Louise2cv Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 SHUT THE FORUM: we've* finished. Actual tears here. But I'm girl so it's allowed. One of the greatest stories ever told. Big respect to Emma, she sounds like a great friend. mrbenn, dome, rob88h and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 UPDATE (There is a very good chance that this will get a bigger cheer than anything today) This is me breaking the news about the car's name to Emma... All of a sudden, Midnite will come crawling back to the thread... ( . Y . ) fraser.innes.3, aldo135, Louise2cv and 38 others 41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Totally Fucking Brilliant. Emma can be our Autoshite Calendar Girl! fordperv, Cavcraft, alf892 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Actually..... just had a thought..... Think you can get Emma to join up? I'm sure she'd be made totally welcome, and treated as a forum mascot! fordperv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProgRocker Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Hello Shiters, Popping in as I have just learned on the FlickR Autoshite group about the povvo grey grille dangly mirror Sierra. Well done chaps - Respect! And good luck with it! Angrydicky and loserone 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 End of an era? More like the beginning of a new one. The car could have remained where it was, eventually it would have passed the point of no return and bitten the dust. The car has been given another chance. Emma should have been allowed the drive back. I bet they don't get misty eyed over a base spec sierra on pistonheads. This site definitely is what it used to be ( awaiting brickbats for use of the sentance). mrbenn and Banger Kenny 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwdChina Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 LoLs............Just read through this thread............Well done folks, nice old bit of tat that is. By the way, you do realize that your all quite mad don't you. Beyond any help whatsoever. You do, ah good. Carry on chaps keep up the good work. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordperv Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 That's fantastic, get her signed up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Saved from a life of being rattle canned Matt black and fitted with halfords multi fit alloys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardthestag Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 UPDATE (There is a very good chance that this will get a bigger cheer than anything today) This is me breaking the news about the car's name to Emma... Capture1.PNGCapture2.PNG All of a sudden, Midnite will come crawling back to the thread... ( . Y . ) I am glad I read ^^ about Emma because my heart was crying but now I am filled with admiration for her. where ever her journey takes her etc etc she knows and it has all been said here anyway Is it wrong to add that Sierra makes my cock cry? Christine and eddyramrod 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timewaster Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Well F me. Bornidentity is Danno! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 This really is wonderful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cms206 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Emma gets my vote too. She sounds like a top lass. The Gods of Shite should look fondly upon her. eddyramrod, aldo135, fordperv and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexg Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Great write up enjoyed it immensely. Emma sounds great helping it happen so doubly heartbreaking to hear of her illness. I reckon once the Sierra Fund is up and running a chunk should be used to take her out for a meal or up-town or something. I'll happily chuck a few extra quid for that. eddyramrod, Al Bundy, purplebargeken and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 The whole naming thing sums up the general attitude on here. What a decent lot. Just remember now, none of you who stepped up to the mark are owners; you have become custodians with a responsibility of maintaining the old girl to ensure her existence for many, many more years. Don't let it become like the Maxi thread which was bumped the other day... ShiteRider 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timewaster Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 The Base model with headlamp washers looks like it's crying just a little at the fact it will never be an L.It's dreaming of an AM/FM radio, and crying. Mandatory in some Nordic countries I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlabamaShrimp Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I think there's only one more thing that this car needs, a full in depth review from Dollywobbler that gets posted to the front page of YouTube beko1987, rob88h, dollywobbler and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beko1987 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Yes, DW review! (Or 320_touring) I wouldn't say no to giving it a bloody good detail when the day comes... Good decontamination, wash polish and wax, plus some lovely trim gel would have it looking factory* fresh again Only once we have shown it about filthy for a year of course! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlabamaShrimp Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Shit forgot to say I know someone that can re-trim those door cards. I'm not saying he's top notch but did an ok job on my ST seat and was cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hauserplenty Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Now I'll have* to keep my eyes peeled for a Merkur XR4Ti. Shit.Props to the lot of you. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cV0tCphFMr8 Carry on the good work. *not really. Not many left... eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mat_the_cat Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I wonder why they did the grey grille? Was it to try and calm the shattered nerves of Cortina buyers, used to a big plastic lumpy front? Pah! Who'd buy a Sierra when this was on the market at the same time? Seriously though, my heart was been warmed by this thread. Even though the car itself isn't particularly desirable to me, just seeing it evokes plenty of memories. Well done to all of you! egg, fordperv, Banger Kenny and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripped fred Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 What a brilliant thread! Well done to all involved. Just goes to show this forum is more then just words, it's also about making things happen. So glad this car has been saved. I'm also happy to contrubute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldford Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 What a good read, you boys don't do stuff by halves. I'm up for a contribution when the Sierra fund is up and running, as mentioned above, use some of it to give Emma a good day out and a big bunch of flowers, eddyramrod, mat_the_cat and cms206 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 What a great end to today's chapter of this epic story. Although I too have never named a car (called mine plenty of names though!) I am 100% for naming it Emma. I think a new number plate with the car's new name in small letters at the bottom would be modestly fitting. I have seen that done before. Also, a bloody well warm welcome back to those who have been away from Autoshite for some time and have been prompted to return by this thread. Please stay!! lisbon_road, cms206, Cavcraft and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I wouldn't say no to giving it a bloody good detail when the day comes... Good decontamination, wash polish and wax, plus some lovely trim gel would have it looking factory* fresh again Only once we have shown it about filthy for a year of course!Sir, please PUT DOWN THE STARDROPS and STEP AWAY FROM THE VEHICLE. alf892, KruJoe, scruff and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angrydicky Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I was going to order a pre-2001 font front plate for it with "www.autoshite.com - Your Motoring is Our Concern" at the bottom, but can get the word Emma put on instead. eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I have recently been given by C1am a Sierra brochure and for your delight I have scanned the BASE page before I go to the pub! I hope this will help me be forgiven for my live failed collection thread today. danthecapriman, eddyramrod, Negative Creep and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 There was a Merkur XR4Ti on EBay about 4-5 years ago, it was a resto project so don't know if it survived. Most notable feature was its huugggee bumpers and the presence of that unique phenomenan of the 1980's the RIchard Grant Backflash. Top work there man! After you hear all these stories about probably unique cars getting bought then being adulterated with shit paintwork and making them look 'top spec' it's given me faith in society again. What's plans? Are you going to keep it as is or restore it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_senator Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I`m gonna miss it! I always used to go & see it when I was in the area Great to see it saved though, hats off to the guy who`s kept it going through sunshine, rain, snow & riots, without him, it would have been tuned into a Skoda, Mercedes & a Kia by now..Sorry to hear about Emma, God bless her x eddyramrod, trigger, Angrydicky and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Norman Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 What a bloody fantastic thing this is.Well done to all concerned for stumping up the cash and time to make it happen.This place isn't what it used to be. It's BETTER! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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