Event Bulgaria Fest - Task complete

[Brodders]

I am also in the (hopefully) final stages of sorting out a vehicle in Romania too.

 

I reckon it could be all sorted before flying out there, unless said vehicle is fucked. If that is the case, I will have about a day to get an alternative vehicle sorted.

[oldcars]

If there is a Romanian gumtree this may help.

 

£ 80 în seara asta

[dollywobbler]

I think I'm going for the Dacia estate then. Means I can easily sort out insurance before we even jump on a plane. Chap speaks good English and knows how to go about doing owner transfers and stuff. The plan is on!

 

Brodders - I guess you haven't got much time to linger in Sofia? I was planning on a bit of sight-seeing on the Friday.

[skattrd]

So is Bulgariafest becoming Romainiafest?

[dollywobbler]

So is Bulgariafest becoming Romainiafest?

 

Well, the flights are still to Bulgaria, but yes, Romania has become the default choice for chod.

[Brodders]

I think I'm going for the Dacia estate then. Means I can easily sort out insurance before we even jump on a plane. Chap speaks good English and knows how to go about doing owner transfers and stuff. The plan is on!

 

Brodders - I guess you haven't got much time to linger in Sofia? I was planning on a bit of sight-seeing on the Friday.

I have myself booked into a hotel in Sofia until Friday night, and was planning on getting the train to Romania on Saturday morning. As such, I should have a little bit of time for sightseeing in Sofia on Thursday and Friday.

[beko1987]

Surely someone having a 'sorted' car will help the spontaneous people out, you can go buy car 1,then use car 1 to travel to find the rest of the cars/get home if all else fails

[Noel Tidybeard]

good idea use the renner 12 estate to drive round and find an renner 12 hunchback

[dollywobbler]

I think only two cars are being purchased now. Probably. 

[The Moog]

Pleased for you guys. Gutted took easy option not to join you

[catsinthewelder]

I think only two cars are being purchased now. Probably. 

 

Depend on whether we have to buy a Yugo Sana to A frame it home with when it conks out in the middle of a Bosnian minefield.

[dollywobbler]

I'm overjoyed* to discover that Monday 28th is a public holiday in Romania. That makes life interesting. 

[catsinthewelder]

With Friday the 25th being a public holiday in BG to add to the chaos,  why are we doing it that week? 

[Guest Hooli]

Because planning*

[dollywobbler]

Nay. The Thursday is the public holiday in Bulgaria oddly. We arrive with ten minutes of it left.

[dollywobbler]

Ha! Another advantage of an English speaking seller is that he reckons he can do all the admin before we get there. That takes the pressure off! All I need to do is send my ID and some money to someone I've never met and who lives over 1700 miles away...

 

WCPGW?

[catsinthewelder]

Oops, I had in my head that we arrived on a public holiday but forgot that we arrived with 10 mins of Thursday still available.

[andy18s]

Ha! Another advantage of an English speaking seller is that he reckons he can do all the admin before we get there. That takes the pressure off! All I need to do is send my ID and some money to someone I've never met and who lives over 1700 miles away...

 

WCPGW?

Blimey,does he have access to anything else?

[dollywobbler]

Not sure if this pic will work, but the Dacia seller was checking the valve clearances and it's all a bit K-Series...

 

Will be done next weekend. Maybe I should pack a torque wrench to reset the head bolts on the way back!

[Isaac Hunt]

You'll be fine with the Rule Of Nine

 

1. Cable Ties

2. Gaffer Tape

3. WD40

4. 5 Ltr Water

5. 5 Ltr Oil

6. Warning Triangle

7. Flat Pack Tow Rope

8. 5 Ltr Fuel

9. European Road Atlas

[castros_bro]

Just having a discussion with someone who wants bits Nippa possibly delivered to Bulgaria (not sure where yet) so is anyone driving a support vehicle over?

[dollywobbler]

Just having a discussion with someone who wants bits Nippa possibly delivered to Bulgaria (not sure where yet) so is anyone driving a support vehicle over?

 

Nope. Just three of us flying over now I think. What sort of bits?

[castros_bro]

Unknown yet but trying to get them to take complete car + delivery in exchange for help getting some old chod. You want any Nippa bits?

[dollywobbler]

Pretty sure an entire Nippa would put us beyond our baggage limits sadly. I have no idea what Nippa bits we'll need one day. Currently none, but you can never tell with these things. Haven't got room for a spares car.

[barefoot]

I've not really been following this until recently.

Just wanted to wish all three of you good luck etc before I forget all about it again.

[catsinthewelder]

I've spent the last few evenings trying to plan a route back and was drawn to the Transfagarasan Road in Romania.  Its a little bit out of our way but not as much for Brodders.

[skattrd]

Good luck chaps, wish I was coming with you.

One of the reasons I can't make it is work … I don't suppose your potential route back comes through Slovenia, Ljubljana specifically, as I might be over working over there

[dollywobbler]

I've spent the last few evenings trying to plan a route back and was drawn to the Transfagarasan Road in Romania.  Its a little bit out of our way but not as much for Brodders.

 

I am entirely happy to leave this in your hands.

 

Not had much conversation with the Dacia seller this week, though I have confirmed that it has a 12v power outlet. He sounded a bit hurt that I was suggesting it might not have one. I have asked where I should send a deposit but so far have had no answer. So, still an element of danger here. No deposit sent, for a car that has just blown its head gasket. WINNING.

[Brodders]

It seems the lack of conversation is a common theme. My seller hasn't responded to my request for the VIN number yet (as the insurance company will need it).

 

I am hoping that he is simply busy, rather than trying to hide something, but I guess a change in plan may be forced upon me if a response isn't forthcoming.

[catsinthewelder]

The current plan is to cut through a small bit of Slovenia (which was embarrassing when I couldn't remember where it was when talking to the pretty Slovenian girl last week).  I'm trying to stop for a night in each country so dropping by is certainly possible.