Wibble Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 3 minutes ago, High Jetter said: If Wibblet can't take it, offer it on here before skipping. It's family, I still use some of my grandpa's tools. I’ve offered the good bits on here already but no interest. Broken spades and forks aren’t of much interest to anyone. Dad never had good tools, other than garden ones, he wasn’t interested in fixing cars but loved them none the less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 I am going offshore today for about 10-14 days but coul be interested in the ladders and outboard when I get back. It is not too far from me for collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wibble Posted February 15 Author Share Posted February 15 11 hours ago, Saabnut said: I am going offshore today for about 10-14 days but coul be interested in the ladders and outboard when I get back. It is not too far from me for collection. No problem, we’re heading back down south tomorrow but likely back over Easter. Give me a shout when you’re back. I did check today, the engine turns freely and has compression. Saabnut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wibble Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 Also have a number of fly fishing rods to move on. Still trying to find out if they’re of any interest: There’s one other I’m still trying to identify the maker but struggling as it’s more a signature and number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wibble Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 Spent the morning going through a suitcase of old photos and documents, including correspondence between my Grandfather in Dublin and his employers in England. Of particular interest was a letter to him in 1968, saying it had been decided he should have a better car, given his position and giving him a list to look at. It’s interesting what he dismissed and considered: The Vicar, Shite Ron, Dyslexic Viking and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted February 16 Share Posted February 16 3 hours ago, Wibble said: Spent the morning going through a suitcase of old photos and documents, including correspondence between my Grandfather in Dublin and his employers in England. Of particular interest was a letter to him in 1968, saying it had been decided he should have a better car, given his position and giving him a list to look at. It’s interesting what he dismissed and considered: I love old stuff like this, do you know what he went for? I have (somewhere) a letter my Mum received from a high-up at English Electric when she resigned as a PA (probably because she was expecting me). Wibble 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wibble Posted February 16 Author Share Posted February 16 I believe he went for the Austin 1800. Slightly surprised he dismissed the Wolseley though. Automatic maybe the reason? Not sure what his “oil” comment was for the Triumph and he clearly thought some too extravagant perhaps, as a qualified accountant? High Jetter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Vicar Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 15 hours ago, Wibble said: Spent the morning going through a suitcase of old photos and documents, including correspondence between my Grandfather in Dublin and his employers in England. Of particular interest was a letter to him in 1968, saying it had been decided he should have a better car, given his position and giving him a list to look at. It’s interesting what he dismissed and considered: I’m biased, but I’d have had the Wooley! Wibble 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adw1977 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 15 hours ago, Wibble said: I believe he went for the Austin 1800. Slightly surprised he dismissed the Wolseley though. Automatic maybe the reason? Not sure what his “oil” comment was for the Triumph and he clearly thought some too extravagant perhaps, as a qualified accountant? It was possible to get a manual Wolseley 18/85, so I'm not sure why he chose the mechanically identical but less plush Austin 1800. Looks like he worked out that a Rover 2000 was only slightly more expensive than the options he was given, but perhaps he couldn't persuade his bosses to stretch that little bit further! Wibble 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Charmer Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Jensen FF or Interceptor is sadly missing off that list! Wibble 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wibble Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 My grandfather was a frugal man, so I think he dismissed the Rover because of cost, rather than his bosses. Shame, I think he would have suited it well. Also strange the list specified the Wolseley Automatic and not manual, so maybe he thought that wasn’t an option? He was always an Austin man I think, there are photos of him with a Cambridge. My dad always said he wasn’t really a car man but was a much better driver after a few drinks! Different times! Wish I’d known him, he made remarkable achievements but died when I was 11 months old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 On 16/02/2024 at 14:58, Wibble said: Spent the morning going through a suitcase of old photos and documents, including correspondence between my Grandfather in Dublin and his employers in England. Of particular interest was a letter to him in 1968, saying it had been decided he should have a better car, given his position and giving him a list to look at. It’s interesting what he dismissed and considered: Hmm, I’m an awkward bugger so I’d have deliberately gone back and had a PC Cresta! ‘All Vauxhall range except Viscount’ so I’d get a highly specced PC Cresta and create my own Viscount! Wibble 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adw1977 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 16 hours ago, Wibble said: He was always an Austin man That would explain why he wouldn't want to go to the "Nuffield" dealer for a Wolseley, the two sides of BMC still had separate dealer networks until the 70s. Wibble 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 A £250 pay rise back then was a serious chunk of money , love it was done by committee to , you can just see the room , proper teacups and the smell of tobacco in the air ..... days sadly long gone Wibble 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 My Dads dad died when I was 5 months old , old school farmer , apparently talked with a cigarette in the corner of his mouth , I have a pair of his gold cufflinks which must be over 60 years old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wibble Posted February 18 Author Share Posted February 18 3 hours ago, danthecapriman said: Hmm, I’m an awkward bugger so I’d have deliberately gone back and had a PC Cresta! ‘All Vauxhall range except Viscount’ so I’d get a highly specced PC Cresta and create my own Viscount! I was thinking along the same lines Dan! danthecapriman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adw1977 Posted February 18 Share Posted February 18 The Viscount was about 30% more expensive than the Cresta. Wibble and danthecapriman 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 On 14/02/2024 at 23:28, Wibble said: Your coffee table sounds possibly G-Plan? I still have Mum and Dad’s ceramic topped teak coffee table. Found the coffee table today and got it down from the loft. I’ve left it in one of the bedrooms (away from radiators!) to acclimatise to room temperature and humidity, it’s very cold up in the loft! I don’t think it’s G-plan. There’s no manufacturer names or stamps on it anywhere. From what I can find online, and I’m no expert at all!, it’s Scandinavian Astro style from the 60’s?? I could be totally wrong though! It’s quite old though, just from its style. Glass top is a lightly smoked top which is still up in the loft. Its not exactly in pristine condition anymore unfortunately but it’s been in constant use right up until my grandparents passed away a few years ago, then my cousin had it in his flat for a while, so it’s been moved around a fair bit. It’s probably not valuable at all really but it’s one of those weird things I can remember them having and always liked the style of it so it’s not going anywhere regardless. Dick Longbridge, Snake Charmer, Shite Ron and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wibble Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 8 hours ago, danthecapriman said: Found the coffee table today and got it down from the loft. I’ve left it in one of the bedrooms (away from radiators!) to acclimatise to room temperature and humidity, it’s very cold up in the loft! I don’t think it’s G-plan. There’s no manufacturer names or stamps on it anywhere. From what I can find online, and I’m no expert at all!, it’s Scandinavian Astro style from the 60’s?? I could be totally wrong though! It’s quite old though, just from its style. Glass top is a lightly smoked top which is still up in the loft. Its not exactly in pristine condition anymore unfortunately but it’s been in constant use right up until my grandparents passed away a few years ago, then my cousin had it in his flat for a while, so it’s been moved around a fair bit. It’s probably not valuable at all really but it’s one of those weird things I can remember them having and always liked the style of it so it’s not going anywhere regardless. That looks in good shape Dan. As you say, not Gplan but definitely Scandinavian I’d agree. Glad you’ve kept it and not just binned it like so many. danthecapriman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Charmer Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 I'm pleased you are keeping that, l like the simplicity of design. If you use it as a coffee table, can I suggest you purchase some similarly styled coasters to place your GM coffee cups on? 😉 danthecapriman and Wibble 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 20 minutes ago, Snake Charmer said: styled coasters Posh. We only had beer mats. Honestly* not filched any from the local Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wibble Posted March 10 Author Share Posted March 10 Happy Mother’s Day Mum Shite Ron, mercedade, AnnoyingPentium and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wibble Posted April 13 Author Share Posted April 13 Missing my Mum and Dad massively at the moment but have to go back up to their house next month to sort more stuff to get it up for sale. Am I mad in thinking of taking the Senator? It has done the journey many times in the past but has only done 500 miles since it’s recommissioning. It’s the only car I have that both my parents have been in, so I’m probably being over sentimental. It won’t be my last visit to the house, as I’ll need to go with a van to take furniture. So, is it too risky to take the Senny, or how many of you are willing to help if it goes tits up on route? I would, of course, post photos of the journeys progress🙂 AnnoyingPentium, mercedade, Dyslexic Viking and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnoyingPentium Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 I'd take the Senator. Gives a good chance to blow out some cobwebs and that. I say this, as a man who has done 10,000 miles in a 25 year old Vectra in 6 months. If it goes a bit pear shaped anywhere between the Scottish border and Glasgow give me a shout and I'll try and be of help. Shite Ron 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 Deffo the Senator. Give a really good run out and the weather seems ok at the moment too so take advantage of that! It’ll probably do the car a world of good. Id offer help but I’m in the opposite direction😄 Shite Ron and AnnoyingPentium 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wibble Posted April 13 Author Share Posted April 13 11 minutes ago, AnnoyingPentium said: I'd take the Senator. Gives a good chance to blow out some cobwebs and that. I say this, as a man who has done 10,000 miles in a 25 year old Vectra in 6 months. If it goes a bit pear shaped anywhere between the Scottish border and Glasgow give me a shout and I'll try and be of help. Cheers Ryan, I’m starting to form a plan. 10k in the Vectra is impressive! They’re not that far apart. AnnoyingPentium 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wibble Posted April 13 Author Share Posted April 13 4 minutes ago, danthecapriman said: Deffo the Senator. Give a really good run out and the weather seems ok at the moment too so take advantage of that! It’ll probably do the car a world of good. Id offer help but I’m in the opposite direction😄 Thanks Dan, I know you’re the wrong end of my destination. Let’s hope the weather is even better next month. I’m really keen to do this, Mrs W will no doubt disagree but I’ll service it and get a new MOT and take it from there. No promises but could be fun. danthecapriman and AnnoyingPentium 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wibble Posted April 13 Author Share Posted April 13 On 18/02/2024 at 13:45, Boycie said: My Dads dad died when I was 5 months old , old school farmer , apparently talked with a cigarette in the corner of his mouth , I have a pair of his gold cufflinks which must be over 60 years old Really sorry I missed your post before, please forgive me. I found some cufflinks of my Dad’s, engraved for his 21st birthday with his initials and the date. I’ve polished them up and given them to my sister. Boycie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 46 minutes ago, Wibble said: Thanks Dan, I know you’re the wrong end of my destination. Let’s hope the weather is even better next month. I’m really keen to do this, Mrs W will no doubt disagree but I’ll service it and get a new MOT and take it from there. No promises but could be fun. In another month I’d imagine the weather will be just fine. It is good fun running something old on a long trip, it might help take your mind off the reason for the trip too. I used to use my mid 80’s Volvo’s to do the run up to see family in Doncaster, didn’t get any problems. They’re brilliant for it too, so comfortable! Your Senator should have no problem whatsoever with a trip like this, it’s exactly what it was built for. Wibble and Shite Ron 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted April 13 Share Posted April 13 1 hour ago, Wibble said: Am I mad in thinking of taking the Senator? I'd say run it regularly, if all good then yes take it. Being a bit mad helps, obs Wibble and AnnoyingPentium 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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