The grumpy thread

[Christine]

Ah , plus a minimum of £100 extra for bridge value , so your £250 car is really only £150... innit ?.. Just like a deposit on a Whites lemonade bottle  

 

All the £750 Dolomites, Granadas and Datsuns are out there, only that they are £2,750 now.

This has two reasons:

 

1. 750 1988 Pounds are over 2,000 Pounds in today's money.

 

2. The cars have slightly appreciated during the past 30 years.

 

When I bought my first car in 1983, I opted for a 1960 model. This means, it was 23 years old. When I look for a 23 year old car today, I'll end up with a 1995 model, which inevitably will be an unremitting bloated fucking warning-light-ridden Mr & Mrs McDonald-munching dog-faced slopy-fronted resale-silver Halfords hub-capped cup-holding pig shit (and you forgot to mention that it will equally inevitably be propelled by a toxic tincture unsuitable for motor cars and have a pedal too many, despite the overwhelming majority does not even know how to operate a car so equipped, as you will instantly realise the first time you engage the clutch on the test drive).

 

1. This is considered progress and mark my words, it won't take ten minutes from now until I'll be branded as a miserable sod who refuses to live in the present, all the while wearing his sepia tinted glasses.

 

2. And this is the scary bit - Mr & Mrs McDonald-munching are allowed to vote and actually exercise their right.

[fordperv]

Junkman here's an omg barnfind bargain granada, in a miserable spec with the correct gearbox

 

http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/205907/granada-barn-find-1599-north

[Supernaut]

Got an agency wanting to put me forward for an interview with an IT company. The pay is a little bit better than where I am now, but their website doesn't seem very professional.

 

Their homepage has an out of proportion photo of a rather iconic building in Aberdeen that they have nothing to do with. How do I know they have nothing to do with this building? It's a building that my current employer owns! DERP.

[Talbot]

Bloody youth of today.

 

Neighbours at the end of my garden were moving house over the weekend. Weren't really properly prepared for said move, but there we go. He doesn't drive, and although she does her car has been immobile for the past 6 months with an unknown Comedy French Failure. So, 20yo neighbour from down the road offers to help them move, and I lend him my slightly-bodily-knackered-but-mechanically-perfect box trailer to do so (being towed by a Panda.. really quite funny).

 

When I get the box trailer back it turns out he's managed to reverse jack-knife it and the locking handle for the jockywheel has gone though his bumper and sheared off. So I get handed back the broken bit and told "you can weld that can't you". Actually, no I can't, as it's bent all the threads, and I'll be lucky to get the bit out of the jockeywheel mounting, as there's only about three threads visible, and they're quite twisted. "oh well", and off he buggers.

 

Had that been me, even 20 years ago when I was that age, I would have been sourcing a new component as a bare minimum. Even if I couldn't offer assisitance to get the snapped bit out, I think replacing something you've broken is reasonable.

 

On top of that, I used my car transporter trailer to move her fucked Citroen from the road outside her flat to her new flat a few miles away. Granted, it helped me out somewhat as we now no longer have an abandoned and immobile car blocking wide access to my driveway, but a small donation to cover a bit of fuel might have been nice, even if it was offered and declined. Yes she was appreciative, but given that I'd just saved her a small fortune that a professional recovery would have been (and was her only real alternative) I wasn't overly impressed.

 

Makes you just not want to do things for people. Or lend anything.

 

Especially when both the bloke being moved and 20yo helper were flapping about while I was loading and unloading the Citroen "Shall I do this?", "I'll just move that", "You need to do X", "That won't work". Look, this isn't my first rodeo. If I need something doing, I'll ask. Cue even more flapping when my winch started slightly pissing about (the switch in the remote is a bit dodgy). "Is it the battery?", "I'll get some jump leads", "Here, I'll try it". JUST PISS OFF AND LET ME DO IT!! Yes, I know you're trying to help, but you're making this ten times more dangerous.

 

Gah!

[dozeydustman]

I've had 13 calls today from various people asking for "Dave". No surname, just "Dave". All from withheld numbers so I can't even block them.

 

Next phonecall asking for "Dave" will get an ear bashing. I reckon "Dave" has deliberately given out the wrong number

[Tadhg Tiogar]

….. I reckon "Dave" has deliberately given out the wrong number

 

He may be one of your colleagues who thought this would be a gas....

[DeeJay]

It's Sheepfag looking for his wife.

[MarvinsMom]

It's Sheepfag looking for his wife.

.... you're MY wife now......

[anonymous user]

Got an agency wanting to put me forward for an interview with an IT company. The pay is a little bit better than where I am now, but their website doesn't seem very professional.

 

Their homepage has an out of proportion photo of a rather iconic building in Aberdeen that they have nothing to do with. How do I know they have nothing to do with this building? It's a building that my current employer owns! DERP.

Thought for a bit that it was going to be your current employer putting jobs out with better pay but not telling you, (it does happen and is always a good* way to get the best out of long term employees)

 

Edited to add the *

[dozeydustman]

It's Sheepfag looking for his wife.

 

 

I was wondering if he/she/it'd had come across my number.

 

14th call just a moment ago. This time it sounded like a call centre as plenty of chatter in the background, asking for a David McRay. I was surprisingly polite and just asked them to remove my number from their system.

[New POD]

my grump is that i keep upsetting my wife.

I know she's highly strung but The outpouring of anger and emotion yesterday because of something trivial. And the fact that she went off in the pissing down rain to stay with her sister (MikeRs wife) in their caravan somewhere in Yorkshire just leaves it all in limbo.

The biggest grump is that she won't let me put my side of any situation.

 

The fact is that i need to lose weight. I am also very greedy. I cooked us all a nice fry up yesterday as it was a horrid day and when i started eating she started going on. I explained that this week I'd lost some weight (15:6 down to 15:1). but she started going on about me lying. So i got up, put my breakfast in the bin started putting my jogging clothes on and said no you are right. i need to do something. Bang shit hits THE fan.

Life is shit sometimes. Still is.

[ruffgeezer]

I have got nothing done this weekend. I have done nothing to the Datsun for months. I'm unlikely to do anything other than the essentials to the van.

 

My latest plan is just to sell everytuing.

Things are worse than I imagined. Both now up for sale.

[mercrocker]

All the £750 Dolomites, Granadas and Datsuns are out there, only that they are £2,750 now.

 

 

 

Sadly, I know that  you are of course absolutely right. 

 

It is just that I have yet to pay this sum of money for a motor car.   There is a divide going to have to be crossed sometime soon.....

[artdjones]

Don't think power steering became standard on the K11 until 1998 so any normal/lower spec car before then should have the right rack.

[Cavcraft]

I am exceedingly hungover, even at this late hour. Walking to the local shop and back I had to have a sit down as I thought I was going to pass out.

 

I really must stop getting so trousered of a weekend.

 

STRONGLY DISAGREE.

 

It's what the weekend is for. Missed Saturday, went out 5.30pm Sunday instead, got home at 1.30am or something on Monday. Absolutely blitzed the vodkas and felt like utter dog shit yesterday, can't wait to do it again.

[SiC]

Where are all the £750 Dolomites, Granadas and Datsuns now?

 

https://m.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1023256

 

650 quid.

 

+ MOT exempt

- Failed its last MOT this year on rot and brakes

[Junkman]

Sadly, I know that  you are of course absolutely right. 

 

It is just that I have yet to pay this sum of money for a motor car.   There is a divide going to have to be crossed sometime soon.....

 

 

The real problem is that money just isn't worth anything nowadays. It probably wasn't even in the 80s, but it was so much easier to come by.

It got a lot worse in the 90s and since this millennium without any redeeming features began, it became seriously tough.

So the more worthless money becomes, the harder it is to obtain, which is actually no wonder when five people have 60% of it.

[Junkman]

STRONGLY DISAGREE.

 

It's what the weekend is for. Missed Saturday, went out 5.30pm Sunday instead, got home at 1.30am or something on Monday. Absolutely blitzed the vodkas and felt like utter dog shit yesterday, can't wait to do it again.

 

Only when you are drunk the world is bearable.

[Zelandeth]

Having a crap night (insomnia).

 

Having FINALLY dozed off, the bloody smoke alarm out on the upstairs landing decides to go off - for all of ten seconds - at 0341 in the morning. Cue frantic check of the whole house for any signs of any smoke.

 

Fire in the house is one of my recurring nightmares. That'll be it for me sleeping tonight then I guess.

[LightBulbFun]

Having a crap night (insomnia).

 

Having FINALLY dozed off, the bloody smoke alarm out on the upstairs landing decides to go off - for all of ten seconds - at 0341 in the morning. Cue frantic check of the whole house for any signs of any smoke.

 

Fire in the house is one of my recurring nightmares. That'll be it for me sleeping tonight then I guess.

 

if its any condolances

 

the other day a Phone I lent to my brother that he gave back to me saying he was done with it, suddenly went off at 9PM just when I thought I had finally managed to pass-out nod-off, (and when your in constant pain its not easy falling asleep, these days its more just passing out with sheer exhaustion...)

[artdjones]

If anyone can help me find a part number for the rack it would be great, tried emailing Nissan Uk and the local dealer but got nothing back. If nothing comes from it, will have to buy second hand and send for refurb...

Try Googling Kiley-Clinton engineering.They may be able to help.

[Guest Hooli]

If anyone can help me find a part number for the rack it would be great, tried emailing Nissan Uk and the local dealer but got nothing back.  If nothing comes from it, will have to buy second hand and send for refurb... 

 

This looks non-PAS?

 

https://www.mister-auto.co.uk/steering-rack/lizarte-02-60-5000_g286_a29202.60.5000.html

[Exiled_Tat_Gatherer]

Yesterday morning..... bit of a stutter from the SAAB - no matter thinks I. Couple more on the way to work - ah well, I'll take a look this evening if I can be arsed - and parked up. 

Evening - started up and sounds a bit 'off'..... been getting the 'wash fluid low' warning for a few days so CLEAR - didn't read it properly first though eh smart-arse*. Trundled home amid the odd misfire and a BING just short of destination. Read the fuggin message this time though - COOLANT LEVEL..... !!! Bolloxfuxtixwankpadmonkeyjizzguzzlingtwat...... 

Jumped out - checked top hose - fuck all in it..... fan going mental - off and into the house. Bastard...... 

Cooled down - topped up and started - steam from the exhaust and mayo confirms it..... OMGHGF

Temp never went stratospheric so probably saveable..... but it's going in the corner for now..... little bastard.

 

I swear it heard me muttering to myself how to organise getting another chod-mobie over in the coming month......

[AMC Rebel]

STRONGLY DISAGREE.

 

It's what the weekend is for. Missed Saturday, went out 5.30pm Sunday instead, got home at 1.30am or something on Monday. Absolutely blitzed the vodkas and felt like utter dog shit yesterday, can't wait to do it again.

Liked in remembrance of hangovers passed - no more for me - moderation these days but fair play to you.

[Guest Hooli]

Yesterday morning..... bit of a stutter from the SAAB - no matter thinks I. Couple more on the way to work - ah well, I'll take a look this evening if I can be arsed - and parked up. 

Evening - started up and sounds a bit 'off'..... been getting the 'wash fluid low' warning for a few days so CLEAR - didn't read it properly first though eh smart-arse*. Trundled home amid the odd misfire and a BING just short of destination. Read the fuggin message this time though - COOLANT LEVEL..... !!! Bolloxfuxtixwankpadmonkeyjizzguzzlingtwat...... 

Jumped out - checked top hose - fuck all in it..... fan going mental - off and into the house. Bastard...... 

Cooled down - topped up and started - steam from the exhaust and mayo confirms it..... OMGHGF

Temp never went stratospheric so probably saveable..... but it's going in the corner for now..... little bastard.

 

I swear it heard me muttering to myself how to organise getting another chod-mobie over in the coming month......

 

Liked because you've reminded me how Saabs bong for everything & put up messages on the SID for anything unimportant like washer level, yet oil pressure is a bong, warning light hidden behind the wheel & no message....

[Ghosty]

Why are classic insurers so useless now?

Phoned FJ, second car, agreed value, in owners club, 3000mi/year, kept on driveway etc etc. Perfect for a classic quote right?

Sorry we can't quote you, you aren't 25.

Not even going to bother trying the rest.

What was all that about giving young folks classics a few months ago? I'd bloody love to know how they get them insured.

Luckily I was expecting this and have many other avenues to explore.

[vulgalour]

So much for finding a house.  Surveyor's report came back today and even with us knocking them down to what seemed a reasonable price for the area, it's still £100k overpriced AND the house essentially needs demolishing and rebuilding anew because of problems with its construction.

 

Back to square one.

 

Buying a house sucks.  Buying a house in the south east sucks THE MOST.

[LightBulbFun]

Why are classic insurers so useless now?

Phoned FJ, second car, agreed value, in owners club, 3000mi/year, kept on driveway etc etc. Perfect for a classic quote right?

Sorry we can't quote you, you aren't 25.

Not even going to bother trying the rest.

What was all that about giving young folks classics a few months ago? I'd bloody love to know how they get them insured.

Luckily I was expecting this and have many other avenues to explore.

 

oh this bodes well for me... (tho as mentioned in my invacar thread, imagine trying to insure an invacar via a regular insurer  )

[mercedade]

So much for finding a house.  Surveyor's report came back today and even with us knocking them down to what seemed a reasonable price for the area, it's still £100k overpriced AND the house essentially needs demolishing and rebuilding anew because of problems with its construction.

 

Back to square one.

 

Buying a house sucks.  Buying a house in the south east sucks THE MOST.

 

 

This may be prime granny/egg interface, so apologies in advance, but take some brave pills and re-read the report through the eyes of a man whose whole job is to cover his back.

 

I'm not saying it'll do anything to improve the valuation aspect, but the most structurally sound, damp-free house imaginable can still acquire a survey which is covered in bright red boxes warning that the WIRING IS UNSAFE BECAUSE IT CAN'T BE SEEN and THERE MAY BE HIDDEN SUPPORT BEAMS WHICH ARE NO LONGER SAFE.

 

Of course, if the report says 

[mercedade]

...FOR FUCK'S SAKE IT'S NOT EVEN GOT ANY WINDOWS WHAT ARE YOU THINKING