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[Cord Fourteener]

3 hours ago, dollywobbler said:

I suspect so. Won't find out for a bit.

They do, I can confirm there is one in St Asaph. Not that you'll be going there i'm sure, but there will be ones down South, probably Carmarthen or Swansea I guess. 

It was a laugh actually, though that was in the days when you could go places and see people, long ago. 

I learned some interesting stuff i didn't know, too. 

[somewhatfoolish]

On 6/22/2021 at 9:23 PM, 17-Coffees said:

There's a rather complete  Rover 200 BRM at my local scrappy just now. Whole but scabby, rusted, smashed windows, hiab crane damage and a few plants growing in the passenger footwell sadly...

Also doesn't have front seats anymore either.

They were in great nick for condition of the car, I have plans for them involving the Minor. 🙃

Savaged by rodents with a taste for RED! leather?

[trigger]

A couple of shitters entering our East Coast Retros meet last night, nice to see you both! @RobT @wuvvum

[stuboy]

Nothing exciting , power pack jump started the galaxy, drove to sunny Dover,  tried to get missus sister to chuck out stuff and fill up galaxy cavernous load capacity with belongings and drop back in ashford.

[Cord Fourteener]

36 minutes ago, trigger said:

A couple of shitters entering our East Coast Retros meet last night, nice to see you both! @RobT @wuvvum

I like that the Skoda has the AMG number plate. 

Incidentally I saw a red Felica N reg just like this today. Didn't get a pic.

[Split_Pin]

Got the oil change done on the Audi. I found that the nack is to hold the filter strap fixing with a spanner and crank the ratchet to tighten it without letting it recoil.

After the heavy rain I thought I'd check the passenger footwell on the Cavalier to see if it had the same issue as the green one. It appears so as I saw droplets of water on the carpet near the centre console. The floor bung is also damp underneath. I will seal up the heater box surround as before, no rush though as next week is to be warm and sunny. Definitely  a case of TADT.

[Split_Pin]

Someone 'lowered' it for me too. 

If it didn't ride so nice as it is I'd be tempted.

 

[loserone]

The idea of a car that low getting out of that layby and actually getting along that road is hilarious.  There'd be nothing left underneath.

[New POD]

14 hours ago, somewhatfoolish said:

Savaged by rodents with a taste for RED! leather?

Optica illusion. Seat belt mount I think. 

[Split_Pin]

I'd never go that low though, I have large speed tables in my street.  

As I said, it rides lovely as is and I have no intention of changing that 🙂

[loserone]

7 minutes ago, Split_Pin said:

it rides lovely as is

It does, I was mega impressed with how well it handled a run up the dale at* the NSL

[Tadhg Tiogar]

1 hour ago, loserone said:

The idea of a car that low getting out of that layby and actually getting along that road is hilarious.  There'd be nothing left underneath.

The turning circle would be interesting....

[dean36014]

I have to say I do love my refresh on the van. Ok, the paint job is pretty rubbish and the stripes aren't great, but from ten yards it looks just perfect to me.

[Split_Pin]

New GLS badge arrived in the post today to replace the missing nearside one.

New old stock, still sticks after about 30 odd years though!

(It was the right way up on my phone!)

[Split_Pin]

Also fitted my Brink detachable towbar that came with the car.

It was pretty corroded inside the slot on the frame under the bumper, all good now though.

Can't wait to get my new cycle carrier tomorrow, get the number plate on and the lamps flashing!

Haven't got our bikes yet though 🤣

 

[egg]

Someone else had a little nibble out of the i10, left a note? Of course not! That car is a bit cursed.

[vulgalour]

Randomly encountering Furious Driving, though briefly, in the local supermarket was a bit of a surprise today.  Also learned that the new tyres are good enough on the Maestro to induce bodyroll when pressing on in a way the old tyres never gave the confidence to allow.  I'd been getting some weird occasional sensations through the controls on the old tyres, a bit like a worn ball joint or wheel bearing, occasional twitchiness, and couldn't pin it down to anything until fitting the new tyres highlighted it was the old ones being the cause.

Still can't find a new downpipe though, and it's annoying because I haven't been able to fully cure the blow at the flexi on the existing downpipe yet.  It's better than it was when @worldofceri delivered it and might even get through an MoT, it's just annoying when you put your foot down because it sounds as bad as the rear arches look.

[beko1987]

[Zelandeth]

7 hours ago, vulgalour said:

Randomly encountering Furious Driving, though briefly, in the local supermarket was a bit of a surprise today.  Also learned that the new tyres are good enough on the Maestro to induce bodyroll when pressing on in a way the old tyres never gave the confidence to allow.  I'd been getting some weird occasional sensations through the controls on the old tyres, a bit like a worn ball joint or wheel bearing, occasional twitchiness, and couldn't pin it down to anything until fitting the new tyres highlighted it was the old ones being the cause.

Still can't find a new downpipe though, and it's annoying because I haven't been able to fully cure the blow at the flexi on the existing downpipe yet.  It's better than it was when @worldofceri delivered it and might even get through an MoT, it's just annoying when you put your foot down because it sounds as bad as the rear arches look.

Surely making up a front section wouldn't be too bad a job for a stainless exhaust specialist.  I was looking to get a tailpipe made up for the Lada before I sold it as I couldn't find the correct one for the estate for love nor money.  Local guys here quoted me £150 for it.  

Worth asking around at least I'd think.  They might at least be able to suggest a solution to tide you over.  I know how annoying that sort of thing can be and it's the sort of thing  that would have driven me round the bend by now.

[Leyland Worldmaster]

Nearly at 250,000!🎉🎉🎉🎊🎊🎊

[GrumpiusMaximus]

On 6/23/2021 at 6:30 PM, stuboy said:

Took missus out and we had an asda meal deal on Sandgate seafront, who says romance is dead and then I bit bullet and payed for my private plate...

Looks like you were just near the gnome flat.  Which I try and avoid parking across from because it creeps me out.

Regularly go there with Lady Grumpius to have our dinner or a cup of coffee.  Lovely spot and I used to work just up the road.

[ProgRocker]

Registration document received yesterday for the new Hyundai. I get the balance of the 5 year manufacturer warranty, which runs out in March 2023.

Refund cheque received this morning for VED on the trade in Almera, which would have expired on 1st Sept. I had a Direct Debit instruction with DVLA, which paid for the VED on it each 6 months, so I'm a bit confused about the cheque. Why not refund direct into my back account?  Probably less fuss for them I suppose. Re: gets away from potential complaints of refunds into incorrect bank accounts.

[Tadhg Tiogar]

On the way to Carmarthenshite for the usual week of booze 'n horses.

Currently running at about 70-72 to the gallon because diesel Borat. This is despite it being loaded to the gills with many bottles of Belgian beer and a fair load of gin.

[puntopaul]

Picked up some free stuff for my Mk1 Uno this week, a brand new set of unused genuine Fiat Tipo wheel trims in 13 inch flavour. Do I need them right now... well.. no, the car has got a period set of Fiat accessory alloys on right now. However I've got the original steel wheels, as it's good to have options! And I got a center brake light kit too from the same person, also was unused an something I've been after for a while now. Looking forward to when my car is back on the road, an I can get these fitted 👍

[Split_Pin]

Fitted the cycle carrier to the 75 today, I'm fair pleased with it.

[cort16]

I cleaned up the Granada today. It doesn't clean up half bad. Once we hit July I'll tax it then I think I'll be selling it.

 

[Split_Pin]

I love that.

[Bren]

I removed the SD1's calipers yesterday.

The copper pipes would not come free with them in situ. A vice, heat, 10mm socket and a 2lb hammer got rid of them. I need some new pipe and fittings.

Bigg red quoted £165 for them to be overhauled. I won't send them off until after Wednesday - the BM has it's MOT. I will wait and see what happens with that first.

[dean36014]

Driveway is looking good tonight 🙂

[stuboy]

Been out to the seaside but when came back spotted this princess in my home town ashford..

 

@vulgalour is only name comes to mine for this beast