Dollywobbler's Consolidated Tat Thread

[uk_senator]

  On 11/07/2021 at 10:57, dollywobbler said:

I still thing selling the Sana is going to be a wise move too, though whether it actually can be sold remains to be seen.

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Gutted the Sana`s going, I was really hoping to see it run & drive at least once. as I suspect whatever's stopping it working will be relatively simple once found. I understand though... 

[dollywobbler]

To be fair, other than mentioning it here, I've made no effort at all to sell it! Maybe its time will yet come.

[Noel Tidybeard]

  On 20/07/2021 at 14:48, maxxo said:

that's probably a bad earth within the tailgate/tailgate loom

mine did that just before the rear wiper stopped working

mine also illuminated the reg lights when unlocked as i noticed last night, just letting it get on with it now

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i think the number plate lights thing is a thing* and i've seen something do it but can't remember what

 

 

*like illuminating the latch/handle

[maxxo]

  On 20/07/2021 at 23:20, Noel Tidybeard said:

i think the number plate lights thing is a thing* and i've seen something do it but can't remember what

 

 

*like illuminating the latch/handle

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it didn't do it before, just letting it do it's own thing

will sort it eventually

[wuvvum]

  On 20/07/2021 at 23:20, Noel Tidybeard said:

i think the number plate lights thing is a thing* and i've seen something do it but can't remember what

 

 

*like illuminating the latch/handle

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My Vectra Cs used to do it. 

[dollywobbler]

Major MAJOR news.

 

[HMC]

Nice one! Oddly and by coincidence  I came across a relative in Tesco this week...
 

[dollywobbler]

Wow!

[Spurious]

  On 24/07/2021 at 09:18, dollywobbler said:

Major MAJOR news.

 

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Absolutely chuffed and to be honest, I don't think you were ever really settled car wise without it. I can't see you selling this. 

Great job!

[Isopon]

Wasn't expecting this! Happy that you've got it again.

[matara]

Ian, if you ever need any parts for Betty from over here, let me know and I will source and send them over. Great to see an Aussie car gracing UK roads. 

There is a Fairmont currently breaking close to me in Sydney https://www.picknpayless.com.au/Jollys/ProductNewDetails?Aid=603537 and parts are reasonably priced. 

Cheers

Steve

[dollywobbler]

  On 24/07/2021 at 09:48, matara said:

Ian, if you ever need any parts for Betty from over here, let me know and I will source and send them over. Great to see an Aussie car gracing UK roads. 

There is a Fairmont currently breaking close to me in Sydney https://www.picknpayless.com.au/Jollys/ProductNewDetails?Aid=603537 and parts are reasonably priced. 

Cheers

Steve

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Thank you! Parts are likely to be an issue. Am being warned that towing might be brave in standard form... Also find it hard even to get standard service items.

Typically that Fairmont looks a lot better than mine!

[LightBulbFun]

  On 24/07/2021 at 09:18, dollywobbler said:

Major MAJOR news.

 

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Oh wow thats awesome! 

I am very happy for you and happy myself that you managed to import betty! 

I always thought you should have imported her home especially the car woes you where having at the time, she seemed like the perfect solution to those as a fairly dependable large family runabout that you knew yourself you would like still very much  

so I am very pleased to see you managed to pull it off, and I love seeing another Australian car on UK roads

iv always loved Aussie cars because they where like large American cars, but right hand drive! which I think is awesome  

 

I am very much looking forward to more content and updates on betty!

 

(and I hope you plan to rust proof the ever living daylights out of her!)

[Sham]

Awesome - I have a real soft spot for big engined family cars, and the Aussies do them the best.

Delighted for you, Betty is one of those cars that should be kept.

[quicksilver]

  On 24/07/2021 at 10:06, dollywobbler said:

Thank you! Parts are likely to be an issue. Am being warned that towing might be brave in standard form... Also find it hard even to get standard service items.

Typically that Fairmont looks a lot better than mine!

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Could be worth talking to funeral directors about parts. There's a fair few Coleman Milne Fairlane hearses and limos still in use over here so they must know how to keep them going.

[Talbot]

  On 24/07/2021 at 09:39, Spurious said:

I can't see you selling this. 

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Except that would make another permanent member of the fleet, and I suspect fleet turnover is essential to retain viewership of the channel.

[dollywobbler]

  On 24/07/2021 at 15:07, Talbot said:

Except that would make another permanent member of the fleet, and I suspect fleet turnover is essential to retain viewership of the channel.

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Some people are getting fed up with the churn! I do need to rationalise though, and the two in the firing line next are Fox and GSA I reckon. I thought I'd rekindled my love for the GSA, but it's just sitting in the unit and I feel no desire to get it out.

[Yoss]

I'm disappointed you didn't drive it back. 

[maxxo]

fantastic

just nothing other than  fantastic, i must admit i was a little sad when i heard the C5 was going

but my god, this couldn't have been any better

so awesome to see betty back!

[Jerzy Woking]

That's brilliant DW, chuffed for you. Really wanted to bring my Saab 9-5 out to Spain, but with it being RHD and extremely modified, getting it registered would have been impossible.

That was my car for life. But just my UK life as it turned out.

[Soundwave]

As soon as you mentioned cars you'd like to own again, I clocked the t-shirt you were wearing and immediately thought "He's bloody done it hasn't he, he's actually bought it over."

Excellent stuff, now you need to get a sticker for it that says "Funded by trolls".

[Blake's Den]

I especially liked the bit when you said you've now had Betty stuck on the beach in both the northern and southern hemispheres! I bet not many people can say that about their car 😂

[andyberg]

The New Zealand videos have to be some of my favourite videos on you tube. Everyone could see how much you enjoyed the car. Bloody well done for bringing it back. Can't wait to watch the story. 

[Remspoor]

  On 24/07/2021 at 10:06, dollywobbler said:

Thank you! Parts are likely to be an issue. Am being warned that towing might be brave in standard form... Also find it hard even to get standard service items.

Typically that Fairmont looks a lot better than mine!

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I along with a lot of followers did not see this coming.

Should have imported some service parts  lenses etc inside the boot when shipping over. Could have saved a fortune.

[colino]

While I know I should be joining in with the well dones, it just reminds me of the (first) love of my life.  After a short, intense, passionate engagement in South Africa, I imported Her at great cost only to find out she was expensive to run, had had extensive body enhancements and had considerably more miles on the clock than she claimed. 

[egg]

Great news. Is it going to be ok size wise on Welsh roads (thoughts of the LS400)?

[Schaefft]

And now we know how totally random and obscure cars like this keep getting washed up at these shores 😄

Great to see it made it over here. I assume import costs were similar to what it might have cost from Japan? Make sure to avoid any road salt in this, you'd be amazed how little rust protection Australian cars appear to have.

[R1152]

  On 24/07/2021 at 17:24, Blake's Den said:

I especially liked the bit when you said you've now had Betty stuck on the beach in both the northern and southern hemispheres! I bet not many people can say that about their car 😂

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Traction control off, rock between D and R. Works for me... even used to tell you as much in the Zodiac's handbook.

To me it just looks like a big Mondeo? Same "Edge" styling.

[hairnet]

coleman would indeed help with bits

https://coleman-milne.co.uk/aftercare/parts-acessories/

but after coupla mins google

navara and pathfinder oil filters fit

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/384283222869?hash=item597910a355%3Ag%3AwRIAAOSwxfpg9gzl&fits=Year%3A2001|Model%3AFairmont|Make%3AFord

but easiest way is aussie ebay and cross ref all the numbers

do this for bikes and oil filter for bike 14 quid - same for honda acoord with same thread 3 quid

 

 

[Eyersey1234]

  On 24/07/2021 at 22:34, R1152 said:

 

To me it just looks like a big Mondeo? Same "Edge" styling.

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Agreed, that's why I asked dolly on the channel if it was the Australian equivalent of the Mondeo but apparently its their equivalent of a Granada