Six-cylinder Posted April 9, 2022 Author Share Posted April 9, 2022 3 minutes ago, dozeydustman said: Unable to visit over easter as my parents have invited themselves down Just because your parents have invited themselves to the FoD doesn't mean you can't come as well! RichardK, bobdisk, AnnoyingPentium and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdisk Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 Doom ArtĀ š Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted April 10, 2022 Author Share Posted April 10, 2022 159 miles now completed in the Ami 8.Ā First fuel top up is 37.6 mpg. chaseracer and LightBulbFun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted April 10, 2022 Author Share Posted April 10, 2022 Back to the subject of FoD over Easter. Who is coming and when?Ā I will open up with pleasure if I know when you are coming. Edit - Now with added Weather Forecast to temp you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted April 10, 2022 Author Share Posted April 10, 2022 I called for a local Taxi and look what turned up, I think it is the 1970s again! LightBulbFun, richardmorris, Dobloseven and 7 others 6 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 but 3 quid then was a lot of money did steve feel 22 again lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidfowler2000 Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 As mentioned I cannot easter because work. Sads. I only get every 3rd weekend off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 Given its a long weekend, I could come for a day if a few people are about. Probably Saturday, or Friday.Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 Saturday works best for me and I'm considering camping if others are.Ā Happy to swap to another weekend if that's better though. Will bring Daisy and the Scooters, must get around to buying tyres this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BL Bloke Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 I'll be coming down on Saturday.Ā Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted April 10, 2022 Share Posted April 10, 2022 I am hoping to be able to do the jaunt for the Saturdayā¦ tis the holidays so having been home all week I donāt feel too bad leaving the good lady with the wee ones!Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsisigma01 Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 7 hours ago, catsinthewelder said: Will bring Daisy and the Scooters, must get around to buying tyres this week What size tyres...Ā Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 6 hours ago, mitsisigma01 said: What size tyres...Ā Ā IĀ think they are 155/80 13.Ā Might drop by the local garage and see what part worns are in. The trailer is currently wearing one tyre it came with and the old spare tyre from the Dacia.Ā Someone identified the rims as MK1 Fiesta.Ā I have a Mk3 Escort rim as a spare but it's 165 tyre slightly rubs on the trailer frame. With things like this it's always slightly annoying that none of my vehicles appear to have interchangeable wheels. Six-cylinder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted April 11, 2022 Author Share Posted April 11, 2022 It is looking like Saturday is a definite. Any other takers? Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted April 11, 2022 Author Share Posted April 11, 2022 Due to various circumstances the delivery of our new container has been delayed until Thursday. Getting ready including lifting the Visa body out of the way is now delayed until Wednesday afternoon (13 April). Anybody free to help? Mrs6C 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 50 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said: Due to various circumstances the delivery of our new container has been delayed until Thursday. Getting ready including lifting the Visa body out of the way is now delayed until Wednesday afternoon (13 April). Anybody free to help? I should be able to drop by for a couple of hours to lend a hand, is the one day this week there's actually not something in the diary already! LightBulbFun, catsinthewelder and Six-cylinder 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 How friendly are the company delivering the container? The easiest way to move the Visa body could be to attach some form of lifting straps now then ask the driver to lift it with their giant HIAB when they arrive? Ā I imagine the JCB could lift it but I can't see it being a simple job. Ā Perhaps in the future you could adapt one of the 2' wagon chassis for moving dead cars to a 2 post ramp in the barn.Ā That would need the JCB to get involved. Six-cylinder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted April 11, 2022 Author Share Posted April 11, 2022 35 minutes ago, catsinthewelder said: How friendly are the company delivering the container? The easiest way to move the Visa body could be to attach some form of lifting straps now then ask the driver to lift it with their giant HIAB when they arrive? Ā I imagine the JCB could lift it but I can't see it being a simple job. Ā Perhaps in the future you could adapt one of the 2' wagon chassis for moving dead cars to a 2 post ramp in the barn.Ā That would need the JCB to get involved. I don't think the JCB will have any trouble lifting the Visa body, weĀ just need to sort of lifting rated straps.Ā I hope the tow ropes I have will do the job, but don't stand under it! I don't think dangling from the back bucket or riding on the front forks is a good idea to take the Visa down the fieldĀ so we may need to place it on the car trailer to move it.Ā Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 24 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said: I don't think the JCB will have any trouble lifting the Visa body, weĀ just need to sort of lifting rated straps.Ā I hope the tow ropes I have will do the job, but don't stand under it! I don't think dangling from the back bucket or riding on the front forks is a good idea to take the Visa down the fieldĀ so we may need to place it on the car trailer to move it.Ā I was going to suggest a sled of some sorts and drag it. Trailer sounds betterĀ Six-cylinder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 I may be able to come up on Saturday if Iām not going to my sisterās for Easter. Six-cylinder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 I should be there Saturday, then mum will bring the kids in the afternoon and I'll take them home later in the dayĀ Six-cylinder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsisigma01 Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 12 hours ago, catsinthewelder said: IĀ think they are 155/80 13.Ā Might drop by the local garage and see what part worns are in. The trailer is currently wearing one tyre it came with and the old spare tyre from the Dacia.Ā Someone identified the rims as MK1 Fiesta.Ā I have a Mk3 Escort rim as a spare but it's 165 tyre slightly rubs on the trailer frame. With things like this it's always slightly annoying that none of my vehicles appear to have interchangeable wheels. I thought you meant a scooter tyre š I do have one brand new one... I do also have a set of 4 MK1 fiesta rims and tyres, not sure on tyre sizes , buried in my lock up .... Alas I probably can't get to the FoD , my last two attempts have caused failings with the Sigma šŖšŖ. But if anyone is passing Horsham enroute I could try and get them out ......š¤Æ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, mitsisigma01 said: But if anyone is passing Horsham enroute I could try and get them out ......š¤Æ I could divert if I did come up, but getting 4 wheels and tyres in the boot of an MX5 could be interesting unless they're Lego...Ā richardmorris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 2 hours ago, mitsisigma01 said: Ā š I do also have a set of 4 MK1 fiesta rims and tyres, not sure on tyre sizes , buried in my lock up .... Ā šŖšŖ That's a kind offer but I think some fresh rubber is probably the easiest answer for now. Will grab a matching rim at some point in the future if you are going to get rid of them though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitsisigma01 Posted April 11, 2022 Share Posted April 11, 2022 4 hours ago, Crackers said: I could divert if I did come up, but getting 4 wheels and tyres in the boot of an MX5 could be interesting unless they're Lego...Ā Also got a set of MK1 mx5 daisies ... And another set of 4 X 100 alloys ... And some long ratchet straps available for shits n giggles when you load 12 wheels n tyres on an MX š¬š¬ catsinthewelder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyG Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 My Easter visit to family is now off due to mild Covid issues (theirs, not mine). The silver lining in the cloud is I can now attend this - for Saturday at least - and poss Sunday as well š. beko1987, catsinthewelder and Six-cylinder 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crackers Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Does the JCB now have steering? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted April 12, 2022 Author Share Posted April 12, 2022 6 minutes ago, Crackers said: Does the JCB now have steering? Yes it does. It was the filter screen blocked. Crackers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted April 12, 2022 Author Share Posted April 12, 2022 Good Bye CLK You picked a fine time to leave me, 320With summer around the cornerĀ and a show in the fieldI've had some bad times, lived through some sad timesBut this time your hurting won't heal Mrs6C, Fat_Pirate and JakeT 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Tempted to come down for a catch up as it's a long weekend. I've just been to Silverstone though...Ā beko1987 and Six-cylinder 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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