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richardmorris Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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I may wander up in the 2cv. May not, as it’s up to north wales tomorrow and then I need to sort out the Mercedes.

Six-cylinder Rank: Talbot Tagora

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Volvo doing what Volvos do best this morning with more inside.

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Six-cylinder Rank: Talbot Tagora

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Ok thought and discussion with Mrs6C has now been given to the Citroen National car show v Festival of the Unexceptional and Field of dreams open weekend.

 

The result is we will forgo the Citroen show to be with you lot!

 

Free camping for all Autoshiters all weekend and car tinkering, more details to follow.

 

Weekend 14/15 July 2018 with the Festival of the Unexceptional on Saturday 14th.

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Something worth taking off the 75 before its cubed is the little hatches that are on the front wheel arch liners. These let you change the bulbs and always seem to fall off. I got one from  a car in the scrap yard but many had it missing.

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Excellent decision.

Hopefully you will get more attendees this time from some (or hopefully all) of the Autoshite FoU participants.

Also more variety than just Citroens.

Quicksilver and I will doubtless make the long trek to attend.

Us -> FoU = 5 miles.

Us -> FoD = 5 miles.

Fairly local methinks.

Ideal 4 us!

 

beko1987 Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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I wasnt aware we were going for the full weekend! I've only got a pass out for some of tomorrow and Saturday...

 

Gareths exhaust hasnt turned up yet so if it doesnt we won't be doing that so I could be earlier, after taking Eva to mums so still having to drive to Marlow then back again, oh well! Best start loading the car up with tools later too, hope it stops raining!

 

I've got my car bits in the car still so we could spanner a Laguna too, as long as we get it tracked back up enough to get me home without scrubbing a tyre off the wheel over 12 miles!

Six-cylinder Rank: Talbot Tagora

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I wasnt aware we were going for the full weekend! I've only got a pass out for some of tomorrow and Saturday...

 

Gareths exhaust hasnt turned up yet so if it doesnt we won't be doing that so I could be earlier, after taking Eva to mums so still having to drive to Marlow then back again, oh well! Best start loading the car up with tools later too, hope it stops raining!

 

I've got my car bits in the car still so we could spanner a Laguna too, as long as we get it tracked back up enough to get me home without scrubbing a tyre off the wheel over 12 miles!

 

We have to go to Wales for family stuff Easter Sunday/Monday.

 

The Festival of the Unexceptional is 14th July, which clashes with the Citroen National that was our dilemma, we have now decided  to open the field of dreams and stay around Sunday, although we will not be there Saturday night as we had already accepted a BBQ invitation at a local allotment society.

beko1987 Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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 accepted a BBQ invitation at a local allotment society.

 

Cor, the rock and roll lifestyle you lead!

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Howdy Shall drop in early afternoon with Big Bag of spanners I need a couple of bits of the JEY Visa

beko1987 Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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My day has been rapidly changed thanks to gareths exhaust not turning up... Mums picking Child1 up in the morning, and my rough plan is to wander over at lunchtime for a few hours, then return Saturday morning (can I leave my tools there on Friday to save me having to get them out Saturday morning?)

Six-cylinder Rank: Talbot Tagora

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(can I leave my tools there on Friday to save me having to get them out Saturday morning?)

 

Any Easter spanners made of chocolate will be eaten!

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beko1987 Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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I'm driving past tesco on the way over, do we need anything?

 

Its not raining here either, woohoo!

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What is the approximate location of the F.O.D? Just planning my movements tomorrow.

beko1987 Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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Thanks Bollox! Buckingham is the accepted 'close enough' location (sub 4 miles from Buckingham tesco) I think, sure Chris will pm you when he sees this.

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Planning on coming over tomorrow, weather permitting.

Any odd automotive jobs need doing there?

 

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Six-cylinder Rank: Talbot Tagora

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What is the approximate location of the F.O.D? Just planning my movements tomorrow.

 

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beko1987 Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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I'm leaving in a sec! Amys gone out, I've packed the car, just need to grab some lunch and baccy en route! Chris are you there in an hour?

Six-cylinder Rank: Talbot Tagora

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I'm leaving in a sec! Amys gone out, I've packed the car, just need to grab some lunch and baccy en route! Chris are you there in an hour?

 

I can be, but why not swing by the house and then timing is not important?

Six-cylinder Rank: Talbot Tagora

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Planning on coming over tomorrow, weather permitting.

Any odd automotive jobs need doing there?

 

We could do with moving the red Herald convertible and it has a rear brake locked solid, it would be good to free it up.

 

Why has the Alfa Giulietta got no spark?

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Why has the Alfa Giulietta got no spark?

 

I don't know.

Why has the Alfa Giulietta got no spark?

 

Because it's Italian.

Boom! Boom!

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richardmorris Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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I don't know.

Why has the Alfa Giulietta got no spark?

 

Because it's Italian.

Boom! Boom!

 

I was trying to come up with a witty line and you beat me to it!

Slowsilver Rank: BL Wedge

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We could do with moving the red Herald convertible and it has a rear brake locked solid, it would be good to free it up.

 

Large hammer not required.

You have a JCB.

 

Six-cylinder Rank: Talbot Tagora

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Large hammer not required.

You have a JCB.

 

I have tried the large hammer without success so it is a wheel off and remove brake shoes job.

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Six-cylinder Rank: Talbot Tagora

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In spite of the rain Beko and I got the Rover in position today. First we put the Laguna to work pulling the Xantia out of the way so the Range Rover was not trapped.

 

Pulling the 75 with the Range Rover was not difficult, but for Beko steering the 75 with a pair of grips because there was no wheel, while sitting on the floor not being able to see out was more of a challenge!

 

All ready for tomorrow now.

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Supernaut Rank: Talbot Tagora

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Mmmm that is a lovely Xantia. Is that your V6 one or another one?

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