petermcpete

Why don't we settle this like Zuckerberg and Musk, with a cage fight? OldBloke in one corner, Mrs6C in another, Bornite too, just have a free for all. Could have it on pay per view, got to be worth a tenner of anyone's cash

This thread is fucking hilarious, I'm envisioning Old Bloke sat at home in his shed, shaking with anger and mouth frothing like that Hitler scene in Downfall

1 hour ago, OldBlokeInACaravan said:

I'm talking about my invalid carriages, his and my Argson in this case

Why are you still pretending to be different people? 🤣

Which number is higher, BrummieJon's IQ or the Invacar's HP?

51 minutes ago, somewhatfoolish said:

Notwithstanding that boasting about it is foolhardy, he's not exactly the first or worst offender at self incrimination here or on other forums. There but for the grace of FSM go I.

The John o'Groats to Lands End run in less than 10 hours that that fella posted about about on Pistonheads was a pretty interesting case

https://www.itv.com/news/westcountry/2020-12-04/man-who-boasted-of-record-breaking-journey-from-john-ogroats-to-lands-end-is-cleared-of-dangerous-driving

I've seen some dumb shit on here but boasting about breaking the law, posting pictorial evidence to prove it and then continually providing more details in an attempt to justify it is a new low.

Nice one @brummiejon🤣🤣🤣

I've had relays before where visually the solder joints look fine, but reflowing them has fixed the issue. It's free and doesn't take long, so got to be worth a go as a first pass.

Gurgel Supermini

https://pt.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gurgel_Supermini

Spotted in the Black Country Living Museum workshop

There's a lovely Austin A35 there too

1 minute ago, GrumpiusMaximus said:

i) You should use multi-factor authentication on every account that you can and in particular, banking apps where it has been the industry standard for over a decade and almost completely mitigates issues around your account details being stolen.

ii)  The transaction is highly unlikely to be reversed and banks only usually accept this if it's proven fraudulent.  Particularly if it has come from a current account.

iii)  See also ii)

iv) Fake banking apps are very, very rare and where they do exist, tend to exist on Android smartphones that are hideously out of date and should not be used.  Please provide an example of where you have seen numerous fake banking apps.

v) I've never had a transaction take more than 20 minutes, including transactions of over £10,000.

Jesus christ. The guy prefers cash. Why are people so militant about this?

29 minutes ago, Mr Laurence said:

The Sahara?

That's the one, bloody expensive now though!

https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/cars/article-4379810/Twin-engine-Citroen-2CV-Sahara-sells-68-000.html

If not posted already.....

"Morris traveller pickup project for sale 5.000 ono when done worth 15.000 just don't have the time"

Oh dear...hoping it's £5, not £5k for a project.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/268805727766390

5 minutes ago, strangeangel said:

 

I saw the van in the background and wondered about that... do you know if it's being sold separately?

 

I've no idea - will ask

Ah...l think I'm getting confused...the other ones that were good are for sale separately!

Some proper tat in that back garden.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/675506136379331

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2618165821798949

Just now, strangeangel said:

 

Sounds like a decent project for the asking if you've got room!

 

Agreed, I think most people will look at the advert and be very confused as to what exactly is being offered. Think they were originally up for £1800, the guy knows nothing about cars and just wants them gone so I suspect an offer of even less than £1k would take them. Thankfully I have no room at the inn for them or I might be tempted!

33 minutes ago, strangeangel said:

This doesn't look bad.

 

 

Ah...

 

 

Bit confusing this, the listing is for three cars, and it's not clear which one this charming engine bay belongs to. Still, £1000 for three Wartburgs... that'll keep you out of the pub for a while!

 

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/870736746746090

 

These are owned by an old workmate of mine, he bought a giffers house about 3 years ago and the chap left the cars there. Two are totally beyond repair. The third is actually quite nice, he asked me to come and see if I could get it running. After a bit of fettling got it running ok off an external tank, my god it was smoky to start off with! Just needed a new fuel pump from what I remember.

There was a tasty Wartburg camper type thing too (can be seen in the background) - that just needed a fuel pump too, was the same type of engine as the others. Must be a weak point on these.

17 minutes ago, Austat said:

On the blue forum. This looks ace for £500, very rare too:

https://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/215605/1978-peugeot-restoration-emsworth-po10

On sale here too, with an autoshite discount!

Been all over Europe in my 2cv...bought in 2015 and had been off the road since 2001...about 6 months repairing it and now it gets a regular run out.

First bought

Stripped

Cecile returns to France...here's the Arc de Triomph

Replacing alternator belt near Bordeaux 

Spark plug thread stripped on way to Amsterdam...helicoil needed so sadly not a roadside repair 

Our lovely Peak District

Scotland last year

Eilean Donan Castle

One thing I wish I had on mine was a sunroof, if you can get a watertight one they look ace! 

The wiper stalks (in my experience) are a nightmare, easy to take off and clean (just need to whip the steering wheel off first) but often doesn't last long before they start playing up again. 

I'd have a couple of roffle tickets!

Stunning! 

Best interior possible in the 924, well bought! 

Scirocco Mk1? 

Number 58 please!

Hi all,

I'm hoping for recommendations for a garage in the East Midlands that is good at some old school diagnostics...ideally with Triumph (Spitfire) engines or similar.

As per this thread from a few months ago, I have been intermittently plagued with a misfire on cylinder 1...no spark condition (particularly under load, but also at idle). I have worked my way through the ignition components and also tried other bits and bobs like valve clearances but haven't really got anywhere...

Spent this week on a 1200 mile road trip around Scotland where at points it was particularly bad...I've now exhausted my knowledge and would like someone else to take a look!

A handful of trip pics below...went very well (apart from the above!) with no mechanical issues except from a small coolant leak easily fixed with a new jubilee clip.

 300 miles Tuesday, 140 yesterday, 100 so far today - currently en route to Skye!