My Blog- Attempting the spherical challenge (GS rear spheres) 04/06/18

[320touring]

Fucking hell, structural filler. Have I owned that thing at one time? I don't recall it, but I recognise the craftsmanship.

Ha! Wait until the next blog is written...

 

Your signature was nowhere to be found, alas!

[captain_70s]

Your rusty old car makes me feel marginally better about my rusty old cars...

[Hertz]

Someones not happy in that pic!

 

[320touring]

Not being content with the Oxford, 2x Clio 172s, a MK1 Seat Toledo and 1.5 e30s needing work done, I done gone got myself another toy. .

 

https://fuguttycars.wordpress.com/2018/03/27/achieving-a-gsa-plus-pt-1/

 

 

[SiC]

Didn't you get that weeks ago? I'm loosing track on new news and old news.

[320touring]

Didn't you get that weeks ago? I'm loosing track on new news and old news.

I did (12 days or so)- but first chance I've had to blog about it.

 

Bit more detail than on the thread, and I just put the date I add a new article so folk can see when last updated:)

[320touring]

Another Oxford Traveller update hot off the press.. not quite the way I'd hoped the day would go!

 

https://fuguttycars.wordpress.com/2018/03/30/the-one-in-which-the-oxford-gets-more-welding/

 

 

[Skut]

It's amazing that in these days of Zoes and Teslas theres still cars out there made of Isopon and hope.

 

How old do you reckon that repair was.

[320touring]

It's amazing that in these days of Zoes and Teslas theres still cars out there made of Isopon and hope.

 

How old do you reckon that repair was.

Unfortunately, due to a lack of structural newspaper, And carbon dating equipment to test the filler all I can say is it was done in the last 59 years.

 

Based on the volume of filler discovered so far, I suspect some poor sod has paid for a "restoration" at some point..

 

Which has apparently resulted in a heavier, slower car due to sheer weight.

[Skizzer]

These shoes should be bright yellow.

No shoes should be bright yellow, I think you’ll find.

 

Fantastic work and blog in every other respect, though

[320touring]

No shoes should be bright yellow, I think you’ll find.

 

Fantastic work and blog in every other respect, though

When you're as poor as I am (due to all expenditure being welding wire and gas!) You wear what you can get:)

[mercrocker]

I have the feeling that some of these Oxford pictures are nothing more than an X-Ray of my Cowley.   Filler-mining can definitely stay on hold for a bit longer.... 

 

Brave work, Mr. Touring - at least the car will be around long enough to thank you for it.

[320touring]

I have the feeling that some of these Oxford pictures are nothing more than an X-Ray of my Cowley. Filler-mining can definitely stay on hold for a bit longer....

 

Brave work, Mr. Touring - at least the car will be around long enough to thank you for it.

I just hope I'm around to see it finished!

[320touring]

Time for pt2 of the trip to get the GSA home.. includes bonus Wartburg content!!

 

https://fuguttycars.wordpress.com/2018/04/01/achieving-a-gsa-plus-pt-2/

 

 

[320touring]

A mix of E30 and Clio 172 faffing.. some good progress, some not so much..

 

https://fuguttycars.wordpress.com/2018/04/10/flying-fleet-roundup/

 

 

[320touring]

More of the same on the Oxford.. including 2 surprises - one good, one not so good..

 

https://fuguttycars.wordpress.com/2018/04/12/oration-on-the-oxidising-oxford/

 

 

[vulgalour]

Bloomin eck.

[320touring]

Bloomin eck.

Aye. That wheelarch is the "good" side..

[vulgalour]

I read the blog entry.  Was trying to read what was printed on the arch repair*.

[mercrocker]

Something about vapours.....Which were probably needed to revive poor Mr 320.   Blimey, that is all a bit crispy, though..... 

 

My late friend Derek would be extremely pleased with your work, however.   He was a constant keeper of the faith with pre-Farina Oxfords.   Those outer sills, BTW are almost identical in profile to BMC1100s.   Not that Halfords have any left, I know, but Collectors Car Parts did.   

 

Just shows, though, how many old motors are bombing around on a wing and a prayer.   Good work indeed.

[320touring]

Top knowledge and cheers for the comments chaps:)

[320touring]

More Traveller updates, and a milestone reached!

 

https://fuguttycars.wordpress.com/2018/04/22/achieving-a-first-at-oxford/

 

 

[mercrocker]

Good work and excellent news!

[Squire_Dawson]

'Tis good work and news.

[320touring]

Using the GSA to hunt down an unusual car

 

A fast and fun day indeed

 

https://fuguttycars.wordpress.com/2018/04/24/gsa-goes-on-the-hunt/

 

[wuvvum]

Nice write-up, which has also introduced me to the word "thole".

[320touring]

Nice write-up, which has also introduced me to the word "thole".

Glad to be of service,

 

Tis a guid word!

[Skizzer]

I had no idea V8 311bhp Volvo S80s were a thing. Massive want now. Especially in metallic beige with beige leather.

[Slartibartfast]

I had no idea V8 311bhp Volvo S80s were a thing. Massive want now. Especially in metallic beige with beige leather.

It really is maximum sleeper. I'm going to take the badges off at some point I think.

[320touring]

Now onto the Right hand side of the Oxford, and its business as usual!

 

https://fuguttycars.wordpress.com/2018/04/30/the-difficult-second-semester-at-oxford/