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SiC Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

SiC

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9 minutes ago, Matty said:

@SiC. All panels now available from the owners club. Good breathed on 1098 and 2 gearboxes sat in my garage. Go on bud. Save one.

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I've not touched my Midget in at least 6 months - probably more!

Simply not had the time to put towards it from being so busy. So much so I'm tempted to just get rid of it. Even just by selling the drivetrain and scrapping the rest to make room. Not sure I have the heart to do it though.

This is my current interest:

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Currently 17hrs in with a long way to go and the damage it's doing on my wallet makes old cars look like pocket change 😳😬

Also I'd really like to build a kit aircraft or restore a vintage one. My garage would have room but I'd need a serious clear out. 

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So definitely no more car projects for a long while!

Popsicle Rank: Renault 16

Popsicle

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36 minutes ago, SiC said:

I've not touched my Midget in at least 6 months - probably more!

Simply not had the time to put towards it from being so busy. So much so I'm tempted to just get rid of it. Even just by selling the drivetrain and scrapping the rest to make room. Not sure I have the heart to do it though.

This is my current interest:

PXL_20250924_104439033.jpg.333eb76ffd1ad744de8a8058bc5ed565.jpg

Currently 17hrs in with a long way to go and the damage it's doing on my wallet makes old cars look like pocket change 😳😬

Also I'd really like to build a kit aircraft or restore a vintage one. My garage would have room but I'd need a serious clear out. 

rv-7_standard_kit_lg.jpg

So definitely no more car projects for a long while!

Did you ever watch the series 'A plane is born' about 20 years ago on the Discovery Channel? Chap called Mark Evans built a kit plane, it was an interesting watch.

Matty Rank: Lancia Gamma

Matty

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56 minutes ago, SiC said:

I've not touched my Midget in at least 6 months - probably more!

Simply not had the time to put towards it from being so busy. So much so I'm tempted to just get rid of it. Even just by selling the drivetrain and scrapping the rest to make room. Not sure I have the heart to do it though.

This is my current interest:

PXL_20250924_104439033.jpg.333eb76ffd1ad744de8a8058bc5ed565.jpg

Currently 17hrs in with a long way to go and the damage it's doing on my wallet makes old cars look like pocket change 😳😬

Also I'd really like to build a kit aircraft or restore a vintage one. My garage would have room but I'd need a serious clear out. 

rv-7_standard_kit_lg.jpg

So definitely no more car projects for a long while!

Genuine wow

SiC Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

SiC

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38 minutes ago, Popsicle said:

Did you ever watch the series 'A plane is born' about 20 years ago on the Discovery Channel? Chap called Mark Evans built a kit plane, it was an interesting watch.

Yeah I remember it well. He also did a MGB restoration too. 

The Europa he built however wasn't the same one that he flew at the end which was kinda made out it was!

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SiC Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

SiC

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1 hour ago, Matty said:

Genuine wow

My habit is suddenly changing pastimes. Waking up one day and deciding "I want to do this now". 😅

I have briefly mentioned about it on here but haven't really wanted to say too much as fully aware it's an expensive pastime. One that many would love to do but have no chance of affording. I don't like to say too much and having it potentially come across as a bit too showing off/etc.

That said it's not horrifically expensive and in reach for a lot. Basically about the same amount as 3yrs finance on a lot of modern average family cars. Then buying an aircraft is similar amounts if you buy a share of one.

Obviously everyone has differing priorities and for me I've always wanted to fly. While I like cars, aviation has always been my greater passion. One that recently I'm lucky enough to do. You really have to want to fly though. Not only the aforementioned expense but the 40+ hrs flying (most is 50-60hrs) and 9 ground exams that need to be studied for them taken.

If you're really bored and want to know the ins and outs, I've been posting regularly here: https://forums.flyer.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=138377

Cars not gone forever for me but hours and hours long sessions in the garage over a weekend is not something I will probably be doing again in the near future. Plan is to get the Dolomite back when Andyrew has done his magic on it then use that as my only classic. If I can get the Midget done then the two together.

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Popsicle Rank: Renault 16

Popsicle

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26 minutes ago, SiC said:

The Europa he built however wasn't the same one that he flew at the end which was kinda made out it was!

Yea that kinda rings a bell about it being a different plane, I recall a chap I knew who had done similar reckoning it was all a bit Jackanory. Enjoyable series though and he did well for saying his background was as a vet, not a mechanic/engineer.

 

MrGTI6 Rank: Renault 16

MrGTI6

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19 minutes ago, SiC said:

My habit is suddenly changing pastimes. Waking up one day and deciding "I want to do this now". 😅

I have briefly mentioned about it on here but haven't really wanted to say too much as fully aware it's an expensive pastime. One that many would love to do but have no chance of affording.

That said it's not horrifically expensive and in reach for a lot. Basically about the same amount as 3yrs finance on a lot of modern average family cars. Then buying an aircraft is similar amounts if you buy a share of one.

Obviously everyone has differing priorities and for me I've always wanted to fly. While I like cars, aviation has always been my greater passion. One that recently I'm lucky enough to do. You really have to want to fly though. Not only the aforementioned expense but the 40+ hrs flying (most is 50-60hrs) and 9 ground exams that need to be studied for them taken.

If you're really bored and want to know the ins and outs, I've been posting regularly here: https://forums.flyer.co.uk/viewtopic.php?t=138377

Cars not gone forever for me but hours and hours long sessions in the garage over a weekend is not something I will probably be doing again in the near future. Plan is to get the Dolomite back when Andyrew has done his magic on it then use that as my only classic. If I can get the Midget done then the two together.

I won't pretend to know the first things about planes/aviation, but that's awesome!

Good on you for pursuing your dream.

wesacosa Rank: Isuzu Florian

wesacosa

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Oooooooof

As seen in Fotu concours last year and in the Paul Heaton music video 

If only I had a garage, and spare 7500 to drop on Lada.  

 

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UltraWomble Rank: Talbot Tagora

UltraWomble

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Sills have had sparkly stick action but still seems quite a lot of car for the money. 

grogee Rank: Talbot Tagora

grogee

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13 hours ago, Knotty Ash Towers said:

 

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Back in my neck of woods the big spotlight on rear of car was known as a 'meat light'. Because they look meaty. My 1275 GT had one with a satisfying toggle switch to operate it. 

Schaefft Rank: Isuzu Florian

Schaefft

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3 hours ago, nacho man said:

Struggling getting all 6 kids off at school on time?

Step this way.

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Clio V6 Engine Donor

 

 

Super low mileage might make this the best one in the country. Also despite how large it looks its no bigger than an E39 5-Series!

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Cavcraft Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

Cavcraft

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Iconic TV presenter and naturalist David Bellamy dies aged 86 - Mirror Online

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My Secret Life: David Bellamy, broadcaster and botanist, 78 | The Independent | The Independent

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'-Misfire on cylinder 7 has been diagnosed as possibly an exhaust valve has burnt out. Injector pulled so doesn't cause bore score. 
My Life in Ten Questions... David Bellamy | The Independent | The Independent
-Rattling from both front wheels due to shocks needing replacing causing a warning lite for air suspension.
Legendary nature presenter David Bellamy dies | Wales Online
-Boot soft close doesn't work so key is needed to open 
David Bellamy: farewell to a conservation legend | Northumberland Wildlife Trust
-Steering wheel shaking mildly at motorway speeds 
TV naturalist David Bellamy is dead - NZ Herald
-Rear brake pads need replacing.
Broadcaster David Bellamy dies at the age of 86
-Paint bubbling on boot lid (very common on this car)'
David Bellamy got it wrong on climate change' | York Press
 

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