cobblers Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Well I have been trying to 'woo' a few local farmers including one who stores caravans, several of them have my phone number but nowt concrete has happened yet!!!Let us know if you come across owt, I need somewhere to stick the Talbot as well now that they've gentrified my street Mr_Bo11ox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share Posted September 30, 2018 Are you still on 'the model'? Have they finished renovating all the houses yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cavcraft Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Seem to recall saying you'd moved house, but have you no longer got your old storage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobblers Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Are you still on 'the model'? Have they finished renovating all the houses yet?Yeah, still here - They've done most of my row, it's loads better - we were going to move but actually it's bang on now so we're staying for the forseeable. Instead of moving somewhere with a big garage I'm just keeping an eye out for a unit nearby to contain all my vehicular shit. Mr_Bo11ox 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen01 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 In the meantime winter is not good for interior renovations so why not advertise on Shiply as man with van Dobbin removals. Once its through the mot natch.The man and van idea is not so bad, I'm paying £40 to have a shed moved less than 4 miles tomorrow, one quote was £80! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share Posted September 30, 2018 Look at these rads you can buy on eBay. This one's for a Mustang apparently. £100 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3-ROW-FULL-ALUMINIUM-RADIATOR-FOR-1965-1966-FORD-MUSTANG-5-0L-V8-CONVERSION/162679124794 I dont know how many kW of heat I need to dissipate, but its not going to be very much. This rad is probably far too big but as long as the thermostat is working it would be fine I'm sure. Its only £100 against like £300 to recore my existing rad. ANyone got any experience of these? No doubt they are made at the Hoo Flung Dung Crispy Wasp Heat Exchanger and Child's Toy Manufacturing Concern but they look like a good solution to me. UltraWomble, alcyonecorporation and alf892 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share Posted September 30, 2018 Yeah, still here - They've done most of my row, it's loads better - we were going to move but actually it's bang on now so we're staying for the forseeable. Instead of moving somewhere with a big garage I'm just keeping an eye out for a unit nearby to contain all my vehicular shit. Great stuff. Such lovely houses them, I love em. Have they still got any of Ms_Nuts' art works on the houses being worked on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobblers Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 I watch youtube people and even the good welder blokes buy cheap chinese radiators and are happy to modify them to suit. EDIT: Yeah her artwork is still up pretty much everywhere - all along the road near the park is just as it was when you came, progress is pretty slow over that side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Hey, you may feel lousy and be risking Ms Bollox running off into the sunset with a more sensible man, while the neighbours start a local petition in the local paper, but look on the bright side, a load of random strange men on the internet think you're pretty cool, so it's alright really. LightBulbFun, andrew e, Jerzy Woking and 28 others 31 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Would it be less conspicuous if reversed in? Mate of mine who has a coach for some reason gets massive complaints if they park it nose in...so long as it's backed in that's fine though. It is a Plaxton Supreme though, so maybe they just want to see the chrome... LightBulbFun and oldcars 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 It be reet, quit yer frettin. richardthestag 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethj Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 For the radiator, go for something that’s got similar bhp and you’ll be close enough. If the Dodge makes 70bhp (I’m guessing here, maybe you dream of that much and need 3 turbos to do it) then find a car with 80ish bhp and use that radiator. Try and find one with the same frontal area as the existing radiator and only go for a double row or triple row (depth) if you need to. I’d have thought a second hand radiator would be better than one of those eBay things, maybe something from a plodding Transit or something? It’s early and I’m rambling but this is your checklist in order: Matches or beats the engine bhp Matches the entry and exit portsIf yours uses massive header tanks instead of an overflow bottle, do the sameMatches the frontal area What I should have put first on that list if you’re looking at old Land Rover parr’s is avoid Britpart! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Bo11ox' Dodge has a mighty 90 bhp under the bonnet (and partly in the cab). DodgeRover 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 DAMN its noisy though!!! I might see about adding some extra deadening on the floor and bulkhead before I try and drive this thing more than 50 miles or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Hats off to you Nutz - for not only having the testicular fortitude to take this on but the humility and grace to be more worried about what your neighbours think / how they are affected by it than anything else. Â Need more of that in the world. BorniteIdentity, richardthestag, GrumpiusMaximus and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 I chanced an aluminium rad for an old Rangerover, cheaper than the cheapest of conventional replacements with their nasty crimped on plastic tanks, I examined it carefully and was rather impressed by the quality of build, very nice solid thing, only issue for me was having to adapt one of the two oil coolers which had the wrong connections. They all seem to be multicored for greater efficiency so acquiring the same acreage might not be critical, if you get it wrong you could always sell on to the driftYo boys as a sick ass wicked intercooler bro for an obscene profit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve79 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Bet it's not as loud as the 2.4td Vauxhall/Bedford Midi I had about 8 years ago. Feck me it was noisy. At 70mph any conversations that was one wished to have with passengers had to be shouted whilst the isuzu lump screamed it's arse off. Â This stress was then compounded by a column gear change which the driver operated on the scientific principle of ip dip bird shit. You were just as likely to engage 1st at 50mph as you were 5th! Hateful van! .... would buy another. Now browsing eBay:) catsinthewelder and Alexg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Mr Boll - I don't think it's being obtrusive or unsightly at the moment. By the time you've finished the remaining jobs on it, and give it a wash and optional polish and it's roadworthy, it'll be no different to the many ordinary houses with a caravan or camper on the drive. Except yours is blue not off white. Bet it's not as loud as the 2.4td Vauxhall/Bedford Midi I had about 8 years ago. Feck me it was noisy. At 70mph any conversations that was one wished to have with passengers had to be shouted whilst the isuzu lump screamed it's arse off.This stress was then compounded by a column gear change which the driver operated on the scientific principle of ip dip bird shit. You were just as likely to engage 1st at 50mph as you were 5th! Hateful van! .... would buy another. Now browsing eBay:)  I thought the Midi had quite a decent column shift... fairkens 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Spares & Tyres Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 You should paint a Caribbean beach scene (other dream destinations are available) on each side of that so you and you neighbour can enjoy the view more Sir Snipes, wuvvum, Jerzy Woking and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardthestag Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 awesome stuff, hat doffed etc re noise - http://automotive.dynamateurope.com/ not cheep but tis fucking awesome. sticks onto clean and dry steel, reduces drumming and noise. in fatha thestags 72 Rangie the difference is that at 60mph can now hear the exhaust beat rather that teh transmission whine. also can hear front seat conversation from the back seat!! Luxury "old peoples home"* carpet can also help if you can find some that is less piss soaked hope mojo is back soon with this project Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve79 Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Mr Boll - I don't think it's being obtrusive or unsightly at the moment. By the time you've finished the remaining jobs on it, and give it a wash and optional polish and it's roadworthy, it'll be no different to the many ordinary houses with a caravan or camper on the drive. Except yours is blue not off white.   I thought the Midi had quite a decent column shift...Probably did when new. Mine was an ex landscaping van which had seen more than its fair share when it came to lack of maintainence. It's was fooked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DodgeRover Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Being tight and in the building trade I can recommend flashband as good for stick on noise reduction. Is there a big thick sound deadening quilt under the engine covers/ bonnet? richardthestag 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Chin up Reg, FFS! This great country wasn't built on a load of whinging sissies worrying about other people's feelings. Â Â Â As it's the right colour, you should paint a circle of 12 yellow stars on the side and stand around waiting for the inevitable comments from all your neighbours on the 'opposing side', therefore giving you unlimited opportunity to vent about your favourite subject and hopefully burn off a load of stress in the process, or possibly just give yourself a heart attack Jerzy Woking, mat_the_cat, Exiled_Tat_Gatherer and 17 others 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuvvum Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Brilliant! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled_Tat_Gatherer Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Simply can't LIKE enough. The sheet metal work seems to be top notch - has it already been inspected or checked over at all for a test? Any idea on work needed other than the bits dropping off? LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mally Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Nah, filled the holes first in a mistaken effort to stop the money falling through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greengartside Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Absolutely heroic effort from Al Bundy on that welding! I’d be very proud of that indeed. Bo1, what you *really need to do now is to start on your new 929!  I can’t wait until that project gets under way. I’ve been trying to source a windscreen on your behalf but had naff all luck so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted October 1, 2018 Author Share Posted October 1, 2018 Thats interesting. Where have you looked GG? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greengartside Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Thats interesting. Where have you looked GG?I’ve honestly done a shedload of Googling but I’ve not had any luck, I found an Instagram post of all things which showed an abandoned coupe but no clues as to its location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymous user Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 You should paint a Caribbean beach scene (other dream destinations are available) on each side of that so you and you neighbour can enjoy the view moreOr use those stick on brick slips so that it just looks like an extension of the house Dave_Q, Mally, Scruffy Bodger and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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