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stuboy Rank: Talbot Matra Rancho

stuboy

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If I did that to my wifes car, she'd pull it off and stick it to my face.

she complained that id made my focus too quiet...

  • The Moog and beko1987
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Eddie Honda Rank: Lancia Gamma

Eddie Honda

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I think it might actually be too hot for motorised velocopides.

It is as soon as it reaches 20c without cloud & a breeze.

Just adopt the Maylasian approach...

 

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New POD Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

New POD

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If I did that to my wifes car, she'd pull it off and stick it to my face.

I don't think mine would be so gentle.

dome Rank: Lancia Gamma

dome

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In preparation for rick coming back to be my house mechanic for a day ( neighbours have their eye on him too now!) ive ordered the clutch master cylinder (£33) and taken the driver’s seat out of the x1/9 and removed the bottom of the steering column cover.

Now you can actually see the cylinder without dislocating a shoulder!

 

What would be really useful for this is a short raise ratchet Allen key. Does such a thing exist? The seat base extends over the Allen bolt so you can’t use a socket wrench on it.

I've got one of these sets, would that do the job?

 

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/mobile/x-tools-pro-ratchet-wrench-tool-set/rp-prod55929

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Bobthebeard Rank: Lancia Gamma

Bobthebeard

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Working on the Dolomite today. Bit of welding and MOT preparation. Quite a few rust blebs on the body but they can wait until after the MOT.

Just found some old red lead type stuff in the shed. Rubbed down the blebs and painted it on.

It will do for now. Authentic BL look.post-5532-0-54885700-1532423714_thumb.pngpost-5532-0-08068200-1532423886_thumb.pngpost-5532-0-66143000-1532423933_thumb.pngpost-5532-0-25842300-1532423985_thumb.png

Tadhg Tiogar Rank: Talbot Tagora

Tadhg Tiogar

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Missus headlamps needing redoing.. so decided ill paint some headlamp covers pink, add some eyeliner...lol and upgraded dipped beam and sidelight bulbs

 

You forgot the eyelashes  :mrgreen:

Talbot Rank: Isuzu Florian

Talbot

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Will have this (BLINGo) for sale in a few weeks, one owner from new, 2.0hdi with air con.

How many pictures of the queen would need to be exchanged for ownership of this fine vehicular conveyance?

Talbot Rank: Isuzu Florian

Talbot

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Absurd Focus headlamps

If I did that, I would get a very genuine "why do you hate me?"

 

Or I'd be removing them from my arse.

  • Ghosty and chodweaver
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bramz7 Rank: Lancia Gamma

bramz7

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About a year ago, I left a note on a local B11 Sunny Coupe.

I heard nothing for about 14 months, but today got an email out of the blue from the long term owner who is selling up.

I can't home it, which I'll have to tell them in due course, but wondered if anyone else was interested? No word on price but I'll try to get a vague idea in the coming days. It's not a show car, it's a bit weathered and in need of a refresh.

Knowing people on here though, I suspect someone may want it.

 

Drop me a PM if you are.

 

Pic from me a few years back:

 

9162680142_655d59b996_b.jpg1986 Nissan Sunny Spirit Coupe. by Sam Osbon, on Flickr

 

It's only done 41k.

andy18s Rank: Lancia Gamma

andy18s

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The Legacy had to endure the rigours of a Bulgarian Pregled (mot) today....certainly an experience to remember but well worth £12.50

Years insurance came in at £85,down a bit from last year so mustn't grumble

edit....sigh..feckin phone

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Talbot Rank: Isuzu Florian

Talbot

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Pic from me a few years back: It's only done 41k.

That is as tidy as a tidy thing. Would have been perfect for FOTU. Surely that can find a home quite easily?

bramz7 Rank: Lancia Gamma

bramz7

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That is as tidy as a tidy thing. Would have been perfect for FOTU. Surely that can find a home quite easily?

 

I think the valance is probably a little iffier now, and the owner makes mention of a leak in the windscreen in heavy rain. I have sent an email to her this morning asking if I can head over on Friday to see it up close, and if she is aware of any price she may want. Sadly the only B11 on ebay is £5k. If that is used as a measure of value...

Supernaut Rank: Talbot Tagora

Supernaut

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Using ebay as an actual measure of value?

 

Whatever next?

bramz7 Rank: Lancia Gamma

bramz7

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I never use eBay as a measure of value, but if the current owner does....

 

Anyway, I don't want to be too much of a doomsayer. The vibe of the email was that the car being preserved is more important, so I will keep you all updated.

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egg Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

egg

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Remember the Mazda driver's seat was welded up for the MOT? It has snapped off again. Gr8! Bit wobbly now.

egg Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

egg

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Reading reviews of the Hyundai i10 - makes you realise, not everyone is as obsessive passionate about cars as we are!

 

https://www.honestjohn.co.uk/owner-reviews/hyundai/i10-2008/?review=3627#selected

 

Having little interest in cars I purchased my i10 by mistake. Intending to downsize and replace my i30 with a i20 my wife and entered the showroom and sat in what I thought was the i20 it seemed suitable and the salesman suggested a test drive in the demonstration car. We both liked it but just in curiosity I asked to see an i10 first, rather sheepishly we did look at a i20 but preferred the i10. 

  • Craig the Princess, The Moog and BorniteIdentity
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richardmorris Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

richardmorris

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That looks good. The problem with the ones I have is that they require a coupling link to the socket wrench which doubles its working height.

Bought one -thanks.

iainrcz Rank: Renault 16

iainrcz

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Town 1 - 0 Doncaster

Had chips.

 

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richardmorris Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

richardmorris

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Town 1 - 0 Doncaster

Had chips.

Sent from my VFD 710 using Tapatalk

 

 

Wasn’t Eric Morecambe’s joke score true this week? Easy Fife four for far five?

iainrcz Rank: Renault 16

iainrcz

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Yes, on penalties apparently!

 

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D Spares & Tyres Rank: Renault 16

D Spares & Tyres

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Missus headlamps needing redoing.. so decided ill paint some headlamp covers pink, add some eyeliner...lol and upgraded dipped beam and sidelight bulbs

Good revenge. Did she cheat on you?

richardmorris Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

richardmorris

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This looks nice - not sure which model it is though. A bb?

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  • Exiled_Tat_Gatherer, Six-cylinder, Ghosty and 4 others
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