dome Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 Well, that was quick. A couple of guys came tonight, poked and prodded a bit then made an offer which made me happy. She's gone. I'm almost sad Getting the new alloys on it with decent tyres meant I could push it a bit last night. I'll say this now-when pushing it hard it's as good as a Clio 1*2 90% of the rest of the time a Clio puts more of a smile on your face, on the limit the Civic is amazing though(for a wrong wheel drive car ) It's kinda bittersweet when you sell a car that you enjoy, I'm pretty happy though that I rescued something that was scrappy bound (as I often do), made it work, made it GLF and pass it on to someone who can enjoy it. I could've kept it a bit longer but what the hell. It was a big gamble taking it on pretty much sight unseen-big thanks to Tickman for viewing and help with collection. It was especially risky as it was a non runner so who knows what horrors could've awaited me when it fired up for the first time. Luck was on my side though. No more cars for the meantime, what I've got can get some attention! I'll maybe go for a browse on gumtree later Bucketeer, aldo135, gm and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Good work man. Super bargain fun car. dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 No more cars? spartacus, dome and Dave_Q 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tickman Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Well, that was quick. A couple of guys came tonight, poked and prodded a bit then made an offer which made me happy. She's gone. I'm almost sad Getting the new alloys on it with decent tyres meant I could push it a bit last night. I'll say this now-when pushing it hard it's as good as a Clio 1*2 90% of the rest of the time a Clio puts more of a smile on your face, on the limit the Civic is amazing though(for a wrong wheel drive car ) It's kinda bittersweet when you sell a car that you enjoy, I'm pretty happy though that I rescued something that was scrappy bound (as I often do), made it work, made it GLF and pass it on to someone who can enjoy it. I could've kept it a bit longer but what the hell. It was a big gamble taking it on pretty much sight unseen-big thanks to Tickman for viewing and help with collection. It was especially risky as it was a non runner so who knows what horrors could've awaited me when it fired up for the first time. Luck was on my side though. No more cars for the meantime, what I've got can get some attention! I'll maybe go and buy a Celica So glad this didn't turn out to be a bid pile! I fixed that last bit for you dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bell Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 And everyone knows they did a supercharged Celica right? dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 You’re thinking about Austin maxis dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 You’re thinking about Austin maxis I often am cort16 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted July 23, 2018 Author Share Posted July 23, 2018 No more cars for the meantime Yeah, about that. Watch this space... Jim Bell, Split_Pin, The Moog and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Get thee to the low cost big liability thread, stat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucketeer Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 BMW 320si? dome, Supernaut and SiC 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Yon Dome is a legend. Providing hames to waifs n strays. Sales me buying them all The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Yeah, about that. Watch this space... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted July 24, 2018 Author Share Posted July 24, 2018 I had the following conversation with my good lady this morning. Me: So, Duncan (my mate who owns half the MR2) and I have bought a new engine for the MR2, I'm picking it up tomorrow after work. Mrsdome: Oh, OK. Me: It comes in a handy portable storage container. With 4 wheels. Mrs Dome: I thought you weren't buying another car? Me I'm not, I'm buying half an engine that just happens to still be in the car, for the moment. Somehow I survived that one... Collection on for tomorrow afternoon. I'm rubbish at collection threads compared to the old hands on here but it involves 3 trains and me trying to get 200 miles back with the new chariot in time for last orders at Scotoshite. In a car I've just bought with an MOT that can be measured using an egg timer. WCPGW? Tickman, Exiled_Tat_Gatherer, Jim Bell and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Very well played on your explanation to the Mrs! Look forward to seeing it tomorrow night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Very well played. Stating that Duncans name first seems like you are the innocent party doing him a favour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Badger Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 I had the following conversation with my good lady this morning. Me: So, Duncan (my mate who owns half the MR2) and I have bought a new engine for the MR2, I'm picking it up tomorrow after work. Mrsdome: Oh, OK. Me: It comes in a handy portable storage container. With 4 wheels. Mrs Dome: I thought you weren't buying another car? Me I'm not, I'm buying half an engine that just happens to still be in the car, for the moment. Somehow I survived that one... Collection on for tomorrow afternoon. I'm rubbish at collection threads compared to the old hands on here but it involves 3 trains and me trying to get 200 miles back with the new chariot in time for last orders at Scotoshite. In a car I've just bought with an MOT that can be measured using an egg timer. WCPGW? Heres hoping for a 3.0 Camry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 All set for a 1320 departure from Dalmeny heading North. ETA at the sellers house 1730 Time from sellers house to Scotoshite meal location in Armadale 3.5 hours. Last orders for food 9pm. Hmmm 320touring, The Moog, Tickman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 Heres hoping for a 3.0 Camry.Sadly not, light weight is the key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Chodspeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 I just sent my usual message about "Can I hear it from cold" to which the reply was "That's fine, it's not moved in months." Here's hoping he has jump leads. I am travelling light on this mission tool wise. And by light I mean nothing.... Tickman, Split_Pin, dave j and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 3.5 hours north, hmm? I'll keep an eye out. New POD and dome 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 Awaiting my first train. Generic Scottish landmark number 382 just visible in this shot. Current status: clammy Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk Jim Bell, loserone and Tickman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
320touring Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Good luck! dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 Can anyone spot the abandoned car in the Park and Ride car park? Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk HillmanImp, Jim Bell and The Moog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loserone Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 There are cars in that potato-stamp imprint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 Picturesque train journey is picturesque Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk Jim Bell, loserone, Supernaut and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I can see what I think is a distant 6 series? dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 I can see what I think is a distant 6 series?Nailed it. It's a 635 that's been abandoned. I dread to think it's fate Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk Jim Bell 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dome Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 Train was delayed getting into Inverness, just made the connecting train. Not too long now Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk The Moog and Tickman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Did you make it for last food?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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