaru EJ25
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Re: The Green Doka Machine
Not difficult - except that someone has just sold my last petrol heater!
Looks like a B1L especially with that timer.
Looks like a B1L especially with that timer.
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Re: The Green Doka Machine
Oldiebut goodie wrote: ↑31 Oct 2021, 11:08 Not difficult - except that someone has just sold my last petrol heater!
Looks like a B1L especially with that timer.
Cheers Ill drop you a PM
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1985 Doka 1.9 DG 4 Speed Box
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1986 Fakefalia Syncro Subaru EJ25
1985 Doka 1.9 DG 4 Speed Box
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1986 Fakefalia Syncro Subaru EJ25
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irishkeet wrote: ↑31 Oct 2021, 11:14Oldiebut goodie wrote: ↑31 Oct 2021, 11:08 Not difficult - except that someone has just sold my last petrol heater!
Looks like a B1L especially with that timer.
Cheers Ill drop you a PM, yes B1L
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1985 Doka 1.9 DG 4 Speed Box
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1986 Fakefalia Syncro Subaru EJ25
1985 Doka 1.9 DG 4 Speed Box
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1986 Fakefalia Syncro Subaru EJ25
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Re: The Green Doka Machine
When I was buying the Doka (and once we agreed a price) the seller was happy to remove some of the loadbed protection so I could be sure it wasn't a rusty heap underneath......I think this bed was fitted very soon after it left the factory and arrived at the Swedish foundry, where is was a works vehicle for the next 20 years.....I have spent the past week removing and cleaning the years of gunk, pretty happy so far.....
I just need to figure out the best way to fill the holes, I don't want to weld them as I cant reach under all of them to treat the metal, I'm thinking some sort of epoxy filler and then paint, not sure yet....I have ordered some rubber bungs for now.
I just need to figure out the best way to fill the holes, I don't want to weld them as I cant reach under all of them to treat the metal, I'm thinking some sort of epoxy filler and then paint, not sure yet....I have ordered some rubber bungs for now.
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1985 Doka 1.9 DG 4 Speed Box
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1986 Fakefalia Syncro Subaru EJ25
1985 Doka 1.9 DG 4 Speed Box
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1986 Fakefalia Syncro Subaru EJ25
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Wow the condition of the bed is incredible!
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Re: The Green Doka Machine
For the leftover bolt holes, how about just getting some HD green adhesive vinyl circles done, I did just that on my Doka and they are still there 5 yrs on waiting for my permanent solution