Six Cylinders Motoring Notes

[Six-cylinder]

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!

[bobdisk]

Doom Art 😁

[Six-cylinder]

159 miles now completed in the Ami 8. First fuel top up is 37.6 mpg.

[Six-cylinder]

Back to the subject of FoD over Easter.

Who is coming and when? 

I will open up with pleasure if I know when you are coming.

Edit - Now with added Weather Forecast to temp you!

[Six-cylinder]

I called for a local Taxi and look what turned up, I think it is the 1970s again!

[hairnet]

but 3 quid then was a lot of money

did steve feel 22 again lol

[davidfowler2000]

As mentioned I cannot easter because work. Sads.

I only get every 3rd weekend off.

[Crackers]

Given its a long weekend, I could come for a day if a few people are about. Probably Saturday, or Friday. 

[catsinthewelder]

Saturday works best for me and I'm considering camping if others are.  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.

[BL Bloke]

I'll be coming down on Saturday.  

[brownnova]

I am hoping to be able to do the jaunt for the Saturday… tis the holidays so having been home all week I don’t feel too bad leaving the good lady with the wee ones! 

[mitsisigma01]

7 hours ago, catsinthewelder said:

Will bring Daisy and the Scooters, must get around to buying tyres this week

What size tyres...  

[catsinthewelder]

6 hours ago, mitsisigma01 said:

What size tyres...  

I think they are 155/80 13.  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.  Someone identified the rims as MK1 Fiesta.  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]

It is looking like Saturday is a definite.

Any other takers?

 

[Six-cylinder]

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?

[Zelandeth]

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!

[catsinthewelder]

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?

 

I imagine the JCB could lift it but I can't see it being a simple job.

 

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.  That would need the JCB to get involved.

[Six-cylinder]

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?

 

I imagine the JCB could lift it but I can't see it being a simple job.

 

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.  That would need the JCB to get involved.

I don't think the JCB will have any trouble lifting the Visa body, we just need to sort of lifting rated straps. 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 field  so we may need to place it on the car trailer to move it. 

[richardmorris]

24 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said:

I don't think the JCB will have any trouble lifting the Visa body, we just need to sort of lifting rated straps. 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 field  so we may need to place it on the car trailer to move it. 

I was going to suggest a sled of some sorts and drag it. Trailer sounds better 

[richardmorris]

I may be able to come up on Saturday if I’m not going to my sister’s for Easter.

[beko1987]

I should be there Saturday, then mum will bring the kids in the afternoon and I'll take them home later in the day 

[mitsisigma01]

12 hours ago, catsinthewelder said:

I think they are 155/80 13.  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.  Someone identified the rims as MK1 Fiesta.  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 😕 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 😪😪.

But if anyone is passing Horsham enroute I could try and get them out ......🤯

[Crackers]

2 minutes ago, mitsisigma01 said:

But if anyone is passing Horsham enroute I could try and get them out ......🤯

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... 

[catsinthewelder]

2 hours ago, mitsisigma01 said:

 😕

I do also have a set of 4 MK1 fiesta rims and tyres, not sure on tyre sizes , buried in my lock up ....

 😪😪

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.

[mitsisigma01]

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... 

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

😬😬

[AnthonyG]

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 😀.

[Crackers]

Does the JCB now have steering?

[Six-cylinder]

6 minutes ago, Crackers said:

Does the JCB now have steering?

Yes it does.

It was the filter screen blocked.

[Six-cylinder]

Good Bye CLK

You picked a fine time to leave me, 320
With summer around the corner and a show in the field
I've had some bad times, lived through some sad times
But this time your hurting won't heal

[Ghosty]

Tempted to come down for a catch up as it's a long weekend. I've just been to Silverstone though...