Thread of the year & Spirit of Shite 2018

[The Moog]

So coming towards the closing months of 2018 and it is time for TOY18.

We would like you to nominate your favourite threads of the year.

There are two categories

1) Thread of the Year 2018 (TOY) - for threads started after 1/1/18
2) Davenumbers Spirit of Shite (SOS) - for threads started any time

Once all nominations are in, the mods will create a shortlist and the forum can then vote on their favourite TOY.

There will be a prize for the best thread.

So let us know what tickled your jigglepin, greased your kingpins and touched your flux capacitor this year.

[SiC]

I was thinking about this the other day and started making a list.

 

Except Google Keep isn't loading this second FFS. So I'll put the ones off the top of my head and then fix them later.

 

- Autoshite does the Mongol Rally

- DW Invacar

- DW and Cats go to Romania

- Bucketer in Bulgaria

[The Moog]

Not sure Bucketeer has been in Bulgaria this year.

[SiC]

Does it need to be last posted to/updated this year or started this year?

[Remspoor]

Does it need to be last posted to/updated this year or started this year?

I doubt if you can vote for your own content.

Don't worry I can.

My suggestions:

The collection from Romania.

The SiC's welding course on the 1100

[Parky]

I am thinking the Mongolian Rally Charade would be my fave. Unless we can recycle Datsuncogs Samuel Pepys Rover 75 summary

[dollywobbler]

Point of order - my Invacar thread actually began in 2017. Does this thread only include threads started in 2018? I feel it should. Appreciate the nod!

[The Moog]

Yes it is for threads started this year.

[SiC]

Yes it is for threads started this year.

I would like an exemption for this, on the basis that there will never be anymore content from this chap.

 

This thread in particular: http://autoshite.com/topic/24822-daves-dismantling-blogthe-beesnot-the-beeees-aaarrrggh/

 

Last updated earlier this year with new content, an excellent thread.

[panhard65]

There are so many good threads but I think the late Dave numbers would win it hands down. My fav's are Phil A's Pontiac.

http://autoshite.com/topic/32865-1951-pontiac-chieftain-odds-n-ends/

The super Sentinel should be in with a shout as well just for the superb engineering.

http://autoshite.com/topic/33305-it-is-just-so-super-sentinel/

[Timewaster]

Where was the link to Dave numbers best bits?

[nebuchenezer]

Dave of many numbers.

 

Soz but only this can be right this year.

 

For best other thread then the dacia Romanian adventure or the Scandinavian datsun thread are winners for me

 

My take, my thoughts, feel free to disagree.

[Fumbler]

A Clio Saved- A Happy Ending thread gets my vote.

[egg]

I'm going to break the rules and nominate the shitestang thread, yes started on 22/12/17, but to all intents and purposes a 2018 thread.

 

http://autoshite.com/topic/30496-the-further-adventures-of-a-shitestang/page-1

[timolloyd]

I think if any rules are being flexed, than it can only be Dave Numbers’ thread for TotY

[Tamworthbay]

Panhard’s yank import thread for me every time.

[busmansholiday]

For me, the catswobbler trip to Rumania, SIC's 1100 weldatherlon and Phil A's Chieftain, in that order.

[Cavcraft]

Davenumbers thread.

Dollywelders excellent adventures.

[mercrocker]

Keep the rules simple - must start 2018 but whatever wins should be joint winner with Dave Numbers Memorial Thread.

[egg]

Panhard's Seat Funebre thread

 

23/1/18 - http://autoshite.com/topic/30840-viva-espa%C3%B1a-seat-funebre-finally-home/page-1

 

Squire's Super Snipe, for just being one of the best cars to arrive on the forum this year

 

http://autoshite.com/topic/32826-super-snipe-small-things/page-1

 

Horsebollox

 

http://autoshite.com/topic/32003-has-anyone-had-a-lorry-transported-is-it-hi-now-dodge-50-horsebo11ox-thread/

 

Rob's spots

 

http://autoshite.com/topic/30708-robs-spots-a-pair-of-bristols-page-4-not-3/page-1

 

The Mighty Blue Marina passion wagon (Trigger)

 

http://autoshite.com/topic/32249-the-mightly-blue-marina-passion-wagon/

[egg]

Fiesta Mk1 to FOTU (Christine)

 

http://autoshite.com/topic/31736-fiesta-mk1-to-hagerty-festival-we-made-it/

[Guest Hooli]

Mr Numbers, with the Steamer as a runner up.

[Junkman]

AS TOTY?

 

Well, ALL of them!

 

Or are we in a fucking competition here?

[Ghosty]

Is it conceited to say Caen autojumble for all my contributions, seeing as I didn't start the thread, Frogchod did?

[chrisjvm]

I was going to nominate the 'Low cost big liability' thread (admittedly probs not the fave of hardcore shitters) but when I checked to make sure it was born in 2018 I was surprised to find out it first appeared in March 2017.

 

Time flies when you're immersed in shit!

[The Moog]

It has been suggested two categories should be included

 

Davenumbers Award - for threads started over year ago but have been updated this year - so therefore low cost liability etc can enter

 

TOY - new threads started from 1/1/18

[Mr_Bo11ox]

the two best things I have read on here this year, are the 'Olde Englishe' story by the wordy dude from Northern Ireland (sorry cant remember his name!!) about popping the head gasket on his Rover 75 in about 1780, and Cavcrafts 'Convoy' song in the eBay thread. Both are totally fantastic comedy gems.

 

###Edit: 'Datsuncog' is the name i was looking for, and here is the post: http://autoshite.com/topic/31114-ten-glorious-years-of-rbj-nonsense/?p=1436712

[Parky]

Having re-read Samuel Pepys Rover 75 shenanigans, I fear I must vote for it again, thus having two votes and therefore probably disqualifying myself.

 

Although the funniest thing I read was Dave Numbers tale of ordering expensive gear oil which he promptly ran over in his truck. Many lolz

[Kiltox]

SiC’s 1100 - from scared to work under a car to completely rebuilding one in 60 seconds. Bravo.

 

Horsebollox - answering the questions around accommodation, modern life and social acceptance nobody asked.

 

Both of these threads clearly shilled by sheet metal and welding gas suppliers too

[Cavcraft]

Horsebollox and Samuel Pepys are great nominations.