MrRegieRitmo Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Sorry, will do my best to get the pics up tonight!get em up! oh and while your at it can i have some pics of ure ritmo.....im on a mission.... For pics of my cars (apart from the R9) click the 'my story click here' link in my signature!As for the pics from our mission, as soon as I've got an evening in front of the laptop I will bosh em up (which isn't tonight, hopefully tomorrow) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRegieRitmo Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 I'll keep the yapping to a minimum & let the pictures do most of the talking. Arrived at Nigel's bright & early, acknowledged one or two items of tat I'd not seen before - a trip to Nigel's is like a whole tat spotting mission in itself! and a couple I've seen before; The scene that greeted us on arrival; Blue TL to head to a new life on the South coast Gold GTL to head to that motorway in the sky after being stripped on site already devoid of light units, pillaged & placed in the blue one for safe keeping... (yes those are rust flakes gathered on top of the bumper!) Pete's pickup Preparing the blue TL for it's journey south Right, at this point I've worked out from the order of the pics that I switched cameras....possibly to preserve my mobile battery, I'm not sure! Anyway, fully loaded up now with parts from the gold car; more random shot's of Scooby-Pete's pickup; all pumped up & ready to go, awaiting hitch up to the Scooby for pulling out of it's boggy resting place, where it possibly sat since 1999 / 00! Devoid of everything savable & easily removed; http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/100_3034.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/100_3039.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/100_3036.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/100_3035.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/100_3037.jpg Mmmmm....crusty! http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/100_3038.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/100_3040.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/100_3041.jpg Now for some gratuitous shots of some of the other chod still remaining on site; http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/100_3042.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/100_3050.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/100_3051.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/100_3043.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/100_3044.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/100_3049.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/100_3047.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/100_3045.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/100_3046.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/100_3048.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/100_3052.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/100_3053.jpg Backing the blue car out through the exit, slowly, slowly... http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/100_3054.jpg Awaiting it's fate with the hiab... http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/100_3055.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/100_3058.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/100_3056.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/100_3057.jpg Hitching it up to the towing dolly; http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/020320105175.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/020320105176.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/020320105177.jpg Nigel's trusty T16 towcar; http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/020320105178.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/020320105179.jpg All hooked up with somewhere to go!! http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/020320105180.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/020320105181.jpg weaving our way through the Cotswolds; http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/020320105182.jpg The view behind http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/020320105183.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/020320105184.jpg Pete performing the side-by-side semi overtake / picture taking manoeuvre http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/020320105186.jpg Time for a bit of McLovin whilst we grab a bite to eat; http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/020320105187.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/020320105188.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/020320105189.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/020320105190.jpg Back at Nigel's, tired but satisfied, the unloading begins! Meanwhile, more vehicle love... http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/020320105191.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/020320105192.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/020320105194.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/020320105193.jpg Drive-by shoot - check out the camber on that rear wheel! http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/020320105195.jpg Finally, back home at mine - Score!! http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/020320105196.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/020320105197.jpg http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l170/MrRegieRitmo/Autoshite/020320105198.jpg The End. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brammy777 Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Wow! Great collection of pics, looks like an excellent day. Your cat looks pretty confused about the new seats in that picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSparrow Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Nice work lads!Barkas = win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michiel Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Nice work indeed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Lobster Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Great work fellas!Hope this now means your R14 is going back on the road Reg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mash Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Excellent pics! Could you not have taken the bootlid from the gold one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimad5 Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 As already said "Great work" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRegieRitmo Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Excellent pics! Could you not have taken the bootlid from the gold one?Unfortunately the inside edges of the lid were very brown & crispy like over done batter! A light prodding revealed the underside to be thinner than paper...EDIT: besides I really don't think we had any way to bring something that big back unless we lashed it onto something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted March 23, 2010 Author Share Posted March 23, 2010 GR8 work guys, Enjoying the photos and Nigels fleet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrett Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 very enjoyable read, I particularly like Bickle's 'ransom note' number plate for towing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobypete Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 excellent pics! ;D If i had known you were going to take so many pics of the truck i would have washed it lol Was a very enjoyable couple of hours as i love being destructive when it comes to cars Got to do it all again tomoro as someone from retro rides is coming to gut the consul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnside Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Glad to see the Renault 14 saved! that collection is amazing tho i think my neighbours would stop speaking to me if i have anymore!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRegieRitmo Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 Burnside, you sold that 19? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRegieRitmo Posted March 23, 2010 Share Posted March 23, 2010 If i had known you were going to take so many pics of the truck i would have washed it lol I think we prefer shite more natural! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gompo Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Nice pics Reg, and well done to you and Bickle for getting this done.Greg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Fantastic stuff there fellas, glad at least one of them might see the road again one day. Too bad the Gold is far too gone to save, A Gold Renault 14 is one of those cars on my 'must own list' My Dad had a Gold coloured Renault 14TL (CAW995T) when I was a tot, he sold it to get a mk1 Sierra. I've not even seen a Ren 14 in the metal for at least 20+ years. Good luck with the cars. Lord Sterling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lankytim Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Ha ha, love the pic of all those car parts inside the house. Thats what its like round our gaffe, the wife hates it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VWPowered Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 mine wont allow it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobypete Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 the consul was raped and pillaged today by a fellow rr member,was great fun..see pics in link http://retrorides.proboards.com/index.c ... read=75510 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messerschmitt owner Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 they're less than a mile from my work and I never knew ...Does the lady have any antique picture postcards tucked away in the house - I Buy them and will pay good money if there are any interesting ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Great pics Reg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRegieRitmo Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 Astonishing! Although hardly surprising that the Consul was held together by fresh air!I love love love that Carlton estate, MkIs with the shovel nose are my favourites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angrydicky Posted March 24, 2010 Share Posted March 24, 2010 ^^^^I agree. Great pictures and I love that MK1 Carlton, I really want one :DDo you know if the old RAC AA badge from the back of the Consul was saved, along with the old numberplates? They would make nice display pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobypete Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 The number plates are still on it as far as i know but the rac badge is in the back of my truck lol...as for picture postcards shes got so much crap in that house i wouldnt know where to look...got to pop down soon tho for a cuppa,pics of annythin in particular? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messerschmitt owner Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 The number plates are still on it as far as i know but the rac badge is in the back of my truck lol...as for picture postcards shes got so much crap in that house i wouldnt know where to look...got to pop down soon tho for a cuppa,pics of annythin in particular?Pete - in terms of postcards, the older the better, but anything. UK, foreign, subjects, anything ... Seriously, if you find some, I can pop round. If they're interesting, I will pay real money for them.Also like pre 1940s photo albums. If you ever see a bright yellow smart roadster in the area, that's me. Especially on Cirencester Road and Minchinhampton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted March 25, 2010 Author Share Posted March 25, 2010 There wasn't much left of that old Consul was there!My local auctions always have postcards for sale and postcard albums, It surprised me how popular they are and how much some of them go for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messerschmitt owner Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Trigger95% of all postcards are worth pretty much nothing but of the other 5%, they range from £1-10,000 each. A quid gets you a card like a seaside comic, £10k gets you a card sent from the Titanic on her last stop before the iceberg.I have both types at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted March 25, 2010 Author Share Posted March 25, 2010 £10k for a postcard! Christ!, My dad has a stack of old postcards at home somewhere from the turn of the 1900's that i keep telling him to ebay but he can't remember where they are, there's at least 200 of them!.He also has a collection of the old seaside joke cartoon postcards as well, I've got a few upstairs but from the 60's or 70's i think but they are just european ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
messerschmitt owner Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 The £10k one is sent by someone who died on the Titanic - I bought it for £24 because I knew what I was looking at. It had already been through an auction in Cornwall as well as another dealer before I bought it.The 60s and 70s ones that are worth money are ones of things like service stations (yep, they do exist), unusual aircraft and airport views as well as nice car adverts and ship/space postcards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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