wheel nut Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 13 minutes ago, Yoss said: It's not a bad area, not posh but not rough either. But since alloys became standard on everything but the base models I didn't think there was a market for pinching them. There’s always a market for decent second hand tyres, particularly with the price of some of the massive diameter low profile stuff commonly fitted these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeEP Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 1 hour ago, SiC said: At some point I can see myself having another ADO16 shaped object too. Ideally a 2dr 1300 powered vehicle. This looks like it might be a reasonable buy (ignoring bizarre mirrors which aren't there in all photos); current owner for a number of years but does need a bit of attention to outer sills. https://www.carandclassic.com/l/C1586882 SiC, Joey spud and Back_For_More 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 30 minutes ago, BeEP said: This looks like it might be a reasonable buy (ignoring bizarre mirrors which aren't there in all photos); current owner for a number of years but does need a bit of attention to outer sills. https://www.carandclassic.com/l/C1586882 That does look pretty nice for the money. Not sure the interior goes with the body colour though. I also would prefer a strip speedo or povo spec Mini Speedo. I've spent a bit far too much on cars recently and I'm definitely all out of room right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted May 24, 2023 Share Posted May 24, 2023 2 hours ago, Yoss said: I didn't think people did this anymore. At least the cat is safe now! adw1977, wuvvum, Yoss and 4 others 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 8 hours ago, SiC said: Not sure the interior goes with the body colour though Definitely a bit strange, but BL liked that combination for some reason. The deputy head at my school had a Vanden Plas 1300 with Teal Blue body, and the leather interior was a very similar colour to that green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EyesWeldedShut Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 8 hours ago, RoverFolkUs said: At least the cat is safe now! Owner didn't want to spring for a KrookLok whilst he was away on holiday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goosey Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Going to be in Chester-le-street this morning, so if anyone wants an autograph or anything signed hit me up 🤙 barefoot, AnnoyingPentium and sdkrc 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gm Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 2 hours ago, goosey said: Going to be in Chester-le-street this morning, so if anyone wants an autograph or anything signed hit me up 🤙 what on earth would bring you to chester le street ? there’s not exactly much to do here goosey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 7 hours ago, goosey said: Going to be in Chester-le-street this morning, so if anyone wants an autograph or anything signed hit me up 🤙 4 hours ago, gm said: what on earth would bring you to chester le street ? there’s not exactly much to do here Of course there is, myself and @gm will be around this afternoon. What brings you to the vast metropolis that is CH-LE-ST? goosey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goosey Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 I’m in Ch-le-st for work just for today, unfortunately the job has turned into a PITA so may book myself a hotel then go home tomorrow morning or very very later tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheel nut Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Did an oil change on my lawnmower. Instead of a sump plug it's got a little valve thing that you push in and turn a quarter turn to open to let the old oil out. It's the bit with the yellow cap on the end. Fast to open but the oil does seem to take a while to dribble out, not sure if it's because it's on the side of the engine or if it's just too small a diameter. Justwatching and Split_Pin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Stolen mini recovered!! Yoss, Rust Collector, Tickman and 18 others 20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Anyone ever gambled on a 'special' hire car? I'm over in Germany in the summer and looking at hiring a car, I can get a 'mini' for £180 for 5 days (which will be a hyundai i10, because thats what they always give me) or for £215 I can get a 'Special dealers choice - or similar special car' which sounds like a way to live a bit dangerously! Do they have some sort of 80s gameshow wheel of fortune that they wheel out, maybe some dry ice, a glamorous and scantily dressed lady? Or does the work experience kid just grab the keys for whatever was returned last in the out-of-hours key dropbox and you get a Hyundai i10 anyway, but just pay over the odds for it? I mean my life is tediously dull at the best of times so I'm going to go for it anyway, but wondered if anyone else has ever lived life to the max* with such jeopardy? Semi-C, RoverFolkUs, richardmorris and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVee8 Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 1 hour ago, goosey said: I’m in Ch-le-st for work just for today, unfortunately the job has turned into a PITA so may book myself a hotel then go home tomorrow morning or very very later tonight The churchmouse isn't to bad. https://www.vintageinn.co.uk/restaurants/north-west/thechurchmousechesterlestreet?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmb#/ goosey 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnoyingPentium Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 28 minutes ago, Stanky said: 80s gameshow wheel of misfortune There you go. Stanky and RoverFolkUs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Thames motor yacht club at Hampton Court. Burnside, Six-cylinder, wheel nut and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Just now, richardmorris said: Thames motor yacht club at Hampton Court. Red van is for sale if anyone is interested- 1979, RHD. About £8000. Ashford, Middlesex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 2 hours ago, Stanky said: Anyone ever gambled on a 'special' hire car? I'm over in Germany in the summer and looking at hiring a car, I can get a 'mini' for £180 for 5 days (which will be a hyundai i10, because thats what they always give me) or for £215 I can get a 'Special dealers choice - or similar special car' which sounds like a way to live a bit dangerously! Do they have some sort of 80s gameshow wheel of fortune that they wheel out, maybe some dry ice, a glamorous and scantily dressed lady? Or does the work experience kid just grab the keys for whatever was returned last in the out-of-hours key dropbox and you get a Hyundai i10 anyway, but just pay over the odds for it? I mean my life is tediously dull at the best of times so I'm going to go for it anyway, but wondered if anyone else has ever lived life to the max* with such jeopardy? They just give you a Fiesta instead. If that's your idea of excitement, go nuts 😁 Stanky and richardmorris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 I've been doing some fiddling with the 205 since returning from France. The accelerator pump diaphragm was leaking, so every time the throttle was opened petrol dripped out of here :- And of course there would be a big flat. When we arrived home the new diaphragm was in the postbox. So on Monday night the swap was done. The old one wasn't looking great, and the pump chamber was full of deposits. After that there was still a running issue, but today I unplugged the HT leads and plugged them back in and it's now running smoothly and revving up properly when the accelerator is depressed. Then I reinstated a missing piece of pipe in the screen washer, so that's working. The wiper arms looked very scruffy. So I whipped them of and derusted them. Primed the bare patches. Then a nice coat of satin black. Here it is, idling away quietly in the evening sun. morrisoxide, GMcD, drewd and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stanky Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 35 minutes ago, artdjones said: They just give you a Fiesta instead. If that's your idea of excitement, go nuts 😁 artdjones and sdkrc 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Had a towbar fitted to the mondeo. Chose a detachable one. GMcD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoss Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 3 hours ago, Stanky said: Anyone ever gambled on a 'special' hire car? I'm over in Germany in the summer and looking at hiring a car, I can get a 'mini' for £180 for 5 days (which will be a hyundai i10, because thats what they always give me) or for £215 I can get a 'Special dealers choice - or similar special car' which sounds like a way to live a bit dangerously! Do they have some sort of 80s gameshow wheel of fortune that they wheel out, maybe some dry ice, a glamorous and scantily dressed lady? Or does the work experience kid just grab the keys for whatever was returned last in the out-of-hours key dropbox and you get a Hyundai i10 anyway, but just pay over the odds for it? I mean my life is tediously dull at the best of times so I'm going to go for it anyway, but wondered if anyone else has ever lived life to the max* with such jeopardy? Hyundai i10 n line. Stanky 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vicar Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Out to B&Q today for odds and ends and while sitting in the car park noticed this chap making a beeline for me. Turned out to be a junior sales exec from a Volvo show room across the road; he saw me pull in as he was queuing for lunch in McDonald’s came over to ask if I’d bring the 164 over to their showroom for their social media person to take a few pics. Definitely a first for me, but a lovely experience. Really good to see young guys si enthusiastic and knowledgeable about their marque //takes off flat cap and slippers doug, sdkrc, puddlethumper and 45 others 47 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairnet Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 21 minutes ago, The Vicar said: Out to B&Q today for odds and ends and while sitting in the car park noticed this chap making a beeline for me. Turned out to be a junior sales exec from a Volvo show room across the road; he saw me pull in as he was queuing for lunch in McDonald’s came over to ask if I’d bring the 164 over to their showroom for their social media person to take a few pics. Definitely a first for me, but a lovely experience. Really good to see young guys si enthusiastic and knowledgeable about their marque //takes off flat cap and slippers disapoint not bloke off radio {rte joke] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMcD Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 Holy shit balls I put some new metal into the Celica tonight. It was only a small 10cm x 10cm section but it's a start. Spent a long time faffing trying to setup and dial in the welder. Photos later once I've grind the welds down to save my blushes. drewd, Rust Collector, Popsicle and 12 others 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 5 hours ago, richardmorris said: Thames motor yacht club at Hampton Court. Dafuq is that red thing with the gullwing doors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 The nut splitters I ordered were sitting on the doorstep when I got in from work, so I decided to attack the top mounting nut on the MG's rear strut. It took bloody ages because everything in the engine bay of a TF has about 2mm of clearance around it, but I got it off in the end. Can't fit the new strut yet though because I discovered that the nut is in fact M10 x 1.25mm, and the only M10 nuts I have are 1.5mm pitch. Don't think any of the local hardware places will have any fine pitch nuts, so I'm going to have to order them online. Also got the second pair of rear door hinges fitted to the Maxus - was a twat getting everything to line up, fortunately one of the neighbours wandered over to see what I was doing and I got him to hold the door in position while I fitted the top hinge - would have been even more of a bastard on my own. Door now opens and closes a lot more easily than it used to, so that's good. Drove the 206 in to work today as it hadn't had a run for a while. Weather was a bit dull this morning but was lovely by the time I left off at 5.30ish so I drove home with the roof down, which was nice. adw1977, LightBulbFun, BeEP and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.E Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 11 minutes ago, wuvvum said: Dafuq is that red thing with the gullwing doors? https://www.burtoncar.com/ wuvvum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Charmer Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 8 minutes ago, wuvvum said: Can't fit the new strut yet though because I discovered that the nut is in fact M10 x 1.25mm, and the only M10 nuts I have are 1.5mm pitch. Don't think any of the local hardware places will have any fine pitch nuts, so I'm going to have to order them online. Most Japanese motorcycles use M10 X 1.25, any local bike shops? wuvvum 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted May 25, 2023 Share Posted May 25, 2023 That 2CV based thing is fucking gopping, it appeals to me about as much as I appeal to women. Go figure, same name. 😂 Fumbler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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