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  1. wuvvum

    eBay tat volume 3.

    Tenmil Socket and 12 others reacted to wuvvum for a topic

    A couple of delusional sellers on eBay tonight.
    13 points
  2. woodbine
    I don't visit this site too often, but it's interesting to see the progress of my old Carlton that I bought in 2003 and sold to Mr Sutty this year. Very pleased that this wonderful old car is finally getting the attention she deserves. Really nice car to drive, much quicker and smoother than the carbed Mk1 2000 that I had before. A few points; When I was reading through this thread I read that the stat cover had a crack and read further on that Mr S was desperately seeking a replacement. I would have contacted him to say there is a new one ion the boot, but too late as I see he already bought one before discovering the spare I supplied. Re. auto box. Can't say how well the box has fared after approx 14 years of being in storage, but when I was driving her, the gearbox worked faultlessly. I don't know how autos respond to long periods of inactivity. That's my 10mm spanner you found under the bonnet - and I want it back!!! Seriously that spanner may have been lost under the bonnet since she was new. Reason I say this is because it looks very old and rusty (not the car!). Twenty years ago I was between jobs and did a bit of temp work at Portbury Docks where the Corsas and Tigras were landed and stored from Spain. We were all issued with similar 10mm spanners to disconnect the batteries while the cars were in storage. These spanners got dropped and lost regularly and it was quicker to get another than delve into the engine bay to look for it. So it may be from when the car was stored before sale when it came into UK from Germany. The fan motor seems a bit of a pain. It used to work better on faster speeds, but did squeal a bit when running slower. Good luck with the project, Mr S. I'lll be watching with interest and drop in from time to time to see how things are going. She's thrown up a few surprises, but I suppose that's old cars for you.
    12 points
  3. uk_senator

    Lazy spotters thread

    Datsuncog and 10 others reacted to uk_senator for a topic

    I`ve not been on here in yonks, so here's a metric shiteload.. The majority of these are within the M25, so are unlikely to be here in a years time.. 😑
    11 points
  4. HMC
    Also - life lesson time. Don’t get wasted and go on eBay. I did at the weekend and did a drunk e bay purchase. It’s from what looks like a bombsite, the car has previously been written off and a dog has attacked the interior. So clearly irresistible. Most/ almost all it’s value was the cat, which it comes with. Still it was so so cheap and mot’d till June and my man included delivery. It’s being dropped on Thursday. I’m unsure if the dog eating the interior or the parking damage to both rear quarters was what wrote it off. Scotch whisky has a lot to answer for.
    10 points
  5. maxxo
    well an update..... i fixed it! that's a good solid voltage too in my opinion! what an absolute bastard of a job this is still a nice shiny new one and all is well done around 40 miles testing and all works well blower fan is working correctly too!
    10 points
  6. Mrs6C
    I see that Angel of the North... This photo of my Bedford CF transporter was taken by the previous owner, on a trip to collect the ex-@Six-cylinder, now @Zelandeth Cavalier...
    10 points
  7. cobblers

    The grumpy thread

    Angrydicky and 9 others reacted to cobblers for a topic

    There's plenty of places to eat out and be guaranteed a flipping lovely meal and a good pint, but any chain place puts a pretty low cap on how good a meal can be (but seemingly not how bad it can be) A few pubs I visit often and the food is always very very good - all fresh, locally sourced meat (One place you can see out of the window to the field where your steak came from) and it's not really much more expensive than eating at beefeater - A sirloin steak would be £18/20, a big burger £14, £12 for a pie etc. Always a couple of good local beers on cask and they are al busy enough to sell it through before it goes dead. These are long running successful businesses with staff that have been there for years. It's possible to run a decent pub and keep the customers and staff happy if all the profits aren't syphoned off by pricks at a head office somewhere.
    10 points
  8. wuvvum

    HMC- 1979 escort 1.3GL is here!

    egg and 8 others reacted to wuvvum for a topic

    Pah. Some of my best* eBay purchases have been made whilst drunk. Inter alia:
    9 points
  9. uk_senator

    Lazy spotters thread

    Datsuncog and 8 others reacted to uk_senator for a topic

    And a few more.
    9 points
  10. outlaw118

    eBay tat volume 3.

    inconsistant and 8 others reacted to outlaw118 for a topic

    Check out this badass mofo: £760RNM Peebo https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185672230436?hash=item2b3aed6624:g:2BUAAOSwwN9jgTo2
    9 points
  11. D.E

    eBay tat volume 3.

    Tenmil Socket and 7 others reacted to D.E for a topic

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/204168204941?hash=item2f895f928d:g:2YUAAOSwk2NjheMg
    8 points
  12. juular
    Today's lunch break. I'll get through the whole fleet soon enough!
    7 points
  13. wuvvum

    The new news 24 thread

    mercedade and 5 others reacted to wuvvum for a topic

    Have a shit video of the birthday girl.
    6 points
  14. Soundwave
    My 216 in front of a defunct Blockbuster Video... although the store closed years ago, this was actually taken last year while it was being refitted. It's now a mobility store, which ironically the Rover still wouldn't look out of place in front of...
    6 points
  15. wuvvum

    The new news 24 thread

    loserone and 5 others reacted to wuvvum for a topic

    Oh yeah, and it's the Visa's 40th birthday today.
    6 points
  16. wesacosa

    eBay tat volume 3.

    11001010 and 5 others reacted to wesacosa for a topic

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115619367986?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ISRc22yrR_O&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=8AFYP6nlRMa&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
    6 points
  17. Brodders

    eBay tat volume 3.

    Remspoor and 5 others reacted to Brodders for a topic

    From first glance, this 240 looks like a bargain at £995, but probably one of the most interesting MOT histories I've ever seen https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202211282096603?advertising-location=at_cars&price-to=1000&postcode=IP14 2DZ&sort=datedesc&page=1&year-to=2000&include-delivery-option=on
    6 points
  18. mat_the_cat
    Tonight I finished off the 4x4 selector box, ready for fitting to the transfer box. The dog on the left links the front and rear output shafts to select 4wd. The shaft which operates this is spring-loaded, so that when a pin is lifted (pushing the yellow lever down), 4wd in normal high ratio is engaged. The upper shaft is linked to the high/low gear selector in the transfer box, so that whenever low ratio is selected, 4wd is also engaged. All this selection mechanism is lubricated by an oil slinger, so no appreciable wear. The 4wd selector box was slid onto the front of the transfer box, and the low ratio 4wd selector shaft slid into the selector fork. I replaced the seal at the end of this shaft, and also the small O ring on the pin which allows high ratio 4wd to be engaged. There is a little bit of rusting on the ends of the shafts, but I've smoothed this off and greased them. Finally, the dust cover was fitted over the ends of the shaft.
    6 points
  19. Metal Guru

    The grumpy thread

    RoverFolkUs and 4 others reacted to Metal Guru for a topic

    Before my mother (83) got a blue badge, I would park in the parent and child spaces if I was with her. It doesn’t say parents with young children, does it?
    5 points
  20. Cavcraft

    eBay tat volume 3.

    eddyramrod and 4 others reacted to Cavcraft for a topic

    Fiat 500 Giardiniera classic | eBay Looks like its being held together with Dulux and a prayer.
    5 points
  21. D.E
    5 points
  22. uk_senator
    5 points
  23. RoverFolkUs
    "2007 Ford Fiesta tenth" Erm no, nice try, but it's a 2004 Ford Focus... And the best bit- "Low cigarette lighter consumption insurance" What's that even supposed to mean 🤣 Do you just mash random words and phrases together when selling on Facebook these days 🤣 Edit - I actually missed the last line - "I am waiting for you in private" Sounds ominous 🤣
    5 points
  24. PhilA

    1951 Pontiac Chieftain

    Dan_ZTT and 4 others reacted to PhilA for a topic

    Cold, it shifts well. I'm going to pull the governor and check it's not full of dirt or has a burr or anything that would stop it moving properly when hot.
    5 points
  25. MiniMinorMk3
    5 points
  26. gm
    and a few of the Exo of course
    5 points
  27. gm
    this one has been on before - mot time at the council depot !
    5 points
  28. BorniteIdentity
    5 points
  29. RobT

    HMC- 1979 escort 1.3GL is here!

    egg and 4 others reacted to RobT for a topic

    Devon was achieved. 240 miles at 36mpg so not too bad. It won't be rushed is probably the polite way of describing the performance. But it's perfectly adequate. Another good blind purchase by @HMC
    5 points
  30. Remspoor
    5 points
  31. Spurious
    https://twitter.com/Meliden/status/1597303153497554950?s=20&t=2aHOJnypwAp9gz_DC4tu5g
    4 points
  32. martc
    4 points
  33. adw1977

    Al's spotting thread

    Shite Ron and 3 others reacted to adw1977 for a topic

    517. 1967 MG Magnette Seen in Golders Green, north London, showing off it's nifty well-integrated reversing light. WNO 814F ✓ SORN MOT Exempt Vehicle make MG Date of first registration 8 August 1967 Year of manufacture 1967 Cylinder capacity 1622 cc Fuel typePETROL Export marker No Vehicle status SORN Vehicle colour WHITE Number of previous owners: 2 Current owner since Sep 2022 (I took the photo on 1st August, at which point it had the same owner since June 2007) Mileage at last MOT (2014): 28,830
    4 points
  34. Remspoor
    Snailbeach District Railway.
    4 points
  35. MiniMinorMk3
    4 points
  36. MiniMinorMk3
    4 points
  37. HMC

    HMC- 1979 escort 1.3GL is here!

    RobT and 3 others reacted to HMC for a topic

    Ouch! So for this one seems fine. I’ve mainly had k11 micras, p11 primeras and obv the Cedric and this lumbering beast. So far they’ve all worked faultlessly. I was especially impressed with the k11s as I used to cane those to death, but they never went wrong. Clearly having written this something mechanical will now implode 😂
    4 points
  38. NorfolkNWeigh
    A future classic in front of a vandalised “art car” Camelot Castle , Cornwall
    4 points
  39. uk_senator
    4 points
  40. S2000

    eBay tat volume 3.

    Tenmil Socket and 3 others reacted to S2000 for a topic

    As we approach the winter of discontent may I have 20 quids worth of what the creator of this had please? https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202211051400006?advertising-location=at_cars&onesearchad=New&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=Used&include-delivery-option=on&radius=1501&postcode=ip142dz&sort=datedesc&year-to=2000&price-to=1000&page=1&journey=PROMOTED_LISTING_JOURNEY
    4 points
  41. iainrcz
    I've just painted our dining room ceiling, and now I need a cuddle.
    4 points
  42. MiniMinorMk3
    4 points
  43. MiniMinorMk3
    Plus bonus Salco Wolseley Hornet of a similar scale
    4 points
  44. MiniMinorMk3
    4 points
  45. gm
    but seeing as I'm digging out old photos - both taken years before I moved to falkirk and had the wheel virtually in my back garden
    4 points
  46. gm
    sorry to say that I bottled it just west of balerno, edinburgh, has been replaced by a boring bridge now
    4 points
  47. alcyonecorporation
    perfect for a soundgarden renewal. 'Alive in the ROLLS ROYCE UNKNOWN'
    4 points
  48. Spottedlaurel

    The new news 24 thread

    BeEP and 3 others reacted to Spottedlaurel for a topic

    What about Auris 1.6 petrol? I don't reckon ours would privately be worth much more than £3k so probably £4-5k at a dealer, fairly simple tech, just works and is actually quite decent to drive. On nice A-road cruisng with a bit of town work I'm getting 44mpg out of ours at present. Anyway, my own news update: 1. Yaris went straight through its MoT. Master SL's first experience of it, with a car that's older than he is. It's the equivalent of me having had something from 1969 when I started driving in 1987, and it passing with no work. 2. Avensis happily made it to Loughborough. 3. Taking LS400 in for MoT tomorrow evening. It needs fuel, got a couple of cans filled-up in readiness as one doesn't get it very far....
    4 points
  49. quicksilver

    Bus Shite

    Eyersey1234 and 3 others reacted to quicksilver for a topic

    I posted this recovery truck in the truck shite thread but the bus it's towing is just as interesting. Behind the cherished reg hides the first production Plaxton President, the genesis of the low-floor double-decker. It first appeared in London as a DAF demonstrator in 1998 carrying S201 JUA plates but doesn't seem to have been licensed as such and only ran on trade plates. That reg was then issued to the first Alexander ALX400-bodied example and this one finally entered service in late 1999 with Arriva as their DLP1 (V601 LGC). It was open-topped for the London sightseeing tour in 2006, then sold ten years later to Bathroom Takeaway, who used it as a hospitality vehicle for shows. They donated it to Buses4Homeless, who intended to convert it into a 'health and wellbeing bus' to be operational on a site in London by the summer of 2019, but don't seem to have done anything with it. No idea where it had come from or was going.
    4 points
  50. martc
    4 points
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