D Spares & Tyres Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I will confess: I am crap at car electrics. Not great at spannering either, although I enjoy tinkering with mine but only when I want to. My forte is bodywork. I don't do 2k due to the isocyanates but stick to 1k and cellulose which is fine for small repairs and classic cars. I also have a car trailer with a good towcar so can do delivery of vehicles. I am also tight with cash. No way am I paying garage rates to fix my mostly worthless heaps. My friend who used to do my spannering has stopped working on cars. So... Does anybody have a service they want to trade? Not just me but for others. In these austere days we need to stick together. The first thing I shall mention is this: I need some wiring doing on my Citroen ZX ( nothing major ) anybody within a reasonable distance want to fix it in return for some welding? Or would this type of bartering just lead to fall outs due to people's perceived values of their work not matching others? Squire_Dawson, djimbob, forddeliveryboy and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kringle Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Good idea, I'm afraid my talents don't match those found on here, I do spannering but maybe I could help with software acquisition... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tadhg Tiogar Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I'm alright with a soldering iron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainrcz Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I've got Peugeot diagnostic equipment... Sent from my VFD 710 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I need some wiring doing on my Citroen ZX ( nothing major ) anybody within a reasonable distance want to fix it in return for some welding?Whereabouts are you (doesn't show on mobile site)? I'm pretty good with PSA electrics of that era and have spent years spannering them, but know I'm pretty hopeless when it comes to bodywork and welding... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinmasters Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Or would this type of bartering just lead to fall outs due to people's perceived values of their work not matching others? Obvious solution: be communists about it. Price the job on time-everyone's is worth the same, regardless of the job they're doing (assuming they do whatever they do to a reasonable standard that is!) Jerzy Woking and D Spares & Tyres 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruffgeezer Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I will confess: I am crap at car electrics. Not great at spannering either, although I enjoy tinkering with mine but only when I want to. My forte is bodywork. I don't do 2k due to the isocyanates but stick to 1k and cellulose which is fine for small repairs and classic cars. I also have a car trailer with a good towcar so can do delivery of vehicles. I am also tight with cash. No way am I paying garage rates to fix my mostly worthless heaps. My friend who used to do my spannering has stopped working on cars. So... Does anybody have a service they want to trade? Not just me but for others. In these austere days we need to stick together. The first thing I shall mention is this: I need some wiring doing on my Citroen ZX ( nothing major ) anybody within a reasonable distance want to fix it in return for some welding? Or would this type of bartering just lead to fall outs due to people's perceived values of their work not matching others? Where are you? I work for a citroen specialist and have a crusty Datsun, I'm in Lincolnshire near to Boston. cpjitservices 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaughant Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I will confess: I am crap at car electrics. Not great at spannering either, although I enjoy tinkering with mine but only when I want to. My forte is bodywork. I don't do 2k due to the isocyanates but stick to 1k and cellulose which is fine for small repairs and classic cars. I also have a car trailer with a good towcar so can do delivery of vehicles. I am also tight with cash. No way am I paying garage rates to fix my mostly worthless heaps. My friend who used to do my spannering has stopped working on cars. So... Does anybody have a service they want to trade? Not just me but for others. In these austere days we need to stick together. The first thing I shall mention is this: I need some wiring doing on my Citroen ZX ( nothing major ) anybody within a reasonable distance want to fix it in return for some welding? Or would this type of bartering just lead to fall outs due to people's perceived values of their work not matching others?Welding/LECKTRIX to me should be around the same value however it is quite comical how some people value their skills compared to others. I don't need anything welded right now but if I did as an industrial electrician I'd consider it a very fair swap. Another good way to ensure parity is to do the work needed simultaneously, that way round I've knows exactly what the others doing, up to you how fast you work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Am pretty good with interiors and I make a fucking outstanding Baileys Bread & Butter pudding. puddlethumper, stonedagain, Jerzy Woking and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kringle Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 I make a fucking outstanding Baileys Bread & Butter pudding.This is worth A LOT. Four maybe five welding jobs to one of those I reckon. Samples greatly received. The Moog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Kringle, you are a person of huge intellect and social standing. I salute you. You are of course, utterly correct. The samples would get squishy in the post though. They are pretty fucking outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I will confess: I am crap at car electrics. Not great at spannering either, although I enjoy tinkering with mine but only when I want to. My forte is bodywork. I don't do 2k due to the isocyanates but stick to 1k and cellulose which is fine for small repairs and classic cars. I also have a car trailer with a good towcar so can do delivery of vehicles. I am also tight with cash. No way am I paying garage rates to fix my mostly worthless heaps. My friend who used to do my spannering has stopped working on cars. So... Does anybody have a service they want to trade? Not just me but for others. In these austere days we need to stick together. The first thing I shall mention is this: I need some wiring doing on my Citroen ZX ( nothing major ) anybody within a reasonable distance want to fix it in return for some welding? Or would this type of bartering just lead to fall outs due to people's perceived values of their work not matching others?Where in the country do you live? I suspect you don't really live in Nepal! D Spares & Tyres 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Super idea. Im good at washing cars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 Where in the country do you live? I suspect you don't really live in Nepal!Nor do I own a Sherpa... Ludlow, Shropshire. If someone wants to fix the ZX wiring and doesn't need anything doing straight away then I'm happy to issue a credit note! purplebargeken 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 I have an empty car trailer heading to Anglesey on Friday if anybody wants anything shifted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled_Tat_Gatherer Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 As I'm out of the loop on a few things being based t'other side of euro canal - I'll offer any translation services for French, German, Dutch and (with GF help) Polish too plus of course a free bed and continental breakfast for anyone wanting to travel via Brussels. I'm also happy as Larry inspecting and photographing chod that you may find within 'reasonable' distance of here in Begium, Lux, NL and France or Germany. Anything within 2-3hrs would/could be possible - or NL, FR and DE friends could be cajoled into reporting back. John EDIT - in return - I may be on collecting duties in UK and get fubar'd so need emergency assistance to a train station or something....... fingers crossed that will never* happen Faker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbag Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 This is a very good idea,for it to work there needs to be some kind of data base. Name. Location and distance/area willing to travel. Skills. I personally don't have any real skills but am willing to lend a hand. All jobs are equal except some are more equal than others lol. Members will have to argue amongst themselves about what work/time is actually done. purplebargeken and D Spares & Tyres 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 This is a very good idea,for it to work there needs to be some kind of data base. Name.Location and distance/area willing to travel.Skills. I personally don't have any real skills but am willing to lend a hand. All jobs are equal except some are more equal than others lol. Members will have to argue amongst themselves about what work/time is actually done.We do have a list of tools and help available somewhere. Will try and have a search for it purplebargeken and D Spares & Tyres 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled_Tat_Gatherer Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Moog - then you can add my place as welding adn tool equipped with a workplace for any emergency repairs needed going through Belgium. Once the CF is done I'll even have a bloody recovery truck! D Spares & Tyres and puddlethumper 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplebargeken Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I do remember a list too but here goes in case lost in the Great Forum Fire of whenever that was. Location: Edmonton, London N9 near M25, A10 and A406. Locale: good Turkish food at cheap prices. Lots of fried chicken establishments too. Skills:good at cleaning stuff. Tools: Lots of cleaning stuff. Yes, lots.Tons of spanners, sockets and stuff in metric and old. Pez Genny. Small car starter pack. Availability: pretty reasonable. Travel: yep, I guess within 80 or 90 miles at best if really pushed. Localler the betterer though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeRover Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Location Nr GatwickTools, mostly hand stuff here or carpentrySkills, formally: Site Carpentry and vinyl sign making together with a BSc in Chemistry but TBH I can turn my hand to most things, I just lack time and space where I am.I can try my best to help out if you are stuck with something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bub2006 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Derbyshire. Ripley. Can't do much anymore but have tools and willing to assist in anyway. Parts collected,delivered and folk picked up from Train or bus depots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 I need some wiring doing on my Citroen ZX ( nothing major ) anybody within a reasonable distance want to fix it in return for some welding? What sort of electrical work needs doing on it? I know a bit about electrics/electronics and may be able to help! You're not terribly far from me either (about 2 hours-ish). I'm potentially looking at buying a rusty car that needs a little bit of sparkly stick on the backend too. D Spares & Tyres 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveo3002 Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 saffron walden area , can weld , paint , not bad at wiring , got a good stock of tools but nowhere to work /paint might be intrested working on someones car in exchange for doing a few bits on mine indoors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled_Tat_Gatherer Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 What sort of electrical work needs doing on it? I know a bit about electrics/electronics and may be able to help! You're not terribly far from me either (about 2 hours-ish). I'm potentially looking at buying a rusty car that needs a little bit of sparkly stick on the backend too. Don't you already have a British classic needing castle rails already? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Happy to give any car a valet with my big bag of stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kringle Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Guys can I just warn you that this thread can be viewed by unregistered Web users, so information is open to all. Maybe this thread could be moved in the short term before something more permanent is made to house this Chodatrade.com list I'm trademarking that by the way. Talbot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 From memory - there's a way of using Google Maps to overlay with users and details. Pin in the map stuff. We use it at work to list events and stuff like that. That would be infinitely more user friendly than a long list of people and what they can't do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ0063 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Location: NorfolkTools: VariousSkills: Valeting& will lend a hand with most car related shenanigans. Also don’t mind giving a lift/train station colleckshun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted January 25, 2018 Author Share Posted January 25, 2018 Guys can I just warn you that this thread can be viewed by unregistered Web users, so information is open to all. Maybe this thread could be moved in the short term before something more permanent is made to house this Chodatrade.com list I'm trademarking that by the way.Does that matter though? No addresses and phone numbers on here. No cash exchanged so no tax avoidance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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