JJ0063 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 8 minutes ago, tom13 said: One of those moments where normal people would think you are crazy. Did a deal with @paulplom a couple of days ago. Traded my 107 with him for an S80 that was his father in law's. Paul wasn't hiding anything and I'm sure he won't mind me saying the car was pretty grubby when I got it and a bit rough around the edges. I spent a few hours on it cleaning it and making it look smarter. It cleaned up really well. Anyhow I drove across to Norwich, the land of @JJ0063 and swapped the Volvo for this classic piece of Nissan engineering. The Volvo was a dream to drive across I won't lie. So effortless and comfy, even I was wondering if I was making the right decision. Buzzing back home in the 4 speed Nissan was a lot slower and not quite as comfortable ha. Was a lot of fun though as you can imagine. I’ve got a lot of time for this. Love it. tom13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 13 minutes ago, tom13 said: That's class! What are the wheels? tom13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 14 minutes ago, tom13 said: Buzzing back home in the 4 speed Nissan was a lot slower and not quite as comfortable ha. Was a lot of fun though as you can imagine. I'm sure I've seen this sat on the car park at my local doctor's surgery. Unless there were two lowered silver Sunny estates in these parts obvs. tom13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom13 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 7 minutes ago, Ghosty said: That's class! What are the wheels? I think 280z Iron cross. Ghosty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom13 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 8 minutes ago, wuvvum said: I'm sure I've seen this sat on the car park at my local doctor's surgery. Unless there were two lowered silver Sunny estates in these parts obvs. It was in Poringland but I think the chap might be moving closer to Diss? I might be wrong but @JJ0063are you local to there as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 I ran out of primer after 1 full coat, but it's allowed me to spend the rest of the day wet sanding and levelling the panel with some 240 grit paper. It's very smooth with barely any bumps or valleys. I think a coat of grey primer, a light sanding with some 600 grit paper will have me ready for paint. mercedade, Dyslexic Viking, chaseracer and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 33 minutes ago, tom13 said: One of those moments where normal people would think you are crazy. Did a deal with @paulplom a couple of days ago. Traded my 107 with him for an S80 that was his father in law's. Paul wasn't hiding anything and I'm sure he won't mind me saying the car was pretty grubby when I got it and a bit rough around the edges. I spent a few hours on it cleaning it and making it look smarter. It cleaned up really well. Anyhow I drove across to Norwich, the land of @JJ0063 and swapped the Volvo for this classic piece of Nissan engineering. The Volvo was a dream to drive across I won't lie. So effortless and comfy, even I was wondering if I was making the right decision. Buzzing back home in the 4 speed Nissan was a lot slower and not quite as comfortable ha. Was a lot of fun though as you can imagine. How much lower can you go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom13 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, High Jetter said: How much lower can you go? In terms of self respect? Not much ha. In term of travel. Front a fair bit, rear not so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ0063 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 14 minutes ago, tom13 said: It was in Poringland but I think the chap might be moving closer to Diss? I might be wrong but @JJ0063are you local to there as well? I have a relative who lives near the Budgens roundabout in Poringland if you passed that. Im actually over between Swaffham and Dereham - not sure which way you came, but if you came via the A47 you would have been 30 seconds from my house Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom13 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 56 minutes ago, JJ0063 said: I have a relative who lives near the Budgens roundabout in Poringland if you passed that. Im actually over between Swaffham and Dereham - not sure which way you came, but if you came via the A47 you would have been 30 seconds from my house Came past snetterton. A11 A14. Bit flat for me but nice out that way. Haven't been over there in ages. Chaps house just backed onto fields which was lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ0063 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 3 minutes ago, tom13 said: Came past snetterton. A11 A14. Bit flat for me but nice out that way. Haven't been over there in ages. Chaps house just backed onto fields which was lovely. Oh I know where you mean. What part of the world are you from again? I was actually on the A11 and A14 today myself as had to pick the window up for the transit tom13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 On 9/11/2022 at 9:41 PM, SiC said: What are P6 values like at the moment? Saw this end today. Was quite tempted at this price but it's not a good time for me to buy something else that is old and needy. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265882481430 Prices on classics are definitely softening up though. Not sure if both it's time of year and current global market conditions. sierraman and GMcD 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom13 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 1 hour ago, JJ0063 said: Oh I know where you mean. What part of the world are you from again? I was actually on the A11 and A14 today myself as had to pick the window up for the transit I'm midlands by Birmingham. The better side ha. JJ0063 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ0063 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 9 minutes ago, tom13 said: I'm midlands by Birmingham. The better side ha. I had 2 weeks at the Autoglass training centre in Aston when I worked there a few years ago, stayed in the Holiday inn at Star City.. went on my own for a curry one night and ended up getting locked in the restaurant for over an hour as a lad was wielding a zombie knife/machete around the foyer of the complex… that’s my memory of Birmingham 😂 paulplom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 1 minute ago, JJ0063 said: I had 2 weeks at the Autoglass training centre in Aston when I worked there a few years ago, stayed in the Holiday inn at Star City.. went on my own for a curry one night and ended up getting locked in the restaurant for over an hour as a lad was wielding a zombie knife/machete around the foyer of the complex… that’s my memory of Birmingham 😂 I work not far from there on Aston Hall Road. Never been to Star City, (apart from Costco). I've walked past it on the Canal at Lunch time. JJ0063 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnoyingPentium Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 Reading this tonight. Bought of Amazon. Loving it so far. Dyslexic Viking and HillmanImp 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erebus Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 45 minutes ago, JJ0063 said: I had 2 weeks at the Autoglass training centre in Aston when I worked there a few years ago, stayed in the Holiday inn at Star City.. went on my own for a curry one night and ended up getting locked in the restaurant for over an hour as a lad was wielding a zombie knife/machete around the foyer of the complex… that’s my memory of Birmingham 😂 You won't be surprised to hear it's known locally as Stab City JJ0063 and AnnoyingPentium 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ0063 Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 3 minutes ago, Erebus said: You won't be surprised to hear it's known locally as Stab City I have to admit I was a bit worried walking to and from the hotel was opposite star city rather than on the actual complex but then again I live next to a field of cows. If it’s not a tractor or a farm animal it’ll shit me up. AnnoyingPentium, Erebus and Mally 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted September 19, 2022 Share Posted September 19, 2022 20 minutes ago, AnnoyingPentium said: Reading this tonight. Bought of Amazon. Loving it so far. I presume you know that is a book written by @motorpunk ? AnnoyingPentium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnoyingPentium Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 9 hours ago, SiC said: I presume you know that is a book written by @motorpunk ? I do indeed. SiC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorpunk Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 10 hours ago, AnnoyingPentium said: Reading this tonight. Bought of Amazon. Loving it so far. Thank you, that’s made my day! Split_Pin and AnnoyingPentium 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Where could I get a copy of this book? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnoyingPentium Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 1 minute ago, Split_Pin said: Where could I get a copy of this book? I got mine from Amazon but @motorpunk may recommend somewhere else. motorpunk and Split_Pin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulplom Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 18 minutes ago, Split_Pin said: Where could I get a copy of this book? I've got both. Send me your address and I'll post you them. Split_Pin and motorpunk 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Cheers @paulplom I've sent you a PM. This book looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 3 minutes ago, Split_Pin said: Cheers @paulplom I've sent you a PM. This book looks great! I know sharing is caring and all that, but if you buy a new copy from Amazon then Motorpunk will get a royalty payment. motorpunk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 I didn't realise that. @motorpunk how much would this normally be? Happy to fire you that over to cover. catsinthewelder and motorpunk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJ0063 Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 Bought these for £10 on the car boot on Sunday, stuck them on for £89.99, offer just came in of £80.. happy days andy18s, Dyslexic Viking, RoverFolkUs and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 On 9/17/2022 at 7:14 PM, vulgalour said: I've finally got all my ducks in a row and the Maestro is off for its MoT next Tuesday. It's not that the car needed that much, self-ejecting rear arches aside, it's just that I've had An Lot going on lately. I'm convinced the tester will find something I haven't, but then that's basically their job so if it fails, it fails. Realistically, I think it stands a good chance of a pass since it was basically a clean sheet on the last test and I've done a fair bit of work to it and not many miles since. FAIL Rear marker light - blown bulb. Typically this happened on the way to the MoT since I tested everything before setting off. Insecure headlight - the two screws holding the bracket in had backed out a bit, they need a fraction of a turn. Already fixed that one. Rust to inner wing/hole in chassis - I should have spotted this, somehow I didn't. It appears to just be the inner skin, the structure behind it seems okay. I'll know better when I get the angry disc on it, but I can't see it being too nightmarish to resolve. Rust to inner sill - an historic repair with a loose edge. There doesn't look to be any rust, just an unfinished edge that needs securing. Don't have a photo of this to show you at the moment, so you'll have to use your brain pictures. Advisory - oil leak to front. It's the rocker cover gasket, TADTS. I've got a new one to go on, I'll do the tappets at the same time, probably shan't bother for the retest since it's not vital and the leak is just your usual nonsense. The nice thing is all the work I've done on it, like the rear arches, has been considered perfectly fine. It's only work others have done, or general entropy, that's been flagged. Dyslexic Viking, Rust Collector, RayMK and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motorpunk Posted September 20, 2022 Share Posted September 20, 2022 9 hours ago, paulplom said: I've got both. Send me your address and I'll post you them. Didn’t I give you those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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