320touring Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share Posted March 26, 2018 Fucking hell, structural filler. Have I owned that thing at one time? I don't recall it, but I recognise the craftsmanship.Ha! Wait until the next blog is written... Your signature was nowhere to be found, alas! The Reverend Bluejeans 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain_70s Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Your rusty old car makes me feel marginally better about my rusty old cars... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hertz Posted March 26, 2018 Share Posted March 26, 2018 Someones not happy in that pic! Magnificent Rustbucket, theshadow, somewhatfoolish and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted March 27, 2018 Author Share Posted March 27, 2018 Not being content with the Oxford, 2x Clio 172s, a MK1 Seat Toledo and 1.5 e30s needing work done, I done gone got myself another toy. . https://fuguttycars.wordpress.com/2018/03/27/achieving-a-gsa-plus-pt-1/ Split_Pin, theshadow, Lacquer Peel and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted March 27, 2018 Share Posted March 27, 2018 Didn't you get that weeks ago? I'm loosing track on new news and old news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted March 27, 2018 Author Share Posted March 27, 2018 Didn't you get that weeks ago? I'm loosing track on new news and old news.I did (12 days or so)- but first chance I've had to blog about it. Bit more detail than on the thread, and I just put the date I add a new article so folk can see when last updated:) SiC and chaseracer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted March 30, 2018 Author Share Posted March 30, 2018 Another Oxford Traveller update hot off the press.. not quite the way I'd hoped the day would go! https://fuguttycars.wordpress.com/2018/03/30/the-one-in-which-the-oxford-gets-more-welding/ Skizzer, theshadow, LC Torana and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skut Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 It's amazing that in these days of Zoes and Teslas theres still cars out there made of Isopon and hope. How old do you reckon that repair was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share Posted March 31, 2018 It's amazing that in these days of Zoes and Teslas theres still cars out there made of Isopon and hope. How old do you reckon that repair was.Unfortunately, due to a lack of structural newspaper, And carbon dating equipment to test the filler all I can say is it was done in the last 59 years. Based on the volume of filler discovered so far, I suspect some poor sod has paid for a "restoration" at some point.. Which has apparently resulted in a heavier, slower car due to sheer weight. Squire_Dawson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 These shoes should be bright yellow.No shoes should be bright yellow, I think you’ll find. Fantastic work and blog in every other respect, though 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share Posted March 31, 2018 No shoes should be bright yellow, I think you’ll find. Fantastic work and blog in every other respect, though When you're as poor as I am (due to all expenditure being welding wire and gas!) You wear what you can get:) Skizzer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercrocker Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 I have the feeling that some of these Oxford pictures are nothing more than an X-Ray of my Cowley. Filler-mining can definitely stay on hold for a bit longer.... Brave work, Mr. Touring - at least the car will be around long enough to thank you for it. 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share Posted March 31, 2018 I have the feeling that some of these Oxford pictures are nothing more than an X-Ray of my Cowley. Filler-mining can definitely stay on hold for a bit longer.... Brave work, Mr. Touring - at least the car will be around long enough to thank you for it.I just hope I'm around to see it finished! mercrocker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share Posted April 1, 2018 Time for pt2 of the trip to get the GSA home.. includes bonus Wartburg content!! https://fuguttycars.wordpress.com/2018/04/01/achieving-a-gsa-plus-pt-2/ Eddie Honda, Split_Pin, Lacquer Peel and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 A mix of E30 and Clio 172 faffing.. some good progress, some not so much.. https://fuguttycars.wordpress.com/2018/04/10/flying-fleet-roundup/ Dick Longbridge, Tickman, Split_Pin and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 More of the same on the Oxford.. including 2 surprises - one good, one not so good.. https://fuguttycars.wordpress.com/2018/04/12/oration-on-the-oxidising-oxford/ dome, vulgalour, danthecapriman and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Bloomin eck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 Bloomin eck.Aye. That wheelarch is the "good" side.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 I read the blog entry. Was trying to read what was printed on the arch repair*. 320touring and beko1987 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercrocker Posted April 12, 2018 Share Posted April 12, 2018 Something about vapours.....Which were probably needed to revive poor Mr 320. Blimey, that is all a bit crispy, though..... My late friend Derek would be extremely pleased with your work, however. He was a constant keeper of the faith with pre-Farina Oxfords. Those outer sills, BTW are almost identical in profile to BMC1100s. Not that Halfords have any left, I know, but Collectors Car Parts did. Just shows, though, how many old motors are bombing around on a wing and a prayer. Good work indeed. 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted April 12, 2018 Author Share Posted April 12, 2018 Top knowledge and cheers for the comments chaps:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted April 22, 2018 Author Share Posted April 22, 2018 More Traveller updates, and a milestone reached! https://fuguttycars.wordpress.com/2018/04/22/achieving-a-first-at-oxford/ mercrocker, Supernaut, Exiled_Tat_Gatherer and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercrocker Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Good work and excellent news! Squire_Dawson and 320touring 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squire_Dawson Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 'Tis good work and news. 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted April 24, 2018 Author Share Posted April 24, 2018 Using the GSA to hunt down an unusual car A fast and fun day indeed https://fuguttycars.wordpress.com/2018/04/24/gsa-goes-on-the-hunt/ Shep Shepherd, Split_Pin, dome and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Nice write-up, which has also introduced me to the word "thole". 320touring 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted April 24, 2018 Author Share Posted April 24, 2018 Nice write-up, which has also introduced me to the word "thole".Glad to be of service, Tis a guid word! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 I had no idea V8 311bhp Volvo S80s were a thing. Massive want now. Especially in metallic beige with beige leather. 320touring, Slartibartfast and Shep Shepherd 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 I had no idea V8 311bhp Volvo S80s were a thing. Massive want now. Especially in metallic beige with beige leather.It really is maximum sleeper. I'm going to take the badges off at some point I think. 320touring and Skizzer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted April 30, 2018 Author Share Posted April 30, 2018 Now onto the Right hand side of the Oxford, and its business as usual! https://fuguttycars.wordpress.com/2018/04/30/the-difficult-second-semester-at-oxford/ mercrocker, coalnotdole, Squire_Dawson and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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