Six Cylinders Motoring Notes

[LightBulbFun]

On 05/08/2020 at 16:10, Floatylight said:

Not worth the risk if you suffer with a bad back...

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yeah I did not think there was enough space to lie flat in it 

although thinking about it @beko1987 is probably referring to that other more modern BMW @Six-cylinder recently rescued

but still I dont think theres all that much space for sleeping in it LOL

[catsinthewelder]

I can bring a spare tent and inflatable mattress, I'll admit that I don't find them very comfortable but that's what beer is for.

[wuvvum]

Or as @Smoll Floatylight will confirm, if you imbibe enough of Mrs6C's home brew, the field itself can suddenly seem a surprisingly comfortable place for a kip.

[richardmorris]

On 8/2/2020 at 9:56 PM, Six-cylinder said:

This weekend has been a sort of FoD event but with Gamma Consortium (club) people.

It was for the parts recovery of the Gamma Berlina lodging with us and donated to the club as a parts car.

Glorious weather made it a very pleasant weekend and interesting to see two later Deltas and a ypsilon. 

We were worried that the Spitfire would think we were Italian and straife us!

Great for the gamma, but the moderns aren’t lookers are they,

[richardmorris]

Have fun at the open weekend, it’s my eldest nieces 12th birthday so will be going there ( In our bubble). I may * ( who knows at the moment ) be visiting north wales in a fortnight and could possibly drop the 1988 period Philips radio cassette off on the way home. It’s been in the boot since February!

[bub2006]

On 7/28/2020 at 10:08 AM, Six-cylinder said:

I have spoken to the farmer who is cutting our hay and he says he will cut it in a week or so depending on weather.

We will be ready for another FoD open weekend in August with the use of our 10 acre field. I am thinking 22/23 Aug but if there is an overwhelming majority for a different weekend that would be find with me.  

I had to look twice at that pic till I realised it was my son! Chaseracer gave him a driving lesson in my auto avensis. Hes now older and my current car is a manual. I'll have a wonder down but shant be bringing trike again. That was too tiring. 

[Six-cylinder]

1 hour ago, bub2006 said:

I had to look twice at that pic till I realised it was my son! Chaseracer gave him a driving lesson in my auto avensis. Hes now older and my current car is a manual. I'll have a wonder down but shant be bringing trike again. That was too tiring. 

Yes your lad, a great photo for advertising our event and he is most welcome to visit again. 

[bub2006]

He may come with me next time. Thank you,I'll tell him that because he appreciates folk taking time for him. Something his mum never did and part of the reason why he now lives with me. 

[Six-cylinder]

2 hours ago, richardmorris said:

Have fun at the open weekend, it’s my eldest nieces 12th birthday so will be going there ( In our bubble). I may * ( who knows at the moment ) be visiting north wales in a fortnight and could possibly drop the 1988 period Philips radio cassette off on the way home. It’s been in the boot since February!

Everything has slowed down, just when it is convenient to you.

[Zelandeth]

This any use to you for any of your Citroen projects?

Solex 32BISA carb, used once for about five miles as an experiment.

Originally specified for a 1100 Chrysler/Talbot Horizon I believe...which suggests to me it's probably common to a bunch of PSA stuff from that era...hence might be useful for you.  Just let me know if it's likely useful, if so will bring it over next time I'm over your way.  If not it can disappear into the pile of stuff in the back of my garage for another few years.

[Six-cylinder]

7 hours ago, Andyrew said:

This was from box of tat a customer gave us as he was clearing out. The shop it came from shut down donkeys years ago. 

Just look at that price! 

Now with LW!  Getting fancy. 

Looks new buts slightly used, like its been a demo unit or something or it could be Ballsed.  Any use in the fleet before the bin?

POWER!!!!!

Never heard of the brand, but I see it has jack pin.

It looks useful to me as I am more keen to fit Radio/cass than Radio/CD in appropriate cars.

I want another battery like I had last time and 2 x 20 LTR blue antifreeze please. 

 

[Andyrew]

9 hours ago, Six-cylinder said:

I want another battery like I had last time and 2 x 20 LTR blue antifreeze please. 

 

Cool dude.  Will get it sorted and drop you a message nearer the time. 

@quicksilver / @Slowsilver

Did the 100 fit the Mondeo? 

 

 

[Six-cylinder]

9 hours ago, Zelandeth said:

This any use to you for any of your Citroen projects?

Solex 32BISA carb, used once for about five miles as an experiment.

Originally specified for a 1100 Chrysler/Talbot Horizon I believe...which suggests to me it's probably common to a bunch of PSA stuff from that era...hence might be useful for you.  Just let me know if it's likely useful, if so will bring it over next time I'm over your way.  If not it can disappear into the pile of stuff in the back of my garage for another few years.

It does look like the size of carb the Visa Cab and LNA use. Just the screw holes for the air filter etc are different.

[Andyrew]

OMG PRICE SLASH. 

more stock found so

The 100 batterys are priced to clear. 

£35 including VAT.

[Six-cylinder]

21 minutes ago, Andyrew said:

OMG PRICE SLASH. 

more stock found so

The 100 batterys are priced to clear. 

£35 including VAT.

OK two more rather than one more then please.

[Slowsilver]

2 hours ago, Andyrew said:

 

@quicksilver / @Slowsilver

Did the 100 fit the Mondeo?

Yep. Sure did. Fits like it grew there. A fraction longer and it wouldn't have gone in. Now starts instantly at the first touch of the starter even after standing for a week.
 

[Andyrew]

1 hour ago, Slowsilver said:

Yep. Sure did. Fits like it grew there. A fraction longer and it wouldn't have gone in. Now starts instantly at the first touch of the starter even after standing for a week.
 

Good to hear.  Drop a message if you need any service parts/ oil for the Mondeo. 

[chaseracer]

19 hours ago, bub2006 said:

He may come with me next time. Thank you,I'll tell him that because he appreciates folk taking time for him. Something his mum never did and part of the reason why he now lives with me. 

This would be good.  We can teach him to drive the Fergie!

[LightBulbFun]

22 hours ago, catsinthewelder said:

I can bring a spare tent and inflatable mattress, I'll admit that I don't find them very comfortable but that's what beer is for.

ah thanks cool good to know I have at least one option  (assuming the bed holds air? I dont drink but ill manage somehow LOL)

now just need to figure out the actually getting there and back part, would anyone be able to pick me up from MKC?

(assuming im even welcome given id have to get to MKC by Public transport still not sure what peoples stances on that? personally not something im worried about, but its not about me here!)

[dozeydustman]

I may have to take a rain check on the FoD weekend. I can get a tent but I may have work on the Saturday, probably won’t know until middle of next week.

[Floatylight]

Some Floatylights will be in attendance at the FOD weekender!

 

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[AnthonyG]

Pictures of AndyRew’s radio reminds me I have a Kenwood (or JVC) radio/cd in my garage, did you still want one for the BMW 328 Chris? It’s a multichanger one, will have to check it’s got a single slot as well. 

[Six-cylinder]

I got my 2CV out of storage today, I had to back fill the petrol pump and fuel line to make it start. Now it seems to start easily and runs well.

Yes it is rare to see my 2CV out and about but I thought it should make an appearance at the FoD open weekend 22/23 Aug. I am not like other 2CV owners who use their cars regardless and I consider 30 miles there and 30 miles back is a nice trip out in a 2CV before it becomes uncomfortable. I Know, I know many have driven them around Europe when I have succumbed to the comfort and economy of a Visa Diesel! Thing is I may have used it a bit too sparingly as it had an MOT in May 2019 at 52,734, now it is reading 52,852 miles  just 118 miles in over a year. (it is on a Boris MOT)

[hairnet]

Ffs etc

[dollywobbler]

Mine managed 8000 miles between MOTs AND MY HEARING IS FINE I TELL YOU.

[wuvvum]

Can I have a go please?  I haven't driven a 2CV in years!

[LightBulbFun]

50 minutes ago, wuvvum said:

Can I have a go please?  I haven't driven a 2CV in years!

wot he said

(although I have never driven a 2CV at all)

(assuming I can even make it to the FoD...)

[Mr Pastry]

5 minutes ago, LightBulbFun said:

wot he said

(although I have never driven a 2CV at all)

(assuming I can even make it to the FoD...)

You do realise, don't you, that once you have driven a 2CV you will never want to look at another Invacar?

[Zelandeth]

Happy to volunteer to give the 2CV some exercise!  Perfect open top weather...

I'm definitely *hoping* to make an appearance, it's just hard for me to commit to something like this more than a couple of days in advance with how my mental health is these days.  Also is the weather is anything like this it will definitely enforce my having to call time after a couple of hours as I just can't handle temperatures like this like I used to.

[dollywobbler]

1 hour ago, Mr Pastry said:

You do realise, don't you, that once you have driven a 2CV you will never want to look at another Invacar?

Um, can't say that's a problem. ?