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[dome]

ukcougar?

Aye, it is.

[stuboy]

morning guys.. not car related but off soon to the hospital for bilateral inguinal hernia repair op. 

[tooSavvy]

morning guys.. not car related but off soon to the hospital for bilateral inguinal hernia repair op.

 

.... Daughter in still in Hosp & now sports a natty 'yellow' handbag, but she cannot lose it - y'know

 

GLWTO

 

 

TS

[oldcars]

ukcougar?

Interesting if someone looks at your internet history 

[egg]

morning guys.. not car related but off soon to the hospital for bilateral inguinal hernia repair op.

Good luck.

[wuvvum]

Best of luck Stuboy.

 

 

I bought this yesterday.

 

 

It's a 1.6 Design - not sure where that came in the Astra H range but it's reasonably well equipped - electric windows all round, alloys, auto lights and aircon (working!) but no cruise.  It's a bit battered but goes well (I drove it back from Luton with no problems other than a bit of a knock from the NSF suspension on shit road surfaces) and has 4 months' test.  It's not a car I have any desire to own, but it was so comically cheap that I couldn't turn it down - plan is to tidy it up a bit (I've already ordered a wing mirror cover off eBay) and flog it on to hopefully make a drink on.  I don't like the seats (my left arse cheek was numb after about an hour and a half) but it's a decent enough drive other than that.  It rolled over 100K miles on the way home, so not over the top for an 11-year-old Astra.

[dollywobbler]

A typical Wuv fleet reduction then?

[dollywobbler]

Not that I should be cheery. Got sent a second pair of discs for the Nippa. Pull the first one out, lovely! Fits a treat. Get the second one out. WRONG. FFS!!

 

They were individually boxed, with the same part number, yet only one of them actually contained the correct disc. At least I've proved that the correct discs do actually exist. The only people doing well out of this farce are DPD. Packages flying around all over the bloody place.

 

Oh well. Back to the Bluebird! Timing marks seem to align nicely, so time to bolt it all back together.

[beko1987]

Best of luck Stuboy.

 

 

I bought this yesterday.

 

IMG_20170614_202557.jpg

 

It's a 1.6 Design - not sure where that came in the Astra H range

Hendry will tell you everything you need to know shortly I imagine!

[Six-cylinder]

I am not sure if it should be here as it has an engine and no wheels?

 

Anyway here it is Mrs 6C invaded Walsall canal basin yesterday and moored up over night, where I went to see her.

 

The shortest boat in the basin!

 

Edit. Here is a car to make it legitimate, looking awful with all its dents but for a quick 160 miles of motorway driving after work a gem.

[Kiltox]

Best of luck Stuboy.

 

 

I bought this yesterday.

 

IMG_20170614_202557.jpg

 

It's a 1.6 Design - not sure where that came in the Astra H range but it's reasonably well equipped - electric windows all round, alloys, auto lights and aircon (working!) but no cruise. It's a bit battered but goes well (I drove it back from Luton with no problems other than a bit of a knock from the NSF suspension on shit road surfaces) and has 4 months' test. It's not a car I have any desire to own, but it was so comically cheap that I couldn't turn it down - plan is to tidy it up a bit (I've already ordered a wing mirror cover off eBay) and flog it on to hopefully make a drink on. I don't like the seats (my left arse cheek was numb after about an hour and a half) but it's a decent enough drive other than that. It rolled over 100K miles on the way home, so not over the top for an 11-year-old Astra.

They sell well - people do seem to like them for some reason.

 

I paid about five grand for a 3 year old one in 2009, kept it for six months because of the comfort issues you highlight.

 

Make sure the horn works with the lights turned on - it was a recall item I think they'll still sort out FOC if it hasn't been done

[dollywobbler]

It's actually too hot. Trying to work on the Nissan with sweat pouring into my eyes. Remembered what a pain in the arse the inlet manifold bolts are to get at. Even worse trying to get them back in. This engine has been perfectly designed to be an UTTER ARSE.

[Lankytim]

I've been offered a cheap Pilot with a hatch back! Only problem is I need to get it front Nottingham back to Stoke and the seller is really specific as to when it can be moved (Friday morning or Wednesday next week, or maybe Monday) sounds like a right pain, may sack it off.

 

Who was it that Delivered cars on here? It's MOTD.

[Ghosty]

It's a 1.6 Design - not sure where that came in the Astra H range

It's the top luxury/non-sporty spec IIRC.

[Guest Hooli]

 

Who was it that Delivered cars on here? It's MOTD.

 

Lord Sterling I believe.

[MorrisItalSLX]

Whenever I come across the "Autoshite Beige Courtesy Phone" when browsing, I remember the telephone my gran had at her old house. Why? Well, when I was cleaning out her garage I found it! So, without any further ado:

 

WIN_20170615_22_50_08_Pro by MorrisItalSLX, on Flickr

 

So what makes this so special other than the beigeiness and general grot? Well this of course:

 

WIN_20170615_22_49_09_Pro by MorrisItalSLX, on Flickr

 

Green Velour! Complete with stains and peely-off-bits, proper class!

 

An outdated, badly worn, beige telephone, in working order, upholstered in velour and that should have been disposed of years ago, yet I adore it?

Autoshite summed up in a telephone.

 

Thus concludes my not-particularly-car-related-but-vaguely-relevant trip down memory lane. As you were.

[clayts450]

A telephone cosy ? Hilarious 

[gm]

good luck with the op, stuboy - I've had both sides done myself but at different times. make sure you take it easy and don't rush back to work.

[Justin Case]

I am not sure if it should be here as it has an engine and no wheels?

 

Anyway here it is Mrs 6C invaded Walsall canal basin yesterday and moored up over night, where I went to see her.

 

The shortest boat in the basin!

 

Edit. Here is a car to make it legitimate, looking awful with all its dents but for a quick 160 miles of motorway driving after work a gem.

Was there something going on somewhere? We walked past there about an hour ago, returning from a hospital appointment and there wasn't a single boat there. We both remarked how forlorn it looked with nothing on the water, although a narrow boat was just starting up the Walsall flight to brighten things up a bit..

 

Edit, is that one of those trailable narrow boats? Am tempted, but i've never seen one for sale

[Six-cylinder]

Was there something going on somewhere? We walked past there about an hour ago, returning from a hospital appointment and there wasn't a single boat there. We both remarked how forlorn it looked with nothing on the water, although a narrow boat was just starting up the Walsall flight to brighten things up a bit..

 

Edit, is that one of those trailable narrow boats? Am tempted, but i've never seen one for sale

 

Yes it is the Birmingham Navigation Explorer Cruise and there were 22 boats moored there last night. You must have caught the last boat leaving as they all left to go up the flight this morning including Mrs 6C. They should all be moored on the Wyrley and Essington canal around the Nickelodeon pub tonight.

 

Yes our boat is the only Trail boat on the cruise. All the other have moved on water ours was towed up to Birmingham. Find Mrs 6C and tell her who you are and she will show you the boat, if you want an invitation pm me a time and I will text her.

 

The original builder still operates a broker business. http://www.wildernessboats.com/anotherworld/default.html

[stuboy]

No ensuite

[stuboy]

No ensuite

[SiC]

How do you not slide off that bed?

[oldcars]

Like those slippers, would look good in the Rover

All the best for the opp, hope they perform it when the world levels out again

[tooSavvy]

Remembered what a pain in the arse the inlet manifold bolts are to get at. Even worse trying to get them back in. This engine has been perfectly designed to be an UTTER ARSE.

Nice 8" square 'access cover' dremelled into the back shelf of an IMP eases HeartAttack fears

 

TS

[Noel Tidybeard]

It's the top luxury/non-sporty spec IIRC.

Elite was the posh one

[dave21478]

No ensuite

 

The chair in front of the sink means it DOES have an en-suit if you are determined enough.

 

Also, do they supply binoculars to allow you to watch the tv?

[cros]

Did Austin build mowers?

[stuboy]

Update.

 

Im alive.

[Semi-C]

Please forgive me for the following cheek overload, I was born on an arse farm.

 

I have found some pieces of Cortina on eBay that would facilitate less difficult* resurrection of my Mk3 estate:

 

http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/162546769948?_mwBanner=1&ul_ref=http%253A%252F%252Frover.ebay.com%252Frover%252F0%252Fe11010.m1951.l3160%252F7%253Feuid%253Dc3c05656b0bd4cc0aba725e932ca0b16%2526bu%253D42988920877%2526loc%253Dhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.ebay.co.uk%25252Fulk%25252Fitm%25252F162546769948%2526exe%253D16700%2526ext%253D43111%2526es%253D3%2526nqc%253DEGAAAAAAAAAAAoAACAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIAAQABAAAAAAAAAAAAAhIAAAgCJEAAAQAABAAAIAAABAAEAAAAAAABAUBAAAAACAAAAAAAAACAAAAAAIAAEAMCEQIAkABABAAEAAASBCAAEAABAIBACQECAIBAAAQAAgAIABAAEBBAASAAIA**%2526nqt%253DEGAAAAAAAAAAAoEACAAQAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIAAQIBAAAAAAAAAAAAAhIAAAgCJEAAAQAABAAAIAAABAAEAAAAAAABAUBAAAAACAAAAAAAAACAAABAAIAAEAMCEQIAkABABAAEAAASBCAAEAABAIBACQECAIBAAAQAAgAIABAAEBBAASAAIA**%2526ec%253D1%2526sojTags%253Des%253Des%252Cnqc%253Dnqc%252Cnqt%253Dnqt%252Cec%253Dec%252Cexe%253Dexe%252Cext%253Dext%252Cbu%253Dbu%2526srcrot%253De11010.m1951.l3160%2526rvr_id%253D0&ul_noapp=true

 

Before taking my chances with the squashers at "insert generic parcel hub", I wanted to ask if there are any benevolent shiters in the Walsallish/Birminghmmmm locale that could retrieve these on my behalf?

Of course, it couldn't end there. To further imposition anybody contemplating getting involved, a casual shite-relay Suffolkwards of the offending items would be great.

And another thing.....(that was an impression of somebody more obnoxious than me, what a vulgar attempt at ingratiation)

All efforts will be appropriately reimbursed and inappropriately appreciated.

 

Thank you for making it this far.