fordperv Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Here's the Sierra trying out it's new garage. It's a council lock up which replaced the old one we had. the new one is at least 5 feet longer and much wider. It's also been turned by 90 degrees so easier to get in. ok for £9 a week. In the last phot-theres 2 feet behind the car.guessing from the pictures you've been practicing a wider sweeping slide on that car park? These 92 spec cars get better looking with each year that passes ProgRocker, egg, EssDeeWon and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProgRocker Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 It's the only good thing our council has done. It's currently shutting two local leisure centres - bunch of s******* SteveA lot of those 'savings' are probably paying for former council employees' gold plated pensions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevebrookman Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 A lot of those 'savings' are probably paying for former council employees' gold plated pensions. Funny you should say that https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-43790475?fbclid=IwAR3Rl7tBxZ28RX2nqzR6R2VYivppm371zT88rBtPS6eImynSijZ7dLI5zYs Angrydicky and ProgRocker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 I’m amazed they’ve built you a new garage! I’d have thought they would have sold the land off for development. Angrydicky, mrbenn, Stevebrookman and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angrydicky Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 I thought the same, at least down in the SE where I'm from every council seems keen to pull down their garage blocks and replace with yet more flats, shoehorned in with not enough parking.Fair play to Caerphilly council for bucking the trend where garages are concerned. And making them a decent size to accommodate today's bloated cars! egg, Stevebrookman and ProgRocker 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Knowing the council though they sell it off for a pittance, then the buyer applies for planning to build a scheme of 6 bedroom executive homes which they duly grant and sells it on at a huge profit. Instead of the council thinking, right let’s build some houses ourselves on it. Stevebrookman and ProgRocker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Sierra looks nice OP. Stevebrookman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProgRocker Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 I thought the same, at least down in the SE where I'm from every council seems keen to pull down their garage blocks and replace with yet more flats, shoehorned in with not enough parking.Fair play to Caerphilly council for bucking the trend where garages are concerned. And making them a decent size to accommodate today's bloated cars! On the housing estate I grew up on and the one I live on now, that the council have flogged off many of the en bloc garage sites to Suffolk based Orwell Housing Association for homes to rent or part own part buy. Makes sense given the housing crisis that exists but it exacerbates roadside parking. https://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/news/politics/norwich-garages-to-be-knocked-down-1-5523108 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevebrookman Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 Put a new exhaust on last Sunday-the old one had been blowing for ages-also when it was put on about 10 years ago (replacing the original) it was as noisy as hell-cheapo exhaust. With the new exhaust on-it's like a new car-very quiet. Had a few aches for a couple of days after rolling around under the ramps. I was going to change the thermostat today-it runs very cold on the dual carriageway to work-heaters not very warm-been like it for years-but started to take a few things off and my hands were freezing-will wait until next week. Steve tooSavvy and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 ToMM carb service/tune is 'back lane' work.... Not in freezing conditions, it's not Stevebrookman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevebrookman Posted January 27, 2019 Author Share Posted January 27, 2019 I could put up with the cold a few years ago-but now the other side of 50 it's not the same. Could put it in the garage but the Royale is on axle stands waiting for me to weld a couple of patches (it's been "waiting" 5 months). Steve tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevebrookman Posted March 9, 2019 Author Share Posted March 9, 2019 Changed the oil on the Sierra today. Used it last week to gtravel back and forth to Heathrow for a holiday. Munches the miles up very easily-a good cruiser at 70/80mph-and very good on fuel. theshadow, egg, The Moog and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevebrookman Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 New MOT today-no advisories! Split_Pin, Brodders, Microwave and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Good news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Excellent news well done OP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 much love for a sierra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevebrookman Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 Another MOT passed-advisory for body corrosion. A few days underneath should sort it!! Dick Longbridge, Bren, paulplom and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 LOVELY STUFF! Stevebrookman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevebrookman Posted May 29, 2021 Author Share Posted May 29, 2021 Update on Sierra. Used most days. Thought i'd have a look at the underside to tackle a bit of rust and uncovered quite a bit. Drivers floor where it meets the sill has had it. Will have a look in the week if I can tackle it from above for the majority of the welding. Looks like I need to either brush up on my welding or its curtains after 21 years. Shite Ron, theshadow and egg 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 Eek. That shouldn’t be too complicated to sort though, hopefully? Be a shame to lose it after all the history, and it’s a lovely car. Stevebrookman and Low Horatio gearbox 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 Weld it but weld it up right with some new sills. Those old Sierras are worth a Bob or two. If you do it right it shouldn’t be a problem for another 20 years cort1977 and Stevebrookman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevebrookman Posted May 29, 2021 Author Share Posted May 29, 2021 Thanks all-will take out the carpets this week to see the extent of the rust. Definitely worth doing!!!!! cort1977 and Shite Ron 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 Why can't I see the pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 Holding phone back to front? dave j 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 10 minutes ago, Bren said: Why can't I see the pics? I can’t either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevebrookman Posted May 29, 2021 Author Share Posted May 29, 2021 I'll put them in again. I think it's when I copy and paste. 1 hour ago, danthecapriman said: I can’t either. 2 hours ago, Bren said: Why can't I see the pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 That’s working! Shit. Shame but it’s such a nice car it’s well worth fixing. Stevebrookman and Low Horatio gearbox 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 It's not terminal. Shite Ron, Low Horatio gearbox and Stevebrookman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordperv Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Thats easily repairable Stevebrookman and Shite Ron 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevebrookman Posted June 8, 2021 Author Share Posted June 8, 2021 Took the seats and carpets out today for a better look- gave it a good bash and poke. Better than I thought it would be-strange rusted holes on transmission tunnel! Friend getting me the metal from his work-then time to spark up the MIG and grinder. Previous garage repairs over the years can be seen-should have bought a MIG and had ago years ago. theshadow and egg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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