hairnet Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 18 minutes ago, richardmorris said: Thanks, £3million! ring me when you see a mk1 cavalier 2000GLS richardmorris, Eddie Honda, RobT and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddlethumper Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 As I am in dutchland and there is a classic veehickle show half an hour away in Dongen it would be rude not to go and have a butchers. Will try and get many pics. holbeck, stuboy, The Moog and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 On 5/6/2019 at 9:42 PM, dollywobbler said: I'm meant to be driving it to Essex AND Sussex. I'm starting to think that might be a stupid idea. Probably, loads of oldies round here would probably nick it off you to replace their pavement go-carts. Used to see an old dear regularly using hers to shop at local supermarket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Wife has given me red wine. I appear to have bid on and won £50+ of various 8-bit computershite and a Sinclair Calculator. djim, gm, RobT and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 4 hours ago, 320touring said: Bet it wasn't "stripping an Oxford in a Paddock" More stripping a paddock in the shires. A friend asked me to help get his tractor going after a 2 year layup. A little Yanmar thing with Chinese text on the warning labels etc making every lever an adventure as neither of us know much about tractors. Fortunately it fired straight up with a fresh battery and I was soon set to task shifting firewood as the trailer was still attached and he's not quite got the measure of reversing it. Once we'd done that we dragged the topper out from under a cat piss tarp and set to changing the blades for the fresh set supplied when he bought it secondhand about 3 years ago. The nuts were very large and very tight so he borrowed my car to nip up the next farm and borrow a bigger socket along with 3/4 ratchet and scaff bar while I pressure washed the lichen off the tractor. On his return we were glad of the scaf bar and swapped over the blades without too much fuss. A threaded shaft underneath caused some debate but as neither of us could remember removing anything we decided to chance it. I fired up the tractor and PTO while he retired to a safe distance and I was off mowing the meadow. It all went fairly well apart from finding a 13" tyre in the long grass so once that was hauled out from underneath he buzzed off to return the tools. I did about 7 laps before the machine stopped mowing. The PTO was still spinning so I tried adjusting the deck but still no cutting. Unfortunately there should have been a nut on that shaft,the blades had fallen off. No harm done, a replacement nut and washer was ordered on my return to town so I can finish it next week. mercedade, Saabnut, somewhatfoolish and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 I’ve been looking at Mazda MX-5s more and more recently. Did my usual and also had a look at a scrapped one at U-Pullit to see how bad they get killed to death. Epic chassis front leg rot seems to be a thing. Unfortunately such things don’t put me off. They are just perfectly proportioned. A test drive of the Snagglepuss MX-5 sparkles a gradual rise in wanting to try one. I’m thinking after the next couple of cars have sold, I might be consider buying one. Cavcraft and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 MX5s are ace! So much fun to drive! However, mine does seem to have decided that running very hot is it’s new thing. Brief stop in traffic half a mile from home resulted in temp rise on the gauge. At home I could hear fizzing and see steam.,, no idea where the water is coming from, but it’s not a perished hose on the rad which was my first thought. Seems to be nearer the (nearly new) water pump... grrr. Time to investigate tomorrow if the rain holds off... Broadsword and The Moog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 23 minutes ago, Broadsword said: I’ve been looking at Mazda MX-5s more and more recently. Did my usual and also had a look at a scrapped one at U-Pullit to see how bad they get killed to death. Epic chassis front leg rot seems to be a thing. Unfortunately such things don’t put me off. They are just perfectly proportioned. A test drive of the Snagglepuss MX-5 sparkles a gradual rise in wanting to try one. I’m thinking after the next couple of cars have sold, I might be consider buying one. Do it do it do it. They're so damn cheap now they'll never be this price in 10 years. Get one with a decent amount of test and you can throw it away if it is rotten at test time. The only thing better than a cheap MX5 is a cheap Boxster! (When the Boxster is working) Broadsword, The Moog and loserone 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 6 minutes ago, brownnova said: MX5s are ace! So much fun to drive! However, mine does seem to have decided that running very hot is it’s new thing. Brief stop in traffic half a mile from home resulted in temp rise on the gauge. At home I could hear fizzing and see steam.,, no idea where the water is coming from, but it’s not a perished hose on the rad which was my first thought. Seems to be nearer the (nearly new) water pump... grrr. Time to investigate tomorrow if the rain holds off... Yeah it’s that pure driving experience I’m looking for. I’ve been reading up on them obviously and somewhere it said that water pumps can indeed be a problem. On an unrelated note it seems the engines are non-interference, which is nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 13 hours ago, stuboy said: Finally got a replacement numberplate, nice and easy straight swapping over, unless your me with lets play see how many times i can drop the dam silver grey screws on a camouflaged car park floor.... Dam these are bright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 Number plate lights that are so bright you can't actually see the number plate. Brilliant. HillmanImp, LightBulbFun, BorniteIdentity and 1 other 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobT Posted May 10, 2019 Share Posted May 10, 2019 5 hours ago, hairnet said: ring me when you see a mk1 cavalier 2000GLS Likewise if there's any Renault Fuegos/phase 1 25 V6s passing through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 3 hours ago, RobT said: Likewise if there's any Renault Fuegos/phase 1 25 V6s passing through. Certainly will, but I’m the only one with such taste round here. I think this and recent classics may have been a COYS auction consignment as a couple of be-signed peel about today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 8 hours ago, brownnova said: MX5s are ace! So much fun to drive! However, mine does seem to have decided that running very hot is it’s new thing. Brief stop in traffic half a mile from home resulted in temp rise on the gauge. At home I could hear fizzing and see steam.,, no idea where the water is coming from, but it’s not a perished hose on the rad which was my first thought. Seems to be nearer the (nearly new) water pump... grrr. Time to investigate tomorrow if the rain holds off... Our one ran very hot until.i fitted a new radiator. Also the fan switch failed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanciamatt Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 I went to my mums yesterday and saw my dedra turbo sat there looking unloved, so it went for mot this morning and passed. Such a nice car to drive. skattrd, Asimo, clayts450 and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 9 hours ago, wuvvum said: Number plate lights that are so bright you can't actually see the number plate. Brilliant. Should not be able to see a white light from rear / mot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adw1977 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 "Nigel Farage ‘leg it’ after his driver crashed with Jag carrying 13-month-old toddler in Kent" Sun website link I'm going to avoid any political comments, but of all the cars to crash into - poor Jag! egg and Broadsword 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 I hate modern journalism! Vintage Jag. Later says 1986 Jag. Vintage is a defined term for pre 1930. Classic would have been fine. I dislike Farage but read what he says. I would not be surprised if the jag owner was somewhat animated and abusive. Farage was a well known face, but just a passenger. The driver did all the right things, and farage cleared off to stop it escalating. Seems fair enough to me. Joey spud, grizgut, stonedagain and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 4 hours ago, New POD said: Our one ran very hot until.i fitted a new radiator. Also the fan switch failed. Fan temp sender appears to have failed, but it’s losing coolant too. It was hissing at me yesterday when I stopped! I’ll look this morning and I’ll guarantee the coolant will be low. It seems to last about 4 or 5 drives to work then it’s low again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous user Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Poor Jag, I'm just glad that nobody was hurt and the pub landlord was driving a proper pub landlord car. Hope he can get another one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aston Martin Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 The weathers definitely nicer, as the Cactus door bubbles are creaking in the heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 The Passat needs a suspension bush, working out which part I need has melted my brain. Aston Martin, Stanky, cort16 and 2 others 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mally Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Just change them all to be sure! 95 quid Peugeot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lacquer Peel Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 You're alright, I'm just going to replace the two top control arms as there's definitely play in one of them. It's £200 for the whole lot if you want a decent brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 I'm really stumped as regards selling my white Xantia. Zero interest, and I mean zero. I've tried advertising everywhere to no avail. It clearly won't roffle either. It's a decent frugal, dependable car. That I can say with certainty, but two months on the market with zero interest is a worry. Admittedly I had to pull it off an action as it was not going to make much more than scrap value, but it was worth a go. I've never struggled to sell a car like this. I've sold rough cars for more money and quite quickly, but this just the Xantia just seems cursed. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 An American guy has just joined the UK Mondeo MK1 Facebook group. He's imported two left hand drive MK1's to the States from Spain. He already has both Contour/Mystique - now he has the full set! loserone, somewhatfoolish, LightBulbFun and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bramz7 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 1 hour ago, Broadsword said: I'm really stumped as regards selling my white Xantia. Zero interest, and I mean zero. I've tried advertising everywhere to no avail. It clearly won't roffle either. It's a decent frugal, dependable car. That I can say with certainty, but two months on the market with zero interest is a worry. Admittedly I had to pull it off an action as it was not going to make much more than scrap value, but it was worth a go. I've never struggled to sell a car like this. I've sold rough cars for more money and quite quickly, but this just the Xantia just seems cursed. Any suggestions? It's Xantias. They aren't really worth much, unless you find someone who really does want it. I paid £700 for my one! And it has rust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 If someone here were serious about doing a quick deal I’d take £500 for mine but I don’t know if even that would be tempting enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRi05 Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Taps aff weather in Glasgow Eddie Honda, Lacquer Peel, Broadsword and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted May 11, 2019 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Whoops! BorniteIdentity, RobT, HarmonicCheeseburger and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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