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[hairnet]

STRANGERS' APPROVAL IS THE BEST APPROVAL

 

Nah, I asked MrsH to take that pic of me to send my friends but that was the only one that was taken before the battery died

cos of stink ??

[wuvvum]

There's actually been some vague progress on the fleet over the last few days.  I had a day off work Monday so ran the Rover of Doom up to my mate's and he weldaged up the sills.  As that was the only obvious MOT fail (apart from the fucked tyres, but I have quite a selection of Rover wheels now), I'm going to spend this weekend tidying it up then book it in for a test as soon as practicable thereafter.

 

Yesterday the carb rebuild kit for the Mobylette arrived in the post.  As sometimes seems to be the case on the more obscure corners of ebay, it worked out cheaper to buy the whole kit rather than just the bit I needed (needle valve).  This evening, unusually, I got home while it was still vaguely daylight so thought I'd better check that I'd bought the right bit.  Not only was it right, but once it was fitted and the carb put back together and refitted, the bike started second kick and ticked over perfectly - not bad for an old 2-stroke awakening from a 5-year slumber.  Only slight fly in the ointment was that, after over 20 years of loyal service, the choke cable chose that exact moment to snap, so I had to take the air filter off and hold the choke on manually.  Still proper chuffed though.  I even took it for a ride round the garden - the projected spin down the road will have to be postponed until I work out how the fuck I wired up the lights 21 years ago - the Halfords switches have long since disintegrated.

 

The new water pump for the Volvo arrived in the post today, so I should be able to get that fitted at the weekend too - it's a new old stock Quinton Hazell job, and came in its delightfully musty-smelling original cardboard box.  I'm going to have to fit it using a temporary fan belt though until the replacement alternator arrives - I haven't heard anything back on that yet, but apparently the seller has been ill.

 

I've hit a few snags along the way though - I'd booked the Spacy in for a test on Monday but couldn't find the paperwork in time (needed for the VIN as neither I nor the MOT tester has ever been able to find the VIN plate, and Google is no help either) so it couldn't be tested.  The Alfa went in as well and failed, albeit not too badly - headlight aim, sidelight too dim (serves me right for being a tightwad and fitting the wrong bulb), sharp edge on the rear bumper (gaffer tape will sort this), a drop link (6 quid off ebay), and the only bit I can't do myself, a 4" by 3" bit of welding on the offside outer sill.  I could probably have a bash at it, but I'm not really confident enough yet to start welding stuff that's actually going to be visible.  I'm in two minds whether to do it or not - on the one hand it'd be a shame to see the car go for scrap for the sake of 40 quid or so (including the retest), but on the other it's going to need a new clutch soon, which is going to be well into three figures, so when it dies completely the car will probably get scrapped anyway.

 

Oh, and the seller on eBay who apparently had over 10 brand new front calipers for the 164 in stock has removed the listing as "the item is no longer available".  There aren't that many 164s on the road, let alone ones needing new brake calipers.  FFS.

[Mr_Bo11ox]

Got my MAserati started this evening - first time in 4 years!!! 2 previous attempts to get it going were thwarted by me fitting the timing belt wrongly!!!! Good job we didn't smash any valves

 

[rml2345]

Well done sir!

I'm off to Lincolnshire on Friday to collect a Rover 75 for FATHA_RML which doesn't really seem exciting enough for a thread.

[Noel Tidybeard]

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FAT HARRIS PUTS DEPOSIT DOWN IN NEW HOUSE

[Cavcraft]

Can you fit the Alfa clutch yourself, Wuvvum? Just thinking you might strike gold and find someone with a new old stock one somewhere on the cheap.

[Mr_Bo11ox]

What Alfa is it?

[phil_lihp]

Marvellous to see the Maserati running, it sounds like it's in good health.  Is this the precursor to more welding antics?

[Six-cylinder]

Got my MAserati started this evening - first time in 4 years!!! 2 previous attempts to get it going were thwarted by me fitting the timing belt wrongly!!!! Good job we didn't smash any valves

Fantastic to here you are progressing again with it.

 

If you need to look at ours or even drive it you are welcome.

 

I always wanted to line up the three Biturbos of this parish, but can't even remember who has the 3rd one?

[panhard65]

I had a Biturbo last year for a short while. You were very lucky with the valves the one I had dropped a valve head due to standing. They have the sodium filled valves that can let go if left sitting for too long. I think mine had been sitting at least 10 years mind.

[Six-cylinder]

I had a Biturbo last year for a short while. You were very lucky with the valves the one I had dropped a valve head due to standing. They have the sodium filled valves that can let go if left sitting for too long. I think mine had been sitting at least 10 years mind.

So you were the third man, I am guess you sold yours?

[dollywobbler]

The original third man was JohnF I think. So that's FOUR we've had on here!

[Mr_Bo11ox]

Yo 6-cyl, I might take you up on that offer, will give you a shout next time I am in Oxford and see if you're about! I have only driven one other Biturbo and it was awful, be interesting to try another, yours looks in very nice condition.

[plasticvandan]

 

Ladies and gents, the Harris household has been christened.

 

WE'RE HOME OWNERS Y'ALL!

Autoshite calender pic right there

[BorniteIdentity]

An acquaintance contacted me on Facebook saying "these any good to you?"  

 

They're a set of Mercedes CLK wheels in what look like decent condition.  I don't have a CLK but she has told her husband in no uncertain terms to take them to the tip this weekend if they're still there.

 

I said I'm broke at the moment because children - she said have them.

 

I will try them on my 190e for a laugh, but I fear they'll make me look like an asian gangster.  In which case they'll get sold on.  Pirelli rubber too and "staggeredYO"

 

More reports as we get it.

[BorniteIdentity]

An acquaintance contacted me on Facebook saying "these any good to you?"

 

They're a set of Mercedes CLK wheels in what look like decent condition. I don't have a CLK but she has told her husband in no uncertain terms to take them to the tip this weekend if they're still there.

 

I said I'm broke at the moment because children - she said have them.

 

I will try them on my 190e for a laugh, but I fear they'll make me look like an asian gangster. In which case they'll get sold on. Pirelli rubber too and "staggeredYO"

 

More reports as we get it.

 

£6 bottle of Zinfandel later and they're home.

 

Winner.

 

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[dugong]

 

£6 bottle of Zinfandel later and they're home.

 

Winner.

 

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Do you want another dish wheeltrim for cost of postage? Took it off a W124 I donutted round Bentwaters for a programme.

[mercedade]

Would anyone be able to make use of these?

 

Original Volvo hubcaps, complete with removable centre caps. Complete, no breaks or cracks - a couple of dents and marks.

 

These were liberated from a now-dead 240 (I think) because I decided that anything which looked so cool must be worth an absolute fortune and eBay would make me rich.

 

Then I forgot about them.

 

Now I just want someone to use them.

 

15" of 80s joy.

 

Any takers?

[3VOM]

I thought we had a Bus Shite thread but I can't find it, so I'll put this here:

https://www.bidspotter.co.uk/en-gb/auction-catalogues/landwood-manchester/catalogue-id-landwo10031?utm_source=bs-fa-18/08/2016&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Landwood%20Group%20Manchester&utm_content=catlink

 

Numerous 20ish year old things for sale.

[Ghosty]

Ah, good ol' Palatines. Used to go to school on Finglands ones, Magic Bus ones, all sorts of quality buses. 

 

Didn't like Alexander PSs as I always whacked my head standing up upstairs - stupidly low ceiling.

 

My favourite buses were the ex-Kenyan Dennis Dragon double rear axles:

 

 

 

Don't even see ALX400s or Tridents any more, it's just Enviro400s and Wrightbuses now.

[Cavcraft]

Don't Mercedes wheels fit VW campers (T5 models)? If so there must be a ton or so in them to some 'original' type to make his glorified van look like everyone else's.

[320touring]

Anyone able to give any tips as to whit to look for on a mk2 Avensis? chap at work keen to try Bangernomics at my suggestion - so looking to punt circa 1300-1500 on one (I know!so much cash)

 

anyways he's wanting me to view some at weekend with him so any pointers would be much appreciated!

 

for info its sub 80k miles 1.8 petrols he is looking at.

 

cheers

[BorniteIdentity]

 

£6 bottle of Zinfandel later and they're home.

 

Winner.

 

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But they look gash.

 

 

That might be OTT... But I live in perpetual fear of looking like an old bloke trying to look young. Plus, it's not really what this particular car is about. It certainly doesn't pass the Golf Course/Aldi test.

 

Back on with the steels.

 

Yes please on that trim... I just broke a clip putting the trim back on.

 

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[BorniteIdentity]

Anyone able to give any tips as to whit to look for on a mk2 Avensis? chap at work keen to try Bangernomics at my suggestion - so looking to punt circa 1300-1500 on one (I know!so much cash)

 

anyways he's wanting me to view some at weekend with him so any pointers would be much appreciated!

 

for info its sub 80k miles 1.8 petrols he is looking at.

 

cheers

Pm me and I'll get back to you in great detail later.

 

In essence. Don't. Google VVTi oil burning for details. Despite what anyone says you absolutely have to get an 06 on car with the indicators in the wing mirrors to avoid almost certain catastrophe.

 

I've had three now. You're infinitely better going pre 2000 or 06 onwards.

 

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[Ghosty]

Don't Mercedes wheels fit VW campers (T5 models)? If so there must be a ton or so in them to some 'original' type to make his glorified van look like everyone else's.

 

Yes they do - Mercedes/VW T4/some but not all T5/Passat/Audi A4/A6/Skoda Superb are all 5x112. Merc wheels need a spigot ring ideally for VAG products (ask me how I know).

[tooSavvy]

YaY... Saw my 'ol Savvy parked at the Gateshead QE.

Guys missus is a nurse & he still hasn't taxed it

 

Santas Stardust Chariot Transport applies, it seems

 

 

TS

[oldcars]

But they look gash.

 

 

That might be OTT... But I live in perpetual fear of looking like an old bloke trying to look young. Plus, it's not really what this particular car is about. It certainly doesn't pass the Golf Course/Aldi test.

 

Back on with the steels.

 

Yes please on that trim... I just broke a clip putting the trim back on.

 

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Just goes to show how wheels can make a lovely car look really shit. Trims really suit these cars.

[richardmorris]

Well it's out of the boot, but doesn't look like a promising start- the carb is rusted!

[rml2345]

15" of 80s joy.

 

Any takers?

I've got three very similar 14" ones (spares for the type my 740 had) and they look fab on old Volvos. Shirley someone is keen?

[dugong]

Gis a bell when you're local and I'll frisbee that trim I've got at you FOC.

 

Hope you find a buyer for those RIMZ.

 

Would a W124 beige mat and carpet set be of any use to ye?