Shiny new/ old incoming - delivery.

[Saabnut]

Oooh, good! It is much nearer to me now!

[Talbot]

  On 12/01/2024 at 21:17, juular said:

I notice this thread is severely lacking in poo count.

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Well, there was definitely two when I found out that the front tyres on the Ami were at 15psi and 58psi.

"Oh shit that's a bit soft, and the tyre is a bit warm."

"Oh shit that's about to explode!"

Other than very nearly running out of fuel on the last stint (and being very glad I was carrying an additional 50L of veg) it was a fairly uneventful tow.  But possibly the longest A-frame I've done in one go.  340 miles in about 8hrs.  60mph limit (rigidly adhered to) and three stops.

Also got a very odd look from an AA van bloke at one of the stops who was using a front-axle-lift tow on a car.  It was a "how in the whart now?" sort of look.

[Asimo]

  On 13/01/2024 at 10:05, Talbot said:

the front tyres on the Ami were at 15psi and 58psi.

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Needs a balance pipe.

And I want another Ami! Enjoy yours, they are as much fun as they look.

[hairnet]

how daft was mpg with that on the back

or do you not care on veg

did the cold cause you any probelm? (yeah probelm)

[LightBulbFun]

  On 13/01/2024 at 00:04, juular said:

@Talbotis a hero and has earned his munchy box.

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I imagine upon seeing that contraption go past, some other punter probably started wondering if the mushrooms they ordered with their own munchy box might of been magic...

[chaseracer]

  On 12/01/2024 at 18:39, Marina door handles said:

I have narrowed this down to maybe a Mazda Bongo Frendee, an Umm Altar or possibly a Lynx Eventer?  

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Close*...

[chaseracer]

  On 12/01/2024 at 21:56, juular said:

Guinea pig.

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"FFS... another piece o' rusty shite??!"

😁

[bezzabsa]

  On 13/01/2024 at 10:05, Talbot said:

Well, there was definitely two when I found out that the front tyres on the Ami were at 15psi and 58psi.

"Oh shit that's a bit soft, and the tyre is a bit warm."

"Oh shit that's about to explode!"

Other than very nearly running out of fuel on the last stint (and being very glad I was carrying an additional 50L of veg) it was a fairly uneventful tow.  But possibly the longest A-frame I've done in one go.  340 miles in about 8hrs.  60mph limit (rigidly adhered to) and three stops.

Also got a very odd look from an AA van bloke at one of the stops who was using a front-axle-lift tow on a car.  It was a "how in the whart now?" sort of look.

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Longest A frame job I did was from Egremont to Brierley hill in a series 3 2 1/4 diesel , SWB land rover with a 1989 landrover 90 on the back...196 miles at 40mph  ears were ringing for 3 days!!

[Talbot]

  On 13/01/2024 at 11:13, hairnet said:

how daft was mpg with that on the back

or do you not care on veg

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Was pretty normal mpg tbh.  Speed restricted to 60mph and the ami being small (minimal wind resistance) and light (700kg maybe?) Meant I was getting an easy 35mpg.

[juular]

Scotch French Corner

[High Jetter]

Epic, and slightly nuts. (This thread, not the incredible purchase!)

[davidfowler2000]

  On 13/01/2024 at 12:30, chaseracer said:

"FFS... another piece o' rusty shite??!"

😁

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hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. meep.

[chaseracer]

  On 13/01/2024 at 14:16, High Jetter said:

Epic, and slightly nuts. (This thread, not the incredible purchase!)

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I feel ever so slightly*... responsible... for all of this... #sorrynotsorry 😁

[hairnet]

  On 13/01/2024 at 13:43, juular said:

Scotch French Corner

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LOLBRICK

(done more work there than marsdens ever done )

 

[MrsJuular]

  On 13/01/2024 at 16:33, chaseracer said:

I feel ever so slightly*... responsible... for all of this... #sorrynotsorry 😁

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You are responsible and I am thankful. It is a beautiful car. Lots of spares. Also Laurence kindly gifted me a rear windscreen and 1 racing wheel nut. 

[MrsJuular]

@Talbot done another collection for me while he was here. I won't do another thread. Isn't it lovely. Towed like a dream. 

 

[hairnet]

cannot.......end............thread...........there....................

[666jjp]

  On 13/01/2024 at 22:15, MrsJuular said:

@Talbot done another collection for me while he was here. I won't do another thread. Isn't it lovely. Towed like a dream. 

 

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awaits restoration thread 

[Flat4]

  On 13/01/2024 at 10:05, Talbot said:

Well, there was definitely two when I found out that the front tyres on the Ami were at 15psi and 58psi.

"Oh shit that's a bit soft, and the tyre is a bit warm."

"Oh shit that's about to explode!"

Other than very nearly running out of fuel on the last stint (and being very glad I was carrying an additional 50L of veg) it was a fairly uneventful tow.  But possibly the longest A-frame I've done in one go.  340 miles in about 8hrs. 

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You, sir, are a legend! 

[MrsJuular]

  On 14/01/2024 at 18:45, 666jjp said:

awaits restoration thread 

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Already started. Stay tuned.