Brodders Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 I am also in the (hopefully) final stages of sorting out a vehicle in Romania too. I reckon it could be all sorted before flying out there, unless said vehicle is fucked. If that is the case, I will have about a day to get an alternative vehicle sorted. The Moog, BorniteIdentity, egg and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 If there is a Romanian gumtree this may help. £ 80 în seara asta Brodders 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I think I'm going for the Dacia estate then. Means I can easily sort out insurance before we even jump on a plane. Chap speaks good English and knows how to go about doing owner transfers and stuff. The plan is on! Brodders - I guess you haven't got much time to linger in Sofia? I was planning on a bit of sight-seeing on the Friday. trigger, oldcars, Lacquer Peel and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skattrd Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 So is Bulgariafest becoming Romainiafest? The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 So is Bulgariafest becoming Romainiafest? Well, the flights are still to Bulgaria, but yes, Romania has become the default choice for chod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodders Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I think I'm going for the Dacia estate then. Means I can easily sort out insurance before we even jump on a plane. Chap speaks good English and knows how to go about doing owner transfers and stuff. The plan is on! Brodders - I guess you haven't got much time to linger in Sofia? I was planning on a bit of sight-seeing on the Friday.I have myself booked into a hotel in Sofia until Friday night, and was planning on getting the train to Romania on Saturday morning. As such, I should have a little bit of time for sightseeing in Sofia on Thursday and Friday. The Moog and dollywobbler 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Surely someone having a 'sorted' car will help the spontaneous people out, you can go buy car 1,then use car 1 to travel to find the rest of the cars/get home if all else fails egg and DodgeRover 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 good idea use the renner 12 estate to drive round and find an renner 12 hunchback Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I think only two cars are being purchased now. Probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted May 11, 2018 Author Share Posted May 11, 2018 Pleased for you guys. Gutted took easy option not to join you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I think only two cars are being purchased now. Probably. Depend on whether we have to buy a Yugo Sana to A frame it home with when it conks out in the middle of a Bosnian minefield. oldcars and dollywobbler 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 I'm overjoyed* to discover that Monday 28th is a public holiday in Romania. That makes life interesting. loserone and rantingYoof 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 With Friday the 25th being a public holiday in BG to add to the chaos, why are we doing it that week? The Moog and Brodders 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Because planning* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Nay. The Thursday is the public holiday in Bulgaria oddly. We arrive with ten minutes of it left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Ha! Another advantage of an English speaking seller is that he reckons he can do all the admin before we get there. That takes the pressure off! All I need to do is send my ID and some money to someone I've never met and who lives over 1700 miles away... WCPGW? rantingYoof, Lacquer Peel, loserone and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Oops, I had in my head that we arrived on a public holiday but forgot that we arrived with 10 mins of Thursday still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy18s Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Ha! Another advantage of an English speaking seller is that he reckons he can do all the admin before we get there. That takes the pressure off! All I need to do is send my ID and some money to someone I've never met and who lives over 1700 miles away... WCPGW?Blimey,does he have access to anything else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 Not sure if this pic will work, but the Dacia seller was checking the valve clearances and it's all a bit K-Series... Will be done next weekend. Maybe I should pack a torque wrench to reset the head bolts on the way back! oldcars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaac Hunt Posted May 12, 2018 Share Posted May 12, 2018 You'll be fine with the Rule Of Nine 1. Cable Ties2. Gaffer Tape3. WD404. 5 Ltr Water5. 5 Ltr Oil6. Warning Triangle7. Flat Pack Tow Rope8. 5 Ltr Fuel9. European Road Atlas Lacquer Peel, dollywobbler, The Moog and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castros_bro Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Just having a discussion with someone who wants bits Nippa possibly delivered to Bulgaria (not sure where yet) so is anyone driving a support vehicle over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Just having a discussion with someone who wants bits Nippa possibly delivered to Bulgaria (not sure where yet) so is anyone driving a support vehicle over? Nope. Just three of us flying over now I think. What sort of bits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
castros_bro Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Unknown yet but trying to get them to take complete car + delivery in exchange for help getting some old chod. You want any Nippa bits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Pretty sure an entire Nippa would put us beyond our baggage limits sadly. I have no idea what Nippa bits we'll need one day. Currently none, but you can never tell with these things. Haven't got room for a spares car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 I've not really been following this until recently.Just wanted to wish all three of you good luck etc before I forget all about it again. dollywobbler and catsinthewelder 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 I've spent the last few evenings trying to plan a route back and was drawn to the Transfagarasan Road in Romania. Its a little bit out of our way but not as much for Brodders. Brodders 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skattrd Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Good luck chaps, wish I was coming with you.One of the reasons I can't make it is work … I don't suppose your potential route back comes through Slovenia, Ljubljana specifically, as I might be over working over there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 I've spent the last few evenings trying to plan a route back and was drawn to the Transfagarasan Road in Romania. Its a little bit out of our way but not as much for Brodders. I am entirely happy to leave this in your hands. Not had much conversation with the Dacia seller this week, though I have confirmed that it has a 12v power outlet. He sounded a bit hurt that I was suggesting it might not have one. I have asked where I should send a deposit but so far have had no answer. So, still an element of danger here. No deposit sent, for a car that has just blown its head gasket. WINNING. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodders Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 It seems the lack of conversation is a common theme. My seller hasn't responded to my request for the VIN number yet (as the insurance company will need it). I am hoping that he is simply busy, rather than trying to hide something, but I guess a change in plan may be forced upon me if a response isn't forthcoming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 The current plan is to cut through a small bit of Slovenia (which was embarrassing when I couldn't remember where it was when talking to the pretty Slovenian girl last week). I'm trying to stop for a night in each country so dropping by is certainly possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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