THE GUBBERMINT ALWAYS KNOWS BEST

[dollywobbler]

I think I'm going to pluck up the courage to start on the BX's cambelt change tomorrow. Sounds like it'll be like trying to get a girl pregnant while she keeps her trousers on. The experts can do it in half an hour. I'll be chuffed if I can get it done before the end of the week!

 

I expect absolutely no sympathy from anyone who's changed a belt on a transverse V6 (I'm looking at you Earl...) but this is my first time. It could end badly and will definitely end with a lot of cursing and (as I haven't de-oiled the engine) a lot of filth and crying. Just like what happens when you get a girl pregnant I guess...

[HillmanImp]

That 1100 is lovely. I would not feel guilty about doing that mileage, I would be proud. Cars are there to be used.

[catsinthewelder]

That 1100 is a beaut Dicky, can't blame you for driving it about, they're just so much fun

 

In other news I bought a small plastic glob at a model railway show at the weekend, after a bit of restoration its now a purple 1100 shaped glob of plastic in 1/150 scale

[Pete-M]

Got the Mondeo back on Saturday.

 

Today someone else wants to lend it.

 

I wouldn't mind, but it actually drives ok other than needing something doing regarding gear selection occasionally!

[Shep Shepherd]

Just put this sticker in The Volvo's rear window. GR9 for nostalgic purposes and convincing young people that you bought your car from a fictional TV character:

 

 

"Take a look at this lovely Volvo estate, sir. Owned by a colour-blind Jewish fella in Finchley who never drove it in the dark or in the rain. Now, come on, sir, would I lie to you?"

 

[254575]

got a shite collection roadtrip lined up this weekend, from Surrey to Preston (and back). it only cost £8.50 on the national express to get there!

 

the 220 miles back should be a breeze.

 

will take a few photos of my day out for you all

[HillmanImp]

There is one of them in the back of the Audi. The managing director at work actually asked if i bought it from somone trading under that name.

 

I dont think that they would do much business would they?

[Lord Sterling]

Dicky - That 1100 is simply gorgeous. I love your little collection of cars at home. You look though as if your surrounded my keeping up with the joneses type nieghbours with thier BMW i1 Klasses and whatever.....

 

Cars are there to be used.

 

Try telling that to my Rover

[dollywobbler]

Water pump fail. That's put the brakes on the BX cambelt change. That and me losing my 22mm socket. If I ever owned one anyway. Can't remember...

 

Have been in bed feeling shite (man flu) for most of the day, but forced myself to get up and do something constructive. Fail.

[Rusty Pelican]

Have been in bed feeling shite (man flu) for most of the day,

Ditto

[Shep Shepherd]

There is one of them in the back of the Audi. The managing director at work actually asked if i bought it from somone trading under that name.

 

I dont think that they would do much business would they?

 

I shouldn't think so. But then again, there will always be plenty of people who'll get taken in by £50 resprays, £10 wheel trim sets, Feu Oranges, tyre paint and the patter of dodgy salesmen

 

Pawnote: The sticker in The Volvo is a repro (by public demand); I remember seeing the original stickers on cars in the 1980s, but I could never find anyone selling them. One would have looked GR11 in my dad's 1981 Metro

[keef]

In the foreground is a Wolseley Six

 

Well spotted!

 

Any more pics or details please?

 

Same colour as the one Spotted spotted some while back, I think. :-

 

1975 Wolseley 2200 by Spottedlaurel, on Flickr

[keef]

Here's some pictures of my new Austin 1100.

 

Great buy Dicky!

 

Hope you'll be over to see us in it soon.

 

p.s. Your crab has gone downhill since you sold it! :-

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... 0896885108

 

[snigger]

[cort16]

There's a manual Porsche 928 for sale on ebay in Edinburgh. I really want it but I'll never sell the BMW in time damn damn damn.

[Cavcraft]

There's a manual Porsche 928 for sale on ebay in Edinburgh. I really want it but I'll never sell the BMW in time damn damn damn.

 

Someone on here (Mike?) is selling a 928.

[wuvvum]

You look though as if your surrounded my keeping up with the joneses type nieghbours with thier BMW i1 Klasses and whatever.....

That's a Hyundai I30.

[ProgRocker]

I went to the Heritage Motor Museum @ Gaydon. it was bloody brilliant!

 

I sooo want that 1975 Wolseley 2200 Wedge!

[keef]

I sooo want that 1975 Wolseley 2200 Wedge!

 

Just for you. :-

 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hk11_yah/g ... 581793633/

[Lankytim]

Just put this sticker in The Volvo's rear window. GR9 for nostalgic purposes and convincing young people that you bought your car from a fictional TV character:

 

 

"Take a look at this lovely Volvo estate, sir. Owned by a colour-blind Jewish fella in Finchley who never drove it in the dark or in the rain. Now, come on, sir, would I lie to you?"

 

 

Theres one of those stickers in the back of Dads 740 estate too!

[ProgRocker]

I sooo want that 1975 Wolseley 2200 Wedge!

 

Just for you. :-

 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hk11_yah/g ... 581793633/

 

Thanks keef. I really like the Wolseley grille too. Shame the Princesses didn't have it.

[cort16]

There's a manual Porsche 928 for sale on ebay in Edinburgh. I really want it but I'll never sell the BMW in time damn damn damn.

 

Someone on here (Mike?) is selling a 928.

 

Yip MikeD's selling one. It's a nice one too but this is more in my what could possibly go wrong price range, it's a manual and it's just down the road.

[The Moog]

Bought a new T25 camper. Need to get round to swapping the wheel over from the current one then punting it on.

Only done 37K and is LPG and drives in everyway better than the current Caravelle, mainly because the 1.9 petrol is more responsive that the 1.9 dizzle.

 

Drove it back from South London (almost 2 hours... ) via south circular. Needs a service as it hesitates low down but I hoping it is just plug or somefink. Overall money well spent I think

[Lord Sterling]

Rover Sterling has been towed away to be taken for repairs, again. New garage is being cleared out for me next week, so I'll also be having my other new Sterling towed there soon as the garage is vacated.

[Mike D]

There's a manual Porsche 928 for sale on ebay in Edinburgh. I really want it but I'll never sell the BMW in time damn damn damn.

 

Someone on here (Mike?) is selling a 928.

 

Yip MikeD's selling one. It's a nice one too but this is more in my what could possibly go wrong price range, it's a manual and it's just down the road.

 

 

Not any more, it has just this minute driven off down the road!

[peter9000uk]

Mrs9000 now owns an E46 BMW 316i in Titan silver.

 

I have driven and can confirm it has the optional equipment indicators fitted.

 

Not the quickest thing I have ever driven but quite a pleasant drive none the less, should keep her of my back for a while.

[retrogeezer]

Just put this sticker in The Volvo's rear window. GR9 for nostalgic purposes and convincing young people that you bought your car from a fictional TV character:

 

 

 

"Take a look at this lovely Volvo estate, sir. Owned by a colour-blind Jewish fella in Finchley who never drove it in the dark or in the rain. Now, come on, sir, would I lie to you?"

 

 

Theres one of those stickers in the back of Dads 740 estate too!

 

Where can one purchase one of these stickers??

[jonathan_dyane]

Just put this sticker in The Volvo's rear window. GR9 for nostalgic purposes and convincing young people that you bought your car from a fictional TV character:

 

 

 

"Take a look at this lovely Volvo estate, sir. Owned by a colour-blind Jewish fella in Finchley who never drove it in the dark or in the rain. Now, come on, sir, would I lie to you?"

 

 

Theres one of those stickers in the back of Dads 740 estate too!

 

Where can one purchase one of these stickers??

 

http://www.volkswagenstickers.co.uk/ind ... arch&new=1

 

and (salty but good)

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MINDER-Arthur ... 53e9352e04

[dollywobbler]

I've just waved goodbye to the Saab - possibly the most sensible car I've ever owned. Taken away to Devon by a very nice chap who's of this parish, so hopefully there'll be continuity. My last Saab certainly seems to be hanging around still! (green 900 owned by HillmanImp at the moment I think).

 

Takes the pressure off selling the Range Rover. I could still do with flogging it, but the thing is somehow making me quite fond of it, despite its foibles.

[Shep Shepherd]

 

http://www.volkswagenstickers.co.uk/ind ... arch&new=1

 

and (salty but good)

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MINDER-Arthur ... 53e9352e04

 

I bought mine from the company in the first link. Arrived really quickly and is spot-on quality-wise

[Lord Sterling]

 

http://www.volkswagenstickers.co.uk/ind ... arch&new=1

 

and (salty but good)

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MINDER-Arthur ... 53e9352e04

 

I bought mine from the company in the first link. Arrived really quickly and is spot-on quality-wise

 

Bit of an odd request here, but does anyone have any Reg Vardy dealer stickers? The one on my Micra is determined to peel itself off the rear window and I'd like one to replace it.