somewhatfoolish Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 7 hours ago, GingerNuttz said: That's an extensive weight-saving programme. Twiggy, GingerNuttz and AnnoyingPentium 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 42 minutes ago, somewhatfoolish said: That's an extensive weight-saving programme. What car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horriblemercedes Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 5 minutes ago, Bren said: What car? 57 plate Mustang I think? Somewhere further up the thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 57 plate? Oh dear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerNuttz Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 Belongs to @cort1977 It's a cracking motor with a couple of little issues but nothing that can't be fixed. cort1977 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 3 minutes ago, GingerNuttz said: Belongs to @cort1977 It's a cracking motor with a couple of little issues but nothing that can't be fixed. I really need to drop you a line, got a couple of jobs lined up which need your special set of skills. Couple of bits on the Caddy and eventually swapping out the windscreen scuttle on the camper...though that's on the "sometime in the next few years" list. They're both vehicles which I think are worth investigating a bit of time and money into (he says still not having had a proper crawl under the Caddy). I'd rather have things done right rather than someone just throwing a bit of filler at it, hence why I'm looking your way! GingerNuttz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 1 hour ago, GingerNuttz said: Belongs to @cort1977 It's a cracking motor with a couple of little issues but nothing that can't be fixed. I've just remembered I somehow need to procure this pylon paint you drowned the Tronda and Dolly in. You still getting cans of it? GingerNuttz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Text my tame MoT tester last night to see which days he is testing currently (he only does two days a week). Friday and Saturday he says. “Grand I’ll call and book the 2CV in for next Friday then.” ”I do have a slot tomorrow at 9am” So (as long as I can get it started as it hasn’t run in 3 months) looks like I’m taking the Deux for a test this morning! LightBulbFun, Craig the Princess, Datsuncog and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerNuttz Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 8 hours ago, Fumbler said: I've just remembered I somehow need to procure this pylon paint you drowned the Tronda and Dolly in. You still getting cans of it? Aye I've still got a gallon of it in the shed for you, I got 6 last time I saw him. Fumbler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingerNuttz Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 9 hours ago, Zelandeth said: I really need to drop you a line, got a couple of jobs lined up which need your special set of skills. Couple of bits on the Caddy and eventually swapping out the windscreen scuttle on the camper...though that's on the "sometime in the next few years" list. They're both vehicles which I think are worth investigating a bit of time and money into (he says still not having had a proper crawl under the Caddy). I'd rather have things done right rather than someone just throwing a bit of filler at it, hence why I'm looking your way! Aye no worries, just give me a shout when the time comes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 8AM Its the Yellow one I need out for its 9am appointment… Good news was I got it out, and running by 8.20. Checked everything over had a brief test run up the lane and declared myself happy to take it for test. Best bit? The man from the ministry has passed his seal of approval upon the faithful Deux Chevaux for another year! chodweaver, LightBulbFun, MJK 24 and 26 others 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HillmanImp Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Yay, guess who sold their 4 wheel drive the other day! SiC, AnnoyingPentium, mercedade and 6 others 2 1 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Guru Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 18 hours ago, cobblers said: I repair a particular gear ECU for a truck, it's a lot of work and materials. We charge £880. They're £3500 new, or £400 for a 2nd hand one that's usually knackered. Had one in the other day, tested it, confirmed it was fucked, phoned the guy with a quote "Yep, we can recondition it, it'll be ready in 3 days. £880 please" "HOW MUCH? I can get a 2nd hand one for £400" "OK then you'll have to do that instead, our prices are what they are and we think they're very good value, especially compared to a new unit with a warranty" "But I've already bought three 2nd hand ones and none of them worked" Should have told him you could supply a non working one for £395! AnnoyingPentium, cobblers and GrumpiusMaximus 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobblers Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 1 minute ago, Metal Guru said: Should have told him you could supply a non working one for £395! I did offer to buy the three faulty ones off him for £125 each, but he said he would put them back on ebay and get his money back! 🤠 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 5 hours ago, brownnova said: Text my tame MoT tester last night As a teacher, maybe you can explain something to me that I've never quite been able to understand (perhaps because I'm old). How come the past participle of the verb "to text" is "text" rather than "texted"? AnnoyingPentium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Is it? I'd say "I texted him last night", though "I sent a text to him last night" is probably better. chodweaver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogee Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 'Text' is a verb and noun in OED, so 'texted' is fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardmorris Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Gave up after 24hours with no power at home or work and decamped to oxford for the weekend. Checking alerts and my webcam is now back online, typical. Candlelit dinner for one last night too! big tree down at home though. AnnoyingPentium and Twiggy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 I would say "texted" too, but I often hear "text". Maybe it's a Millennial thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 8 hours ago, GingerNuttz said: Aye I've still got a gallon of it in the shed for you, I got 6 last time I saw him. That could be very useful as I've got a boot floor and sill patch to paint up... well... finish welding and paint up! It's a shame you're so far away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 3 hours ago, wuvvum said: As a teacher, maybe you can explain something to me that I've never quite been able to understand (perhaps because I'm old). How come the past participle of the verb "to text" is "text" rather than "texted"? I teach RE not English… so that would be an ecumenical matter. dome, Twiggy, paulplom and 16 others 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artdjones Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 5 hours ago, cobblers said: I did offer to buy the three faulty ones off him for £125 each, but he said he would put them back on ebay and get his money back! 🤠 It's probably the same three faulty ECUs being passed around, costing £400 each time they change hands. cobblers and BorniteIdentity 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 41 minutes ago, brownnova said: I teach RE not English… so that would be an ecumenical matter. Do you include the Flying Spaghetti Monster in your lessons? grogee and AnnoyingPentium 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogee Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 35 minutes ago, somewhatfoolish said: Do you include the Flying Spaghetti Monster in your lessons? All hail his noodly appendage 🙏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownnova Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 2 hours ago, somewhatfoolish said: Do you include the Flying Spaghetti Monster in your lessons? Oh no we only discuss the fictional gods. somewhatfoolish, dome, Andyrew and 6 others 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnoyingPentium Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 Didn't quite know there was as many teachers here. I'm planning on putting myself through hell doing the same thing. Currently doing English Lit at university, the next logical step is doing my Post-Graduate in Teaching/Education. grogee 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickvw72 Posted February 19, 2022 Share Posted February 19, 2022 I’m a FE lecturer, and I don’t think I’m the only one here either. (Not sure who else is, heard it mentioned) Proper change from my first career as a mechanic, but still use the old skills with the new. Rewarding but challenging is how I’d sum it up. AnnoyingPentium and Dabooka 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghosty Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 I've somehow managed to end up in Edinburgh. The airhorn I fitted to the hatch Civic blew the horn fuse last Friday. The horn fuse also controls the brake lights. 😬 BorniteIdentity, Dyslexic Viking and AnnoyingPentium 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austat Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Went out to the country today to see this. I believe @dollywobbler did a show report on this when he was here in Aus: I was not disappointed at all, hundreds of vehicles on show there. I'll make sure to post some of my spots from the show on The Lazy Spotters thread soon. High amounts of chod in the car park as well: (Had to take a few pictures of this CX as many on here would enjoy it) I also picked up some early issues of Practical Classics at one of the show stands, 3 for $5 was a pretty good find: D.E, LT84, Rusty_Rocket and 20 others 23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 Brings back some memories! Austat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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