New members, introduce yourself here.

[castros_bro]

Ah, one more anecdote springs to mind about the Jetta mentioned above... (sorry for spamming the thread, I will stop after this one!) After claiming ownership, I quickly learned that the Jetta, being a 1989 petrol model, came factory-equipped with the infamous Fart Can, which soon began to rear its ugly head. Ok, it's most likely not referred to as a "fart can" outside Finland, but this is just a matter of language.. everyone still faces the consequences. Anyway, the fart can of course refers to the highly refined Pierburg carburettor (the awful, over-engineered mess of vacuum lines, wax thermostats, solenoid valves, coolant lines and whatnot) responsible for feeding the engine. And the reason it's called a fart can is because in Finnish "Pier Burg" takes the form "pieru purkki" (pier-pieru=fart, burg-purkki=can). So there. I had to replace the wax thermostat in the fartcan after the carb wouldn't come off high idle anymore due to the wax getting stiff with age. The carb was surprisingly decent despite the complexity, though. Good times.

 

Welcome.

 

Weren't you in Leningrad Cowboys at one time (like everyone in Finland)?

 

https://rutube.ru/video/cd33797f2a50db5a35cae8f73bbe6c41/

[shoddybanger]

Thank you, castros_bro.

 

Regretfully I have not had the honor to perform alongside Leningrad Cowboys, but like any proper Finn, I do have an actual link with the band: a relative of mine installed a reverse-osmosis water filtration system in a cabin belonging to a previous member of the band.

 

So I guess that basically makes me a member, too!

[castros_bro]

International Souvenir Hunter  1 : 0  Wetzikon Concert Organiser 

 

[SmokinWaffle]

Hello!

 

Kind of new for post count, been here a while as an onlooker.

 

Based in Kent, had my fair share of shite in the past 5/6 years I've been driving, 405's, 306, Xantia, C15D, K11's. Notable purchases being a MK1 Eunos which I loved and a pre-facelift '86 740 Saloon which I adored but had a drinking problem.

 

Volvo is now resting easy in Ireland on Irish plates, gone to a nice chap. MX5 was smashed up in field and continues to be by 8 year olds drifting

 

Current project/love is a '72 Hillman Hunter, had it for 2 years now and slowly getting bits for it, planning paint etc. Learning mechanical bits as I go. Runs and drives fine, had a head gasket a few months back, had some flaws but I write them off as Character. I hate the stickers, but I have new doors and some paint.

 

 

"No, it's not a ford" & "Yes, your dad probably did have one" are my top catchphrases

 

Currently looking for a cheap diesel eco daily as a job change soonish means I'll be covering more miles.

 

That's about it.

 

Everyone here seems lovely, love the banter and community feel and nice that people appreciate old pre 2000 chod apart from me. Even weirder I do being mid-20's and working in IT, loving technology...

[Jim Bell]

Nice ford Corrina mate. My uncle had one of those but it was a diesel.

 

Etc.

[egg]

welcome to another Kentish shiter. We're a growing contingent in this crazy little brown world.

[GrumpiusMaximus]

welcome to another Kentish shiter. We're a growing contingent in this crazy little brown world.

 

 

Most of us are alright too.  Except for me.  I always let the side down.

[SmokinWaffle]

Nice ford Corrina mate. My uncle had one of those but it was a diesel.

 

Etc.

 

Booo. Thinking of getting a sticker made that says "No, it's not a Ford.."

 

welcome to another Kentish shiter. We're a growing contingent in this crazy little brown world.

Hooray! Strength in numbers. Together we could probably cobble together a working car.

[Remspoor]

it's not a Ford

 

It is not a Chrysler either!

[stuboy]

Hello!

 

Kind of new for post count, been here a while as an onlooker.

 

Based in Kent, had my fair share of shite in the past 5/6 years I've been driving, 405's, 306, Xantia, C15D, K11's. Notable purchases being a MK1 Eunos which I loved and a pre-facelift '86 740 Saloon which I adored but had a drinking problem.

 

Volvo is now resting easy in Ireland on Irish plates, gone to a nice chap. MX5 was smashed up in field and continues to be by 8 year olds drifting

 

Current project/love is a '72 Hillman Hunter, had it for 2 years now and slowly getting bits for it, planning paint etc. Learning mechanical bits as I go. Runs and drives fine, had a head gasket a few months back, had some flaws but I write them off as Character. I hate the stickers, but I have new doors and some paint.

 

 

"No, it's not a ford" & "Yes, your dad probably did have one" are my top catchphrases

 

Currently looking for a cheap diesel eco daily as a job change soonish means I'll be covering more miles.

 

That's about it.

 

Everyone here seems lovely, love the banter and community feel and nice that people appreciate old pre 2000 chod apart from me. Even weirder I do being mid-20's and working in IT, loving technology...

where in kent? and welcome

[stereotype]

Hello shiters,

 

After about 6 months lurking and failing to manage to get on, I eventually made it!

 

Currently, my daily baby is Fleur, a 1988 five door 205, direct from the shiter community. I have nothing else as I am broke, busy, and father Tickman would refuse to let me use his workshop to store any more crap in.

 

Look forward to following your projects

 

-Chuck

 

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[cros]

Hello mate, lots of interesting stuff there, just spotted the Myford.

[Jim Bell]

Small french cars are a Mark of great taste. Well played.

[Iamgroot]

Evening everyone, thanks for letting me sign up.

 

I'm apparently officially a "weirdo who likes rubbish cars" and having seen many mentions of this forum online, I thought I might fit in round here, especially after watching Ian/DollyWobbler/Hub-nuts video of members trying to start an old green godess for no discernable reason, that's pretty much me and my best mate's idea of a great way to spend time.

 

I've had 53 cars and 8 bikes that I can remember, which I'm told (by fools) is far too many for a 38 year old, oldest being a series one land rover (never should have sold it) newest being a '09 Civic (now sold due to it being very good and horribly effective at being a car)

 

Currently owning a far from boring but broken (again) P100 pickup. 

 

Currently driving (because the pickup is broken) my better half's family thruxter Vectra. 

 

Currently coveting a local Hillman.

 

Currently thinking Roffles and collection capers seem like they need to be a part of my life.

 

So that's a bit about me too

[Cavcraft]

Evening everyone, thanks for letting me sign up.

 

I'm apparently officially a "weirdo who likes rubbish cars" and having seen many mentions of this forum online, I thought I might fit in round here, especially after watching Ian/DollyWobbler/Hub-nuts video of members trying to start an old green godess for no discernable reason, that's pretty much me and my best mate's idea of a great way to spend time.

 

I've had 53 cars and 8 bikes that I can remember, which I'm told (by fools) is far too many for a 38 year old, oldest being a series one land rover (never should have sold it) newest being a '09 Civic (now sold due to it being very good and horribly effective at being a car)

 

Currently owning a far from boring but broken (again) P100 pickup. 

 

Currently driving (because the pickup is broken) my better half's family thruxter Vectra. 

 

Currently coveting a local Hillman.

 

Currently thinking Roffles and collection capers seem like they need to be a part of my life.

 

So that's a bit about me too

 

Welcome along.

[clayts450]

Standard greeting of tea urn in corner, don't nick all the custard creams from me

[The Moog]

 

 

Currently thinking Roffles and collection capers seem like they need to be a part of my life

Oh yes they do. I suggest a brown avensis is definitely a good starter roffle!

[chaseracer]

Standard greeting of tea urn in corner, don't nick all the custard creams from me

 

Just as long as Pillock doesn't eat ALL the pink wafers...

[Floatylight]

Evening everyone, thanks for letting me sign up.

 

I'm apparently officially a "weirdo who likes rubbish cars" and having seen many mentions of this forum online, I thought I might fit in round here, especially after watching Ian/DollyWobbler/Hub-nuts video of members trying to start an old green godess for no discernable reason, that's pretty much me and my best mate's idea of a great way to spend time.

 

I've had 53 cars and 8 bikes that I can remember, which I'm told (by fools) is far too many for a 38 year old, oldest being a series one land rover (never should have sold it) newest being a '09 Civic (now sold due to it being very good and horribly effective at being a car)

 

Currently owning a far from boring but broken (again) P100 pickup.

 

Currently driving (because the pickup is broken) my better half's family thruxter Vectra.

 

Currently coveting a local Hillman.

 

Currently thinking Roffles and collection capers seem like they need to be a part of my life.

 

So that's a bit about me too

Welcome along, roffles is definitely a thing to get into, can't describe the feeling of angst, fear and excitement that a draw brings.. and so far the feeling of disappointment when I don't win, also to he recommended the Cannock auction trips, enjoyed my first one last week, great to meet some of the chaps & chapesses..

 

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[Eyersey1234]

Hi everyone, just to introduce myself and my shed, a 2007 Focus 1.8TDCI Estate that I bought for £490 last month. There's a few jobs that need doing but I'm really pleased with it.

[Iamgroot]

 

Oh yes they do. I suggest a brown avensis is definitely a good starter roffle!

A brown avensis sounds highly desirable!, How do they work? How do you pay for your ticket etc?

[Iamgroot]

Welcome along, roffles is definitely a thing to get into, can't describe the feeling of angst, fear and excitement that a draw brings.. and so far the feeling of disappointment when I don't win, also to he recommended the Cannock auction trips, enjoyed my first one last week, great to meet some of the chaps & chapesses..

 

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Cannock auction trips? Is this a thread I can look at?

[chaseracer]

Here's the most recent: http://autoshite.com/topic/33074-as-in-the-community-the-association-of-associated-massivs-271018/

 

We'll be doing it again...

[Iamgroot]

Here's the most recent: http://autoshite.com/topic/33074-as-in-the-community-the-association-of-associated-massivs-271018/

 

We'll be doing it again...

Thank you!

[Remspoor]

Hi everyone, just to introduce myself and my shed, a 2007 Focus 1.8TDCI Estate that I bought for £490 last month. There's a few jobs that need doing but I'm really pleased with it.

I really wish second hand cars are that cheap here in Spain. I would have to pay around 3000€ or more for that. Even with a tar burning engine

[Eyersey1234]

I really wish second hand cars are that cheap here in Spain. I would have to pay around 3000€ or more for that. Even with a tar burning engine

It was from a home trader that had taken it as part exchange and just wanted back what it owed him, its got 174000 miles on the clock which is partly why it was cheap.

[The Moog]

A brown avensis sounds highly desirable!, How do they work? How do you pay for your ticket etc?

Works on the bonus of lottery.

 

Ask for however many tickets you want, then once it is full and everyone has paid, the next lotto draw decides the winner.

[Iamgroot]

Works on the bonus of lottery.

 

Ask for however many tickets you want, then once it is full and everyone has paid, the next lotto draw decides the winner.

Thank you, I'm offle to find a roffle!..

[pandamonium]

How long does it take for new members to be approved? Asking for a friend..

[SiC]

Took my friend over 3 weeks before his account was approved and out of the restricted status. Before then he couldn't even post anything - i.e. even before the first 5 post restriction.