Snake Charmer Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 40 minutes ago, stuboy said: and this yellow was just to change the interior light bulb.. I can hear Bernard Cribbins singing in the background.......... Alright, " said Fred, "Have to take the door offNeed more space to shift the so-and-so."Had bad twinges taking off the hingesAnd it got us nowhereAnd so we had a cuppa tea and Right, " said Fred, " Cord Fourteener, chaseracer, dome and 4 others 4 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 🎵 convooooooy Rust Collector, 320touring, a60rod and 2 others 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Charmer Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 1 minute ago, Kiltox said: 🎵 convooooooy Keep the shiny side up and the slippery down! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbridge Apologist Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Some royalty. And the Prince of Wales. #RoverMetro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Thought I would try to start the 305 for a laugh, it was not too happy about that. HillmanImp, Cord Fourteener and Tickman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 8 hours ago, brownnova said: Went to the shops, found the most appropriate car to park next to. When I worked at that Palmer site you have the car meetings at one of the other lab guys had a black one of those. Always thought it totally bland and dull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Sniff sniff Snake Charmer, Cord Fourteener and paulplom 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Cheeky 300 mile round trip to pick up this bastard from @a60rod - it’s absolutely spot on 👌 Audi’s an absolute animal for covering long distance at the drop of a hat like that, despite being nearly 204k up and 17 years old. dome, BL Bloke, High Jetter and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Aww, M9! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3VOM Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 19 hours ago, Sunny Jim said: Beware the whippet. (First Aid training scenario at work). (Monty Python and the Holy Grail) "Run Away!" Cord Fourteener and Sunny Jim 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 19 hours ago, Sunny Jim said: Beware the whippet. (First Aid training scenario at work). Remember Gelert, it wasn't the dog, there's a wolf behind you! Sunny Jim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 20 hours ago, brownnova said: Went to the shops, found the most appropriate car to park next to. Mine was M691 VCA. It was a heap, but a lot of fun. brownnova and Cord Fourteener 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cord Fourteener Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 On 7/28/2022 at 1:46 AM, trigger said: I'm pleased to can make a boys dreams come true. Well someone had to make the out-of-context quote. Something about bishops and choir boys. Anyway, if this bad-taste attempt at humour affects you please phone the police and a survivors support service near you. trigger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuboy Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 What wally forgot to put the cover on.... oh that be me.. wheel off...etc etc just for 3x10mm and 1x10mm.. Thought best to put it back to protect the new alternator!! Dyslexic Viking, Stevebrookman, paulplom and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGTI6 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 On 7/26/2022 at 8:15 PM, AnnoyingPentium said: I've had a full-size glockenspiel lengthways in the Fabia That's got to hurt. paulplom, Dan29, AnnoyingPentium and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 On 7/28/2022 at 1:46 AM, trigger said: Sold the Astra Tuesday night. It's gone to a local lad who's dream car is a Mk1 Astra so I'm pleased to can make a boys dreams come true. Sad to see it go but I never really gelled to it and need the money and space back again, you can't keep them all and it's another one back on the road again. Will it be appearing at future ECR meets then if it's staying local? I'd like to see it in the metal at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Charmer Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 22 hours ago, Longbridge Apologist said: Some royalty. And the Prince of Wales. #RoverMetro Is that his special order Volante? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Just watched the last ever episode of Neighbours. I've not really watched it for over 20 years now and I didn't know who half the people were but was fun seeing all the characters I remember from when I first watched it in the late '80s. And Kylie Minogue still looks amazing for her age. Mind you Harold hadn't really aged at all either despite the actor now being in his mid 80s. barefoot, MJK 24, Yoss and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 3 minutes ago, wuvvum said: Just watched the last ever episode of Neighbours. I've not really watched it for over 20 years now and I didn't know who half the people were but was fun seeing all the characters I remember from when I first watched it in the late '80s. And Kylie Minogue still looks amazing for her age. Mind you Harold hadn't really aged at all either despite the actor now being in his mid 80s. Was Lou Carpenter on it too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 15 minutes ago, Dick Longbridge said: Was Lou Carpenter on it too? Sadly not, it would have been fun to see him and Harold ragging each other one last time. Madge did appear briefly though. Dick Longbridge and ProgRocker 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Back in the earlier episodes Henry aka Craig McLoughlin had an old estate car called “Bertha” and kylie as an aspiring mechanic had a green mini as a project when they were old cars rather than appreciating classics, shiters the lot of them; I probably watched most episodes from about 1988-2002 when I graduated and had to pump in solid working hours. Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardK Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Injured crow found on lawn. Crow sheltered, help sought. Help found, crow kept safe and checked on until transport possible... help deemed crow sadly too injured to help but saved it from suffering. Worst Nick Cave song ever. Poor thing, such a beautiful animal, could move its head and beak fine and was so alert, but did not try to attack me. adw1977, Vantman, Dick Longbridge and 11 others 2 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 6 hours ago, wuvvum said: Will it be appearing at future ECR meets then if it's staying local? I'd like to see it in the metal at some point. Yes it will be, he lad who bought to also owns a Mk2 Astra and brings it down each month and said he will be bringing it to Shotley. A friend who does graphics came over today with some stickers for the Volvo, I'm well pleased with how they came out, he also repucated the Torslanda badges too, it looks more finished now! Not bad for £30! I've also spent the day flatting with 1500 & 2500 wet and dry the whole of the Dolomite as the paint was very dull and dirty, then spend ages mopping it up, it still needs a wax but I'm so happy with how it's come up, I don't think it's ever been polished before. It smells a lot less fusty now inside too since I have it a clean, look how good the sills are too, it's all orginial paint, there's not even a scab on them! MorrisItalSLX, BL Bloke, Sunny Jim and 37 others 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 I'm in the US for two weeks. Rust has been achieved Which was soon eclipsed by a Chrysler Grand Voyager with no door bottoms, wings of sills. RichardK, richardmorris, Dyslexic Viking and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schonker Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Cracking job on that Volvo Trig trigger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogee Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 10 hours ago, RichardK said: Injured crow found on lawn. Crow sheltered, help sought. Help found, crow kept safe and checked on until transport possible... help deemed crow sadly too injured to help but saved it from suffering. Worst Nick Cave song ever. Poor thing, such a beautiful animal, could move its head and beak fine and was so alert, but did not try to attack me. Well done trying to save it. They are lovely birds and very intelligent. I am also a fan of the Magpie sports crow Yoss and nomiST 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardK Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 34 minutes ago, grogee said: Well done trying to save it. They are lovely birds and very intelligent. I am also a fan of the Magpie sports crow One of my colleagues has a rescue Magpie called Morris. He's delightful. Morris, I mean. Alan's alright too. (Alan also had advice for helping the crow and would probably have taken it in himself if it we were nearer) chaseracer and grogee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProgRocker Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 Took my i10 into Hyundai this morning for what I thought was a routine replacement of a Daytime Running Light. Turns out that the bulb has melted and so some parts are needed, so it won't be fixed until Tuesday at the earliest. I'll be getting the bus to work for the first few days of next week. Hopefully it will actually get me there on time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogee Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 17 minutes ago, ProgRocker said: Took my i10 into Hyundai this morning for what I thought was a routine replacement of a Daytime Running Light. Turns out that the bulb has melted and so some parts are needed, so it won't be fixed until Tuesday at the earliest. I'll be getting the bus to work for the first few days of next week. Hopefully it will actually get me there on time. What a PITA just for a light! In the good old days it would have been a bulb swap and away ProgRocker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProgRocker Posted July 30, 2022 Share Posted July 30, 2022 1 minute ago, grogee said: What a PITA just for a light! In the good old days it would have been a bulb swap and away I watched a YouTube video to see if I could have replaced the bulb myself (obviously wouldn't have sold the newer issue) and it looks like a faff for someone with normal adult sized hands.. Probably a wheel off jobbie too. I didn't fancy wriggling around on a filthy residential car park. In this day and age of high inflation and soaring costs there ought to be a comeback of 'low tech' new cars that are reasonably DIY-able like the Anglias, Cortinas, Marinas and Hunters of the 1960s and 1970s. Cars with the safety kit you expect and I'd also add in air conditioning but wind up windows but no touchscreens. And the ability to change the bulbs and fuses . grogee, Sunny Jim and doug 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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