NorthernMonkey Posted May 6, 2019 Author Share Posted May 6, 2019 A supermini and a sports car....living the dream 1990s style! Bucketeer, The Moog, mrbenn and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted May 27, 2019 Author Share Posted May 27, 2019 Time for a bit of an update... A little while ago, and despite not actually purchasing any tickets, I was the lucky* winner in a roffle held by my regular chod supplier from deepest darkest Castleford. Arrangements were subsequently made and collection occurred on a bright and sunny Sunday morning. Mrs NorthernMonkey was suitably impressed with its excellent all round visibility and comfort. Bear in mind that she had recently been using a Peugeot 107 for commuting purposes, a car well known for its surreal comfort and interior space... Anyway, after a couple of days the Galaxy was pressed into daily service much to the amusement of her colleagues who look forward to seeing what she turns up to work in each day. LightBulbFun, Cavcraft, The Moog and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amishtat Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 It'll almost certainly outlast whatever they've got.. NorthernMonkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted May 27, 2019 Author Share Posted May 27, 2019 Fast forward a week or two and with the glorious sunshine, Claire suggested that now would be a good time to perhaps fix the Saab cabriolet with the buggered engine that I bought her a little while ago. Ok, two years ago to be exact. Anyway, that’s a thread update for another day... This meant that the Galaxy would shortly be surplus to requirements so a plan was hatched for a little swap that would hopefully be beneficial to all parties. Although the Galaxy had been running pretty faultlessly, this seemed like a good time to get the old girl up in the air to check everything was all present and correct... Plenty of evidence of care and attention recently given by previous owners...new rear brakes and a recent fuel filter for starters... There had been a bit of a clunk from the front though and inspection revealed excessive play in a drop link so time to fit a few more shiny bits... Whilst underneath, there was just one bit of rust, right underneath the nearside front jacking point... The rest of the car is pretty solid so it seemed a good idea to crack out the oxy-acetylene and the stonechip... That should keep the MOT man happy in October when it’s due. The only other issue was a slightly dodgy tyre so that was duly replaced with a good part worn from the pile in the corner... And that, folks, is about all there is to tell. It was recently collected by the right reverend Snagglepuss who is due to pilot it south to warmer climes later today before exchanging it for its replacement later in the week... Next up is the saga of the Saab (seen lurking in the workshop above) Dave_Q, Dirk Diggler, Cavcraft and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Big red fun bus piloted itself to that there London with no fuss. It is a lovely old thing, sitting at 75 is the perfect speed. Swap for some German engineering should happen on Wednesday Cavcraft, mrbenn and NorthernMonkey 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 300 miles in the fun bus so far including mx5 collecting bits. It drives nicely for 160k Off to a new home tomorrow. Snagglepuss Ma loves it although she struggles to get up that high. I need to carry a step with her to get back in! NorthernMonkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Today this Became this DoctorRetro, Jim Bell, stonedagain and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share Posted June 15, 2019 A few weeks ago, this arrived at the primate house.... Now don’t get me wrong...there’s a reason E36s were a success story for BMW and considering this one is 25 years old, it’s a good example of the reasons for that success....but it just doesn’t quite do it for me. I’m happy to have experienced it but when it comes to 80s and 90s saloons, for me it needs to have a three pointed star rather than a blue and black propellor. Anyhow, I went to bed the other night and fired up the forum for a last catchup as I normally do. Twenty minutes later, a deal was done. Here we go again.... The Moog, Pillock, HarmonicCheeseburger and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 It's like some sort of epic telly series this, where things are forever changing. Look forward to the next episode. Pillock, The Moog, NorthernMonkey and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share Posted June 15, 2019 Hmm. Trading sideways perhaps? How to turn a mk1 Focus to a mid 90s Honda Accord in 32 easy* steps.... Jim Bell, Bucketeer, Cavcraft and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 20 minutes ago, NorthernMonkey said: A few weeks ago, this arrived at the primate house.... Now don’t get me wrong...there’s a reason E36s were a success story for BMW and considering this one is 25 years old, it’s a good example of the reasons for that success....but it just doesn’t quite do it for me. I had a desire for this and then I remembered I have two E36s! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Schroedinger's swap - it is both the car you have and the car you haven't got yet with you both winning and losing at the same time - only measured when you read the v5 Good luck for today .. .and remember first dibs. Take care of the rust baby ... Jim Bell, Cavcraft and chaseracer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share Posted June 15, 2019 4 minutes ago, snagglepuss said: Take care of the rust baby ... I wish you’d stop referring to Bucketeer as this. At least in public. Cavcraft, chaseracer, Jim Bell and 3 others 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Like johnk but Burnley.:D NorthernMonkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share Posted June 15, 2019 First stop...Bucketeer delivery service but with a twist. Yep. Got to deliver everyone’s favourite brandy drinking nomad further south as a side job. Mrs6C, Jim Bell, UltraWomble and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 11 minutes ago, NorthernMonkey said: First stop...Bucketeer delivery service but with a twist. Yep. Got to deliver everyone’s favourite brandy drinking nomad further south as a side job. It is not the brandy drinking nomad I need, it is the other stuff! The Moog, NorthernMonkey and Mrs6C 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucketeer Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 It's reminiscent of driving my AX in the back of here. The Moog, chaseracer, Mrs6C and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 It is not the brandy drinking nomad I need, it is the other stuff!I am sure he will deliver your rust baby safely! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 50 minutes ago, Bucketeer said: It's reminiscent of driving my AX in the back of here. trade ya cripple me in back of ka from streatham to kent, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UltraWomble Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 1 hour ago, NorthernMonkey said: First stop...Bucketeer delivery service but with a twist. Yep. Got to deliver everyone’s favourite brandy drinking nomad further south as a side job. Thats a familiar looking canal barge anchor in the boot. Cavcraft and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Hang on, he hasn't got in yet. UltraWomble 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share Posted June 15, 2019 Managed to blag the passenger seat for the last 45 minutes....let’s see if there’s anything worth spotting... Oh look, a Xantia Activa! Cavcraft, loserone, The Moog and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share Posted June 15, 2019 Two minutes away from rendezvous and the heavens have opened... Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share Posted June 15, 2019 And we’re here! Burnside, Lacquer Peel, Tickman and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Looks like Gloucester Services. I passed it this morning at 2.30am ? NorthernMonkey and Burnside 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Vito time! NorthernMonkey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Tickman, Cavcraft, Lacquer Peel and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthernMonkey Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share Posted June 15, 2019 11 minutes ago, Cavcraft said: Vito time! Oh yeah, baby.... Well, lunchtime at the BP garage down the road first...as nice as the services are, I’d struggle to stomach a £5+ pork pie. Still, at least they were cheaper than the family size jar of pickled onions at £23.50 Cavcraft 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 snotvan a lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucketeer Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 A typical Autoshite day out. I have now left this collection to join another potential collection. Safe journeys home Lord and Lady Monkey and HMC senior and juniors. NorthernMonkey, HMC, Lacquer Peel and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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