VWPowered Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 a abandoned Uranium mine... trying to find out exactly what it did iffy pics as my camera playing up.. some pics.. from the side of the road, its clearly visable but unable to tell its disused.. beautiful arches everywhere.. lucky i didnt need the loo... our options were limited.. winch of some sort from old Renault 4CV... Cars bits everywhere mainly Renault although this Citroen DS and Simca Aronde ended there lifes here, although no roads lead here anymore.. my pic of the day.. brick built pit full of rubbish.. one of the many rotten shoots the main building from up top... most of the roofs looked like this ever tiled or untiled.. dunno what it is maybe a grinding machine of some sort.. main building from the bottom looking up.. piles and piles of this stuff some of the powder was bright red but most of it this colour.. to touch it was finer than plaster.. someone been before... dossers.. should be on the outside not the inside... can you see it yet.... impressive, its very tall.. couldnt get a good pic of the mine sadly... had to get through a 2ft x2ft hole to get internal pics.. but it was deep, managed to count to 12 before a splash... http://franco-oldtimers.com/scrapyard/gallery/thumbs/lrg-10597-imgp6542.JPG dont look up... http://franco-oldtimers.com/scrapyard/gallery/thumbs/lrg-10596-imgp6541.JPGhttp://franco-oldtimers.com/scrapyard/gallery/thumbs/lrg-10599-imgp6546.JPG more pics here we then stopped at Vaurly to see the church.. up one steep hill... looking down http://franco-oldtimers.com/scrapyard/gallery/thumbs/lrg-10600-imgp6548.JPG and up... http://franco-oldtimers.com/scrapyard/gallery/thumbs/lrg-10601-imgp6549.JPG http://franco-oldtimers.com/scrapyard/gallery/thumbs/lrg-10602-imgp6550.JPG it was shut so couldnt find anything else out but it did have a paramic view, but as it was misty all day i didnt take pics.. sad http://franco-oldtimers.com/scrapyard/gallery/thumbs/lrg-10604-imgp6552.JPG but still an impressive church.. but wouldnt want to be the pastor walking up and down tht ruddy hill.. http://franco-oldtimers.com/scrapyard/gallery/thumbs/lrg-10605-imgp6553.JPG and john being john... more dead cars.. http://franco-oldtimers.com/scrapyard/gallery/thumbs/lrg-10606-imgp6555.JPGhttp://franco-oldtimers.com/scrapyard/gallery/thumbs/lrg-10607-imgp6557.JPG overall a good day... now wheres that next one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyloud Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I love places like this, the adrenaline certainly keeps you warm. Of course if this property was in the UK, it would have been emptied and converted into a home for well to do property investors. I'd keep it as it is, infact I would actively go out and find more shite to put in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrogeezer Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Fantastic photos....love a bit of urban exploration... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Ace pics. Reckon this... ...could be an Ami rather than a DS though. Apologies of course for being a sad pedantic twat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 lol, dont be but do note this is the dash of that vehicle hence why i thought it may of been a DS (single spoke steering wheel etc).. will try find a pic to confirm one or t'other think you maybe right though this is a Ami6 interior great spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompei Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Great set of photos, VWP. I love old abandoned buildings like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 WWII bunker in La Rochelle we are hoping for next time been done but i wanna visit it http://sh00.fr/urbex/2008/01/18/urban-exploration-3 only a couple of hours up the road too.. now on a hunt for a list of government buildings/barracks/bunkers for France, which is easier said than done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiel Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Jolies photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 merci monsieur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete-M Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 a abandoned Uranium mine.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted January 25, 2009 Author Share Posted January 25, 2009 Always a quiet month, cold weather burrrr..bust waterpipes, getting fined by the 'flics'but as always still managed abit of spotting..found these whilst hunting for mines... (from earlier post) but stayed quiet afew weeks.. but still spotted this little house/barn stuck on a field looks like only used for animals.. what a waste.. spotted today old skool we like.. also went to see another ruin (i will get my palace one day) some scrappers spotted..although these first few are filed under restoration... these however.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrogeezer Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 Have you seen these places: http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/sho ... ht=chateau Belgium: http://www.28dayslater.co.uk/forums/sho ... ht=chateau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 25, 2009 Share Posted January 25, 2009 I love old abandoned buildings and architecture, particularly railway stuff. Have you seen the websites dedicated to exploring the disused parts of Londons Underground railways? Well worth a look imo. The chassis is definitely 2cv based, due to the horizontally-located and intercommected spring tubes. Judging from the colour scheme and by the fact that its RHD, I would suggest this Sherpa is a one- time Glasgow City Council vehicle, wearing their 1990's colour scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted January 26, 2009 Author Share Posted January 26, 2009 have joined lots of Urbex sites the last few weeks so finding more and more out including a empty WW2 bunker up the road in La Rochelle its amazing what you find on your own doorstep..guaranteed to be something the same in your area.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 Short Update : Spotted these in Massignac err its a restaurant tractor sits in the barn where i'm working skank corsa spot of the month.. we had a blow out... just fitted a new tyre too some nice views and buildings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timewaster Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 Judging from the colour scheme and by the fact that its RHD, I would suggest this Sherpa is a one- time Glasgow City Council vehicle, wearing their 1990's colour scheme. City Link perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted February 7, 2009 Author Share Posted February 7, 2009 also bought this piece of autoshite today... 2.5 Dti 178000 miles lol.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 also brought this piece of autoshite today...Repeat after me, BOUGHT BOUGHT BOUGHTI thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pogweasel Posted February 7, 2009 Share Posted February 7, 2009 what he said. Transit looks 'well weapon' though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share Posted February 8, 2009 oops soz bought yeah runs great no problems there, gonna need some filler on those arches and plates at the bottom of the rear doors but for €500 i cant argue got on way a passat this shape too 1.8T well looked after to replace the misses 21 Nevada can't argue for €800 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted February 8, 2009 Author Share Posted February 8, 2009 Phase 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 umm naff weather with snow and strong winds due tommorrow so look like i wont be getting it done within the next day or so paint dried off ok and has now gone matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 and today i ordered these pair off.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 The vehicle details for R671 SKU are: Date of Liability 01 10 2009 Date of First Registration 04 08 1997 Year of Manufacture 1997 Cylinder Capacity (cc) 2496CC CO2 Emissions Not Available Fuel Type Heavy Oil Export Marker Not Applicable Vehicle Status SORN Not Due Vehicle Colour BLUE Chop chop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 french plates ordered my LHD lights today then it'll be whacked through the CT..then take paperwork to prefecture (along with a certificate of conformality from fraud) and i'll get a new Carte Gris and French Plates..total cost will be less that a grand... same van here LHD €3,500 hence why its worth doing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 The vehicle details for R671 SKU are: Date of Liability 01 10 2009 Date of First Registration 04 08 1997 Year of Manufacture 1997 Cylinder Capacity (cc) 2496CC CO2 Emissions Not Available Fuel Type Heavy Oil Export Marker Not Applicable Vehicle Status SORN Not Due Vehicle Colour BLUE Chop chop goes nicely with this one Transit 95, Diesel 2.5 (70PS), Diamond White 73 VIN Number: SFALXXXXXXXXXXXXXXRegistration Number: R671SKURegistration Date: 04.08.1997Registration Country: GBThe known primary features of this vehicle:Build Date: 18.03.1997Vehicle Line: Transit 95Cab Style: Regular Cargo VanSeries: 80 SeriesEngine: Diesel 2.5 (70PS)Transmission: 5-Speed Manual - MT75Drive: RHD RWDAxle Ratio: 4.56Emission: 95 EEC Light Duty TruckTerritory: (+)"GB"Paint: Diamond White 73Interior Fabric:will this be autoshite first van build thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shite_meister Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Going completely off topic-how come you ended up in France? how do you find life there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Transit 95, Diesel 2.5 (70PS), Diamond White 73VIN Number: SFALXXXXXXXXXXXXXXRegistration Number: R671SKURegistration Date: 04.08.1997Registration Country: GBThe known primary features of this vehicle:Build Date: 18.03.1997Vehicle Line: Transit 95Cab Style: Regular Cargo VanSeries: 80 SeriesEngine: Diesel 2.5 (70PS)Transmission: 5-Speed Manual - MT75Drive: RHD RWDAxle Ratio: 4.56Emission: 95 EEC Light Duty TruckTerritory: (+)"GB"Paint: Diamond White 73Interior Fabric:Cool, is that an extract from some sort of online COC then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 after living on the high street and having endless cars kicked, scratched puked on, etc its a pleasant change to be in france, where i am its very quiet, i can throw a stone hard as i like in any direction and not hit a neighbours house, can parked cars outside without cops sniffing them every ten minutes, in fact slimmed the collection down this year had 13 VW's, a pug and a rover last year would never find the space for the same money in the uk i like space i like the quiet, my girls can run around outside without having to worry about the traffic etc, the diet of food is good here if somewhat more expensive than it was 3 years ago, was sick of chasing my tail in the uk doing a 9-5 and just feeling like i was unappreciated (worked in the fast fit industry for 14 years as a master fitter starting when i was 16), never been abroad at that point, went for my first holiday to greece, the rhodes islands, least the misses to do her thing and i spent the week on a moped going round the island totally loved it and dumped the misses, decided that i was pretty much done with the uk and wanted a more relax life, moved here in Jan 05 first came over in sept 05 with my ex as her mum was looking for a place here, they bought, i came ended up surplus to requirements and rather than return to the uk, stayed put, met the misses, my names john, hers janine, share same birthday, both lived in mobile homes (was freaky) now have 2 baby girls and love it...works not mad busy but i can live a lower slower pace and enjoy time with the girls and see the sites, ruins, chateau's, breakers yards tell you truth if i returned to the uk i wouldn't get the same lifestyle..and at the moment propetys dirt cheap, so hoping to get onto the property ladder this year hth's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 Cool, is that an extract from some sort of online COC then?some chap on the Transit forums passed it on to me works at ford..imagine that i joined a transit forum as VWPowered that'll batter afew heads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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