Kiltox Posted May 28, 2017 Share Posted May 28, 2017 Really need a pair of sun visors for a Rover 216 convertible - I thought I'd found a pair of Coupe ones that were the same but they're not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Selling some crap car books, and some good ones, on ebay at the momenthttp://m.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?sid=barrett5169&_pgn=1&isRefine=true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuke Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Am looking for a half-decent 2nd-hand MIG setup, nothing fancy but in good working order, and easy enough for a total numpty to use. Either gas or easily-convertable-gasless. Preferably within striking distance of either N Wales or Hertfordshire. Budget is around £150, depending on how far away it is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 MrDuke Lidl are/were knocking out brand-new, warrantied arc welders (100A) for £39.99 and inverter welders for £69.99 - spotted in my local one on Saturday and I think posted about by someone on here recently. Reviews seem to be that its alright generally and pretty good for the price. not sure if that helps MrDuke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeRover Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Arc is ok for welding up gates and railings - not cars. Aston Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Its all a bit of a mystery to me, welders of all descriptions are magical devices that turn electricity into sunburn and glue metal together. I pay people far more competent than I ever will be to perform this magic on my behalf! Talbot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuke Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Thanks for the tip Stanky, but as DR says it's not ideal. A pro welder could probably work wonders with it, but it would be no use to me - I can remember trying arc at college and blowing huge holes through 5mm steel plate. If I can't find a used one, I'm thinking of getting a £200 Clarke jobbie, but 1) that runs on tiny bottles and 2) I wouldn't have much left over to spend on a decent mask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Thanks for the tip Stanky, but as DR says it's not ideal. A pro welder could probably work wonders with it, but it would be no use to me - I can remember trying arc at college and blowing huge holes through 5mm steel plate. If I can't find a used one, I'm thinking of getting a £200 Clarke jobbie, but 1) that runs on tiny bottles and 2) I wouldn't have much left over to spend on a decent mask.I got the £30 auto mask from Screwfix as a replacement for an old one and it does the job perfectly.I also use a Clark pro 90 mig https://www.tool-net.co.uk/p-345826/clarke-pro-90.html?gclid=COeB56KDltQCFWIq0wodWNUB_A and it has done about 10 years of work for me. Yes bigger is better but it has kept quite a few cars on the road. MrDuke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuke Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 I got the £30 auto mask from Screwfix as a replacement for an old one and it does the job perfectly.I also use a Clark pro 90 mig https://www.tool-net.co.uk/p-345826/clarke-pro-90.html?gclid=COeB56KDltQCFWIq0wodWNUB_A and it has done about 10 years of work for me. Yes bigger is better but it has kept quite a few cars on the road. Yes, that's the one I was looking at getting. I've got no concerns regarding the longevity of it, but I was worried that the small bottles would be more hassle compared to pub bottles. I didn't realise auto masks could be had that cheap though, thanks for the pointer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legasoil96 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Scrapping a 1995 Astra1998 406 estate and a 2000 focus estate. so spares available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Yes, that's the one I was looking at getting. I've got no concerns regarding the longevity of it, but I was worried that the small bottles would be more hassle compared to pub bottles. I didn't realise auto masks could be had that cheap though, thanks for the pointer I now use mine with a pub style CO2 bottle which I got off a friend. The little bottles did go reasonably far but you always needed a spare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuke Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Do they just need a longer hose then? Or is the actual attachment different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Anyone got any fancy 405 Estate bits they want to part with?Like what? I have some Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Bub was selling a gasless/gas welder for a while.Don't bother with the small disposable bottles, especially whilst learning as you'll piss through them in no timeYou are better off finding a used set up,either with a bottle or a regulator as a minimunThere are a few forums out there that should be able to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Do they just need a longer hose then? Or is the actual attachment different?It has a fitting on the regulator I have for the small plastic tube from the welder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Karcher K2 Compact Pressure Washer. It was a Christmas gift but 6 months later I haven't used it, as I still just use the pez station jet wash. £30 and collection from Beckenham, SE London or I can bring to Shitefest. Looks like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean36014 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 I'll have the karcher please. I'm attending shitefest on the saturday, will that be ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Yes thanks Dean, I'll put it in the car tonight so I don't forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dean36014 Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 brilliant, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadworkUK Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 I'm still in need of a roof rack and / or a roof box. To suit a B5 Audi A4 or a Peugeot 306 hatch. Ideally within a few hours of the Colchester area. Anybody got owt? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted May 30, 2017 Share Posted May 30, 2017 I could be talked into selling my welder as I'm short of space. It is big and heavy but runs on 13A. I've put a big bottle kit on it but the bottle is empty. I can't bring it to Shitefest as the car will be full of other peoples stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Anyone interested in a brand new digital dash? Universal fit made by Koso but has a speedo adapter for a classic mini (others available). Cost me £110 for a kit car project but was never fitted. Still in box. Looking for £50 collected or £55 posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Austin 1100 for sale £very cheap so long as there is a cast iron promise that the engine won't end up in a mini. Wanted (for a friend) n/s/f wing for PT cruiser, doesn't need to be mint as it is being sprayed satin black. Six-cylinder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuke Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 PM sent to CitW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Austin 1100 for sale £very cheap so long as there is a cast iron promise that the engine won't end up in a mini. How much welding is needed? I don't even have a Mini! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 1100 into a mini? I would avoid letting anyone that stupid have the engine, I have three of the feckers littering a container, sadly I don't have any boats needing anchors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 How much welding is needed?I don't even have a Mini!Floor, bulkhead and sills are now solid. Rear arch's, boot floor and around the headlights need work. Much needs replumbing after the bulkhead work. Just had no time for last couple of years. All the bits are there but a few of them are knackered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 PM sent to CitW 'cough' PM sent to you sir Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Floor, bulkhead and sills are now solid. Rear arch's, boot floor and around the headlights need work. Much needs replumbing after the bulkhead work. Just had no time for last couple of years. All the bits are there but a few of them are knackered. I am probably not the best person to take on yet another project especially if there are others who would complete it faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinmasters Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Now posted in correct thread shocker. I have many manuals. All unread (by me). They need to go, and I'd rather not bin such historically important literature. Some Haynes, a few Autodata and Autobooks. All in used condition. Be under no illusion, these are not new, but they are all useable, ie. they're not all falling apart with big oily fingerprints on them. (there may be some oily fingerprints) Yours for postage. £3 seems to be the going rate on eBay. Send me the money by electric means, and watch as HMRC identify me as a millionaire antiquarian book dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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