17-Coffees Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 The sun's starting to come out, So I though I'd go and give the Golf a look over (I still have it) at the parents and to check a few things. Thankfully all I can see it should need for test is a patch of duct tape over a small bit of rust, and to secure part of the NS door trim back on. On top of that I'm going to finally get it serviced, as well as do the fuel filter to see if that'll cure the mysterious cutting out issue. Then hopefully have a few summer fun days with it, roof down and maybe have a white van driver shout "poof" at me while driving it. It'll be 2019 all over. Tickman, Burnside and The Moog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernaut Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 13 minutes ago, 17-Coffees said: Thankfully all I can see it should need for test is a patch of duct tape over a small bit of rust, Ah yes, structural MOT-spec duct tape. Just like another dark blue slightly rusty shed in the local area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Stepdaughter started a new job today, a few hours a week in the local chippy. She is 17 in January and is hoping to start lessons as soon as she can sdkrc, LightBulbFun, Jerzy Woking and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlosfandango Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 There’s been one of these missing from my collection of crap for some time. I’ve had loads of them over the years, this one will be staying. They are starting to get scarce and rather expensive here too. Welcome to the lounge that is my W124. CFD Skizzer, chaseracer, Six-cylinder and 15 others 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurious Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Is there a bourbon in the glove box, it feels like there should be. (More class than bling, unlike modern mercs, there's no chrome here) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Anyone near York/Boroughbridge? Someone on bookface is selling an MX5 Momo steering wheel for cheap that I want but it's collection only. (Or if anyone has one they'll sell me...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 7 hours ago, Carlosfandango said: There’s been one of these missing from my collection of crap for some time. I’ve had loads of them over the years, this one will be staying. They are starting to get scarce and rather expensive here too. Welcome to the lounge that is my W124. CFD That is class man, enjoy. Carlosfandango 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barefoot Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Because my 1979 T2 wasn't registered until June '80 it requires a rear fog light. After 25 years of frankly shit, derivative efforts I have installed a much prettier alternative. Technically it's illegal since it doesn't have the correct 'EU approved' or whatever words moulded into the lens, but do I care? I don't even take it for a test anymore. Tickman, crad and Jim Bell 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Just no. loserone, Asimo, Burnside and 3 others 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SiC Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 I've been looking at Minis for a good few weeks now. Thanks to @Mr Laurence putting up with my rambling musings. 🤣 I was hoping for something ready to go that wouldn't need any work for the near future. However it seems no matter how much you spend they're all in varying states of decay or bodge up. Even the expensive ones look to have lashings of filler. I very nearly went to see a Clubman Estate yesterday and booked a day off to see it as it was a 6hr roundtrip away. But the seller sent me some pictures of the car and basically it was masses of filler in the awkward to weld bits. For the same money you can get much better condition Moggie. Mrs SiC and I like both the Mini and Moggie too, so it wouldn't feel too off-putting if I did get one instead. They also meet the criteria of plentiful local parts support (literally local being Charles Ware is in Bristol too). Something that I sorely miss on other cars I've had. I guess the thicker metal helps here and also by the 80s they were pretty much classics, unlike the Mini which still was a utilitarian car for many. When I get a Mini, I think I'll just wait till the season quietens down at the end of a year. Also it's going to be a project either way, so buy one that already is at a good price and then weld it up myself. At least I'm not paying for someone else's filler lashings and quick blow over. Going back to light part support, that includes my Dolomite. With a free day off I decided to go up and see the club parts man to relieve me of over 500quid of various bent pieces of metal. 😳 Hopefully this should be all that I need now in terms of panels to complete it. Just need to put in time now and get it all done. Taken a chunk out of my budget for a Moggie but there isn't a huge amount out there of them at the moment anyway. Jenson Velcro, LightBulbFun, rusty998 and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 I've got (the usual) 5% off code at RockAuto, not sure if transferrable, but PM me if you want to give it a go as I don't need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 From sublime Floatylight, Jerzy Woking, Crackers and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 To ridiculous today. hairnet, Six-cylinder, dome and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Strange but true . Whilst casually looking at the offside front tyre on my X-trail this afternoon. What's that? That's my mud flap This is what I fished out, unfortunately dead. Soundwave, Fumbler, R1152 and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rusty998 Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 5 hours ago, SiC said: I've been looking at Minis for a good few weeks now. Thanks to @Mr Laurence putting up with my rambling musings. 🤣 I was hoping for something ready to go that wouldn't need any work for the near future. However it seems no matter how much you spend they're all in varying states of decay or bodge up. Even the expensive ones look to have lashings of filler. I very nearly went to see a Clubman Estate yesterday and booked a day off to see it as it was a 6hr roundtrip away. But the seller sent me some pictures of the car and basically it was masses of filler in the awkward to weld bits. For the same money you can get much better condition Moggie. Mrs SiC and I like both the Mini and Moggie too, so it wouldn't feel too off-putting if I did get one instead. They also meet the criteria of plentiful local parts support (literally local being Charles Ware is in Bristol too). Something that I sorely miss on other cars I've had. I guess the thicker metal helps here and also by the 80s they were pretty much classics, unlike the Mini which still was a utilitarian car for many. When I get a Mini, I think I'll just wait till the season quietens down at the end of a year. Also it's going to be a project either way, so buy one that already is at a good price and then weld it up myself. At least I'm not paying for someone else's filler lashings and quick blow over. Going back to light part support, that includes my Dolomite. With a free day off I decided to go up and see the club parts man to relieve me of over 500quid of various bent pieces of metal. 😳 Hopefully this should be all that I need now in terms of panels to complete it. Just need to put in time now and get it all done. Taken a chunk out of my budget for a Moggie but there isn't a huge amount out there of them at the moment anyway. Mini's, well unless it's had a new shell that's been double dipped and properly protected it will have rust hiding somewhere, I used to seal front and rear screens on the late classic Mini's when they were under warranty because the dry seal rubber just wasn't, if the factory thought that was acceptable then finding a non rusty one might take some time, I love Mini's and have owned quite a few but probably won't get another now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 2 hours ago, richardmorris said: To ridiculous today. Ferrari Monza Speedster, 500 made about £1.5 Million Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 8 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said: Ferrari Monza Speedster, 500 made about £1.5 Million I’ll have mine with a windscreen and a roof for that price. Crackers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Just now, richardmorris said: I’ll have mine with a windscreen and a roof for that price. I think most will buy them as an investment and never use them so a windscreen and roof doesn't matter. richardmorris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Needed to sort out tools in the boot so had idea with cut down pipe.... Standby... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJK 24 Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 I thought I may have spotted @worldofceri this morning approx 10am give or take on the M6(N) in the roadworks around Stafford. I was heading south on my way to Alconbury. My suspicions were confirmed approx 7pm this evening when I was heading north back home around Sandbach services when @worldofceriwas spotted heading south with what looked like an Ice Cream booth on the back of his trailer! I am guessing a nightmare was had around the Jct19/20 south closure? 🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦🍦 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 1 hour ago, rusty998 said: Mini's, well unless it's had a new shell that's been double dipped and properly protected it will have rust hiding somewhere, I used to seal front and rear screens on the late classic Mini's when they were under warranty because the dry seal rubber just wasn't, if the factory thought that was acceptable then finding a non rusty one might take some time, I love Mini's and have owned quite a few but probably won't get another now I was hoping I hadn't missed the boat. The boat appears not to have sailed away yet, just got a whole lot rustier! Thankfully panels are readily available. Panels that I could only dream of for my Dolomite. I mean you can get whole frickin' bulkheads for not a lot! http://www.minispares.com/product/Classic/CZH3216.aspx Hence it makes sense (somehow!) to buy one that is rather rotten and then weld it up. At least I know its been done all properly then. Unfortunately cheap panels also mean that project cars still go for a fair old bit too. If I do, maybe I'll save my pennies and go all out by getting a mk1. restoring cars takes a lot of time and energy so it makes sense to buy one that is the extra special one to do up. Even though my Dolomite has been a big project, I'm glad I got a grotty Sprint than a mint 1300/1500 which my budget would have got at the time - even if its not necessarily in the AutoShite way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 I absolutely love finding the best car in the car park and then parking next to it for extra contrast. The bloke with the SUV looked utterly bemused. Angrydicky, Jerzy Woking, dome and 13 others 14 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 1 minute ago, BorniteIdentity said: I absolutely love finding the best car in the car park and then parking next to it for extra contrast. The bloke with the SUV looked utterly bemused. Probably realised it wasn’t worth his while trying to sell you drugs. The Moog, Angrydicky, Tadhg Tiogar and 4 others 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 16 minutes ago, BorniteIdentity said: I absolutely love finding the best car in the car park and then parking next to it for extra contrast. The bloke with the SUV looked utterly bemused. This is my problem, they both appeal. Mk3 Escorts were always good cars and I love living in the past, but 567 bhp Supercharged V8 in a super comfy and capable package has appeal as well. The Moog, BorniteIdentity and SiC 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 27 minutes ago, BorniteIdentity said: I absolutely love finding the best car in the car park and then parking next to it for extra contrast. Didn't realise you'd inflicted a Range Rover on yourself. *teehee* Jerzy Woking, Crackers, dome and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 15 hours ago, Ghosty said: Anyone near York/Boroughbridge? Someone on bookface is selling an MX5 Momo steering wheel for cheap that I want but it's collection only. (Or if anyone has one they'll sell me...) I'm about an hour from York if that's any good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six-cylinder Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 4 minutes ago, vulgalour said: Didn't realise you'd inflicted a Range Rover on yourself. I have had 5 in twenty years and they start as unmentionables and soon turn into Autoshite material. dome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 19 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said: This is my problem, they both appeal. Mk3 Escorts were always good cars and I love living in the past, but 567 bhp Supercharged V8 in a super comfy and capable package has appeal as well. Concur. I know it’s popular rhetoric to be completely self sabotaging and only drive miserable shit heaps, but I definitely see the appeal of something like that. Only mine would have a more beautiful 3x3 number plate in a more somber colour. Skizzer and Six-cylinder 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 1 hour ago, BorniteIdentity said: I absolutely love finding the best car in the car park and then parking next to it for extra contrast. The bloke with the SUV looked utterly bemused. "86 HOW MUCH?" (Probably a lot more than 86k) Edit: Starts at £102k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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