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GrumpiusMaximus Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

GrumpiusMaximus

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I'm very pleased to report that the dance show in the massive theatre that I was asked to be Deputy Stage Manager for passed off well.  All are happy, etc.

 

I can now afford a new clutch on the Golf as a result.

captain_70s Rank: Lancia Gamma

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Found the "cure" to the Doloshite's hot start issue. When it conks out I now run around the front and blast a liberal dose of Easy Start into the air filter, that gives it enough oomph to fire up and pump some fuel through the lines.

 

On the other hand the singing of the big ends is getting quite alarming.

320touring Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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I'm very pleased to report that the dance show in the massive theatre that I was asked to be Deputy Stage Manager for passed off well. All are happy, etc.

 

I can now afford a new clutch on the Golf as a result.

Top stuff! Glad it worked out and we'll:)

 

Shows you can do it - enjoy!

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GrumpiusMaximus Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

GrumpiusMaximus

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Thanks mate.  Got to be honest, I was cacking it but the Stage Manager I was working with has been doing it for 30-odd years, so that helped!  Went a bit wrong on the first run yesterday but just about held it together.  Smashed it tonight.

 

Back to the day job tomorrow...

Tadhg Tiogar Rank: Talbot Tagora

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This is my 2000th post.

Oh shit!

I forgot to tell you when mine was.

 

I have no idea what post I'm on.....

drum Rank: Renault 16

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The Glamis Extravaganza had glorious weather this year. Too hot for photos, so i only snapped a few.post-5582-0-56725300-1531128671_thumb.jpgpost-5582-0-56236100-1531128947_thumb.jpgpost-5582-0-15746600-1531129069_thumb.jpgpost-5582-0-81963900-1531129148_thumb.jpgpost-5582-0-31159500-1531129219_thumb.jpgpost-5582-0-81342100-1531129394_thumb.jpgpost-5582-0-88442600-1531129460_thumb.jpg

Kiltox Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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Walked past the site where the new flat I’m buying is and noticed that one of the 4 bed terraced cottages has a for sale sign in the window again, sale must’ve fallen through

 

Going to see the agent in the morning to see how much it’ll cost me to pull out of one purchase and start another.... eek

Fuck this shit is so stressful. House is available (it’s absolutely the dream property for our current situation, far more so than the flat i have almost bought) but the agent needs to check whether the developer is happy to transfer my initial deposit to it.

 

He’s also unsure whether it’s eligible for Help to Buy which might put a dampener on things.... waiting game now!

Twiggy Rank: Renault 16

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Fuck this shit is so stressful. House is available (it’s absolutely the dream property for our current situation, far more so than the flat i have almost bought) but the agent needs to check whether the developer is happy to transfer my initial deposit to it.

 

He’s also unsure whether it’s eligible for Help to Buy which might put a dampener on things.... waiting game now!

 

House buying is the most stressful occupation ever ! Time the government got a grip on the whole process - not that they ever will of course, the legal profession makes far too much money from property conveyancing, and the government a fortune from stamp duty. Hope it all goes well for you Kiltox. 

Kiltox Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

Kiltox

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If anyone wants a Boxster S or Citroen Relay (or both) please proceed to the modern section urgently

egg Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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Hi folks - 95% confirmed that I will be driving Herne Bay to St Ives (via Exeter) next Monday 16th July.  I'm delivering my Fusion to an aunt of mine on a reverse collection. On a fairly tight schedule, but please let me know if you have any shitely needs I can assist with going East to West.

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Lord Sterling Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

Lord Sterling

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Yo. Found some potential storage but requires maybe aome shiter sharing. Next to my mates is a rather long old works unit that is up for rent now. It's located in Blackheath, West Midlands if anyone is interested and right next door to my mates garage. Here are some details.

 

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oldcars Rank: Lancia Gamma

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Hi folks - 95% confirmed that I will be driving Herne Bay to St Ives (via Exeter) next Monday 16th July.  I'm delivering my Fusion to an aunt of mine on a reverse collection. On a fairly tight schedule, but please let me know if you have any shitely needs I can assist with going East to West.

Reverse collection you say?

 

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320touring Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

320touring

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A weekends worth of welding and handbrake cable/shoes replacement resulted in a fresh ticket for the 335.

 

Now to get it serviced and working!

bramz7 Rank: Lancia Gamma

bramz7

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I am picking up the R21 in a few hours so had a look at day insurance. £44 for two days. Fuck off.

I just bought an annual policy in the end. £595 which may sound strong but it's the lowest 'normal' quote I have ever had. I just lumped it on the credit card as again, monthly payments are so tiresome.

Audi insurance is all paid off anyway, somehow my insurers haven't ever called me up and asked wtf I'm doing with so many amendments. In actual fact it resulted in them refunding me £6 when I changed it this time.

 

So now I have three cars insured for less than one cost when I passed my test in 2016.

Saabnut Rank: Renault 16

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At Le Mans for the classic. Brilliant weekend but phone kept dying in the heat. Worked long enough this morning to get one photo of the group before my visitors left for the UK. I am staying on for a couple of weeks or so with the Bentley

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richardmorris Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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Car’s all set for France, have missed the Le Mans Classic, and will miss the Tour de France by a day. But will be there tomorrow when they play in the World Cup, and Saturday for bastille day.

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New POD Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

New POD

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Yo. Found some potential storage but requires maybe aome shiter sharing. Next to my mates is a rather long old works unit that is up for rent now. It's located in Blackheath, West Midlands if anyone is interested and right next door to my mates garage. Here are some details.

 

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YES Maybe. Tell me more. I have an idea. It's FUCKING Mad. I'll PM you. 

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GrumpiusMaximus Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

GrumpiusMaximus

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Estimated delivery date for a new rear wiper motor has long gone.  Just asking the eBay seller if they have any more information.

 

Anybody had any problems with d2pautoparts10?  I'm keeping it polite!

hairnet Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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At Le Mans for the classic. Brilliant weekend but phone kept dying in the heat. Worked long enough this morning to get one photo of the group before my visitors left for the UK. I am staying on for a couple of weeks or so with the Bentley

tell me about the keeble oooffffffffffffffffffff

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bramz7 Rank: Lancia Gamma

bramz7

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Drive back was fine. Bit of an exhaust rattle though.

Sadly it's a bit more rusty than I remembered. Inner arches are going a bit iffy. Fuel filler bubbling. Sills a bit sad looking.

I've been offered another 21 (a 2 litre) but it's done 213k. However it's had one owner and I think it's one of those 'no expense spared' deals. If it's less rotten I'll probably get it and sell this one for £300 or so.

Cavcraft Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

Cavcraft

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The TT has gone. Any VAG apologists out there can kiss my hairy arse, that car had less miles and much more history than my Vectra, yet was exactly 59.6 times more trouble. Even the Puma is less problematic and more fun to drive.

 

Next up, do I want to spend over five hundred bloody quid getting the ST through an MOT, or just lob into the GoG?

richardmorris Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

richardmorris

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In extremely boring news, I had the crown estate electricians round this morning after the heat detector in the kitchen woke me at 4am earlier in the week. In talking he mentioned that one of the new neighbours in the old Gardeners place was Eddie Jones. Of England rugby fame. No idea why he’s renting here, but i expect he’s not paying. Maybe I’ll meet him at drinkies at the big house at Christmas.

New POD Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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Next up, do I want to spend over five hundred bloody quid getting the ST through an MOT,  YES  or just lob into the GoG? no

 

Tell us more about the ST(170?)  What does it need? 

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skattrd Rank: Lancia Gamma

skattrd

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Next up, do I want to spend over five hundred bloody quid getting the ST through an MOT, or just lob into the GoG?

 

Yo Billeh, I hear Wilsonx2 was after one of these ;)

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stuboy Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

stuboy

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Future of place of work was uncertain so been applying for other jobs, had interview and driving assesment and today they rang offering me a job !!

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egg Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

egg

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Actually at Queen's in Romford the other side of the water?! Well done though.

stuboy Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

stuboy

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Actually at Queen's in Romford the other side of the water?! Well done though.

sorry stock foto from google... ill be based in ashford

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GrumpiusMaximus Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

GrumpiusMaximus

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sorry stock foto from google... ill be based in ashford

 

 

William Harvey?  They've been outstanding with my partner's Mum lately.  Really outstanding.  Congratulations.

Timewaster Rank: Isuzu Florian

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In extremely boring news, I had the crown estate electricians round this morning

Thought this was going to be about a 70s luxury Toyota wagon.

 

Disappoint.

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