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[plasticvandan]

My weekend has consisted of a lovely trip to Ross on Wye bike jumble early Sat on the Moose (MZ)

Getting bits (and a 1945 GPO petrol can!) for this which I've been hooning around on,goes even better now I've unblocked the oil pump...

[fatharris]

First time I've been in the boot of the MX-5 since the MOT, and I've noticed the battery wasn't secured. I definitely did it before sending it away and can only deduce they removed the battery for the welding work and forgot to resecure it.

[dollywobbler]

It's a shame you'll be 6 months too late for my camper... autoshite.com/topic/35080-2000-toyota-estima-jdm-yo-camper-nz-wide-delivery-availible/

 

Also top chod around here, 10-25 year old japanese imports galore!

 

Ah, that looks far too competent and modern. My followers will be expecting me to try and live in a kei car or something...

[Lacquer Peel]

There is also a Xantia N/A Automatic. Awful.

I still want to try one, as if the Xantia 1.9D manual I had wasn't slow enough.

 

You could get the phase 2 Xantia 1.9TD with an auto box.

[davehedgehog31]

Scant progress on the cars of late. Progress on the MGF was halted thanks to a locking wheel nut key which dissolved on it's first deployment.

 

This kid on Irwin set was procured

 

 

Arse duly handed to locking nuts;

 

 

 

Now I've no excuses. Plan is to clean up underside, vactan and hammerite as much as possible. Then strip down and clean brakes, give it a once over and get it in for MOT. 

[stuboy]

What ever was inside this box stiff, so i opened it electrical contacte spray in it then dried and spray greased it and seems to of loosened up, but micro switch for poss alarm fell apart upon removal, so balls alarn still sounds...grr off to ebay i go

[GeordieInExile]

 

Been in Prague and was chuffed to see one of the most awesome cars ever in the national technical museum.

[Supernaut]

...and it's RHD. Woah!

[Lacquer Peel]

They used to drive on the left.

[Supernaut]

I'm currently on a collection mission for my own car...

[davehedgehog31]

I'm currently on a collection mission for my own car...

You've also just tipped this thread onto 2000 pages.

[egg]

One bucket job on the Mazda, MOT tomorrow, and I operate on the 'don't fail it mister she's my pride and joy' approach.

 

[Pete-M]

They used to drive on the left.

Until 1938.

 

Now it's an absolute swine to register RHD stuff there.

[Supernaut]

Mission complete!

 

[richardmorris]

Outside the Lady Lever art gallery, port sunlight today.

[Pete-M]

Mission complete!

 

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That white one looks like it may be ex-BMW fleet. I'm pretty sure they had xAN registrations around that time.

[mercrocker]

Outside the Lady Lever art gallery, port sunlight today.F018EE61-5EAA-407C-BDE6-08E4CCB18497.jpeg

 

Was up there last weekend, must have missed that rather scrumptious van.   Mind you it was fecking freezing.

[richardmorris]

Was up there last weekend, must have missed that rather scrumptious van.   Mind you it was fecking freezing.

Did you see the crocodile?

[mercrocker]

Nope.  Absolute phail at tourism I am afraid!   Mind you we spent a lot of time ogling the houses and lovely un-cluttered roads.  

[clayts450]

Hello....what's this on the 620 ?

 

 

Heh heh heh

 

 

 

 

[Saabnut]

Today, for the first time in almost exactly 40 years, I relived part of my childhood.

 

Yes, I rode a bicycle! OK it was only about half a mile but it is a start.

 

My friends left a selection of bikes here for the family when they visit, and as today is rather nice and I really need to get fitter, I dug out one of the mountain bikes. First thought was I do not remember this much effort being required, but then noticed 2 almost completely flat tyres. Added some air and away I went, my first time on a mountain bike (they had not been invented last time I was on a bike) and I hated it. Returned home and put it away, and looked at the others, 2 other MTBs and a ladies dutch bike. Decided to take out the Dutch bike, but having learnt my lesson, added air to the tyres before trying it. Much better, so I think over the next few days I will start using it and see how I get on.

[clayts450]

Good for you mate !

 

It is knackering getting back on a bike, but if you build up the distance you travel every day it soon becomes easier. I did this pre-return to car driving, and had thighs like treetrunks when I started doing 10 mile rides, when about three weeks previous I'd felt faint crossing the busy road up a slight incline.

 

I've got to relearn the skills soon hopefully if I'm successful in my garage application (neighbouring council)

[HMC]

+1 on getting miles under your belt. I’ve not ridden for ages it gets easier each time I do it.

[stuboy]

Future sil mentioned she going through loads of oil 5 litre in 2 months or less, i said id take a look, well oil pi55ing out oil filter as it really loose to point were i can undo no effort by hand, well i tightened back up and cleaned area, told her tyres are illegaland that carry 2 children they need sorting..now.. !!

[egg]

3 tyres were advisories at last MOT in August Stu 

[SiC]

I don't deny that the cracked up tyres need changing, but I don't think they're actually illegal though? Can't see the cords and there is meat on the tread.

 

I suspect they're quite old tyres. Probably part worns I bet.

[Bren]

Put my trailer on ebay. Listed the faults. Sold for less than £30.

Feedback for winning bidder not good - one of which buyer complained that trailer practically fell apart on way home.

I'll be surprised if this goes through.

[iainrcz]

I'm currently sat listening to my Mrs being pissed off with someone other than me.

It's fucking brilliant.

 

 

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[BorniteIdentity]

Today, for the first time in almost exactly 40 years, I relived part of my childhood.

 

Yes, I rode a bicycle! OK it was only about half a mile but it is a start.

 

My friends left a selection of bikes here for the family when they visit, and as today is rather nice and I really need to get fitter, I dug out one of the mountain bikes. First thought was I do not remember this much effort being required, but then noticed 2 almost completely flat tyres. Added some air and away I went, my first time on a mountain bike (they had not been invented last time I was on a bike) and I hated it. Returned home and put it away, and looked at the others, 2 other MTBs and a ladies dutch bike. Decided to take out the Dutch bike, but having learnt my lesson, added air to the tyres before trying it. Much better, so I think over the next few days I will start using it and see how I get on.

I’ve also just got a bike having not ridden in anger for 12 years. Even that was just car park to train station.

 

The problem with MTBs is, on road, you can end up going up and down (on the suspension) as much as you go actually forward. I’ve only bought a cheapo £10 thing out of the village shop window, but if I can motivate myself I fancy a middle class Raleigh Chiltern or something.

 

Never will I be a MAMIL. (!)

[mercrocker]

Trouser clips and tie tucked into shirt are correct wear on a bicycle....I need to get out on my Pashley a bit more too.   Maybe I won't be so fooked after 3 miles then.