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[dollywobbler]

Definitely bagsy a go! Though I may be reluctant to give it back.

 

Anyway, my Shitefest accommodation has taken a step forward. I finally have an actual mounted number plate.

 

Note also the aluminium tape around the skylight. A week today, we'll be sleeping in it for the first time! I hope...

[HMC]

Top work rob, that's a nice fleet shot! I was very tempted myself, but with being in Germany and then the server meltdown put me off the scent a bit. Jealous!

[phil_lihp]

Well done Rob, one white whale gives way to another!

[Junkman]

I just ordered me a full set of original Sealed Beam headlights for the possessed Rover.

You just can't preach wine and then drive around with newfangled post 1986 headlights.

[RobT]

And it's a fleet reduction of sorts, what with the Vectra and Clio going soon. Almost cost neutral too as the Senator only cost me a fiver taking the sale of those two into account!

[Conrad D. Conelrad]

I just ordered me a full set of original Sealed Beam headlights for the possessed Rover.

You just can't preach wine and then drive around with newfangled post 1986 headlights.

 

 

[omegod]

My wife actually moved all the funds from our joint savings account to hers when I mentioned how badly I wanted that Senator   

[skattrd]

And it's a fleet reduction of sorts, what with the Vectra and Clio going soon. Almost cost neutral too as the Senator only cost me a fiver taking the sale of those two into account!

 

Man maths ftw.

[Hertz]

Shit just bought another rotten Alpine GTA. Why oh why did they not galvanize the chassis I will never know.

[RobT]

My wife actually moved all the funds from our joint savings account to hers when I mentioned how badly I wanted that Senator

 

I didn't tell mine. First she knew about it was on her way home from work. She walked past it and guessed.

[Junkman]

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More like it.

[dollywobbler]

I found the standard headlamps in my P6 were entirely adequate. Compared to the XM, they're like FOUR suns.

[vulgalour]

Mike and I went to Nottingham today in Nugget.  Something had happened on the A1 that had shut it so we were an hour late to our destination, strangely no mention of the closure on the radio traffic news.  Mike was driving as I'm still seriously sore after my unexpected encounter with tree stumps (see Garden thread in the other half of the forum) so I got to be on camera duty.  I saw lots of stuff, including a Vauxhall Centaur (Mk2 Cavalier floppytop) towing a trailer, a Lexus LS400 wafting along effortlessly with an early 90s 6 berth caravan hanging off the back, and even shiter Doubleyeller in his Rover 214 that has survived the threat of OMGHGF and was charging around quite happily looking rather splendid in that slightly shabby way R8s do when driven with gumption.

 

The mission, which was a total success, was the collection of a proper Hydragas dalek of which I am now a proud owner.  I've only had chance to waggle the pump lever which does pump fluid at pressure.  Not yet tested the vacuum lever.  It'll get a full clean and service, I might even do a little report on it as I suspect there'll be interest in that.  Anyone in the North East want/need their hydrasaggy car pumping up?  Mike will be offering the service at the unit once we know it's a good pump (which I'm certain it is).

[Junkman]

I found the standard headlamps in my P6 were entirely adequate. Compared to the XM, they're like FOUR suns.

 

Yeah, or the ones in MKII Granadas. You literally have to get out of the car and check with a match to see whether they are on or not.

[omegod]

GSF motor factors are doing 43% off online sales this weekend Code is APR43 

 

Do we need a thread for this shit so people don't miss out? 

[dugong]

Found a cheap unit hack:

 

 

 

1.9-litre XUD TD (I neither know nor care if pumped by Bosch or Lucas). Bought for £150 - so cheaper than hiring a van a few times back and forth.

213k, short MoT, a few issues but nothing too onerous. Knob_van won't be ready for a while.

 

As is de rigeur on cheap older Peugeots, the driver's front door check strap has gone west and the rear tyres are too small and of a weird offset. They look perfect for the 305, though.

[barrett]

Just drove the Regal for the first time! New plugs, points, condenser and a bit of fiddling with the wiring, fresh fuel and away she went. Needs the tank cleaning, new fuel lines and figuring out why the headlamps don't work, then a bit of a tidy up and it'll be for sale because I've only agreed go buy another flippin Panhard haven't I? This one makes the 24 look like a concours contender too

[vulgalour]

Just noticed the Mickey Mouse indicators on the Reliant, not seen a set of those for quite a while.

[Lacquer Peel]

Found a cheap unit hack:

 

1.9-litre XUD TD (I neither know nor care if pumped by Bosch or Lucas). Bought for £150 - so cheaper than hiring a van a few times back and forth.

213k, short MoT, a few issues but nothing too onerous. Knob_van won't be ready for a while.

 

As is de rigeur on cheap older Peugeots, the driver's front door check strap has gone west and the rear tyres are too small and of a weird offset. They look perfect for the 305, though.

 

Lucas pump.

Looks good for £150. Do tyres have an offset?

[dugong]

Lucas pump.

Looks good for £150. Do tyres have an offset?

Wheels, then. Long week. HOW U NO IS LUCAS?

 

It does a good line in savage lift off oversteer because the rear tyres are narrower and skinnier than the fronts.

[vulgalour]

It's LP's one and only superpower.  He can identify any XUD pump from a single photograph and it doesn't even need to be of the whole vehicle.

[barrett]

Only one of the indicators is wired up, so right flashes and left is a trafficator. As if that vehicle could be less safe

[Lacquer Peel]

Wheels, then. Long week. HOW U NO IS LUCAS?

 

It does a good line in savage lift off oversteer because the rear tyres are narrower and skinnier than the fronts.

 

All facelift 306 TDs were fitted with Lucas pumps from the factory.

 

Is the rear axle buggered? The camber looks a bit off.

[Ghosty]

GSF motor factors are doing 43% off online sales this weekend Code is APR43 

 

Do we need a thread for this shit so people don't miss out? 

 

20% off on Euro Car Parts too. Good weekend to stock up on oil etc.

[dugong]

All facelift 306 TDs were fitted with Lucas pumps from the factory.

 

Is the rear axle buggered? The camber looks a bit off.

Hard to say, It doesn't wander but the wheels look too inset to be right.

[stuboy]

Watching deathwish 5 and saw they drove around in finest jaag....and some french fancy

[MarvinsMom]

a renner 18 built by AMC?

[Richard]

I found the standard headlamps in my P6 were entirely adequate. Compared to the XM, they're like FOUR suns.

 

The Junkman rule very much applies to lighting.

[JohnK]

 

Meanwhile back in 1990, two executives compared their new luxobarge company cars.

 

One chose the badge, the other the sensible option.

 

Look at the difference in shade between BMW & Vauxhall white!

 

 

The 530i is flipping ace, although the Senator is definitely the more comfy car. The BMW will be taking up the reins as my daily as well... After diesel this figure has raised some eyebrows this morning

 

[320touring]

17mpg?must try harder