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Come Inside... => Petrol/Diesel/Red Diesel/Aviation Fuel Head Zone => Topic started by: GROWLER on January 29, 2013, 11:24:43 PM
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Bloody hell there's not much for sale out there.
This IS going to prove to be a tricky one I reckon. Banghead
So much to be wary of too apparently, especially hidden tin werm.
Couple of really nice renovated ones with some nice mods, such as alternator and discs, but they're fetching monster money it seems.
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I had a mate in Ascot ....he had a 320 merc sl convertible and a moggy convertible......... the moggy got more attention and totty..... :thumbsup:
it was mint like....
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Pardon me for asking WTF does she need a car for?? She lives in a campus university. They have buses. There are trains. I used a bike till I was 30
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Pardon me for asking WTF does she need a car for?? She lives in a campus university. They have buses. There are trains. I used a bike till I was 30
For moving around with her exceedingly busy social life ::) when she's 'ere, and to travel to her full time seasonal werk at unsocial hours during the holiday periods.
I really don't like being dragged out me nest at 06:30 to run a free taxi service, or even a paid one come to think about it. noooo:
Just found one that on Autotrader that looks as though it MIGHT be ok Apey, but the ad is so so so shite with just one lousey picture, I really don't think I can be arsed ringing him tbh.
Can't believe the trouble and expense some go to to sell a motor, and simply don't give any thought to the ad at all seemingly.
I mean, what is actually the point ey? Shrugs:
Ad's have to big bright breezy and overflowing with piccies and descriptions, even with a touch of humour lobbed in too. :thumbsup:
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I didn't realise the decision had been made. Well done they are a perfect car for her, if you find a good one.
My eldest girl had a blue one in the early 70's. Very reliable and easy to fix.
Make sure it has a starting handle and she knows how to use it. ;)
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I didn't realise the decision had been made. Well done they are a perfect car for her, if you find a good one.
My eldest girl had a blue one in the early 70's. Very reliable and easy to fix.
Make sure it has a starting handle and she knows how to use it. ;)
Wellt hat's my decision, well someone has to, but no final decision will be set in concrete until I find a decent one.
I would imagine there's many 'sheds' out there with plenty of bodged rusty underneathy bits to seek out first.
Been on the forum to work out what troublesome bits to look for.
Why are the most interesting ones always at the other end of the country btw? Banghead
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I had one of these, many years ago. Certainly a most usable vehicle. As I recall it had an ashtray each for both the driver and the front passenger. The ashtrays swivelled out from under the dash. Excellent arrangement and about the only refinement provided.
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I had one of these, many years ago. Certainly a most usable vehicle. As I recall it had an ashtray each for both the driver and the front passenger. The ashtrays swivelled out from under the dash. Excellent arrangement and about the only refinement provided.
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Was that the actual one? eeek: cloud9:
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I had one of these, many years ago. Certainly a most usable vehicle. As I recall it had an ashtray each for both the driver and the front passenger. The ashtrays swivelled out from under the dash. Excellent arrangement and about the only refinement provided.
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fahrzeugbilder.de%2F1024%2Fmorris-minor-traveller-bestueckt-mit-29602.jpg&hash=b7ba9100662a898a80f3c17bad89db48a5ffa29d)
Was that the actual one? eeek: cloud9:
Identical in colour etc but no .... not the one I drove. noooo:
Mine was a company car when I worked for Kennings Tyres in Southampton. It was on its second trip round the clock when they employed me.
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I had one of these, many years ago. Certainly a most usable vehicle. As I recall it had an ashtray each for both the driver and the front passenger. The ashtrays swivelled out from under the dash. Excellent arrangement and about the only refinement provided.
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.fahrzeugbilder.de%2F1024%2Fmorris-minor-traveller-bestueckt-mit-29602.jpg&hash=b7ba9100662a898a80f3c17bad89db48a5ffa29d)
Was that the actual one? eeek: cloud9:
Identical in colour etc but no .... not the one I drove. noooo:
Mine was a company car when I worked for Kennings Tyres in Southampton. It was on its second trip round the clock when they employed me.
Looking again at the picture I get the feeling that the wheels are all wrong....... BUT it was 40 years ago.
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Yea. They're Minilites or replicas of.
Just found a nice one in Wales, but 1) whereabouts in Wales in the ad. would have be helpful, as if it's S.Wales, it'd be quicker to go and view one in S.Africa, and 2) it's had a 1275 engine installed, so insurance might be a problem...yet again. Banghead ::)
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Kennings employed me as a Tyre salesman (Agricultural Tyres) and even then the Traveller drew comment from the farmers I visited.
I was then moved on to Commercial Tyres and they swapped the Traveller for a Morris Marina. What a pile of shite that was. The central ashtray in the front was a tin thing that slid out. Driving with the ashtray open would result in skinned knuckles every time I changed from second into third gear. Then they promoted me to "sales manager" and they gave me a Maxi. Changing gear in that was like trying to stir spaghetti with a knitting needle. Horrible cars both of them.
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Kennings employed me as a Tyre salesman (Agricultural Tyres) and even then the Traveller drew comment from the farmers I visited.
I was then moved on to Commercial Tyres and they swapped the Traveller for a Morris Marina. What a pile of shite that was. The central ashtray in the front was a tin thing that slid out. Driving with the ashtray open would result in skinned knuckles every time I changed from second into third gear. Then they promoted me to "sales manager" and they gave me a Maxi. Changing gear in that was like trying to stir spaghetti with a knitting needle. Horrible cars both of them.
Was that a 1500 or the 1750? rubschin:
IIRC the 1500 had a cable gear change, and it DID cause many problems.
The Maxi advertising at the time made a big thing about being able to convert the seats into a double bed. lol:
Had A Marina 1.8 DeLuxe in 1972 that I used as a taxi.
Must say that it never let me down in the 18 months and 115k miles it did.
Engine never really going cold probably helped.
Happy days they were. cloud9:
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I had a mate in Ascot ....he had a 320 merc sl convertible and a moggy convertible......... the moggy got more attention and totty..... :thumbsup:
it was mint like....
...and you know why don't you Apey?
I get comments when I show the Festa beast at the shows. Many have said what I believe in, and that is that most can relate to the 'commoners' cars, as they had one, or their parents did, and it usually brings back happy memories of childhood etc, whereas the more expensive and exclusive metal may be nice to drool over, but most simply cannot relate and attach happy family memories to them.
The enthusiasm over mine has been completely and suprisingly overwhelming at times, and have been asked would I consider selling it half a dozen times now! eeek:
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Kennings employed me as a Tyre salesman (Agricultural Tyres) and even then the Traveller drew comment from the farmers I visited.
I was then moved on to Commercial Tyres and they swapped the Traveller for a Morris Marina. What a pile of shite that was. The central ashtray in the front was a tin thing that slid out. Driving with the ashtray open would result in skinned knuckles every time I changed from second into third gear. Then they promoted me to "sales manager" and they gave me a Maxi. Changing gear in that was like trying to stir spaghetti with a knitting needle. Horrible cars both of them.
Was that a 1500 or the 1750? rubschin:
IIRC the 1500 had a cable gear change, and it DID cause many problems.
The Maxi advertising at the time made a big thing about being able to convert the seats into a double bed. lol:
Had A Marina 1.8 DeLuxe in 1972 that I used as a taxi.
Must say that it never let me down in the 18 months and 115k miles it did.
Engine never really going cold probably helped.
Happy days they were. cloud9:
If my memory is correct the Marina was a very basic 1.3 and the Maxi was a 1500. Kennings, although a large Main Dealers as well as a tyre company (they were based in Chesterfield), was probably the tightest company I have ever worked for. Even the New Car Sales people had second hand demo's to drive. I left them and went to Bristol Street Motors (again a large group) mainly to get the new car (Escort) that they supplied me with. The munny was about the same so although not really a petrol head or in anyway interested in cars it must have been the car that swung it for me. They (BSM) used to reward the salesman of the month by giving them a better motor for a month. In my time with them, which was during the switch from L to M registrations in the early seventies I had the Escort, a Consul (not the best of cars) and eventually a 3 ltr Capri GT .... my favourite of them all. I do recall that the 3 day Week caused all sorts of problems with getting the new cars delivered to us and we got paid commission only when the car we'd sold was handed over to the new owner. The resultant drop in income caused me to leave them and go self employed, working as a 'partner' in a small consultancy business selling Insurance and Mortgages. I bought myself a Mini for that job.
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Yea. They're Minilites or replicas of.
Just found a nice one in Wales, but 1) whereabouts in Wales in the ad. would have be helpful, as if it's S.Wales, it'd be quicker to go and view one in S.Africa, and 2) it's had a 1275 engine installed, so insurance might be a problem...yet again. Banghead ::)
Looks (in the piccies) and by the description, sounds just right, but DARE I ring Footman James up who will insure for " a Moggy" for £800 for a quote on it? scared2:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C351402 (http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C351402)
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Yea. They're Minilites or replicas of.
Just found a nice one in Wales, but 1) whereabouts in Wales in the ad. would have be helpful, as if it's S.Wales, it'd be quicker to go and view one in S.Africa, and 2) it's had a 1275 engine installed, so insurance might be a problem...yet again. Banghead ::)
Looks (in the piccies) and by the description, sounds just right, but DARE I ring Footman James up who will insure for " a Moggy" for £800 for a quote on it? scared2:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C351402 (http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C351402)
Looks sweet...
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Narrowed it down to this one too for now. rubschin:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C360973 (http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C360973)
So bloody difficult judging from piccies ansd sellers descriptions, especiially as you have to use up so much time and expensive fuel to travel half way across the piggin' globe just to see if they're telling the truth or not. ::)
Keep thinking that it might be better to buy off a garage, and i can then at least have some means of cover if it all goes tits up, plus they may have a ramp to enable me to have a damned good prodding around with a screwey underneath too.
Price will undoubtably be higher though.
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Of course, with regards to the insurance, by the time MM reaches 25, and assuming she's still got it, she'll be able to insure it for less than 100 snotters too! eeek: :thumbsup:
No road tax is another bonus too, plus if Festa Beast breaks down, I'll still have a car to show! lol:
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Such a car will give the child mucho kudos when she hits her second year and can take it on campus where it will not be seen as a cheap to insure option but as a slightly eccentric and very studenty thing to drive but you may find yourself spending a lot of time acting as "Dad's Recovery Service" and even more time under the vehicle. That said they are easy to work on .... tho' I don't know how easy spares are to get for them.
That said I gave up working on my own car repairs and maintenance years ago when I sold my last Mini.
I mean WTF is an "Engine Management System"? All beyond me ~ if it can't be fixed with a McEwans tin and Gum-Gum tape or a twiddle with the carburetor settings I'm lost. Easier on my knuckles and temper to let the garage maintain the cars these days.
I looked under the bonnet of my Lacetti the other day ~ Only things I recognised were the dip stick, oil filler cap and where to put the washer fluid. noooo:
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Such a car will give the child mucho kudos when she hits her second year and can take it on campus where it will not be seen as a cheap to insure option but as a slightly eccentric and very studenty thing to drive but you may find yourself spending a lot of time acting as "Dad's Recovery Service" and even more time under the vehicle. That said they are easy to work on .... tho' I don't know how easy spares are to get for them.
That said I gave up working on my own car repairs and maintenance years ago when I sold my last Mini.
I mean WTF is an "Engine Management System"? All beyond me ~ if it can't be fixed with a McEwans tin and Gum-Gum tape or a twiddle with the carburetor settings I'm lost. Easier on my knuckles and temper to let the garage maintain the cars these days.
I looked under the bonnet of my Lacetti the other day ~ Only things I recognised were the dip stick, oil filler cap and where to put the washer fluid. noooo:
Insurance comes with 12 months breakdown cover thrown in apparently, as does unlimited mileage and continental driving cover too! eeek:
Trouble with modern cars of today is as you rightly say, they generally speaking cannot be fixed with an 'ammer, tub of grease and screwy anymore.
All this plug in diagnostics shite now.
I'm no great mechanic, but when I got Festa last year, the alternator was totally goosed.
Cost me £38 for a new one, and 30 minutes to swap over. cloud9:
Can't even see the bastard alternator on me every day hack! noooo: ::)
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Pardon me for asking WTF does she need a car for?? She lives in a campus university. They have buses. There are trains. I used a bike till I was 30
:thumbsup: What is with the free taxi service Growler? Did your parents ferry you about in the owld days? rubschin:
By the way Nick what was her name? eyes:
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Such a car will give the child mucho kudos when she hits her second year and can take it on campus where it will not be seen as a cheap to insure option but as a slightly eccentric and very studenty thing to drive but you may find yourself spending a lot of time acting as "Dad's Recovery Service" and even more time under the vehicle. That said they are easy to work on .... tho' I don't know how easy spares are to get for them.
That said I gave up working on my own car repairs and maintenance years ago when I sold my last Mini.
I mean WTF is an "Engine Management System"? All beyond me ~ if it can't be fixed with a McEwans tin and Gum-Gum tape or a twiddle with the carburetor settings I'm lost. Easier on my knuckles and temper to let the garage maintain the cars these days.
I looked under the bonnet of my Lacetti the other day ~ Only things I recognised were the dip stick, oil filler cap and where to put the washer fluid. noooo:
To work on moggys you buy a cradle thingy so you can tip it on its side ....true
so access to all underneath,,,,,
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Here....
http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?p=196452&sid=5e9c4a50a741061edd9b9aaef680a102 (http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?p=196452&sid=5e9c4a50a741061edd9b9aaef680a102)
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Wonder if you get a car before Uncle...... rubschin:
whistle:
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Have you seen that place in Limassol that has a whole load of them parked on the main road...?
I'll take a picture of them next time I'm down there like.... Thumbs:
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Have you seen that place in Limassol that has a whole load of them parked on the main road...?
I'll take a picture of them next time I'm down there like.... Thumbs:
:thumbsup:
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Have you seen that place in Limassol that has a whole load of them parked on the main road...?
I'll take a picture of them next time I'm down there like.... Thumbs:
:thumbsup:
Do you know it...? They've got split screens, travellers and everything....
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Have you seen that place in Limassol that has a whole load of them parked on the main road...?
I'll take a picture of them next time I'm down there like.... Thumbs:
:thumbsup:
Do you know it...? They've got split screens, travellers and everything....
Nope.....do they sell beer.... rubschin:
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Have you seen that place in Limassol that has a whole load of them parked on the main road...?
I'll take a picture of them next time I'm down there like.... Thumbs:
:thumbsup:
Do you know it...? They've got split screens, travellers and everything....
Nope.....do they sell beer.... rubschin:
No, my bad... ::)
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Have you seen that place in Limassol that has a whole load of them parked on the main road...?
I'll take a picture of them next time I'm down there like.... Thumbs:
:thumbsup:
Do you know it...? They've got split screens, travellers and everything....
Nope.....do they sell beer.... rubschin:
No, that's the battery shop ::)
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Have you seen that place in Limassol that has a whole load of them parked on the main road...?
I'll take a picture of them next time I'm down there like.... Thumbs:
:thumbsup:
Do you know it...? They've got split screens, travellers and everything....
Nope.....do they sell beer.... rubschin:
No, that's the battery shop ::)
lol: lol: lol:
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Have you seen that place in Limassol that has a whole load of them parked on the main road...?
I'll take a picture of them next time I'm down there like.... Thumbs:
Growler will come over, buy one and drive it back.
What an adventure :thumbsup:
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Have you seen that place in Limassol that has a whole load of them parked on the main road...?
I'll take a picture of them next time I'm down there like.... Thumbs:
Growler will come over, buy one and drive it back.
What an adventure :thumbsup:
Nick could navigate....... :thumbsup:
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Have you seen that place in Limassol that has a whole load of them parked on the main road...?
I'll take a picture of them next time I'm down there like.... Thumbs:
Growler will come over, buy one and drive it back.
What an adventure :thumbsup:
Nick could navigate....... :thumbsup:
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There's a shop in Madrid that sells lingerie and cacti/. The window display is amazing eeek:
Oh and there's a florist in Putney who does haircuts rubschin:
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Have you seen that place in Limassol that has a whole load of them parked on the main road...?
I'll take a picture of them next time I'm down there like.... Thumbs:
Growler will come over, buy one and drive it back.
What an adventure :thumbsup:
Nick could navigate....... :thumbsup:
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There's a shop in Madrid that sells lingerie and cacti/. The window display is amazing eeek:
Oh and there's a florist in Putney who does haircuts rubschin:
You'll be telling us there is a cake shop with a train set next.... ::)
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:thumbsup: In Ainsdale
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:thumbsup: In Ainsdale
Yup. :thumbsup:
I can confirm this now, as I think I may already have done in the past.
There WAS an article and interview with the owner of the shop on the Beebs N.W Tonight a couple of years ago, and i saw it.
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Did they mention the train set, like?
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Did they mention the train set, like?
Yup, and what's more, I've just found this that I've copied from an article about Ainsdale too:
Along the main street are the staples of community life including the local fishmongers, Ainsdale Seafoods, run by husband and wife Carol and Tim Walls. One of the mainstays is Grayson’s of Ainsdale, the local bakers.
The family firm set up shop in Ainsdale in June 1985 when Les Grayson and son, Robert, decided to take on the business. Les’s wife Joyce has now taken the reins following her husband’s death and runs then popular business with Robert and other son Stuart.
Walking into the small shop is like taking a step back in time. Old black and white and sepia photographs of Ainsdale cover numerous walls. What’s more, if you’re lucky you may see the small steam train that choo-choos its way around the shop and is loved by children. As well as serving the local community, who enjoy the raft of homemade cakes made on site, the family bakers have also invited school groups in the past to take part in baking lessons.
I can supply the link to the site for any doubters iff needs be.
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Yay. There's a button by the door that says "Press to make the trains go" cloud9: cloud9: cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
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Yay. There's a button by the door that says "Press to make the trains go" cloud9: cloud9: cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
Don't know about that, but would quite like to go and see it tbh....and the CAKES obviously too. cloud9:
Ainsdale is a luvley place. :thumbsup:
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Not far from the red skwirrals. It's near the station. You can buy a cake and press the train button too cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
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Not far from the red skwirrals. It's near the station. You can buy a cake and press the train button too cloud9: cloud9: cloud9:
Trip for a nice warm sunny summers day happy001 then. :thumbsup:
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Yea. They're Minilites or replicas of.
Just found a nice one in Wales, but 1) whereabouts in Wales in the ad. would have be helpful, as if it's S.Wales, it'd be quicker to go and view one in S.Africa, and 2) it's had a 1275 engine installed, so insurance might be a problem...yet again. Banghead ::)
Looks (in the piccies) and by the description, sounds just right, but DARE I ring Footman James up who will insure for " a Moggy" for £800 for a quote on it? scared2:
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C351402 (http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C351402)
Just contacted this one by email to see if it's still for sale or not. rubschin:
Only 25 miles up the coast from 'ere too.
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SOLD! sad32:
The search resumes. ::)
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Every one i find that looks 'arf decent and email the owner accordingly, is piggin' SOLD! Banghead
Found another one now and patiently waiting for him to get back to me to tell me "it's SOLD" no doubt.
If the bloody car is sold, then put that in yer advert, or better still, piggin' pull it all together, gormless tossers. Banghead
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Every one i find that looks 'arf decent and email the owner accordingly, is piggin' SOLD! Banghead
Found another one now and patiently waiting for him to get back to me to tell me "it's SOLD" no doubt.
If the bloody car is sold, then put that in yer advert, or better still, piggin' pull it all together, gormless tossers. Banghead
Have you tried the owners club
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Every one i find that looks 'arf decent and email the owner accordingly, is piggin' SOLD! Banghead
Found another one now and patiently waiting for him to get back to me to tell me "it's SOLD" no doubt.
If the bloody car is sold, then put that in yer advert, or better still, piggin' pull it all together, gormless tossers. Banghead
Have you tried the owners club
Yes, plus, Autotrader, Pistoff 'eds, Bed of Fleas, Preloved, and Classic Cars for sale UK.
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She'll only crash it noooo:
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She'll only crash it noooo:
Did you teach her to drive? rubschin:
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::)
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Just BBQs then?
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She'll only crash it noooo:
Did you teach her to drive? rubschin:
happy001
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Every one i find that looks 'arf decent and email the owner accordingly, is piggin' SOLD! Banghead
Found another one now and patiently waiting for him to get back to me to tell me "it's SOLD" no doubt.
If the bloody car is sold, then put that in yer advert, or better still, piggin' pull it all together, gormless tossers. Banghead
Correct. Might have piggin' known. cussing:
SOLD! Banghead
Tell you, they're bloody flying out these Moggies. ::)
All the ads have been placed within the last week. eeek:
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Every one i find that looks 'arf decent and email the owner accordingly, is piggin' SOLD! Banghead
Found another one now and patiently waiting for him to get back to me to tell me "it's SOLD" no doubt.
If the bloody car is sold, then put that in yer advert, or better still, piggin' pull it all together, gormless tossers. Banghead
Correct. Might have piggin' known. cussing:
SOLD! Banghead
Tell you, they're bloody flying out these Moggies. ::)
All the ads have been placed within the last week. eeek:
Apey has been buying them up.... whistle:
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Found an absolute stunner of a 'woody' not far from here. Completely re-furbished throughout including new wood too, but I really cannot justify spending the rather large sum of munny that's being asked.
SSSSSO tempted though tbh. lol:
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Seen a 'beaut' (seemingly) for sale, but it's somewhere in Landun guv.
Typical. Banghead
Any of you's lot from darn sarth fancy going to see it and give it the FULL once over for me please? whistle:
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Seen a 'beaut' (seemingly) for sale, but it's somewhere in Landun guv.
Typical. Banghead
Any of you's lot from darn sarth fancy going to see it and give it the FULL once over for me please? whistle:
Are you trying to win the car bingo....... :thumbsup:
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Seen a 'beaut' (seemingly) for sale, but it's somewhere in Landun guv.
Typical. Banghead
Any of you's lot from darn sarth fancy going to see it and give it the FULL once over for me please? whistle:
Are you trying to win the car bingo....... :thumbsup:
Who? confused: Shrugs:
Soz. gorit now, and it's shit.
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Seen a 'beaut' (seemingly) for sale, but it's somewhere in Landun guv.
Typical. Banghead
Any of you's lot from darn sarth fancy going to see it and give it the FULL once over for me please? whistle:
Are you trying to win the car bingo....... :thumbsup:
Who? confused: Shrugs:
Soz. gorit now, and it's shit.
you got a moggy............... rubschin:
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Seen a 'beaut' (seemingly) for sale, but it's somewhere in Landun guv.
Typical. Banghead
Any of you's lot from darn sarth fancy going to see it and give it the FULL once over for me please? whistle:
Are you trying to win the car bingo....... :thumbsup:
Who? confused: Shrugs:
Soz. gorit now, and it's shit.
you got a moggy............... rubschin:
I've got three of the bastard things! cussing:
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Just been informed that yert another one I was interested in has now in fact JUST been SOLD! Banghead
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Just been informed that yert another one I was interested in has now in fact JUST been SOLD! Banghead
This should tell you there is munny in the buying and restoration thereof.
Get out there and buy up some sheds and get working. ;)
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Just been informed that yert another one I was interested in has now in fact JUST been SOLD! Banghead
This should tell you there is munny in the buying and restoration thereof.
Get out there and buy up some sheds and get working. ;)
Tell you DS. You're not wrong here.
I'm absolutely staggered just how quick these Moggies are selling, BUT the price has to pitched realistically.
It's the £1500 to £3500 examples that are really shifting.
Seen a staggeringly gorgeous fully re-rurbed 'woody' for sale in Crewe, which is only 40 minutes from here, BUT it's £6500.
Probably good value all considered, but most punters like me can't really afford or justify such a vast amount for a second or even third car.
Such a shame, as really does look the dogs too. cry:
MM would only twat it anyway problee, leading to WW3. Angry9:
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Just been informed that yert another one I was interested in has now in fact JUST been SOLD! Banghead
This should tell you there is munny in the buying and restoration thereof.
Get out there and buy up some sheds and get working. ;)
Tell you DS. You're not wrong here.
I'm absolutely staggered just how quick these Moggies are selling, BUT the price has to pitched realistically.
It's the £1500 to £3500 examples that are really shifting.
Seen a staggeringly gorgeous fully re-rurbed 'woody' for sale in Crewe, which is only 40 minutes from here, BUT it's £6500.
Probably good value all considered, but most punters like me can't really afford or justify such a vast amount for a second or even third car.
Such a shame, as really does look the dogs too. cry:
MM would only twat it anyway problee, leading to WW3. Angry9:
The farrier had one of these for years, probably worth a mint now.
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.staticflickr.com%2F3354%2F3498233902_2a6f73b2a0_z.jpg&hash=db42478674a6a20587d83aa3a68fbcdfae63ca23)
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The vans and pickups, if in good nick, are fetching MONSTER munny! eeek:
Even the ex PO ones do very well.
BIG market out there for old simple stuff that sheeple can relate to.
Values never fail to amaze me.
Facinating subject. :thumbsup:
REALLY wish I'd kept my mint 105E from 10 years ago now, as they've gone right through the roof in terms of value, mainly thanks to that piggin' 'Arry Potter geezer. lol:
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I mean, look at the values of Mk1 Essy's for instance!! eeek:
Nowt particulary special back in the late 60's early 70's, but if you've got a mintish twin cam for instance, you're talking northwards of 50k now!!! eeek: eeek: eeek: Shocked:
Only about 2k new back then too!!
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My munny for a future classic is on the Ford Puma, especially the 'racing' wide winged blue edition. Drool:
Ka Sports should do well in the future too I reckon. :thumbsup:
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Worrabout a diesel Focus? rubschin:
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Worrabout a diesel Focus? rubschin:
Not much demand or munny in the one off Mobile Council Tip Limited Edition apparently. noooo:
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Just been informed that yert another one I was interested in has now in fact JUST been SOLD! Banghead
This should tell you there is munny in the buying and restoration thereof.
Get out there and buy up some sheds and get working. ;)
Tell you DS. You're not wrong here.
I'm absolutely staggered just how quick these Moggies are selling, BUT the price has to pitched realistically.
It's the £1500 to £3500 examples that are really shifting.
Seen a staggeringly gorgeous fully re-rurbed 'woody' for sale in Crewe, which is only 40 minutes from here, BUT it's £6500.
Probably good value all considered, but most punters like me can't really afford or justify such a vast amount for a second or even third car.
Such a shame, as really does look the dogs too. cry:
MM would only twat it anyway problee, leading to WW3. Angry9:
The farrier had one of these for years, probably worth a mint now.
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.staticflickr.com%2F3354%2F3498233902_2a6f73b2a0_z.jpg&hash=db42478674a6a20587d83aa3a68fbcdfae63ca23)
Amazing to think that they could hardly give old GPO vans away at one point - my metalwork teacher at skool (Mr. Kelly) had one..... noooo:
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Christ on a bastard whoering bike. Banghead
Yet ANOTHER one I enquired about, in Lancashire this time, has JUST been bastard SOLD! cussing:
WTF have you got to do to even see and inspect one, let alone actually consider purchasing. noooo:
Telling you. Futures are most definately in MOGGY MINORS! eeek:
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Just been informed that yert another one I was interested in has now in fact JUST been SOLD! Banghead
This should tell you there is munny in the buying and restoration thereof.
Get out there and buy up some sheds and get working. ;)
Tell you DS. You're not wrong here.
I'm absolutely staggered just how quick these Moggies are selling, BUT the price has to pitched realistically.
It's the £1500 to £3500 examples that are really shifting.
Seen a staggeringly gorgeous fully re-rurbed 'woody' for sale in Crewe, which is only 40 minutes from here, BUT it's £6500.
Probably good value all considered, but most punters like me can't really afford or justify such a vast amount for a second or even third car.
Such a shame, as really does look the dogs too. cry:
MM would only twat it anyway problee, leading to WW3. Angry9:
The farrier had one of these for years, probably worth a mint now.
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffarm4.staticflickr.com%2F3354%2F3498233902_2a6f73b2a0_z.jpg&hash=db42478674a6a20587d83aa3a68fbcdfae63ca23)
Here you go DS.
13 piggin'GRAND for something that was problee only £3-400 new! eeek: Shocked:
http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page/186893/1971-morris-minor/ (http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page/186893/1971-morris-minor/)
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Looks like it might be a nice one, but really, do I want to drive all the way down to Wandswerth which I believe is south of the Thames, only to discover that it's an absolute heap of a rusting shed underneath, or some twat "has JUST been and paid cash and driven it away". whistle:
http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page/179193/1968-morris-minor/ (http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page/179193/1968-morris-minor/)
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I am in Wandsworth next Monday angel1 Or is that this Monday? rubschin:
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I am in Wandsworth next Monday angel1 Or is that this Monday? rubschin:
Looks like a RIGHT ole pig of a place to get to. rubschin:
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Easy for me. Need a navigator? whistle:
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I am in Wandsworth next Monday angel1 Or is that this Monday? rubschin:
Mornington crescent......... :thumbsup:
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I am in Wandsworth next Monday angel1 Or is that this Monday? rubschin:
Mornington crescent......... :thumbsup:
What ARE you rabbitin' on about ey? Shrugs:
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Easy for me. Need a navigator? whistle:
No thanks.
Not fussed on Perth at this time of the year thanks. ::)
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sad32: sad32: sad32: sad32: sad32: sad32: sad32:
Wha'? Shrugs:
You're shite at everything, and you must surely realise this FACT now ey?
You ARE a walking disater zone, so why oh why TF would i want you to navigate for me ey, why?
Contrary to popular belief in here, ::) I am not actually clinically insane.
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Double six! Thumbs:
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Double six! Thumbs:
V12? confused:
No. 900cc 4 pot.
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sad32: sad32: sad32: sad32: sad32: sad32: sad32:
Wha'? Shrugs:
You're shite at everything, and you must surely realise this FACT now ey?
You ARE a walking disater zone, so why oh why TF would i want you to navigate for me ey, why?
Contrary to popular belief in here, ::) I am not actually clinically insane.
I know Wandsworth like the back of my hand
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sad32: sad32: sad32: sad32: sad32: sad32: sad32:
Wha'? Shrugs:
You're shite at everything, and you must surely realise this FACT now ey?
You ARE a walking disater zone, so why oh why TF would i want you to navigate for me ey, why?
Contrary to popular belief in here, ::) I am not actually clinically insane.
I know Wandsworth like the back of my hand
you should see the back of my hand.... noooo:
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Looks like it might be a nice one, but really, do I want to drive all the way down to Wandswerth which I believe is south of the Thames, only to discover that it's an absolute heap of a rusting shed underneath, or some twat "has JUST been and paid cash and driven it away". whistle:
http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page/179193/1968-morris-minor/ (http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page/179193/1968-morris-minor/)
Thass down the road from me or Pastis .....you could come for tea :thumbsup:
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Looks like it might be a nice one, but really, do I want to drive all the way down to Wandswerth which I believe is south of the Thames, only to discover that it's an absolute heap of a rusting shed underneath, or some twat "has JUST been and paid cash and driven it away". whistle:
http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page/179193/1968-morris-minor/ (http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page/179193/1968-morris-minor/)
Thass down the road from me or Pastis .....you could come for tea :thumbsup:
You could pop in and buy it for Growler, cheep like, by doing the sobbing woman, no cash, deep cleavage etc trick.
Get it for £500 and he can restore it in Scallyland.
Job done :thumbsup:
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Looks like it might be a nice one, but really, do I want to drive all the way down to Wandswerth which I believe is south of the Thames, only to discover that it's an absolute heap of a rusting shed underneath, or some twat "has JUST been and paid cash and driven it away". whistle:
http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page/179193/1968-morris-minor/ (http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page/179193/1968-morris-minor/)
Thass down the road from me or Pastis .....you could come for tea :thumbsup:
Tar poppet! cloud9:
I'm going to ring later to see if it's still for sale.
Might then try and find a company that can go and inspect it for me rather than me driving all the way down and back again, then having to return later on the train to bring it home.
If it is, and it's ok'd, then I'll have to come down to collect it, only how the blazes I'd ghet there is currently beyond me.
Looks, as said earlier, a right pig of a place to get to if you don't know your way around down there.
Fully expecting it to be told that it's SOLD though tbh. Banghead
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No emails, no phone answer. ::)
Just noticed it was first advertised back last September, so if it hasn't sold by now in this seemingly bouyant part of the market, then there must be summat seriously wrong with it.
Bit suspicious that the ad sez 'exchange possible' too. rubschin:
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No emails, no phone answer. ::)
Just noticed it was first advertised back last September, so if it hasn't sold by now in this seemingly bouyant part of the market, then there must be summat seriously wrong with it.
Bit suspicious that the ad sez 'exchange possible' too. rubschin:
Exchange it for mini-Moose! :thumbsup:
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A 'Woody' in fair nick and only advertised online yesterday afternoon, has already been SOLD! eeek:
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No emails, no phone answer. ::)
Just noticed it was first advertised back last September, so if it hasn't sold by now in this seemingly bouyant part of the market, then there must be summat seriously wrong with it.
Bit suspicious that the ad sez 'exchange possible' too. rubschin:
Exchange it for mini-Moose! :thumbsup:
Mmmmmmmmmm rubschin:
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Found one....in a garage in Yorkshire, and it's still for SALE! Shocked:
Feel a road trip coming on shortly. :thumbsup:
Needed to post a quite heavy boot cover roller blind to Bradford too, so that'll save me some considerable postage and pita packing en route now. :thumbsup:
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^^^^rung me back to say the gearbox is goosed, and he'll ring me when it's fixed. Banghead
Didn't want me to waste my journey. rubschin:
Problee SOLD it this morning and didn't want to upset me. ::)
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^^^^rung me back to say the gearbox is goosed, and he'll ring me when it's fixed. Banghead
Didn't want me to waste my journey. rubschin:
Problee SOLD it this morning and didn't want to upset me. ::)
Cut 'n' shut probleee... noooo:
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On the piggin' verge of crackin' up over this. Banghead
Found yet ANOTHER one now that's just over budget, but looks just right on the face of it.
Excellent piccies, and a most comprehensive detailed description too, just how it should be. happ096
Geezer even emailed me back! Shocked:
Got a trader coming to see it in the morning apparently, but yes, it's STILL for sale currently.
He's going to let me know how he gets on. whistle:
Place your bets everyone. evil:
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On the piggin' verge of crackin' up over this. Banghead
Found yet ANOTHER one now that's just over budget, but looks just right on the face of it.
Excellent piccies, and a most comprehensive detailed description too, just how it should be. happ096
Geezer even emailed me back! Shocked:
Got a trader coming to see it in the morning apparently, but yes, it's STILL for sale currently.
He's going to let me know how he gets on. whistle:
Place your bets everyone. evil:
car bingo...... :thumbsup:
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On the piggin' verge of crackin' up over this. Banghead
Found yet ANOTHER one now that's just over budget, but looks just right on the face of it.
Excellent piccies, and a most comprehensive detailed description too, just how it should be. happ096
Geezer even emailed me back! Shocked:
Got a trader coming to see it in the morning apparently, but yes, it's STILL for sale currently.
He's going to let me know how he gets on. whistle:
Place your bets everyone. evil:
car bingo...... :thumbsup:
Oh ffs man! cussing:
Worabout me and me 'ealth like ey? evil:
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On the piggin' verge of crackin' up over this. Banghead
Found yet ANOTHER one now that's just over budget, but looks just right on the face of it.
Excellent piccies, and a most comprehensive detailed description too, just how it should be. happ096
Geezer even emailed me back! Shocked:
Got a trader coming to see it in the morning apparently, but yes, it's STILL for sale currently.
He's going to let me know how he gets on. whistle:
Place your bets everyone. evil:
car bingo...... :thumbsup:
Oh ffs man! cussing:
Worabout me and me 'ealth like ey? evil:
You might win....... :thumbsup: BM will send cake.......
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GOTCH'YA! eveilgrin:
Fresh one for sale,...well 52 years old actually...only posted this morning, and I'm going to see it tomozo in Solihull. :thumbsup:
Looks quite promising from the description and piccies. eeek:
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GOTCH'YA! eveilgrin:
Fresh one for sale,...well 52 years old actually...only posted this morning, and I'm going to see it tomozo in Solihull. :thumbsup:
Looks quite promising from the description and piccies. eeek:
SOLD! Thumbs:
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GOTCH'YA! eveilgrin:
Fresh one for sale,...well 52 years old actually...only posted this morning, and I'm going to see it tomozo in Solihull. :thumbsup:
Looks quite promising from the description and piccies. eeek:
Hurry up Uncle gets his next week......
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GOTCH'YA! eveilgrin:
Fresh one for sale,...well 52 years old actually...only posted this morning, and I'm going to see it tomozo in Solihull. :thumbsup:
Looks quite promising from the description and piccies. eeek:
Hurry up Uncle gets his next week......
No doubt he'll take some bricks and have the wheels off it even if he doesn't buy it.... would that count....? rubschin:
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GOTCH'YA! eveilgrin:
Fresh one for sale,...well 52 years old actually...only posted this morning, and I'm going to see it tomozo in Solihull. :thumbsup:
Looks quite promising from the description and piccies. eeek:
SOLD! Thumbs:
lol: lol: lol:
rubschin:
Finger:
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GOTCH'YA! eveilgrin:
Fresh one for sale,...well 52 years old actually...only posted this morning, and I'm going to see it tomozo in Solihull. :thumbsup:
Looks quite promising from the description and piccies. eeek:
Hurry up Uncle gets his next week......
No doubt he'll take some bricks and have the wheels off it even if he doesn't buy it.... would that count....? rubschin:
evil: evil: evil:
Finger:
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Potential MeMo. cloud9:
1961
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs12.postimage.org%2Fweza1zlo9%2FMe_Mog.jpg&hash=2da994f0b25f9083073b1bdfab8a4f222ff5ce7c) (http://postimage.org/image/weza1zlo9/)
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Potential MeMo. cloud9:
1961
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One laydee owner...? rubschin:
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Potential MeMo. cloud9:
1961
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One laydee owner...? rubschin:
Stick some DRL's on it .......sorted........ :thumbsup:
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Potential MeMo. cloud9:
1961
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs12.postimage.org%2Fweza1zlo9%2FMe_Mog.jpg&hash=2da994f0b25f9083073b1bdfab8a4f222ff5ce7c) (http://postimage.org/image/weza1zlo9/)
One laydee owner...? rubschin:
Stick some DRL's on it .......sorted........ :thumbsup:
Bish-bosh! Thumbs:
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Fresh one for sale,...well 52 years old actually...only posted this morning, and I'm going to see it tomozo in Solihull.
That's Tippo country.
Get her to send one of the staff round for a quick gander first. :thumbsup:
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Fresh one for sale,...well 52 years old actually...only posted this morning, and I'm going to see it tomozo in Solihull.
That's Tippo country.
Get her to send one of the staff round for a quick gander first. :thumbsup:
She can take bricks like! Thumbs:
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Fresh one for sale,...well 52 years old actually...only posted this morning, and I'm going to see it tomozo in Solihull.
That's Tippo country.
Get her to send one of the staff round for a quick gander first. :thumbsup:
Yea, we could meet for lunch and swap hilarious tales about ole lickle willy. :thumbsup:
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Got some more good piccies here, but don't like to post them 'cus the reg. is showing. nonono:
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Fresh one for sale,...well 52 years old actually...only posted this morning, and I'm going to see it tomozo in Solihull.
That's Tippo country.
Get her to send one of the staff round for a quick gander first. :thumbsup:
Yea, we could meet for lunch and swap hilarious tales about ole lickle willy. :thumbsup:
She might send the Eldest. What colour is it? rubschin:
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Fresh one for sale,...well 52 years old actually...only posted this morning, and I'm going to see it tomozo in Solihull.
That's Tippo country.
Get her to send one of the staff round for a quick gander first. :thumbsup:
Yea, we could meet for lunch and swap hilarious tales about ole lickle willy. :thumbsup:
She might send the Eldest. What colour is it? rubschin:
Yellow/pink spots. whistle:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs4.postimage.org%2Ffl9sccpft%2FMe_Mog.jpg&hash=43c13891778a4355d5c403f92b43af3ab1421ca9) (http://postimage.org/image/fl9sccpft/)
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Briefly on a serious note. To save all the hassle of ringing the bank, and taking ages to get through just to make an enquiry, do any of you's know if it's possible to transfer funds on the blower from my account to the sellers IF and when I go to collect it on the day?
I know this can be done with retail outlets such as a gaarge on the 'phone, but not sure about private individual to private individual. rubschin:
Don't like carrying wads of dosh around anyway tbqh. noooo:
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YES
ANd don't turn yer back on Tipsy;s Eldest :thumbsup:
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YES
ANd don't turn yer back on Tipsy;s Eldest :thumbsup:
OI! evil:
Leave off the lad you. evil:
He sounds very similar in many ways to my young G jnr here.
Kind helpful, hard werking and generous:thumbsup:
A rarity indeed.
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On the piggin' verge of crackin' up over this. Banghead
Found yet ANOTHER one now that's just over budget, but looks just right on the face of it.
Excellent piccies, and a most comprehensive detailed description too, just how it should be. happ096
Geezer even emailed me back! Shocked:
Got a trader coming to see it in the morning apparently, but yes, it's STILL for sale currently.
He's going to let me know how he gets on. whistle:
Place your bets everyone. evil:
Guess what?
Just emailed to tell me............. rubschin:
JUST SOLD IT!! eeek: Banghead Shocked:
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On the piggin' verge of crackin' up over this. Banghead
Found yet ANOTHER one now that's just over budget, but looks just right on the face of it.
Excellent piccies, and a most comprehensive detailed description too, just how it should be. happ096
Geezer even emailed me back! Shocked:
Got a trader coming to see it in the morning apparently, but yes, it's STILL for sale currently.
He's going to let me know how he gets on. whistle:
Place your bets everyone. evil:
Guess what?
Just emailed to tell me............. rubschin:
JUST SOLD IT!! eeek: Banghead Shocked:
BM tried to tell you........... whistle:
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On the piggin' verge of crackin' up over this. Banghead
Found yet ANOTHER one now that's just over budget, but looks just right on the face of it.
Excellent piccies, and a most comprehensive detailed description too, just how it should be. happ096
Geezer even emailed me back! Shocked:
Got a trader coming to see it in the morning apparently, but yes, it's STILL for sale currently.
He's going to let me know how he gets on. whistle:
Place your bets everyone. evil:
Guess what?
Just emailed to tell me............. rubschin:
JUST SOLD IT!! eeek: Banghead Shocked:
BM tried to tell you........... whistle:
You snooze, you lose.... whistle:
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It was a bit over budget anyway, so it obviously wasn't meant to be.
Tomozo beckons now on the white one. Sinister:
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Sorted. :thumbsup:
Just got to go back and get it home now. ::)
Thought tomozo would have been a good idea, until I saw the utter shite forecast...yet again. Banghead
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Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001:
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New programme about Planning Officers on Thursday evening... they cleared a garden and in the undergrowth they found 2 Morris Minors and several other vehicles. I thought of Growler. angel1
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Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001: Party001:
Any chance of one of your gritters/snow ploughs accompanying me like please? whistle:
Going to have to wait another week or so now it seems, as I'm entirely in the hands of G Jnr and his rota ::)
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New programme about Planning Officers on Thursday evening... they cleared a garden and in the undergrowth they found 2 Morris Minors and several other vehicles. I thought of Growler. angel1
Ahhhhhhhhhhh, you 're SO sweet. Tar me lickle chucky egg. cloud9:
Nick'll see his arse now problee. lol: point:
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Pictures...? Popcorn:
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Pictures...? Popcorn:
Posted one up there^^^ somewhere.
Need to edit out/ obliterate the number plate first. ::)
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Pictures...? Popcorn:
Sending pm.
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Pictures...? Popcorn:
Sending pm.
Received! Thumbs:
Pictures will be posted later... ;)
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Growler's new motor...
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Growler's new motor...
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Has he gorrit?
Looks tidy
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Who did Growler buy it off, Nurse Gladys Emmanuel? rubschin:
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Who did Growler buy it off, Nurse Gladys Emmanuel? rubschin:
;D ;D
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Who did Growler buy it off, Nurse Gladys Emmanuel? rubschin:
lol: lol: lol: lol:
scared:
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Who did Growler buy it off, Nurse Gladys Emmanuel? rubschin:
Thought you were my gerl frend in 'ere too. evil:
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It is nice, but not quite as good in the flesh, so to speak.
They never are. Piccies can be so deceiving.
In fairness though, the description did state some of its warts, and for the price, i REALLY wasn't expecting a minter....wouldn't have wanted that anyway tbh. noooo:
It has been resprayed, and there is evidence of 'porridge' here and there, and the seats are generally very worn and partly GOOSED.
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It is nice, but not quite as good in the flesh, so to speak.
They never are. Piccies can be so deceiving.
In fairness though, the description did state some of its warts, and for the price, i REALLY wasn't expecting a minter....wouldn't have wanted that anyway tbh. noooo:
It has been resprayed, and there is evidence of 'porridge' here and there, and the seats are generally very worn and partly GOOSED.
Have you bought it......... rubschin:
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It is nice, but not quite as good in the flesh, so to speak.
They never are. Piccies can be so deceiving.
In fairness though, the description did state some of its warts, and for the price, i REALLY wasn't expecting a minter....wouldn't have wanted that anyway tbh. noooo:
It has been resprayed, and there is evidence of 'porridge' here and there, and the seats are generally very worn and partly GOOSED.
Have you bought it......... rubschin:
Paid a holding deposit, yes.
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Has MM seen it............ rubschin:
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What can possibly go wrong?
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Has MM seen it............ rubschin:
Not in the metal, no..
A moggy's a moggy.
She's fully aware that it ain't a Ferrari, or even a Corsa.
She'll be accompanying me when I go to finalise the deal....hopefully...WHEN the weather is more suitable.
REALLY don't fancy driving that back up here if it turns as nasty as they are currently predicting.
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What can possibly go wrong?
You could be within a circumferance of 20 miles when I go to collect? whistle:
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Has MM seen it............ rubschin:
Not in the metal, no..
A moggy's a moggy.
She's fully aware that it ain't a Ferrari, or even a Corsa.
She'll be accompanying me when I go to finalise the deal....hopefully...WHEN the weather is more suitable.
REALLY don't fancy driving that back up here if it turns as nasty as they are currently predicting.
Uncle may win car bingo......... rubschin:
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Has MM seen it............ rubschin:
Not in the metal, no..
A moggy's a moggy.
She's fully aware that it ain't a Ferrari, or even a Corsa.
She'll be accompanying me when I go to finalise the deal....hopefully...WHEN the weather is more suitable.
REALLY don't fancy driving that back up here if it turns as nasty as they are currently predicting.
Uncle may win car bingo......... rubschin:
Only on an Act of God technicality though. evil:
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It is nice, but not quite as good in the flesh, so to speak.
They never are. Piccies can be so deceiving.
In fairness though, the description did state some of its warts, and for the price, i REALLY wasn't expecting a minter....wouldn't have wanted that anyway tbh. noooo:
It has been resprayed, and there is evidence of 'porridge' here and there, and the seats are generally very worn and partly GOOSED.
Do you know anybody that could do the seats like...? rubschin:
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It is nice, but not quite as good in the flesh, so to speak.
They never are. Piccies can be so deceiving.
In fairness though, the description did state some of its warts, and for the price, i REALLY wasn't expecting a minter....wouldn't have wanted that anyway tbh. noooo:
It has been resprayed, and there is evidence of 'porridge' here and there, and the seats are generally very worn and partly GOOSED.
Do you know anybody that could do the seats like...? rubschin:
Mmmmmmmmm rubschin: ;)
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It is nice, but not quite as good in the flesh, so to speak.
They never are. Piccies can be so deceiving.
In fairness though, the description did state some of its warts, and for the price, i REALLY wasn't expecting a minter....wouldn't have wanted that anyway tbh. noooo:
It has been resprayed, and there is evidence of 'porridge' here and there, and the seats are generally very worn and partly GOOSED.
Do you know anybody that could do the seats like...? rubschin:
Mmmmmmmmm rubschin: ;)
Charge her per hour ........... :thumbsup:
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2 new panels and a full re-colouring. :thumbsup:
They ARE actually leather too btw! Shocked:
Didn't know that, as I thought all the cheaper end of the market were fitted only with vinyl in those days.
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1956 completely renovated beautiful split screen for sale.
Been put on hold now, as some absolute disgusting and vile evil bastard has just keyed all down the side of it. Shocked:
No, I can't fathom out why either, apart from pure jealousy. Shrugs:
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Thanks for posting that picture and obfusimicating the reg no. out and not posting a description or link to where it is....unlike a certain cottage i was looking at a few months ago.
You're very welcome mate! Thumbs:
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Thanks for posting that picture and obfusimicating the reg no. out and not posting a description or link to where it is....unlike a certain cottage i was looking at a few months ago.
You're very welcome mate! Thumbs:
Soz, but i didn't want the listeners to know that you dun'it as they all think I'm a whizz kid on 'puter matters. redface:
Truth is out now though. sad32:
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Thanks for posting that picture and obfusimicating the reg no. out and not posting a description or link to where it is....unlike a certain cottage i was looking at a few months ago.
You're very welcome mate! Thumbs:
Soz, but i didn't want the listeners to know that you dun'it as they all think I'm a whizz kid on 'puter matters. redface:
Truth is out now though. sad32:
happy001
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Thanks for posting that picture and obfusimicating the reg no. out and not posting a description or link to where it is....unlike a certain cottage i was looking at a few months ago.
You're very welcome mate! Thumbs:
Soz, but i didn't want the listeners to know that you dun'it as they all think I'm a whizz kid on 'puter matters. redface:
Truth is out now though. sad32:
happy001
Wha'? Shrugs:
Tar anyway. Luv you (maly) kissy kissy cloud9: lol:
Any chance of sum more like? whistle:
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Meanwhile....meanwhile, I can't get me 'ed around the fact that MM doesn't appear to be overly excited about this. rubschin:
She wants to drive it first now she tells me, to see if she likes it! eeek:
Told her that isn't going to be possible, as I'd have to insure it first, and if she decided that she didn't like it, I'd have to cancel the new policy which will probably cost me many snotters, and I'd also feel obliged to release the deposit what i gave to the vendor as a gesture of goodwill for arsing him about. redface: redface: redface:
Add to that the fuel I've already used there and back too. evil:
Tell you's, I'm just starting to wonder why TF I actually bother TRYING to be a 'elpful caring father sometimes, I REALLY do. confused:
If it had been me in this position, I'd have been absolutely and totally creaming meself with excitement, or am I actually missing a point somewhere here please? Shrugs:
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Even G Jnr is saying that he doesn't blame here for having reservations, as it's an olwld car from my era!
So? Shrugs:
I mean, wtf is THAT all about ey? Shrugs:
He even suggested that I'm not really buying it for her, I'm buying it for myself!!! eeek: Shocked:
They've abviously been discussing this behind my back, and I'm feeling decidedly hurt now tbqatth.
As for Mrs Moose, well she's just staying out of it, brushing the whole idea under the carpet...as usual. Banghead
Do you's lot EVER get the feeling that you really shouldn't have bothered about something, 'cus that's exactly how I'm just beginning to feel deep down inside, snide little comments and a general air of 'I couldn't really give a jot'. rubschin:
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I like to do things for all my kids. For Birthdays and Christmas I hunt down gifts that I think are different and that they will like. The younger ones still appreciate the effort but the older ones only want money because I cannot, apparently, buy gifts that they really like. I personally dislike the easy option which requires no thought on the part of the giver and anyway my elder daughter has a household income in excess of £50k per annum whilst I, with one at uni and two still at school, get by on under £25k. What is the point of me sending her a token or cheque to the value of say £25 for her birthday and her sending me similar? We might just as well both keep our own money and say "Thanks for nothing".
Sorry Growler but it is a fact that no matter what you do for your children there comes a time to call it a day and leave them to get along on their own.
If she doesn't want the car, and it seems obvious from what you say that she doesn't, you can either buy it for yourself or not buy it and give her the money to buy her own choice of car instead ..... The money is what she really wants because she doesn't want your values imposed on her. You and most of us here can see the point of the Moggy but clearly she cannot ~ she can only see that you are saying that you "Know best" and that is what she is objecting to. Personally I think your choice of car is a good one and that she will gain considerable "cred" in driving it but she will always think of it as your car that you have forced on her.
Kids are always ungrateful no matter what you try to do ..... better sometimes to take the flack and leave them to it.
PS it occurs to me that the cost of the Moggy + Insurance etc would prolly cover the additional cost of insuring her mother's car for her to drive no matter how inconvenient that may prove to be .... doing that will also put obstacles in the way of her driving Mrs G's car whenever she wants to and the inconvenience to her and her mother will enable you to say "I told you so" many times in the future.
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Good points well made, but this underlying feeling of discomfort that I'm now incurring is starting to hurt.
I feel like I've thought this through, and am doing the right thing.
Apart from the fact that sh'e'd in essence, have her own wheels, I also told her that she'd have fun coming to shows with me, (seperately so as not to cramp her style whistle: ) as she's always moaning that she hasn't got any friends, and has nowt to do socially...absolute load of bollox imo, but she knows best....apparently. ::)
I reasoned that a couple of grand INVESTED in a car that probably won't go down in value, but indeed, possibly even go UP, was a far better option than just throwing an even larger wodge at a bit of legally required paper thus enabling her to drive Mrs G's car WHEN it was/is available.
I need to have some more in depth conversations with her today on all this, as my patience and goodwill gesstures are fast running out of steam. Banghead
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PS it occurs to me that the cost of the Moggy + Insurance etc would prolly cover the additional cost of insuring her mother's car for her to drive no matter how inconvenient that may prove to be .... doing that will also put obstacles in the way of her driving Mrs G's car whenever she wants to and the inconvenience to her and her mother will enable you to say "I told you so" many times in the future.
lol: lol: lol:
Good thinking...
Better still, buy the moggy and don't let her drive it.... eveilgrin:
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PS it occurs to me that the cost of the Moggy + Insurance etc would prolly cover the additional cost of insuring her mother's car for her to drive no matter how inconvenient that may prove to be .... doing that will also put obstacles in the way of her driving Mrs G's car whenever she wants to and the inconvenience to her and her mother will enable you to say "I told you so" many times in the future.
lol: lol: lol:
Good thinking...
Better still, buy the moggy and don't let her drive it.... eveilgrin:
Silly little moo wants this heap of saxo shite that I lent her over the last 12 months.
She keeps groaning on about how much she loves it. ::)
It needs to be sold pronto and out the way. eveilgrin:
I bought initially to do it up (light panel damage) and sell on for a few hundred squiddlies profit, but she comandeared it from her soft in the 'ed father. Banghead
I'd have thought with her being so artistic, she'd have appreciated summat a bit out of the ordinary and with a bit of a 'cool factor' attached, rather than a crappy chavmobile. Shrugs:
As the olwd dog sez though, i do think that decisions made for her...as 'dad knows best'.... are not going down too well.
Could be wrong, but the next few days will tell.
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PS it occurs to me that the cost of the Moggy + Insurance etc would prolly cover the additional cost of insuring her mother's car for her to drive no matter how inconvenient that may prove to be .... doing that will also put obstacles in the way of her driving Mrs G's car whenever she wants to and the inconvenience to her and her mother will enable you to say "I told you so" many times in the future.
lol: lol: lol:
Good thinking...
Better still, buy the moggy and don't let her drive it.... eveilgrin:
Wot he said ^^............keep it for yourself or tart it up and turn it.....or get her a rail card ..
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I've just very lightly 'brushed# on the subject, you know, just to let her know I'm not convinced of her gratitude, for want of a better werd, for what I'm actually trying to achieve for her.
She sounded confuzzled which is good for priming the thoughts and instilling a bit of enthusiasm for a 'discussion'.
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No one bought me a car..... sad32:
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No one bought me a car..... sad32:
Rest my case. evil:
The number of people that have said that is actually depresssing me even further tbqh. ::)
I mean, what I could do with that amount of munny to enjoy myself ey?
There are plenty of BEAR territory type places i would very DEARLY love to visit on my own before i croak it.
Am I being over sensitive and my expectations too high on the gratitude stakes I'm now begininng to ask myself?
Trouble is, I'm in the main doing this for her, NOT as has been suggested,and hinted by G Jnr, soley for myself.
REALLY pissing me right off.
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Her mother informs me that MM is worried that she might not like it and that I've just plundered ahead without her even seeing it....even though I did ask her to come with me. Banghead
I knew summat was wrong.
Bears have an extra sensitive sense on attitude and behavioural patterns type things you know.
Anyway, she wants to drive it too, but I thought that was going to be a problem as it would mean insuring her first...£££££££££. evil:
Rung Footman James to ask if they could do a one day cover.
NO. evil:
However, if I take out the insurance and cancel within the 14 day cooling off period, it would coast me just £15.43 and be required to return the policy.
Seems like a fair deal to finalise this issue once and for all. :thumbsup:
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Will this thread never end? noooo:
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Will this thread never end? noooo:
Sod off if you don't like it knob. evil:
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Going Saturday. cloud9:
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Next Saturday? rubschin:
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Next Saturday? rubschin:
No, this Saturday.... ::)
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Terah_Hooley (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Terah_Hooley)
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Next Saturday? rubschin:
No, this Saturday.... ::)
Either will suffice. :thumbsup:
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Terah_Hooley (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Terah_Hooley)
Relevance of this link please? Shrugs:
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Her mother informs me that MM is worried that she might not like it and that I've just plundered ahead without her even seeing it....even though I did ask her to come with me. Banghead
I knew summat was wrong.
Bears have an extra sensitive sense on attitude and behavioural patterns type things you know.
Anyway, she wants to drive it too, but I thought that was going to be a problem as it would mean insuring her first...£££££££££. evil:
Rung Footman James to ask if they could do a one day cover.
NO. evil:
However, if I take out the insurance and cancel within the 14 day cooling off period, it would coast me just £15.43 and be required to return the policy.
Seems like a fair deal to finalise this issue once and for all. :thumbsup:
"Might not like it".............FFS it's a free car and basically the only option ...........
Tell her bollocks....
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Her mother informs me that MM is worried that she might not like it and that I've just plundered ahead without her even seeing it....even though I did ask her to come with me. Banghead
I knew summat was wrong.
Bears have an extra sensitive sense on attitude and behavioural patterns type things you know.
Anyway, she wants to drive it too, but I thought that was going to be a problem as it would mean insuring her first...£££££££££. evil:
Rung Footman James to ask if they could do a one day cover.
NO. evil:
However, if I take out the insurance and cancel within the 14 day cooling off period, it would coast me just £15.43 and be required to return the policy.
Seems like a fair deal to finalise this issue once and for all. :thumbsup:
"Might not like it".............FFS it's a free car and basically the only option ...........
Tell her bollocks....
Ezackly! Free car or bus pass! Thumbs:
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cloud9:
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cloud9:
She liked it then.......... :thumbsup:
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cloud9:
She liked it then.......... :thumbsup:
cloud9: cloud9:
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It is SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSO sweet! cloud9:
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And what does she think?
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And what does she think?
She thinks I'm SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSo sweet too!! cloud9:
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Pinpointed a few things that need looking at and attending to, but that's all part of the fun of owning an old classic ey...BM and Apey? ;D
(no point in asking that nonce Nick)
Tell you summat lads, for a 1098, it don'arf bloody shift! eeek:
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Well done that dad :thumbsup:
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Well done that dad :thumbsup:
angel1
Meanwhile, G jnr has already become paranoid about its security, insisting on me pushing it right up to the fence and him blocking it in with his car. ::)
Reading articles like this however doesn't actually dismiss his fears as remote possibilty nonsense. rubschin:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2257019/Thieves-steal-1968-Morris-Minor-pensioner-driven-day-45-years-visiting-wife-hospital.html#comments (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2257019/Thieves-steal-1968-Morris-Minor-pensioner-driven-day-45-years-visiting-wife-hospital.html#comments)
I'm contacting a 'spark' this week, with a view to getting a hidden disabling switch fitted.
sadly, these utter thieving scummy bastards will ALWAYS have it away if they're determined enough.
Just got to slow them down and make life as difficult as possible for them.
Been looking at these diy trackers you can buy now too. rubschin:
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Well done that dad :thumbsup:
angel1
Meanwhile, G jnr has already become paranoid about its security, insisting on me pushing it right up to the fence and him blocking it in with his car. ::)
Reading articles like this however doesn't actually dismiss his fears as remote possibilty nonsense. rubschin:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2257019/Thieves-steal-1968-Morris-Minor-pensioner-driven-day-45-years-visiting-wife-hospital.html#comments (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2257019/Thieves-steal-1968-Morris-Minor-pensioner-driven-day-45-years-visiting-wife-hospital.html#comments)
I'm contacting a 'spark' this week, with a view to getting a hidden disabling switch fitted.
sadly, these utter thieving scummy bastards will ALWAYS have it away if they're determined enough.
Just got to slow them down and make life as difficult as possible for them.
Been looking at these diy trackers you can buy now too. rubschin:
I am the expert on trackers like! Thumbs:
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Well done that dad :thumbsup:
angel1
Meanwhile, G jnr has already become paranoid about its security, insisting on me pushing it right up to the fence and him blocking it in with his car. ::)
Reading articles like this however doesn't actually dismiss his fears as remote possibilty nonsense. rubschin:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2257019/Thieves-steal-1968-Morris-Minor-pensioner-driven-day-45-years-visiting-wife-hospital.html#comments (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2257019/Thieves-steal-1968-Morris-Minor-pensioner-driven-day-45-years-visiting-wife-hospital.html#comments)
I'm contacting a 'spark' this week, with a view to getting a hidden disabling switch fitted.
sadly, these utter thieving scummy bastards will ALWAYS have it away if they're determined enough.
Just got to slow them down and make life as difficult as possible for them.
Been looking at these diy trackers you can buy now too. rubschin:
I am the expert on trackers like! Thumbs:
What/ which/
Totty or cars?
Do tell.
I've seen one recently being advertised in the Telegraph motoring supplement for about 150 snotters. Covers you for 2 years, and then £25pa thereafter.
Think you have to track the missing car yourself, and not sure if the rozzers would be interested in tracing it with you though. rubschin:
Need to look into it in more depth.
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Well done that dad :thumbsup:
angel1
Meanwhile, G jnr has already become paranoid about its security, insisting on me pushing it right up to the fence and him blocking it in with his car. ::)
Reading articles like this however doesn't actually dismiss his fears as remote possibilty nonsense. rubschin:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2257019/Thieves-steal-1968-Morris-Minor-pensioner-driven-day-45-years-visiting-wife-hospital.html#comments (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2257019/Thieves-steal-1968-Morris-Minor-pensioner-driven-day-45-years-visiting-wife-hospital.html#comments)
I'm contacting a 'spark' this week, with a view to getting a hidden disabling switch fitted.
sadly, these utter thieving scummy bastards will ALWAYS have it away if they're determined enough.
Just got to slow them down and make life as difficult as possible for them.
Been looking at these diy trackers you can buy now too. rubschin:
I am the expert on trackers like! Thumbs:
What/ which/
Totty or cars?
Do tell.
I've seen one recently being advertised in the Telegraph motoring supplement for about 150 snotters. Covers you for 2 years, and then £25pa thereafter.
Think you have to track the missing car yourself, and not sure if the rozzers would be interested in tracing it with you though. rubschin:
Need to look into it in more depth.
Trackers... ::)
I got this one (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-Vehicle-Tracker-Tracking-Device-for-GSM-GPRS-GPS-/271037498305?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item3f1b1803c1) for MeMi.... Thumbs:
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Tar for that. :thumbsup:
Meanwhile, MM has just gone out on her maiden solo run. scared2:
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Tar for that. :thumbsup:
Meanwhile, MM has just gone out on her maiden solo run. scared2:
She's back, all safe and sound.
Reports much interest from other motorists, and cheery waves off other classic car drivers. cloud9:
She's absolutely luvin' it! :thumbsup:
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Tar for that. :thumbsup:
Meanwhile, MM has just gone out on her maiden solo run. scared2:
She's back, all safe and sound.
Reports much interest from other motorists, and cheery waves off other classic car drivers. cloud9:
She's absolutely luvin' it! :thumbsup:
excellent! Thumbs:
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Tell you summat. Whilst bringing it home yesterday, I've never felt so UN-intimidated whilst driving.
Usually, everything is just a bloody arse ache, with other knobheads trying to cut you up etc., and wave the fingers at you, whereas, driving Molly was just so relaxed and pleasurable, with others appearing to be actually pleased to see you on the road. eeek:
Most weird, but I discovered this strange sheeple beahaviour in The Beast last year too. rubschin:
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Tell you summat. Whilst bringing it home yesterday, I've never felt so UN-intimidated whilst driving.
Usually, everything is just a bloody arse ache, with other knobheads trying to cut you up etc., and wave the fingers at you, whereas, driving Molly was just so relaxed and pleasurable, with others appearing to be actually pleased to see you on the road. eeek:
Most weird, but I discovered this strange sheeple beahaviour in The Beast last year too. rubschin:
Hope it is the same in MeMi! Thumbs:
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I'm chuffed for you that it finally worked out. :thumbsup:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs4.postimage.org%2Firfcdm3l5%2F45041_Royalty_Free_RF_Clipart_Illustration_Of_A_Bear_Character_Holding_A_Golden_Worlds_Greatest_Dad_Trophy.jpg&hash=05b5897056a94820d632ffc3ba49d79961babd94) (http://postimage.org/image/irfcdm3l5/)
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Tar for that. :thumbsup:
Meanwhile, MM has just gone out on her maiden solo run. scared2:
She's back, all safe and sound.
Reports much interest from other motorists, and cheery waves off other classic car drivers. cloud9:
She's absolutely luvin' it! :thumbsup:
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Bears know best!
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I'm chuffed for you that it finally worked out. :thumbsup:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs4.postimage.org%2Firfcdm3l5%2F45041_Royalty_Free_RF_Clipart_Illustration_Of_A_Bear_Character_Holding_A_Golden_Worlds_Greatest_Dad_Trophy.jpg&hash=05b5897056a94820d632ffc3ba49d79961babd94) (http://postimage.org/image/irfcdm3l5/)
Ahhhhhhhhhh, tar my lickle scrummy chicky. cloud9:
Mwah! razz:
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Tar for that. :thumbsup:
Meanwhile, MM has just gone out on her maiden solo run. scared2:
She's back, all safe and sound.
Reports much interest from other motorists, and cheery waves off other classic car drivers. cloud9:
She's absolutely luvin' it! :thumbsup:
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Bears know best!
I'd like to think that I finally got summat right tbh.
I'd have been as equally pissed off as her seeing her having to pedal everywhere again, simply because the insurance companies want to rip everyone off.
Three massive cheers to Footman James for sorting something out with an alternative solution, and for looking at things in a completely different perspective.
I WILL be writing to them to congratulate and thank them accordingly. :thumbsup:
ALWAYS give credit where it's due i do.
Commonn sense DOES actually prevail sometimes it seems. Shocked:
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I was in theAsda today and bought a set of 6 of these :-
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs9.postimage.org%2Fwbxzs20hn%2Fdraper.jpg&hash=10eb54beaf9c983ff57fd4fde9ecb2bc872907f8) (http://postimage.org/image/wbxzs20hn/)
8mm, 10, 12, 13, 14 & 17.
Fer 2 quid!
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I was in theAsda today and bought a set of 6 of these :-
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs9.postimage.org%2Fwbxzs20hn%2Fdraper.jpg&hash=10eb54beaf9c983ff57fd4fde9ecb2bc872907f8) (http://postimage.org/image/wbxzs20hn/)
8mm, 10, 12, 13, 14 & 17.
Fer 2 quid!
Metric... ::)
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I was in theAsda today and bought a set of 6 of these :-
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs9.postimage.org%2Fwbxzs20hn%2Fdraper.jpg&hash=10eb54beaf9c983ff57fd4fde9ecb2bc872907f8) (http://postimage.org/image/wbxzs20hn/)
8mm, 10, 12, 13, 14 & 17.
Fer 2 quid!
Metric... ::)
Yes...the bolts on the Lexus are metric... ::)
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I was in theAsda today and bought a set of 6 of these :-
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs9.postimage.org%2Fwbxzs20hn%2Fdraper.jpg&hash=10eb54beaf9c983ff57fd4fde9ecb2bc872907f8) (http://postimage.org/image/wbxzs20hn/)
8mm, 10, 12, 13, 14 & 17.
Fer 2 quid!
Metric... ::)
Yes...the bolts on the Lexus are metric... ::)
This is the moggy thread you complete bell-end.... ::)
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I was in theAsda today and bought a set of 6 of these :-
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs9.postimage.org%2Fwbxzs20hn%2Fdraper.jpg&hash=10eb54beaf9c983ff57fd4fde9ecb2bc872907f8) (http://postimage.org/image/wbxzs20hn/)
8mm, 10, 12, 13, 14 & 17.
Fer 2 quid!
Metric... ::)
Yes...the bolts on the Lexus are metric... ::)
This is the moggy thread you complete bell-end.... ::)
So you are saying I should have set up a thread purely to tell you about 6 Draper Chrome Vanadium spanners for £2 in theAsda? rubschin:
Rather than just throwing it into a thread that has good traffic today? And of course we are all well known for keeping on topic ::)
You are a weapens-grade bell-end Thumbs:
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I was in theAsda today and bought a set of 6 of these :-
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs9.postimage.org%2Fwbxzs20hn%2Fdraper.jpg&hash=10eb54beaf9c983ff57fd4fde9ecb2bc872907f8) (http://postimage.org/image/wbxzs20hn/)
8mm, 10, 12, 13, 14 & 17.
Fer 2 quid!
Metric... ::)
Yes...the bolts on the Lexus are metric... ::)
This is the moggy thread you complete bell-end.... ::)
So you are saying I should have set up a thread purely to tell you about 6 Draper Chrome Vanadium spanners for £2 in theAsda? rubschin:
Rather than just throwing it into a thread that has good traffic today? And of course we are all well known for keeping on topic ::)
You are a weapens-grade bell-end Thumbs:
Yes... ::)
Or you could have put it in the Where are you today thread like.... Thumbs:
Knob.
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I was in theAsda today and bought a set of 6 of these :-
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs9.postimage.org%2Fwbxzs20hn%2Fdraper.jpg&hash=10eb54beaf9c983ff57fd4fde9ecb2bc872907f8) (http://postimage.org/image/wbxzs20hn/)
8mm, 10, 12, 13, 14 & 17.
Fer 2 quid!
Metric... ::)
Yes...the bolts on the Lexus are metric... ::)
This is the moggy thread you complete bell-end.... ::)
So you are saying I should have set up a thread purely to tell you about 6 Draper Chrome Vanadium spanners for £2 in theAsda? rubschin:
Rather than just throwing it into a thread that has good traffic today? And of course we are all well known for keeping on topic ::)
You are a weapens-grade bell-end Thumbs:
Yes... ::)
Or you could have put it in the Where are you today thread like.... Thumbs:
Knob.
But I had left theAsda when I decided to post it. Furthermore, my location has nothing to do with the £2 bargain and thus it would have no rightful place in the "Where are you today" thread.
Gonad.
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I was in theAsda today and bought a set of 6 of these :-
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs9.postimage.org%2Fwbxzs20hn%2Fdraper.jpg&hash=10eb54beaf9c983ff57fd4fde9ecb2bc872907f8) (http://postimage.org/image/wbxzs20hn/)
8mm, 10, 12, 13, 14 & 17.
Fer 2 quid!
Metric... ::)
Yes...the bolts on the Lexus are metric... ::)
This is the moggy thread you complete bell-end.... ::)
So you are saying I should have set up a thread purely to tell you about 6 Draper Chrome Vanadium spanners for £2 in theAsda? rubschin:
Rather than just throwing it into a thread that has good traffic today? And of course we are all well known for keeping on topic ::)
You are a weapens-grade bell-end Thumbs:
Yes... ::)
Or you could have put it in the Where are you today thread like.... Thumbs:
Knob.
But I had left theAsda when I decided to post it. Furthermore, my location has nothing to do with the £2 bargain and thus it would have no rightful place in the "Where are you today" thread.
Gonad.
The thread is not in real-time.... otherwise every post would say I'm typing in the 'Where are you today? thread' ::)
Smeg.
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I was in theAsda today and bought a set of 6 of these :-
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs9.postimage.org%2Fwbxzs20hn%2Fdraper.jpg&hash=10eb54beaf9c983ff57fd4fde9ecb2bc872907f8) (http://postimage.org/image/wbxzs20hn/)
8mm, 10, 12, 13, 14 & 17.
Fer 2 quid!
Metric... ::)
Yes...the bolts on the Lexus are metric... ::)
This is the moggy thread you complete bell-end.... ::)
So you are saying I should have set up a thread purely to tell you about 6 Draper Chrome Vanadium spanners for £2 in theAsda? rubschin:
Rather than just throwing it into a thread that has good traffic today? And of course we are all well known for keeping on topic ::)
You are a weapens-grade bell-end Thumbs:
Yes... ::)
Or you could have put it in the Where are you today thread like.... Thumbs:
Knob.
But I had left theAsda when I decided to post it. Furthermore, my location has nothing to do with the £2 bargain and thus it would have no rightful place in the "Where are you today" thread.
Gonad.
The thread is not in real-time.... otherwise every post would say I'm typing in the 'Where are you today? thread' ::)
Smeg.
"I'm typing" describes what you are doing, not where you are.
Retard.
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I was in theAsda today and bought a set of 6 of these :-
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs9.postimage.org%2Fwbxzs20hn%2Fdraper.jpg&hash=10eb54beaf9c983ff57fd4fde9ecb2bc872907f8) (http://postimage.org/image/wbxzs20hn/)
8mm, 10, 12, 13, 14 & 17.
Fer 2 quid!
Metric... ::)
Yes...the bolts on the Lexus are metric... ::)
This is the moggy thread you complete bell-end.... ::)
So you are saying I should have set up a thread purely to tell you about 6 Draper Chrome Vanadium spanners for £2 in theAsda? rubschin:
Rather than just throwing it into a thread that has good traffic today? And of course we are all well known for keeping on topic ::)
You are a weapens-grade bell-end Thumbs:
Yes... ::)
Or you could have put it in the Where are you today thread like.... Thumbs:
Knob.
But I had left theAsda when I decided to post it. Furthermore, my location has nothing to do with the £2 bargain and thus it would have no rightful place in the "Where are you today" thread.
Gonad.
The thread is not in real-time.... otherwise every post would say I'm typing in the 'Where are you today? thread' ::)
Smeg.
"I'm typing" describes what you are doing, not where you are.
Retard.
lol: lol: lol:
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Lads, lads, you really are a right ole pair o' tools. lol:
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Lads, lads, you really are a right ole pair o' tools. lol:
BM started it. Because he's a mongtard and a gayer point:
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Lads, lads, you really are a right ole pair o' tools. lol:
BM started it. Because he's a mongtard and a gayer point:
happy001 happy001
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Lads, lads, you really are a right ole pair o' tools. lol:
BM started it. Because he's a mongtard and a gayer point:
I am not a gayer! cussing:
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Lads, lads, you really are a right ole pair o' tools. lol:
BM started it. Because he's a mongtard and a gayer point:
I am not a gayer! cussing:
he who protests too much and all that. whistle:
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Lads, lads, you really are a right ole pair o' tools. lol:
BM started it. Because he's a mongtard and a gayer point:
I am not a gayer! cussing:
he who protests too much and all that. whistle:
shutup:
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Lads, lads, you really are a right ole pair o' tools. lol:
BM started it. Because he's a mongtard and a gayer point:
I am not a gayer! cussing:
So you are admitting to being a mongtard point:
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Lads, lads, you really are a right ole pair o' tools. lol:
BM started it. Because he's a mongtard and a gayer point:
I am not a gayer! cussing:
So you are admitting to being a mongtard point:
Well, yes obviously.... redface:
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Anyway (my poor thread etc etc ::) ) WHEN you two have kindly finished brandashing yer 'and bags like.....
I've just joined meself and the MM into the Jolly Molly Moggy Minors owner club. cloud9:
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Anyway (my poor thread etc etc ::) ) WHEN you two have kindly finished brandashing yer 'and bags like.....
I've just joined meself and the MM into the Jolly Molly Moggy Minors owner club. cloud9:
Do they do cheap insurance like......... rubschin:
whistle:
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Anyway (my poor thread etc etc ::) ) WHEN you two have kindly finished brandashing yer 'and bags like.....
I've just joined meself and the MM into the Jolly Molly Moggy Minors owner club. cloud9:
Do they do cheap insurance like......... rubschin:
whistle:
Footman James via the moggy club. cloud9:
I shall most certainly be using them to insure my fleet when the current trade policy I have and don't realy need, runs out in July.
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Oh shit! eeek:
Moggy now off the road, and VOSA will possibly be involved regarding the 2 week old MOT.
Took it into me mates garage to check it all over, but he found several issues, one of which was dangerous and staggeringly bad.
Not going to be perticulary expensive to fix ( bit of welding where the tie rod connects to the chassis) but the crack he found should most catergorically NOT been filled with porridge and then undersealed over. eeek:
My mate is ringing the mot station on my behalf on Monday morning to see what they've got to say, and if it's not positive, VOSA will be informed
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Oh shit! eeek:
Moggy now off the road, and VOSA will possibly be involved regarding the 2 week old MOT.
Took it into me mates garage to check it all over, but he found several issues, one of which was dangerous and staggeringly bad.
Not going to be perticulary expensive to fix ( bit of welding where the tie rod connects to the chassis) but the crack he found should most catergorically NOT been filled with porridge and then undersealed over. eeek:
My mate is ringing the mot station on my behalf on Monday morning to see what they've got to say, and if it's not positive, VOSA will be informed
eeek:
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I was very purturbed about it, but he told me not to blame meself for not spotting it, as without full access to underneath, it would have been very diificult to discover.
Couldn't believe it when he started scratching away, and filler dust started falling! eeek: eeek:
Would have only taken a vicious speed hump or summat similar for the crack to run and complete, and the tie rod could have fallen off with possible devastating results.
He reckons (being an mot station himself) that this SHOULD have been spotted without a shadow of a doubt.
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I was very purturbed about it, but he told me not to blame meself for not spotting it, as without full access to underneath, it would have been very diificult to discover.
Couldn't believe it when he started scratching away, and filler dust started falling! eeek: eeek:
Would have only taken a vicious speed hump or summat similar for the crack to run and complete, and the tie rod could have fallen off with possible devastating results.
He reckons (being an mot station himself) that this SHOULD have been spotted without a shadow of a doubt.
That'll be your fault fer sure.... noooo:
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I was very purturbed about it, but he told me not to blame meself for not spotting it, as without full access to underneath, it would have been very diificult to discover.
Couldn't believe it when he started scratching away, and filler dust started falling! eeek: eeek:
Would have only taken a vicious speed hump or summat similar for the crack to run and complete, and the tie rod could have fallen off with possible devastating results.
He reckons (being an mot station himself) that this SHOULD have been spotted without a shadow of a doubt.
Dial a MOT............ noooo:
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Indeed.
If and whenever in doubt, BLAME GROWLER! :thumbsup:
Now calmly sits back and awaits the all knowing pirotechnic of the forum to add his ten penneth werth no doubt. ::)
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I was very purturbed about it, but he told me not to blame meself for not spotting it, as without full access to underneath, it would have been very diificult to discover.
Couldn't believe it when he started scratching away, and filler dust started falling! eeek: eeek:
Would have only taken a vicious speed hump or summat similar for the crack to run and complete, and the tie rod could have fallen off with possible devastating results.
He reckons (being an mot station himself) that this SHOULD have been spotted without a shadow of a doubt.
Dial a MOT............ noooo:
Not being particulary racist here, but the mot was carried out in the Middle East of Inguland when all said and done. whistle:
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Absolutely crazy, as my mate reckons it would only take 20 minutes to weld it up, and not cost very much either, as access is easy.
Why bother bodging when fixing is probaly just as easy? confused:
Bone idleness springs to mind. Banghead
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wOT ELSE can possibly go wrong noooo:
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wOT ELSE can possibly go wrong noooo:
YOU sticking and snufflin' yer great BIG piggy snout in on matters you know absolutey sweet FA about, so sod off you piggin' happy gloom mongering tit. evil:
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Was going to 'ave a 'tinker' today. cry:
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Was going to 'ave a 'tinker' today. cry:
[serious]That is a sad story, still it sounds like it won't be a disaster to put straight. [/serious]
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Was going to 'ave a 'tinker' today. cry:
[serious]That is a sad story, still it sounds like it won't be a disaster to put straight. [/serious]
it is indeed DS, and all far to common unfortunately according to my mot matey.
I say matey, but he actually takes his mot'ing VERY seriously. No favours for mates, at all, EVER, which of course is exactly how it should be when it comes to safety issues.
He was absolutely gobsmacked that someone could perform such an evil and potentially lethal stunt.,...as was i of course, especially as I drove it back up the very busy M6 just last saturday too, with my MM on board. eeek: eeek:
Meanwhile, normal service has resumed back here again now.................
TAXI!! Banghead
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Has Mrs G said "I told you so" yet or is she content with a satisfied smirk for now?
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Has Mrs G said "I told you so" yet or is she content with a satisfied smirk for now?
No actually, not at all.
She's as disgusted as me, BUT this isn't something that can't be fixed easily and cheaply.
As I said, 20 minutes on the welder, and it'll be sorted.
The bodge with filler was just so unessssessary and downright disgustingly dangerous. evil:
VOSA will be being contacted in the morning.
It's 52 years old, so perfection is/was really not ever going to be on the options list.
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Has Mrs G said "I told you so" yet or is she content with a satisfied smirk for now?
No actually, not at all.
She's as disgusted as me, BUT this isn't something that can't be fixed easily and cheaply.
As I said, 20 minutes on the welder, and it'll be sorted. . . .
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmmoc.org.uk%2Fmbimage.php%3Fsrc%3D1340655530_10505&hash=68b3bdb518ea504b9db26eb04c537d6da4d5282c) ?
Sadly methinks VOSA will just file any complaint in the circular pending file.
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Has Mrs G said "I told you so" yet or is she content with a satisfied smirk for now?
No actually, not at all.
She's as disgusted as me, BUT this isn't something that can't be fixed easily and cheaply.
As I said, 20 minutes on the welder, and it'll be sorted. . . .
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmmoc.org.uk%2Fmbimage.php%3Fsrc%3D1340655530_10505&hash=68b3bdb518ea504b9db26eb04c537d6da4d5282c) ?
Sadly methinks VOSA will just file any complaint in the circular pending file.
happy001
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Thanks for that vote of absolute zero confidence, you pair of 'Nicks.' evil:
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Nice moggy van on tele tonight ........on Baker boys (?).......
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Thanks for that vote of absolute zero confidence, you pair of 'Nicks.' evil:
It's a free service
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Well you's lot that seemingly take much comfort in seeing others suffer by their misfortunes ::) will be MOST sadened and disappointed to know that the original MOT testing station that incorrectly passed it 2 weeks ago, have been in touch, apologised profusely and offered to pay for ALL of the rectification work, i'e, welding, front wheel bearings and o/s suspension bushes replacement and a fresh mot, and if I'm not willing to do that, they've given me the option of contacting VOSA for them to assess it instead.
Obvioulsy they don't want that, and nor do I particulary either, with all the inherent ensuing mither and delays, as well as the fact that they could possibly lose their mot status and licence if proved to be negligent in their operating proceedures, and I further don't particulary want to see this go down that road with a possible loss of a business and employee reduntancy's either.
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Well you's lot that seemingly take much comfort in seeing others suffer by their misfortunes ::) will be MOST sadened and disappointed to know that the original MOT testing station that incorrectly passed it 2 weeks ago, have been in touch, apologised profusely and offered to pay for ALL of the rectification work, i'e, welding, front wheel bearings and o/s suspension bushes replacement and a fresh mot, and if I'm not willing to do that, they've given me the option of contacting VOSA for them to assess it instead.
Obvioulsy they don't want that, and nor do I particulary either, with all the inherent ensuing mither and delays, as well as the fact that they could possibly lose their mot status and licence if proved to be negligent in their operating proceedures, and I further don't particulary want to see this go down that road with a possible loss of a business and employee reduntancy's either.
That sounds like a result. :thumbsup:
They will be more careful in future if hit in the pocket. cloud9:
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Indeed DS.
When the guy 'phoed me back, I was FULLY expecting him to kick off in a defensive manner, but give him his due, he actually did sound shocked and upset that these items had seemingly passed by his employees attention.
I responded by being exceedingly polite and almost sympathetic, a fact that he was seemingly relieved and grateful for.
He asked me to take it back down there, but i turned that one down due to time and costs. He understood.
Now some have said that I should have noticed these things before purchase, but it really isn't that easy when all you've got is a gravel path to lie down on in the rain.
Whatever, all I've got to do now is source the required parts. whistle:
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Result ........ :thumbsup: try and get a few extra bits done,,,,,,,,,,
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Indeed DS.
When the guy 'phoed me back, I was FULLY expecting him to kick off in a defensive manner, but give him his due, he actually did sound shocked and upset that these items had seemingly passed by his employees attention.
I responded by being exceedingly polite and almost sympathetic, a fact that he was seemingly relieved and grateful for.
He asked me to take it back down there, but i turned that one down due to time and costs. He understood.
Now some have said that I should have noticed these things before purchase, but it really isn't that easy when all you've got is a gravel path to lie down on in the rain.
Whatever, all I've got to do now is source the required parts. whistle:
Most excellent Mr. Growler sir! Thumbs:
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Result ........ :thumbsup: try and get a few extra bits done,,,,,,,,,,
Nah. Don't want to take the piss, and I DO actually pride meslf on being honest.....believe it or not (scouser).
IF he'd kicked off all aggresive like, well that might have been a different story.
Treat others accordingly and like you'd want to be treated yourself hopefully.
There IS a glimmer of hope for humanity after all...possibly. Shocked:
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Indeed DS.
Now some have said that I should have noticed these things before purchase, but it really isn't that easy when all you've got is a gravel path to lie down on in the rain.
Nobody can blame you for that (this time ;) )
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Result ........ :thumbsup: try and get a few extra bits done,,,,,,,,,,
Nah. Don't want to take the piss, and I DO actually pride meslf on being honest.....believe it or not (scouser).
IF he'd kicked off all aggresive like, well that might have been a different story.
Treat others accordingly and like you'd want to be treated yourself hopefully.
There IS a glimmer of hope for humanity after all...possibly. Shocked:
I used to believe in that............. :thumbsup:
but at one time I believed in Father Xmas............ noooo:
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Result ........ :thumbsup: try and get a few extra bits done,,,,,,,,,,
Nah. Don't want to take the piss, and I DO actually pride meslf on being honest.....believe it or not (scouser).
IF he'd kicked off all aggresive like, well that might have been a different story.
Treat others accordingly and like you'd want to be treated yourself hopefully.
There IS a glimmer of hope for humanity after all...possibly. Shocked:
I used to believe in that............. :thumbsup:
but at one time I believed in Father Xmas............ noooo:
We shall see.
I don't need any aggro at the mo tbqh.
Just want it fixed and back on the road with as little mither as possible.
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Result ........ :thumbsup: . . .
Yep, well done the Bear!
We're not out to get you Growler and laugh at any misfortune that comes your way. We're out to laugh at any misfortunes that comes anyone's way.
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Result ........ :thumbsup: . . .
Yep, well done the Bear!
We're not out to get you Growler and laugh at any misfortune that comes your way. We're out to laugh at any misfortunes that comes anyone's way.
Says bug boy........... whistle:
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Result ........ :thumbsup: . . .
Yep, well done the Bear!
We're not out to get you Growler and laugh at any misfortune that comes your way. We're out to laugh at any misfortunes that comes anyone's way.
I know, i know. Just feeling decidely glum and gloomy today...matches the weather too, and didn't mean to appear to be 'avin' a pop at anyone.
Sozzy. redface:
Should be quite haapy tbh. whistle:
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Result ........ :thumbsup: . . .
Yep, well done the Bear!
We're not out to get you Growler and laugh at any misfortune that comes your way. We're out to laugh at any misfortunes that comes anyone's way.
I know, i know. Just feeling decidely glum and gloomy today...matches the weather too, and didn't mean to appear to be 'avin' a pop at anyone.
Sozzy. redface:
Should be quite haapy tbh. whistle:
Yes you should.
Pull yourself together man!
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And he's had a whole weekend when his team didn't lose
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Been thinking about this more since this morning. rubschin:
Now call me a cynical owld untrusting bastard IF you so wish, but if he agrees to the quote for the werk, and it needs doing sooner rather than later, then what's to stop him NOT coughing up after the work's been done?
All the evidence for VOSA will have gone, and I won't have a leg to stand on then. rubschin:
The only way is to wait for the money first I reckon, Banghead yes?
Trouble is, I'm getting nagged and badgered to death. evil:
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Get it in writing ..............what was wrong ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,then if he doesn't pay you have said letter if he pays give him letter back............. :thumbsup:
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Get it in writing ..............what was wrong ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,then if he doesn't pay you have said letter if he pays give him letter back............. :thumbsup:
eeek: Apey has hidden depths! worthy:
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Result ........ :thumbsup: try and get a few extra bits done,,,,,,,,,,
Nah. Don't want to take the piss, and I DO actually pride meslf on being honest.....believe it or not (scouser).
IF he'd kicked off all aggresive like, well that might have been a different story.
Treat others accordingly and like you'd want to be treated yourself hopefully.
There IS a glimmer of hope for humanity after all...possibly. Shocked:
:thumbsup:
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Get it in writing ..............what was wrong ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,then if he doesn't pay you have said letter if he pays give him letter back............. :thumbsup:
^^^^^^^^
Wot he said
Get it done anyway, you know you have to, even if he doesn't cough up.
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Get it in writing ..............what was wrong ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,then if he doesn't pay you have said letter if he pays give him letter back............. :thumbsup:
^^^^^^^^
Wot he said
Get it done anyway, you know you have to, even if he doesn't cough up.
Now that's a very valid point. rubschin:
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Wheel bearings £24.99 each.
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Get it in writing ..............what was wrong ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,then if he doesn't pay you have said letter if he pays give him letter back............. :thumbsup:
^^^^^^^^
Wot he said
Get it done anyway, you know you have to, even if he doesn't cough up.
Now that's a very valid point. rubschin:
Not just a pretty face ......... cloud9:
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Get it in writing ..............what was wrong ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,then if he doesn't pay you have said letter if he pays give him letter back............. :thumbsup:
^^^^^^^^
Wot he said
Get it done anyway, you know you have to, even if he doesn't cough up.
Now that's a very valid point. rubschin:
Not even a pretty face ......... cloud9:
whistle:
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Bits ordered now.
Top and bottom trunions, 2 front wheel bearings, tie bar bushes, handbrake clevis pins, and a front indicator/sidelight assembly, just 'cus the chrome divider is missing.....£132.65.
Glad I'm not paying. whistle:
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Bits ordered now.
Top and bottom trunions, 2 front wheel bearings, tie bar bushes, handbrake clevis pins, and a front indicator/sidelight assembly, just 'cus the chrome divider is missing.....£132.65.
Glad I'm not paying. whistle:
:thumbsup:
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Bits ordered now.
Top and bottom trunions, 2 front wheel bearings, tie bar bushes, handbrake clevis pins, and a front indicator/sidelight assembly, just 'cus the chrome divider is missing.....£132.65.
Glad I'm not paying. whistle:
:thumbsup:
Good ole 'Bull Motif' for spares, as recommended by a fellow Moggy enthusiast.
Very reasonable prices, and an absolutely unbelievable range too.
If they haven't got it, it probably isn't available.
Could almost build a complete car from what they've got. eeek:
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Bits ordered now.
Top and bottom trunions, 2 front wheel bearings, tie bar bushes, handbrake clevis pins, and a front indicator/sidelight assembly, just 'cus the chrome divider is missing.....£132.65.
Glad I'm not paying. whistle:
:thumbsup:
Good ole 'Bull Motif' for spares, as recommended by a fellow Moggy enthusiast.
Very reasonable prices, and an absolutely unbelievable range too.
If they haven't got it, it probably isn't available.
Could almost build a complete car from what they've got. eeek:
Likewise with the Mini...
Apart from the engine/gearbox (and even then you can use an alternative) the whole car is available - including a brand new Heritage body shell!
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All this shite may have indirectly just cost Mrs G 3 points on her licence (again), as she went to Chester Station late last night to collect MM who'd been to Munterchester to watch some random shite band performing apparently.
She forgot about the speed scamera on the main drag leading into the city. whistle:
MM would have taken MoMo and parked it at the station car park IF it had been on the road. whistle:
I shouldn't laf, really i shouldn't, but i did...in front of her. happy001
She wasn't actually too chuffed about that tbqatth. noooo:
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http://www.paphoscvc.com/forsale.html (http://www.paphoscvc.com/forsale.html) whistle:
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http://www.paphoscvc.com/forsale.html (http://www.paphoscvc.com/forsale.html) whistle:
Holy piggin' moly!! eeek:
That's LESS than 3 thousand snotters ffs man! Shocked:
If it's as good as it looks and as described, that'd be up for 6 grand at least over here. eeek:
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http://www.paphoscvc.com/forsale.html (http://www.paphoscvc.com/forsale.html) whistle:
Holy piggin' moly!! eeek:
That's LESS than 3 thousand snotters ffs man! Shocked:
If it's as good as it looks and as described, that'd be up for 6 grand at least over here. eeek:
Would cost about £500 to ship it back.... whistle:
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http://www.paphoscvc.com/forsale.html (http://www.paphoscvc.com/forsale.html) whistle:
Why does it say stag......... rubschin:
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http://www.paphoscvc.com/forsale.html (http://www.paphoscvc.com/forsale.html) whistle:
Why does it say stag......... rubschin:
Limited edition. lol:
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http://www.paphoscvc.com/forsale.html (http://www.paphoscvc.com/forsale.html) whistle:
Holy piggin' moly!! eeek:
That's LESS than 3 thousand snotters ffs man! Shocked:
If it's as good as it looks and as described, that'd be up for 6 grand at least over here. eeek:
Would cost about £500 to ship it back.... whistle:
Drive? rubschin:
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What could possibly go wrong? rubschin:
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What could possibly go wrong? rubschin:
You coming with me? whistle:
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cloud9:
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cloud9:
NO NO NO!!
That was catergorically NOT an invite or even a remote possibilty of a suggestion...AT ALL! eeek:
Being stuck with you on a road trip across Europe, would actually end in me being sectioned somewhere en route.
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sad32:
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What could possibly go wrong? rubschin:
You coming with me? whistle:
A road trip............... :thumbsup: you can up-date us on the way...
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What could possibly go wrong? rubschin:
It'll be sold before he gets there noooo:
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What could possibly go wrong? rubschin:
It'll be sold before he gets there noooo:
;D ;D ;D
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http://www.paphoscvc.com/forsale.html (http://www.paphoscvc.com/forsale.html) whistle:
Why does it say stag......... rubschin:
that is another ad you mong... ::)
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http://www.paphoscvc.com/forsale.html (http://www.paphoscvc.com/forsale.html) whistle:
Holy piggin' moly!! eeek:
That's LESS than 3 thousand snotters ffs man! Shocked:
If it's as good as it looks and as described, that'd be up for 6 grand at least over here. eeek:
Would cost about £500 to ship it back.... whistle:
Drive? rubschin:
I can get it checked out if you like...?
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£50 per hour or part thereof? whistle:
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£50 per hour or part thereof? whistle:
No, that was only to you... ::)
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http://www.paphoscvc.com/forsale.html (http://www.paphoscvc.com/forsale.html) whistle:
Holy piggin' moly!! eeek:
That's LESS than 3 thousand snotters ffs man! Shocked:
If it's as good as it looks and as described, that'd be up for 6 grand at least over here. eeek:
Would cost about £500 to ship it back.... whistle:
Drive? rubschin:
I can get it checked out if you like...?
'arf tempted tbh, but it always that bastard risk that worries me. scared2:
Bottom drops out of the market after paying a fortune and struggling like a twat getting it back here.
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Anyways, all things being equal, MoMo should be coming back home tomozo.
Going back to the attention these owld cars get, MM has reported being stared and waved at as she potters and putt putt's along in it. cloud9:
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http://www.paphoscvc.com/forsale.html (http://www.paphoscvc.com/forsale.html) whistle:
Holy piggin' moly!! eeek:
That's LESS than 3 thousand snotters ffs man! Shocked:
If it's as good as it looks and as described, that'd be up for 6 grand at least over here. eeek:
Would cost about £500 to ship it back.... whistle:
Drive? rubschin:
I can get it checked out if you like...?
'arf tempted tbh, but it always that bastard risk that worries me. scared2:
Bottom drops out of the market after paying a fortune and struggling like a nice person getting it back here.
Would be a perfick car for yer business like.... whistle:
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Progress report.
NOWT! Banghead
Terrrwat didn't ring me back like he promised to do. evil:
MM is giving me grief. ::)
Visitation beckons tomozo. eveilgrin:
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Progress report.
NOWT! Banghead
Terrrwat didn't ring me back like he promised to do. evil:
MM is giving me grief. ::)
Visitation beckons tomozo. eveilgrin:
Wot she doing home anyway ..... Easter Vac doesn't start for another three weeks. Not been sent down already has she?
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Oh FFS.
Starting to get seriously pissed right off now. Angry9:
He rings this morning, to now tell me that MoMo now needs a tie bar, as he's had to force the old one off to fit the bushes...and wrecked the thread on it as a consequence.
Siezed solid apparently Banghead
He then rings me back 2 hours later to tell me to order a new set of brake linings now too, as upon taking the front o/s brake hub off, one of them fell out in pieces. eeek:
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Oh FFS.
Starting to get seriously pissed right off now. Angry9:
He rings this morning, to now tell me that MoMo now needs a tie bar, as he's had to force the old one off to fit the bushes...and wrecked the thread on it as a consequence.
Siezed solid apparently Banghead
He then rings me back 2 hours later to tell me to order a new set of brake linings now too, as upon taking the front o/s brake hub off, one of them fell out in pieces. eeek:
It will be worth it........ :thumbsup:
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Oh FFS.
Starting to get seriously pissed right off now. Angry9:
He rings this morning, to now tell me that MoMo now needs a tie bar, as he's had to force the old one off to fit the bushes...and wrecked the thread on it as a consequence.
Siezed solid apparently Banghead
He then rings me back 2 hours later to tell me to order a new set of brake linings now too, as upon taking the front o/s brake hub off, one of them fell out in pieces. eeek:
It will be worth it........ :thumbsup:
I know, i know, but it's SSSSO piggin' frustrating. Banghead
Only small items I suppose, but things that OI'm annoyed about for not spotting.
On saying that, it would have been extremelly difficult to without the use of a ramp and a strip down.
Always dodgy and always going to find summat wrong with a 52 year old mowta i suppose.
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Oh FFS.
Starting to get seriously pissed right off now. Angry9:
He rings this morning, to now tell me that MoMo now needs a tie bar, as he's had to force the old one off to fit the bushes...and wrecked the thread on it as a consequence.
Siezed solid apparently Banghead
He then rings me back 2 hours later to tell me to order a new set of brake linings now too, as upon taking the front o/s brake hub off, one of them fell out in pieces. eeek:
It will be worth it........ :thumbsup:
^^^ wot he said ^^^
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Ordered the final parts as required this avvy, for delivery and completion on Friday. cloud9:
Just got in to find a bastard message on the answer 'phone, telling me that the card number I gave was obviously incorrect, and they therefore can't dispatch the order until i ring 'em back tomozo.
That'll be Monday delivery now then. Angry9:
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i checked out that Moggy Traveller today! Thumbs:
fantastic condition, the guy that owned it used t use it for weddings and stuff.... :thumbsup:
It has been sold tho.... noooo:
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i checked out that Moggy Traveller today! Thumbs:
fantastic condition, the guy that owned it used t use it for weddings and stuff.... :thumbsup:
It has been sold tho.... noooo:
Sold ........ eeek: lol:
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i checked out that Moggy Traveller today! Thumbs:
fantastic condition, the guy that owned it used t use it for weddings and stuff.... :thumbsup:
It has been sold tho.... noooo:
Sold ........ eeek: lol:
Aye... perfect condition apparently.... only €3,000 noooo:
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i checked out that Moggy Traveller today! Thumbs:
fantastic condition, the guy that owned it used t use it for weddings and stuff.... :thumbsup:
It has been sold tho.... noooo:
Sold ........ eeek: lol:
Aye... perfect condition apparently.... only €3,000 noooo:
Looks like I will be car hunting tomorrow............. evil:
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i checked out that Moggy Traveller today! Thumbs:
fantastic condition, the guy that owned it used t use it for weddings and stuff.... :thumbsup:
It has been sold tho.... noooo:
Sold ........ eeek: lol:
Aye... perfect condition apparently.... only €3,000 noooo:
Looks like I will be car hunting tomorrow............. evil:
I've been offered an MGF for €1,100.... whistle:
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i checked out that Moggy Traveller today! Thumbs:
fantastic condition, the guy that owned it used t use it for weddings and stuff.... :thumbsup:
It has been sold tho.... noooo:
Sold ........ eeek: lol:
Aye... perfect condition apparently.... only €3,000 noooo:
Looks like I will be car hunting tomorrow............. evil:
I've been offered an MGF for €1,100.... whistle:
You told me it was a project....... rubschin: if it's a goer I'm interested..... :thumbsup:
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i checked out that Moggy Traveller today! Thumbs:
fantastic condition, the guy that owned it used t use it for weddings and stuff.... :thumbsup:
It has been sold tho.... noooo:
Sold ........ eeek: lol:
Aye... perfect condition apparently.... only €3,000 noooo:
Looks like I will be car hunting tomorrow............. evil:
I've been offered an MGF for €1,100.... whistle:
You told me it was a project....... rubschin: if it's a goer I'm interested..... :thumbsup:
This is what I got...
Mentioned to Barman that Richard is getting rid of his MG F ....he said he might be interested .... shall Richard bring it up for him to have a look? It runs perfectly, and has a new soft top and also a hard top. It just needs a little TLC to the varnish over the paint which has started to peel off...it is white. He has not paid the duty on it, he has checked today in Limassol as he had Pete the Greek with him, and the duty would currently be 1100 Euros....of course, you do not really need to pay it, as retired people are entitled to have a duty free car each, Athos says the law will change soon, and no duty will be payable, but when that will happen ......who knows?? The duty payable does get less with time, we understand that on current rules, it would be 7 years before the duty expires completely, and there is no duty to pay at all, but Rona has not had to pay any at all on her cars so who can say? It is registered here, of course. I have bought another little car for myself, and so Richard can take my Berlingo now without me being stranded, as the MG has always been a bit low for me to drive. In other words, it is a bit in our way, we only have one parking space, and things can get a bit tight trying to get in and out. We are thinking about paying the duty, and advertising it for 2,500, but we would be happy with 1,000 if Barman wants it. Let me know....no pressure, but I think he could get a lot of pleasure from it, and we are happy for him to have first refusal.
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i checked out that Moggy Traveller today! Thumbs:
fantastic condition, the guy that owned it used t use it for weddings and stuff.... :thumbsup:
It has been sold tho.... noooo:
Sold ........ eeek: lol:
Aye... perfect condition apparently.... only €3,000 noooo:
Looks like I will be car hunting tomorrow............. evil:
I've been offered an MGF for €1,100.... whistle:
You told me it was a project....... rubschin: if it's a goer I'm interested..... :thumbsup:
This is what I got...
Mentioned to Barman that Richard is getting rid of his MG F ....he said he might be interested .... shall Richard bring it up for him to have a look? It runs perfectly, and has a new soft top and also a hard top. It just needs a little TLC to the varnish over the paint which has started to peel off...it is white. He has not paid the duty on it, he has checked today in Limassol as he had Pete the Greek with him, and the duty would currently be 1100 Euros....of course, you do not really need to pay it, as retired people are entitled to have a duty free car each, Athos says the law will change soon, and no duty will be payable, but when that will happen ......who knows?? The duty payable does get less with time, we understand that on current rules, it would be 7 years before the duty expires completely, and there is no duty to pay at all, but Rona has not had to pay any at all on her cars so who can say? It is registered here, of course. I have bought another little car for myself, and so Richard can take my Berlingo now without me being stranded, as the MG has always been a bit low for me to drive. In other words, it is a bit in our way, we only have one parking space, and things can get a bit tight trying to get in and out. We are thinking about paying the duty, and advertising it for 2,500, but we would be happy with 1,000 if Barman wants it. Let me know....no pressure, but I think he could get a lot of pleasure from it, and we are happy for him to have first refusal.
rubschin: but the duty bit scares me ...........that 4 litre jeep near the airport was mine . whistle:...
will give you a bell.........need a car...... sad24:
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i checked out that Moggy Traveller today! Thumbs:
fantastic condition, the guy that owned it used t use it for weddings and stuff.... :thumbsup:
It has been sold tho.... noooo:
Sold ........ eeek: lol:
Aye... perfect condition apparently.... only €3,000 noooo:
Looks like I will be car hunting tomorrow............. evil:
I've been offered an MGF for €1,100.... whistle:
You told me it was a project....... rubschin: if it's a goer I'm interested..... :thumbsup:
This is what I got...
Mentioned to Barman that Richard is getting rid of his MG F ....he said he might be interested .... shall Richard bring it up for him to have a look? It runs perfectly, and has a new soft top and also a hard top. It just needs a little TLC to the varnish over the paint which has started to peel off...it is white. He has not paid the duty on it, he has checked today in Limassol as he had Pete the Greek with him, and the duty would currently be 1100 Euros....of course, you do not really need to pay it, as retired people are entitled to have a duty free car each, Athos says the law will change soon, and no duty will be payable, but when that will happen ......who knows?? The duty payable does get less with time, we understand that on current rules, it would be 7 years before the duty expires completely, and there is no duty to pay at all, but Rona has not had to pay any at all on her cars so who can say? It is registered here, of course. I have bought another little car for myself, and so Richard can take my Berlingo now without me being stranded, as the MG has always been a bit low for me to drive. In other words, it is a bit in our way, we only have one parking space, and things can get a bit tight trying to get in and out. We are thinking about paying the duty, and advertising it for 2,500, but we would be happy with 1,000 if Barman wants it. Let me know....no pressure, but I think he could get a lot of pleasure from it, and we are happy for him to have first refusal.
rubschin: but the duty bit scares me ...........that 4 litre jeep near the airport was mine . whistle:...
will give you a bell.........need a car...... sad24:
oker doker - give me a buzz in the morning.... Thumbs:
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Morning...........you make me larf........... lol: lol: lol:
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Morning...........you make me larf........... lol: lol: lol:
happy001
Whenever it suits you tomoz then.... ;D
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Also I am dead scared that some bastard will steal my car next week.........
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Also I am dead scared that some bastard will steal my car next week.........
Why would they? Shrugs:
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Also I am dead scared that some bastard will steal my car next week.........
Why would they? Shrugs:
Coz it is insured and fecked .......... noooo:
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Also I am dead scared that some bastard will steal my car next week.........
Why would they? Shrugs:
Coz it is insured and fecked .......... noooo:
lol: lol: lol:
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Also I am dead scared that some bastard will steal my car next week.........
Why would they? Shrugs:
Coz it is insured and fecked .......... noooo:
lol: lol: lol: lol:
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Bull Motif are shite.
Parts ordered yesterday.
Left me a message on answer 'phone that i listened to after they'd closed last night telling me my debit card details were rejected.
Rang them this morning, and it would appear THEY wrote down two numbers the wrong way 'round.
Parts not despatched as a concequence, even though I've ordered off them before, and won't reach me until Monday now due to their incompitance....probably interupted his friggin' tea break. cussing:
His attitude and tone of voice was flippant, brusk, and couldn't give a damn. eeek:
Told them i wasn't happy and got completely blanked. No apology, no nothing.
Just emailed the MD in disgust.
Such a shame, as their range of parts is phenominal too.
Place In Munterchester will ne getting my future business when possible.
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Bull Motif are shite.
Parts ordered yesterday.
Left me message on answer 'phone that i listened to after they'd closed last night telling me my debit card details were rejected.
Rang them this morning, and it would appear THEY wrote down two numbers the wrong way 'round.
Parts not despatched as a concequence, even though I've ordered off them before, and won't reach me until Monday now due to their incompitance....probably interupted his friggin' tea break. cussing:
Told them i wasn't happy and got completely blanked. No apology, no nothing.
Just emailed the MD in disgust.
When it's finished all the stress will be forgotten.......... :thumbsup:
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By coincidence, they've just rung me back stating that they're having problems with the tie bars manufacturer...incorrect length s coming through.
Aasked him about this clown on the desk that i spoke to, and he apologised profusely.
I asked had they had previous 'issues' with this goon, and he was very hesitant.
Pushed him suggesting vociferously that they had, and he reluctantly agreed in a roundabout sort of way. whistle:
He's asked me to re-send the complaining email to the MD now, as the one I've just sent will have gone directly to the arse that i originally spoke to apparently....and instantly deleted no doubt. Banghead
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I ordered some Mini parts two years ago from one of the main suppliers - still not arrived the complete wankers.... noooo:
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I ordered some Mini parts two years ago from one of the main suppliers - still not arrived the complete wankers.... noooo:
Long friggin' tea break ey? lol:
This guy I spoke to at Bull mastif sounded quite concerend at my complaint, and claims the head honcho will be ringing me back upon his return tomozo. eeek:
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Meanwhile, my magician whizz kid mate down at the garage knows someone who may be able to manufacture a new one off tie bar for me! eeek:
They're not that complicated a design, and this geezer has got some all singing dancing machine apparently. Shrugs:
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Meanwhile, my magician whizz kid mate down at the garage knows someone who may be able to manufacture a new one off tie bar for me! eeek:
They're not that complicated a design, and this geezer has got some all singing dancing machine apparently. Shrugs:
Cool! Thumbs:
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I ordered some Mini parts two years ago from one of the main suppliers - still not arrived the complete wankers.... noooo:
Long friggin' tea break ey? lol:
This guy I spoke to at Bull mastif sounded quite concerend at my complaint, and claims the head honcho will be ringing me back upon his return tomozo. eeek:
I just remembered it was SC Parts - never touch them! Thumbs:
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I ordered some Mini parts two years ago from one of the main suppliers - still not arrived the complete wankers.... noooo:
Long friggin' tea break ey? lol:
This guy I spoke to at Bull mastif sounded quite concerend at my complaint, and claims the head honcho will be ringing me back upon his return tomozo. eeek:
I just remembered it was SC Parts - never touch them! Thumbs:
Smug Club......... rubschin: and you were surprised you got nothing......... noooo:
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I ordered some Mini parts two years ago from one of the main suppliers - still not arrived the complete wankers.... noooo:
Long friggin' tea break ey? lol:
This guy I spoke to at Bull mastif sounded quite concerend at my complaint, and claims the head honcho will be ringing me back upon his return tomozo. eeek:
I just remembered it was SC Parts - never touch them! Thumbs:
Smug Club......... rubschin: and you were surprised you got nothing......... noooo:
lol: lol: lol:
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rubschin:
Recliners for 200 snotters and built specifically for a Moggy, complete with sub frame
Hardly used. rubschin:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.postimage.org%2Fyq051imxr%2Fminor_seats.jpg&hash=b7e2365db419f53b03fb3b80de0b0dab7488f1a8) (http://postimage.org/image/yq051imxr/)
Probably cost me more then that to refurbish/recover the existing ones tbh.
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rubschin:
Recliners for 200 snotters and built specifically for a Moggy, complete with sub frame
Hardly used. rubschin:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.postimage.org%2Fyq051imxr%2Fminor_seats.jpg&hash=b7e2365db419f53b03fb3b80de0b0dab7488f1a8) (http://postimage.org/image/yq051imxr/)
Probably cost me more then that to refurbish/recover the existing ones tbh.
Awesome! Thumbs:
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rubschin:
Recliners for 200 snotters and built specifically for a Moggy, complete with sub frame
Hardly used. rubschin:
(https://www.virtual-pub.com/SMF/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fs3.postimage.org%2Fyq051imxr%2Fminor_seats.jpg&hash=b7e2365db419f53b03fb3b80de0b0dab7488f1a8) (http://postimage.org/image/yq051imxr/)
Probably cost me more then that to refurbish/recover the existing ones tbh.
Awesome! Thumbs:
I thought they looked pretty good too, especially for £200. rubschin:
Trouble is, I have this infatuation for originality. Shrugs: Banghead
I'd keep the originals obiously, and get the rear seat recovered, as that's bladdered too.
Dunno. I'm going to have to move quite swiftly though, as a couple of other Moggy owners are sniffin' 'round them now too.
Bloody Totnes in Devon they are.
Always a squillion miles away ey? Banghead
Probably cost nearly as much again to get them delivered. ::)
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Cup of bastard joy overflows upon my return.
MoMo STILL not finished, even though I TOLD him that it was required for MM to use for werk from this coming Sunday. cussing:
He's been TOO busy...apparently.
GROWLER GOLDEN Top Top Tip. :thumbsup:
NEVER EVER use a 'friend' to fix your car for you....EVER. Banghead
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Cup of bastard joy overflows upon my return.
MoMo STILL not finished, even though I TOLD him that it was required for MM to use for werk from this coming Sunday. cussing:
He's been TOO busy...apparently.
GROWLER GOLDEN Top Top Tip. :thumbsup:
NEVER EVER use a 'friend' to fix your car for you....EVER. Banghead
See also BMs mini shell....... noooo:
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Cup of bastard joy overflows upon my return.
MoMo STILL not finished, even though I TOLD him that it was required for MM to use for werk from this coming Sunday. cussing:
He's been TOO busy...apparently.
GROWLER GOLDEN Top Top Tip. :thumbsup:
NEVER EVER use a 'friend' to fix your car for you....EVER. Banghead
See also BMs mini shell....... noooo:
Oh no's. eeek:
Now wot? eeek:
Dare I look? scared2:
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Cup of bastard joy overflows upon my return.
MoMo STILL not finished, even though I TOLD him that it was required for MM to use for werk from this coming Sunday. cussing:
He's been TOO busy...apparently.
GROWLER GOLDEN Top Top Tip. :thumbsup:
NEVER EVER use a 'friend' to fix your car for you....EVER. Banghead
See also BMs mini shell....... noooo:
Oh no's. eeek:
Now wot? eeek:
Dare I look? scared2:
No it's fine but that's why it's taken so long ..........some bloke took forever ..
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Cup of bastard joy overflows upon my return.
MoMo STILL not finished, even though I TOLD him that it was required for MM to use for werk from this coming Sunday. cussing:
He's been TOO busy...apparently.
GROWLER GOLDEN Top Top Tip. :thumbsup:
NEVER EVER use a 'friend' to fix your car for you....EVER. Banghead
See also BMs mini shell....... noooo:
Oh no's. eeek:
Now wot? eeek:
Dare I look? scared2:
No it's fine but that's why it's taken so long ..........some bloke took forever ..
He's just taking his time 'cus he wants it right i suppose, and for that i applaud him. :thumbsup:
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No,, when he 1st got it ..he gave the shell to a friend to repair ........took forever since he got it back it gone speedy ..... :thumbsup:
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how does he manage to shim doors into place, brew beer and post on here at the same time
there's not 3 of him are they? Clones like or android replicants scared2:
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how does he manage to shim doors into place, brew beer and post on here at the same time
there's not 3 of him are they? Clones like or android replicants scared2:
Oh noes .........he just does feck all else ........ask LL....... whistle:
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how does he manage to shim doors into place, brew beer and post on here at the same time
there's not 3 of him are they? Clones like or android replicants scared2:
Oh noes .........he just does feck all else ........ask LL....... whistle:
Good point. Well made :thumbsup:
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how does he manage to shim doors into place, brew beer and post on here at the same time
there's not 3 of him are they? Clones like or android replicants scared2:
Oh noes .........he just does feck all else ........ask LL....... whistle:
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Getting very seriously pissed completely off with this whole scenario now. Banghead
The car is still in bits in my 'mates' garage.
I pleaded with him to have it back for last Friday.
Needless to say.......... Banghead
Getting loads of grief....justifiably for once i feel.....off Mrs G with regard to the time it's all taking.
So, I went in to see him today.
He and his mother are both very prickly characters to deal with, but having known him for so long (his workmanship IS actually 1 st class...when he actually gets around to doing it ::) ) I didn't want to go in there with all guns blazing, but i did show my concern that this has now been going on for nearly 4 weeks.
He claims that fitting the new chassis leg is proving very difficult, and he keeps getting bombarded by mot requests, but he 'hopes' to get the job completed this week....like last week...and the week before. Banghead
In a nut shell, I'm stuffed, and entirely in his hands now.
The more I complain I feel, the slower he's going to go.
The car's in bits, so it's not even as though I can say "stuff you, I'll take it somewhere else even.
He'd just shrug his shoulders and say " help yourself then". I know what he's like.
WTF am I going to do. Shrugs:.
GROWLER TOP TIP...NEVER use someone you are chummy with to fix your car, as they'll always think that you won't kick off and go as slow as they want.
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point: point:
Seen Donna yet? whistle:
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point: point:
Seen Donna yet? whistle:
Thanks for kind and considerate understanding. ::)
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Getting very seriously pissed completely off with this whole scenario now. Banghead
The car is still in bits in my 'mates' garage.
I pleaded with him to have it back for last Friday.
Needless to say.......... Banghead
Getting loads of grief....justifiably for once i feel.....off Mrs G with regard to the time it's all taking.
So, I went in to see him today.
He and his mother are both very prickly characters to deal with, but having known him for so long (his workmanship IS actually 1 st class...when he actually gets around to doing it ::) ) I didn't want to go in there with all guns blazing, but i did show my concern that this has now been going on for nearly 4 weeks.
He claims that fitting the new chassis leg is proving very difficult, and he keeps getting bombarded by mot requests, but he 'hopes' to get the job completed this week....like last week...and the week before. Banghead
In a nut shell, I'm stuffed, and entirely in his hands now.
The more I complain I feel, the slower he's going to go.
The car's in bits, so it's not even as though I can say "stuff you, I'll take it somewhere else even.
He'd just shrug his shoulders and say " help yourself then". I know what he's like.
WTF am I going to do. Shrugs:.
GROWLER TOP TIP...NEVER use someone you are chummy with to fix your car, as they'll always think that you won't kick off and go as slow as they want.
Pay him on the same time scale........ :thumbsup:
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He's ruthless, and knows some 'boys'. scared2:
Absolutely NOWT phases him, and he's pretty 'handy' too if you get me drift.
Hands like meat cleavers. eeek:
Simple for him anyway.
No pay, no car. whistle:
Almost wish I'd never met him now tbqh, but as I said, his workmanship is very good...eventually.
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He's ruthless, and knows some 'boys'. scared2:
Absolutely NOWT phases him, and he's pretty 'handy' too if you get me drift.
Hands like meat cleavers. eeek:
Simple for him anyway.
No pay, no car. whistle:
Almost wish I'd never met him now tbqh, but as I said, his workmanship is very good...eventually.
Frustrating...
But, like MeMi you know it will be worth the wait and it will look perfect in the end...
Problem is that craftsmen are few and far between and overloaded with work... No doubt he has 'urgent' jobs arriving every day that are willing to pay a premium to jump the queue.
My guy did fantastic work but he had 'Z Plates' (hire cars) coming in every day that tourists had bashed up and the rental companies could afford to pay €€€€€€s to get them back on the road PDQ - hence MeMi sat in the dust waiting patiently...
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...and so yet another week rolls by, and the car is still in there, in bits. eeek:
Spoke to his firey mother, she who should actually own a broom.
He wasn't there, and I gently asked, fully aware of her short temper (which is presumably where he gets it from) had he actually done any work on the car since my last visit 3 days ago, during which i was told by your son that he'd endeavour to have it sorted this week.
She just turned on me like a friggin rotweiller and snarled..."I don't keep tabs on what he's doing you know" cussing:
She turned away from me, walked into her office and slammed the door in her temper, leaving me standing there with my arms and gob open wide in disbelief at her retort. Shrugs:
Trouble is, I'm entirely in his hands now, and if he wants to play the cnut with me, he knows I'm stuffed, can't physically move it, and can quite literaly take months if he so wishes. eeek:
They are now closed until next wednesday, so week 6 will be beckoning.
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noooo: dad taxi........
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...and so yet another week rolls by, and the car is still in there, in bits. eeek:
Spoke to his firey mother, she who should actually own a broom.
He wasn't there, and I gently asked, fully aware of her short temper (which is presumably where he gets it from) had he actually done any work on the car since my last visit 3 days ago, during which i was told by your son that he'd endeavour to have it sorted this week.
She just turned on me like a friggin rotweiller and snarled..."I don't keep tabs on what he's doing you know" cussing:
She turned away from me, walked into her office and slammed the door in her temper, leaving me standing there with my arms and gob open wide in disbelief at her retort. Shrugs:
Trouble is, I'm entirely in his hands now, and if he wants to play the cnut with me, he knows I'm stuffed, can't physically move it, and can quite literaly take months if he so wishes. eeek:
They are now closed until next wednesday, so week 6 will be beckoning.
I am not sure why you did not buy a more up to date car?
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scared:
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Meantime at least 3 other moggy owners are very happy with the repairs they got cheap using parts cannibalised from . . . . . . .
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scared:
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...and so yet another week rolls by, and the car is still in there, in bits. eeek:
Spoke to his firey mother, she who should actually own a broom.
He wasn't there, and I gently asked, fully aware of her short temper (which is presumably where he gets it from) had he actually done any work on the car since my last visit 3 days ago, during which i was told by your son that he'd endeavour to have it sorted this week.
She just turned on me like a friggin rotweiller and snarled..."I don't keep tabs on what he's doing you know" cussing:
She turned away from me, walked into her office and slammed the door in her temper, leaving me standing there with my arms and gob open wide in disbelief at her retort. Shrugs:
Trouble is, I'm entirely in his hands now, and if he wants to play the cnut with me, he knows I'm stuffed, can't physically move it, and can quite literaly take months if he so wishes. eeek:
They are now closed until next wednesday, so week 6 will be beckoning.
I am not sure why you did not buy a more up to date car?
Insurance
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Check out another car/vehicle awaiting work ........go on the intermong and slag him off (about the other car) .......... :thumbsup:
2 benefits ...you get moved up
and he bashes the other owner ......... :thumbsup:
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cunningest of cunning plans eh?
He seems to have missed reply 345, I think we're safe
oh noes
Explode: Explode: Explode:
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cunningest of cunning plans eh?
He seems to have missed reply 345, I think we're safe
oh noes
Explode: Explode: Explode:
I am the Baldrick of cunning plans ........ :thumbsup:
(I must of had 50 false e-mails in 2 years redface: )
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It just seems daft to me that you buy a wanked out old car when a new one has much less hassle. Shrugs:
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It just seems daft to me that you buy a wanked out old car when a new one has much less hassle. Shrugs:
Nice little Fiat 500 perhaps rubschin:
Cheap as chips to buy and run and you'd get the insurance premiums back in savings on running costs over a year or so.
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It just seems daft to me that you buy a wanked out old car when a new one has much less hassle. Shrugs:
Nice little Fiat 500 perhaps rubschin:
Cheap as chips to buy and run and you'd get the insurance premiums back in savings on running costs over a year or so.
New or old (original)....... rubschin:
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It just seems daft to me that you buy a wanked out old car when a new one has much less hassle. Shrugs:
Nice little Fiat 500 perhaps rubschin:
Cheap as chips to buy and run and you'd get the insurance premiums back in savings on running costs over a year or so.
New or old (original)....... rubschin:
New or preferably last year's demo ...... some good deals to be had at the moment as they are launching their latest upgrade.
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Cute car ....... :thumbsup: both old n new......
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Oh and did I mention the The THW and her BF have been given the BF's mother's old Micra (52 plate). The THW and BF are the named drivers. She passed her test 18 months ago .... He only 6 months ago ..... They are both 19 ... He will be 20 next month, she will be 20 on June 1st. Car is to be kept parked on the road outside their student house share in Egham, Surrey. They are too honest as they told the insurers this but why listen to me?
They insured the Micra today for the two of them for £1050. That's the result of seeking over 150 quotes that ranged from £7k down to the one they took.
The where will the car be kept answer upped the premium by £100 and the lack of experience driving wise of the BF cost them another £230 so the THW could have insured it in her name only for £720 TPF&T
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Growler is an muppet
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Growler is an muppet
Thanks for that urchin. evil:
I spent literally hours, probably days when all the hours are mounted up, ringing dozens of insurance companies and brokers, trawling the net on various web sites and forum, and doing many many internet insurance enquiries and quotes.
Me 'ed was totally ballooned after it all, and the cheapest quote i could get for a 'modern car' was £2720, and that was for just 10 months too, so make that 3 grand for the year.
One of the reasons for the high price was due to a NO BLAME claim 12 months ago that resulted in the woman that backed into her then car going through her insurance to pay for the repairs to MM's (mine actually) car.
THIS is sadly taken into considertation at calculating re-newal of premium time, and even though MM wasn't actually in the car at the time, in the eyes of thieving insurance companies, who are always looking for an excuse to whack premiums up, they now see MM as a potentially higher risk than she was previously.
Crazy, but true.
Add on the usual postcode risk shite too, and there you have it...IF that's ok with you like? Shrugs:
As previously and well documented siomewhere on this thread, pages ago, MoMo cost just over £400 to insure for 12 months with unlimited mileage and full breakdown cover.
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WHY TF am I having to justify what I decided to do anyway ey? Banghead
The total cost of these simple repairs that this so called friend is doing, one day, hopefully, is going to amount to approx £400 inc labour, of which 95% of it is alledgedly going to be paid for by the clown that 'passed' it in the first place, as he REALLY does not want VOSA getting involved...naturally.
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Plus it's a classic ......... :thumbsup: will not lose dosh , :thumbsup: and a talking point and hopefully a great memory for MM in the future...... :thumbsup:
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A shame this has happened, it was going well. I Just hope you get it sorted soon Growler and MM can get back on the road seeing people wave and point again :thumbsup:
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Plus it's a classic ......... :thumbsup: will not lose dosh , :thumbsup: and a talking point and hopefully a great memory for MM in the future...... :thumbsup:
Good point well made.
Seriously, good to see some sense being talked at last..
Hopefully it'll actually go up in value, but I didn't buy it as an investment. Certainly won't lose as much...if anything...as I would on a modernish car, for say 3K
I'm now feeling the pain that BM has had to endure over the last couple of years with MeMi, and all the slagging off he's had to patiently put up with from various clowns with no idea in here. evil:
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Plus it's a classic ......... :thumbsup: will not lose dosh , :thumbsup: and a talking point and hopefully a great memory for MM in the future...... :thumbsup:
Good point well made.
Seriously, good to see some sense being talked at last..
Hopefully it'll actually go up in value, but I didn't buy it as an investment. Certainly won't lose as much...if anything...as I would on a modernish car, for say 3K
I'm now feeling the pain that BM has had to endure over the last couple of years with MeMi, and all the slagging off he's had to patiently endure from various clowns with no idea in here. evil:
In years to come MM will show photos of the car ....saying my Dad bought that for me .......... :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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A shame this has happened, it was going well. I Just hope you get it sorted soon Growler and MM can get back on the road seeing people wave and point again :thumbsup:
Thanks JOM
Both myself and more importantly, MM, are both fedup and actually increasingly annoyed, as the jobs required are really not that big tbh, but this idiot is for some unknown reason, acting like a complete and utter terwat now, probably 'cus I went in there to 'chivvy' him along a bit.
He's NOT one for being 'badgered, harrased whartevered, and will dig his heels in to be downright bloody spiteful now i reckon.
One things an absolute cert now, he won't be getting anymore custom from me in the future.
His friggin' long grey haired witch of mother cemented that one yesterday, bloody downright rude cow. cussing:
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Plus it's a classic ......... :thumbsup: will not lose dosh , :thumbsup: and a talking point and hopefully a great memory for MM in the future...... :thumbsup:
Good point well made.
Seriously, good to see some sense being talked at last..
Hopefully it'll actually go up in value, but I didn't buy it as an investment. Certainly won't lose as much...if anything...as I would on a modernish car, for say 3K
I'm now feeling the pain that BM has had to endure over the last couple of years with MeMi, and all the slagging off he's had to patiently endure from various clowns with no idea in here. evil:
In years to come MM will show photos of the car ....saying my Dad bought that for me .......... :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Plus it's a classic ......... :thumbsup: will not lose dosh , :thumbsup: and a talking point and hopefully a great memory for MM in the future...... :thumbsup:
Good point well made.
Seriously, good to see some sense being talked at last..
Hopefully it'll actually go up in value, but I didn't buy it as an investment. Certainly won't lose as much...if anything...as I would on a modernish car, for say 3K
I'm now feeling the pain that BM has had to endure over the last couple of years with MeMi, and all the slagging off he's had to patiently endure from various clowns with no idea in here. evil:
In years to come MM will show photos of the car ....saying my Dad bought that for me .......... :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I hope you're right.
I'm reasonably hopeful of a positive outcome...eventually.
Just wish I'd never got involved with this geezer now..
He's literally got me 'over a barrel' currently, knowing full well that I physically can't remove MoMo and take it elsewhere. cussing:
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Plus it's a classic ......... :thumbsup: will not lose dosh , :thumbsup: and a talking point and hopefully a great memory for MM in the future...... :thumbsup:
Good point well made.
Seriously, good to see some sense being talked at last..
Hopefully it'll actually go up in value, but I didn't buy it as an investment. Certainly won't lose as much...if anything...as I would on a modernish car, for say 3K
I'm now feeling the pain that BM has had to endure over the last couple of years with MeMi, and all the slagging off he's had to patiently endure from various clowns with no idea in here. evil:
In years to come MM will show photos of the car ....saying my Dad bought that for me .......... :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
I hope you're right.
I'm reasonably hopeful of a positive outcome...eventually.
Just wish I'd never got involved with this geezer now..
He's literally got me 'over a barrel' currently, knowing full well that I physically can't remove MoMo and take it elsewhere. cussing:
Retrospect ......that place near Hindsight ,,,,,,,, noooo:
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Indeedeedodo. whistle:
Apart from the faults that should never have got past the mot tester, the car is actually rather sweet...as previously stated.
Quiite obvious it never even saw an mot bay which is why the boss of the garage in the Midlands is absolutely cacking himself and offering to pay in full.
An admission of total guilt without actually verbally admitting it if ever there was one.
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Plus it's a classic ......... :thumbsup: will not lose dosh , :thumbsup: and a talking point and hopefully a great memory for MM in the future...... :thumbsup:
Good point well made.
Seriously, good to see some sense being talked at last..
Hopefully it'll actually go up in value, but I didn't buy it as an investment. Certainly won't lose as much...if anything...as I would on a modernish car, for say 3K
I'm now feeling the pain that BM has had to endure over the last couple of years with MeMi, and all the slagging off he's had to patiently put up with from various clowns with no idea in here. evil:
angel1
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MM is now werking at the zoo, and the shift patterns have all changed, meaning she sometimes goes in mega early and finishes early, and sometimes ...like today, lateish, and finishes lateishh as a consequence.
Not the easiest of places to commute too, so mum and dads taxis are being used to help her, but it's not always possible due to our work comitments.
We (3) were all away darn south yesterday on this family BIG birthday party bash gathering thing, so poor owld MM had to get a taxi home which cost her a good part of what she'd actually spent all day working for. Banghead
Being compkletely stuffed on this problem, I'm going to have to consider buying another moggy now, and selling this one WNEN and or IF I ever get it back...hopefully for a small profit, as this whole situtaion is becoming completely unreasonable and intolerable now. Angry9:
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He's now had it 1 day short of 6 weeks and is without a doubt now, completely taking the piss.
I put it down merely to the fact that he knows me and therefore thinks, ahh well, it's only GROWLER and he's a big softie, so he can wait 'cus he won't kick off.
Sorry, patience virtually expired now.
Talking to someone this week in the trade, and reckons the jobs that require doing are an absolute piece of piss.
Solution suggestions on a postcard please. Banghead
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He's now had it 1 day short of 6 weeks and is without a doubt now, completely taking the piss.
I put it down merely to the fact that he knows me and therefore thinks, ahh well, it's only GROWLER and he's a big softie, so he can wait 'cus he won't kick off.
Sorry, patience virtually expired now.
Talking to someone this week in the trade, and reckons the jobs that require doing are an absolute piece of piss.
Solution suggestions on a postcard please. Banghead
As we said earlier...
It isn't that he can't/won't do it but he is prioritising other jobs over yours...
You have to take it away from him or ask him what it would cost to get it done PDQ.
Sorry... noooo:
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He's now had it 1 day short of 6 weeks and is without a doubt now, completely taking the piss.
I put it down merely to the fact that he knows me and therefore thinks, ahh well, it's only GROWLER and he's a big softie, so he can wait 'cus he won't kick off.
Sorry, patience virtually expired now.
Talking to someone this week in the trade, and reckons the jobs that require doing are an absolute piece of piss.
Solution suggestions on a postcard please. Banghead
As we said earlier...
It isn't that he can't/won't do it but he is prioritising other jobs over yours...
You have to take it away from him or ask him what it would cost to get it done PDQ.
Sorry... noooo:
What BM said
Mates rates work both ways. Ask for a lower rate, have to be a mate back. I've never asked for mates rates. Still got them though
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I don't even get 'mates rates', and he wouldn't give them of you asked anyway.
He wouldn't give dissy to his own family even I reckon.
No, I take stuff there 'cus he's good at his job, well he has been in the past.
I'm at a loss wtf's up with him, as I really don't think I've upset him.
I'll give him 'til next week, then at the risk of getting slaughtered and buried on the spot, I'll ask him can he re-assemble as best he can so I can take it elsewhere i think.
He'll probably....no defo...then give me a bill for work done so far, plus storage, as that's the kind of hot head he is, and probably, no defo, won't let me take it until I cough up.
Enough is piggin' enough now though. evil:
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Show him the going rate for car hire for the time he's had it.
And he shouldn't have disassembled if he wasn't going to reassemble promptly.
Anyway what BMW said. You will then have a time is of the essence contract.
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Been to the Lions Den, all nice and polite like.
He's actually done some werk on it.
The chassis leg is in place ready for welding...I SAW IT! Shocked:
Reckons <cough> that's he's going to crack on with it this avvy...alledgedly, so he sez like, and when pushed as to if it'll therefore be ready tonight, he wouldn't commit himself.::)
So that'll be a resounding NO then problee. Banghead
His one and only other employee is off on holiday for 2 weeks tonight too, so anyones guess how long now then. eeek:
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Just 'ad a 'phone call!!! Shocked:
Nah, it's not ready, but everything;'s done apart from finishing off the welding, and that'll be done tomozo afternoon...apparently, so he's PROMISED! eeek:
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Just 'ad a 'phone call!!! Shocked:
Nah, it's not ready, but everything;'s done apart from finishing off the welding, and that'll be done tomozo afternoon...apparently, so he's PROMISED! eeek:
Party001:
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Been to the Lions Den, all nice and polite like.
He's actually done some werk on it.
The chassis leg is in place ready for welding...I SAW IT! Shocked:
Reckons <cough> that's he's going to crack on with it this avvy...alledgedly, so he sez like, and when pushed as to if it'll therefore be ready tonight, he wouldn't commit himself.::)
So that'll be a resounding NO then problee. Banghead
His one and only other employee is off on holiday for 2 weeks tonight too, so anyones guess how long now then. eeek:
I guess tomozo afternoon like.... whistle:
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Been to the Lions Den, all nice and polite like.
He's actually done some werk on it.
The chassis leg is in place ready for welding...I SAW IT! Shocked:
Reckons <cough> that's he's going to crack on with it this avvy...alledgedly, so he sez like, and when pushed as to if it'll therefore be ready tonight, he wouldn't commit himself.::)
So that'll be a resounding NO then problee. Banghead
His one and only other employee is off on holiday for 2 weeks tonight too, so anyones guess how long now then. eeek:
I guess tomozo afternoon like.... whistle:
Bubbly on ice in anticipation like. Party001:
I predict a 'good mood MM' could be on the cards. Shocked:
Got an apology for it all taking so long too!! Shocked:
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Been to the Lions Den, all nice and polite like.
He's actually done some werk on it.
The chassis leg is in place ready for welding...I SAW IT! Shocked:
Reckons <cough> that's he's going to crack on with it this avvy...alledgedly, so he sez like, and when pushed as to if it'll therefore be ready tonight, he wouldn't commit himself.::)
So that'll be a resounding NO then problee. Banghead
His one and only other employee is off on holiday for 2 weeks tonight too, so anyones guess how long now then. eeek:
I guess tomozo afternoon like.... whistle:
Bubbly on ice in anticipation like. Party001:
I predict a 'good mood MM' could be on the cards. Shocked:
If the weather is good I'll post some pictures of Memi tozo too like... Thumbs:
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Been to the Lions Den, all nice and polite like.
He's actually done some werk on it.
The chassis leg is in place ready for welding...I SAW IT! Shocked:
Reckons <cough> that's he's going to crack on with it this avvy...alledgedly, so he sez like, and when pushed as to if it'll therefore be ready tonight, he wouldn't commit himself.::)
So that'll be a resounding NO then problee. Banghead
His one and only other employee is off on holiday for 2 weeks tonight too, so anyones guess how long now then. eeek:
I guess tomozo afternoon like.... whistle:
Bubbly on ice in anticipation like. Party001:
I predict a 'good mood MM' could be on the cards. Shocked:
If the weather is good I'll post some pictures of Memi tozo too like... Thumbs:
Most excellent.
Could we be on for a momentus double piccy posting of MeMi AND MoMo this weekend p'raps? Thumbs:
Meanwhile, all I REALLY need now, is for me Virgin intermong blower and telly connections all to go to plan tomozo too, and my week will almost be able to be described as 'slightly betterer than norma' whuheyl! eeek: Shocked:
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What can possibly go wrong?
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Been to the Lions Den, all nice and polite like.
He's actually done some werk on it.
The chassis leg is in place ready for welding...I SAW IT! Shocked:
Reckons <cough> that's he's going to crack on with it this avvy...alledgedly, so he sez like, and when pushed as to if it'll therefore be ready tonight, he wouldn't commit himself.::)
So that'll be a resounding NO then problee. Banghead
His one and only other employee is off on holiday for 2 weeks tonight too, so anyones guess how long now then. eeek:
I guess tomozo afternoon like.... whistle:
Bubbly on ice in anticipation like. Party001:
I predict a 'good mood MM' could be on the cards. Shocked:
If the weather is good I'll post some pictures of Memi tozo too like... Thumbs:
Most excellent.
Could we be on for a momentus double piccy posting of MeMi AND MoMo this weekend p'raps? Thumbs:
Meanwhile, all I REALLY need now, is for me Virgin intermong blower and telly connections all to go to plan tomozo too, and my week will almost be able to be described as 'slightly betterer than norma' whuheyl! eeek: Shocked:
Party001: "I love it when a plan comes together" Everything crossed for you :thumbsup:
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Been to the Lions Den, all nice and polite like.
He's actually done some werk on it.
The chassis leg is in place ready for welding...I SAW IT! Shocked:
Reckons <cough> that's he's going to crack on with it this avvy...alledgedly, so he sez like, and when pushed as to if it'll therefore be ready tonight, he wouldn't commit himself.::)
So that'll be a resounding NO then problee. Banghead
His one and only other employee is off on holiday for 2 weeks tonight too, so anyones guess how long now then. eeek:
I guess tomozo afternoon like.... whistle:
Bubbly on ice in anticipation like. Party001:
I predict a 'good mood MM' could be on the cards. Shocked:
If the weather is good I'll post some pictures of Memi tozo too like... Thumbs:
Most excellent.
Could we be on for a momentus double piccy posting of MeMi AND MoMo this weekend p'raps? Thumbs:
Meanwhile, all I REALLY need now, is for me Virgin intermong blower and telly connections all to go to plan tomozo too, and my week will almost be able to be described as 'slightly betterer than norma' whuheyl! eeek: Shocked:
MeMi is drooltastic! Drool:
Miss D and Nick got speedy-quick changeovers to the cable system... Thumbs:
No... wait... Miss D did... Nick took about six months.... scared2:
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Is 'Me Mi' as good as completed now then?
When's she finally taking to the road like, and are you going to do a vid. for posterity and this most most momentus ocassion too? Thumbs:
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Well knock me down. Shocked:
Guess what? rubschin:
Correct, he didn't finish it yesterday. Banghead
Rang me yesterday evening to tell me just how difficult it's proving to be welding this new chassis leg on, and oh, then calmly slipped in a bit of a discussion with regard to just how much time he's spent on it, so much so, he's now having to 'put a cap' on the bill, as it's now reached a FOUR figure sum!! eeek: eeek: eeek: Shocked:
No worries though he tells me, as I will be claiming it all back from the MOT station in Warwick....won't I? rubschin:
I think the garage in Warwick are quite frankly going to laugh their Snap on Tools off tbqatth, happy001 and demand that I take it down there somehow, for THEM to fix it, something which is now going to prove just a tad difficult I fear.
Even the VOSA route is no longer an option, as in theorty, the bodges that should have enforced failure by them have now been removed.
He has taken pictures and video evidence however, not that I'm convinced they are really of much use now. Shrugs:
All in all, I feel as though I'm about to be comprehensively 'Rodgered' with a very large and painful piece of paper.
He's taking the piss...100%...thinking to himself, "I can make more than a few quid out of this situation", and GROWLER or/and the garage will not be able to prove anything otherwise. happy001............... Angry9:
He was being so unusually and gushingly friendly,helpful, chatty and apologetic yesterday, I came very close to spewing up all over me 'phone. evil:
He's merely 'buttering me up' for the finale.
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Ouch............ noooo:
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Ouch............ noooo:
Just hope the garage in Warwick are going to turn over and have their tummies tickled, and take the comprehensive Rodgering like true stitched up idiots instead of me, summat the garage trade is not reknown for doing unfortunately in this case.
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Needless to say................. whistle: ::) Banghead
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Needless to say................. whistle: ::) Banghead
noooo: saying that took BM 3 years.....
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Needless to say................. whistle: ::) Banghead
noooo: saying that took BM 3 years.....
To weld in a 18" front chassis leg, 2 wheel bearings, front brake linings and half a dozen suspension bushes?
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Needless to say................. whistle: ::) Banghead
noooo: saying that took BM 3 years.....
To weld in a 18" front chassis leg, 2 wheel bearings, front brake linings and half a dozen suspension bushes?
All BM did was chuck the seats in....... whistle:
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Needless to say................. whistle: ::) Banghead
noooo: saying that took BM 3 years.....
To weld in a 18" front chassis leg, 2 wheel bearings, front brake linings and half a dozen suspension bushes?
All BM did was chuck the seats in....... whistle:
Thumbs:
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Needless to say................ noooo: Shrugs:
Think I'll go in and ask him would he care to purchase it off me. eveilgrin:
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Needless to say................ noooo: Shrugs:
Think I'll go in and ask him would he care to purchase it off me. eveilgrin:
He'll want a proper MOT tho......... whistle:
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Needless to say................ noooo: Shrugs:
Think I'll go in and ask him would he care to purchase it off me. eveilgrin:
He'll want a proper MOT tho......... whistle:
If he can spare the time to do one p'raps. ::)
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Needless to say...... tunble:
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Needless to say...... tunble:
Any suspected date......... rubschin:
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Needless to say...... tunble:
Any suspected date......... rubschin:
Never p'raps? whistle:
Getting closer to looking for another one, and selling this one if and when i ever get it back.
The man's a friggin' grade A COCK, and so am I for taking it there in the first place. Banghead
Got 2 cars needing an mot presently.
Guess who ISN'T going to get the business? whistle:
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Got it back finally, but don'treally feel in the mood for getting all excited now tbh.
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Got it back finally, but don'treally feel in the mood for getting all excited now tbh.
Sweet........ all ready to go like.... rubschin:
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Got it back finally, but don'treally feel in the mood for getting all excited now tbh.
Sweet........ all ready to go like.... rubschin:
Yup, and got to ring the mot station tomorrow that's HOPEFULLY going to pay me back.
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Got it back finally, but don'treally feel in the mood for getting all excited now tbh.
Sweet........ all ready to go like.... rubschin:
Yup, and got to ring the mot station tomorrow that's HOPEFULLY going to pay me back.
Fingers crossed........
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Got it back finally, but don'treally feel in the mood for getting all excited now tbh.
Sweet........ all ready to go like.... rubschin:
Yup, and got to ring the mot station tomorrow that's HOPEFULLY going to pay me back.
Fingers crossed........
750 snotteroonies inc. vat, but he'll be able to claim the vat back at least.
My 'friend' is going to ring him in the morning with the news to hopefully take the sting shock and suprise out before I contact him. scared2:
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Got it back finally, but don'treally feel in the mood for getting all excited now tbh.
At the end of the day it's only a car but still :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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So on the road tomorrow...... :thumbsup:
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So on the road tomorrow...... :thumbsup:
It's on the road now actually....well.on the path at this mo actually.
I was following MM driving it back 'ere, and saw the middle aged couple walking past the traffic lights where she was waiting, and they botth stopped turned around and gawped at the car. eeek:
I had a lickle chortle waithing behind her. lol:
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Got it back finally, but don'treally feel in the mood for getting all excited now tbh.
At the end of the day it's only a car but still :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
No. Wrong. It's 'MoMo'. cloud9:
MiniMoosesMoggy
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At last ::)
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At last ::)
Indeed.
6 bloody unbelievable weeks, and 5 pitiful days. Shrugs:
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So on the road tomorrow...... :thumbsup:
It's on the road now actually....well.on the path at this mo actually.
I was following MM driving it back 'ere, and saw the middle aged couple walking past the traffic lights where she was waiting, and they botth stopped turned around and gawped at the car. eeek:
I had a lickle chortle waithing behind her. lol:
They were prolly reminiscing about when they owned it and were wondering how the fuck that old banger is still on the road after she totalled it 20 years ago. whistle:
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Got it back finally, but don'treally feel in the mood for getting all excited now tbh.
At the end of the day it's only a car but still :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
No. Wrong. It's 'MoMo'. cloud9:
MiniMoosesMoggy
Why not MiMoMo......then........ rubschin:
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So on the road tomorrow...... :thumbsup:
It's on the road now actually....well.on the path at this mo actually.
I was following MM driving it back 'ere, and saw the middle aged couple walking past the traffic lights where she was waiting, and they botth stopped turned around and gawped at the car. eeek:
I had a lickle chortle waithing behind her. lol:
They were prolly reminiscing about when they owned it and were wondering how the fuck that old banger is still on the road after she totalled it 20 years ago. whistle:
evil: Finger: Heathen
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Got it back finally, but don'treally feel in the mood for getting all excited now tbh.
At the end of the day it's only a car but still :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
No. Wrong. It's 'MoMo'. cloud9:
MiniMoosesMoggy
Why not MiMoMo......then........ rubschin:
Bit of a gobful like, but yes, good shout. :thumbsup:
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:thumbsup: MM must be really pleased :thumbsup:
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:thumbsup: MM must be really pleased :thumbsup:
So were the people who sold it to Growler. ;)
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:thumbsup: MM must be really pleased :thumbsup:
So were the people who sold it to Growler. ;)
Finger: evil: Heathen
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:thumbsup: MM must be really pleased :thumbsup:
Nor'arf as much as me!
TAXI!! noooo: lol:
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The vibration when reaching 40mph is still there unfortunately.
Give my 'friend' his due like. After i took it out for a quick spin down the road (much less 'wandery' now) I told him it was still vibrating, and he pointed to the front o/s wheel that has two balancing lead weights fitted........6" apart! eeek:
Balancing and checking the tyres for flat spots (been standing around for nearly 2 years) is next Saturdays ';must d'o job.
Failing that, it must be the prop shaft.
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noooo:
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noooo:
Wha'? Shrugs:
Meanwhile, alternator and halogen headlamps on order, and 'my sparky man' is going to fit a hidden battery cut off switch too.
Moggys and many other British classics are being stolen to order for the rapidly growing Japanese classic car market.
If the scum want it that bad though, they'll have it regardless.
Wondering if I should get a tracker tbh. rubschin:
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Just told me that MoMo is nearly out of fuel, and she needs to get to werk.
That reads to me....TAXI!! evil:
Asked why she didn't 'tank up' last night.
"Don't know how to" was the retort. ::)
Doesn't know how to open her purse more like. evil:
Told her I showed her when we first got it when I had to fill up on the way back from B'ham.
Went ouutside to check the guage anyway, and it's got just under 1/4 of a tank full left.
She's now stormed off after throwing a totally unreasonable hissy fit
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I blame the parents noooo:
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I blame the parents noooo:
For what...exactly like? rubschin:
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I blame the parents noooo:
lol: lol: lol:
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Been out with her to show her AGAIN how to fill her up.
Please try parking within 10' of the pumps though next time please. ::, and oh dear, I do hope you've got your debit card with you MM, as i do actually seem to have left mine at home. whistle:
Meanwhile, she's getting bombarded with comments everywhere she goes, and is getting a tad embarrased now. lol:
Loves it though, and she's christened it Molly.
NO. It's MO MO! Banghead
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Been out with her to show her AGAIN how to fill her up.
Please try parking within 10' of the pumps though next time please. ::, and oh dear, I do hope you've got your debit card with you MM, as i do actually seem to have left mine at home. whistle:
Meanwhile, she's getting bombarded with comments everywhere she goes, and is getting a tad embarrased now. lol:
Loves it though, and she's christened it Molly.
NO. It's MO MO! Banghead
The all new Molly thread......... rubschin:
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Been out with her to show her AGAIN how to fill her up.
Please try parking within 10' of the pumps though next time please. ::, and oh dear, I do hope you've got your debit card with you MM, as i do actually seem to have left mine at home. whistle:
Meanwhile, she's getting bombarded with comments everywhere she goes, and is getting a tad embarrased now. lol:
Loves it though, and she's christened it Molly.
NO. It's MO MO! Banghead
The all new Molly thread......... rubschin:
Nah. Nick'll start foaming at the mouth otherwise. lol:
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She paid? Shocked:
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She paid? Shocked:
She had no option. You pay or you push it home whilst I steer. lol:
She was going to put only 5 snotters werth in too! eeek:
Bloody clueless.
Wait 'til she gets her first gas and leccy bill! happy001
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:thumbsup:
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:thumbsup:
I blame the parents! lol:
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MM had to call out The DICSTCCYCAHMP Service this evening (Dad. I can't start the car, can you come and help me please...for future reference like)
Told her to leave it for 10 minutes and try again, as i suspected when she told me she'd used the choke, that she'd flooded the carb and drowned the plugs ::)
Rang me back, and i could hear her churning away on the starter motor.
Bit pissed off and slightly annoyed, I finished what i was doing and drove the 6 miles to the zoo to see her sitting in MoMo in the corner of the car park.
Lobbed her out, got in, ignition on, quick tug of the starter button, and hey bleedin' presto, no problem, first time as ever (for me sparkle: )
I've been sitting here all evening wondering why this happened, and i just casually asked her....fully expecting a sarcastic "YES"....you did turn the ignition on first, DIDN'T you? rubschin:
DIDN'T YOU!!! rubschin: rubschin:
With an embarrased and increasing grin, she slid out of the room.
She's since admitted that as soon as she saw me turn the key, she realised that's what she hadn't done, but thought I'd flip if she mentioned it.
As bloody IF! Angry9:
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Wimmin n motors....... noooo:
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Wimmin n motors....... noooo:
Indeed. Banghead
Won't happen again, guaranteed.
On a plus side, it gave me the chance to follow MoMo home, to see if she was riding straight on the road, with no nasty wobbles etc.
When she came to the first set of lights, i noticed the brake lights didn't come on. rubschin:
This was repeated all the way home, so I got MM to check the lights for me while i pressed the pedal.
They came on, but only under fairly high pressure.
Non adjustable
New switch (£5.50) now on order, and a doddle to fit...alledgedly/hopefully. whistle:
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Wimmin n motors....... noooo:
Indeed. Banghead
Won't happen again, guaranteed.
On a plus side, it gave me the chance to follow MoMo home, to see if she was riding straight on the road, with no nasty wobbles etc.
When she came to the first set of lights, i noticed the brake lights didn't come on. rubschin:
This was repeated all the way home, so I got MM to check the lights for me while i pressed the pedal.
They came on, but only under fairly high pressure.
Non adjustable
New switch (£5.50) now on order, and a doddle to fit...alledgedly/hopefully. whistle:
Can't your "mate" do it............ whistle:
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Wimmin n motors....... noooo:
Indeed. Banghead
Won't happen again, guaranteed.
On a plus side, it gave me the chance to follow MoMo home, to see if she was riding straight on the road, with no nasty wobbles etc.
When she came to the first set of lights, i noticed the brake lights didn't come on. rubschin:
This was repeated all the way home, so I got MM to check the lights for me while i pressed the pedal.
They came on, but only under fairly high pressure.
Non adjustable
New switch (£5.50) now on order, and a doddle to fit...alledgedly/hopefully. whistle:
Can't your "mate" do it............ whistle:
happy001............. evil:........... noooo:
He was supposed to ring me on Wednesday after he'd rung the dodgy mot garage up to let me know what was said.
Needless to say.............. whistle:
Meanwhile, 5 mot's are going to be required on the GROWLER fleet over the next 9 months, @£35 each.
I make that a cool £175 that WON'T be heading his way now. Finger:
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Just given MoMo her very first bubble bath and chamois. cloud9:
Looks absolutely gorjus, glistening in the twighlight. cloud9:
Just had a call from my classic car friend too, inviting me over to the first show of the year next Sunday....weather permitting like.
The Beast isn't taxed or mot'd yet, so I've asked told MM that I may be requiring it next weekend. whistle:
All excited like. Party001:
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Just given MoMo her very first bubble bath and chamois. cloud9:
Looks absolutely gorjus, glistening in the twighlight. cloud9:
Just had a call from my classic car friend too, inviting me over to the first show of the year next Sunday....weather permitting like.
The Beast isn't taxed or mot'd yet, so I've asked told MM that I may be requiring it next weekend. whistle:
All excited like. Party001:
Nick could come along with you like. What a great day out that would be. Thumbs:
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MoMo's first showing now confirmed for next Sunday. Thumbs:
I may buy some 'bibs and bobs' as a treat for her. cloud9:
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MoMo's first showing now confirmed for next Sunday. Thumbs:
I may buy some 'bibs and bobs' as a treat for her. cloud9:
My Uncle Fred had a Traveller.... he used to treat her to a tank of Five Star every time they went on holiday.... lol:
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MoMo's first showing now confirmed for next Sunday. Thumbs:
I may buy some 'bibs and bobs' as a treat for her. cloud9:
My Uncle Fred had a Traveller.... he used to treat her to a tank of Five Star every time they went on holiday.... lol:
:thumbsup:
Funnily enough, I was actually thinking before about putting a 50/50 mix of Optimax in her next weekend. rubschin:
What d'ya reckon BM? rubschin:
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MoMo's first showing now confirmed for next Sunday. Thumbs:
I may buy some 'bibs and bobs' as a treat for her. cloud9:
My Uncle Fred had a Traveller.... he used to treat her to a tank of Five Star every time they went on holiday.... lol:
:thumbsup:
Funnily enough, I was actually thinking before about putting a 50/50 mix of Optimax in her next weekend. rubschin:
What d'ya reckon BM? rubschin:
Optimax is good! Thumbs:
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Took her in to get the wheel balancing checked today.
All of them were out, especially one, but more worringly, the back n/s wheel is slightly twisted (not visible on the car).
Not dangerously so, but could well be the reason for the vibration, so a brand new wheel is going to be sourced this weekend hopefully.
Meanwhile, whilst sitting in the waiting room, I noticed one of the grease monkeys taking piccies of MoMo. lol:
She's a right ole attention seeking mare. cloud9:
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MoMo's first showing now confirmed for next Sunday. Thumbs:
I may buy some 'bibs and bobs' as a treat for her. cloud9:
My Uncle Fred had a Traveller.... he used to treat her to a tank of Five Star every time they went on holiday.... lol:
:thumbsup:
Funnily enough, I was actually thinking before about putting a 50/50 mix of Optimax in her next weekend. rubschin:
What d'ya reckon BM? rubschin:
Optimax is good! Thumbs:
Indeed it is, but i was just wondering would it be of any actual benefit to put a performance fuel into a slightly non performance powered mowta?
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MoMo's first showing now confirmed for next Sunday. Thumbs:
I may buy some 'bibs and bobs' as a treat for her. cloud9:
My Uncle Fred had a Traveller.... he used to treat her to a tank of Five Star every time they went on holiday.... lol:
:thumbsup:
Funnily enough, I was actually thinking before about putting a 50/50 mix of Optimax in her next weekend. rubschin:
What d'ya reckon BM? rubschin:
Optimax is good! Thumbs:
Indeed it is, but i was just wondering would it be of any actual benefit to put a performance fuel into a slightly non performance powered mowta?
BM drinks energy drinks....... noooo:
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GROWLERS new werks van project p'raps? rubschin:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1953-MORRIS-MINOR-RUBBER-WING-GPO-TELEPHONE-ENGINEERS-VAN-/330907129252?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4d0b9a15a4 (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1953-MORRIS-MINOR-RUBBER-WING-GPO-TELEPHONE-ENGINEERS-VAN-/330907129252?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4d0b9a15a4)
RUBBER wings!! eeek:
Never knew that. noooo:
Well proper time warp machine. cloud9:
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buy it........... :thumbsup:
some porsche's had rubber wing panels too......... Thumbs:
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buy it........... :thumbsup:
some porsche's had rubber wing panels too......... Thumbs:
19 bids, £3650 so far, and with another week to go, Christ knows how much it'll finally go for. eeek: eeek:
Properly cleaned up and re-commisioned to as near original as poss., it'll probably be worth in excess of 15 grand that I reckon.
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Last Wednesday.......
"I'll ring the 'dodgy' mot station tomorrow, and tell them whaty I've done, and tell them how much you've paid and want refunding. I'll then text you tomorrow afternoon with the number and who to speak to"
Needless to say............. Banghead
I've now texted him twice asking has he rung them, and can he furnish me with the number if he hasn't (which is obviously the case by virtue of the fact he's not bothered texting me) so I can face them, and probably be told to cock off.
I friggin' give up. surrender:
Yet another nail in the coffin of my virtually completely depleted trust and faith in humanity.
You'd think being within the trade that I'd know someone locally who is efficient reliable and won't have me kecks down and give me a right ole stiff meterphorical rodgering wouldn't you? :thumbsup:
Sadly... I don't. Shrugs:
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Hurrah! Rebloodyjoice! Hallaypigginluya!
Bell end cnut face has text me!! Shocked:
Apologiises and says he FORGOT to ring the garage and..... will get back to me.
happy001
My great friggin' gaping fanny he did and will.
He's got me money, so I can go to hell now as far as he's concerned. Banghead
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Hurrah! Rebloodyjoice! Hallaypigginluya!
Bell end cnut face has text me!! Shocked:
Apologiises and says he FORGOT to ring the garage and..... will get back to me.
happy001
My great friggin' gaping fanny he did and will.
He's got me money, so I can go to hell now as far as he's concerned. Banghead
Maybe the Easter bunny will bring a cheque...... rubschin:
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Ahh, bopllox to them all. Sick of the whole thing now.
If I ring tomorrow and they agree to cough up, then I'll treat that as an unexpected bonus, 'cus tbqh, I'm expecting them to burst out laffin when they hear the size of the bill for what he's actually done.
Menawhile, I've just printed off me entry slip and number for MoMo for next Sunday's show. cloud9:
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Ahh, bopllox to them all. Sick of the whole thing now.
If I ring tomorrow and they agree to cough up, then I'll treat that as an unexpected bonus, 'cus tbqh, I'm expecting them to burst out laffin when they hear the size of the bill for what he's actually done.
Menawhile, I've just printed off me entry slip and number for MoMo for next Sunday's show. cloud9:
Any shows in July like....?
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Ahh, bopllox to them all. Sick of the whole thing now.
If I ring tomorrow and they agree to cough up, then I'll treat that as an unexpected bonus, 'cus tbqh, I'm expecting them to burst out laffin when they hear the size of the bill for what he's actually done.
Menawhile, I've just printed off me entry slip and number for MoMo for next Sunday's show. cloud9:
Any shows in July like....?
http://classic-carshow.com/events-listing/shows_in_july (http://classic-carshow.com/events-listing/shows_in_july)
You're not thinking of driving MeMi over from Cyprus to show are you? eeek: Shocked:
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Ahh, bopllox to them all. Sick of the whole thing now.
If I ring tomorrow and they agree to cough up, then I'll treat that as an unexpected bonus, 'cus tbqh, I'm expecting them to burst out laffin when they hear the size of the bill for what he's actually done.
Menawhile, I've just printed off me entry slip and number for MoMo for next Sunday's show. cloud9:
Any shows in July like....?
http://classic-carshow.com/events-listing/shows_in_july (http://classic-carshow.com/events-listing/shows_in_july)
You're not thinking of driving MeMi over from Cyprus to show are you? eeek: Shocked:
No, am flying over....
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Ahh, bopllox to them all. Sick of the whole thing now.
If I ring tomorrow and they agree to cough up, then I'll treat that as an unexpected bonus, 'cus tbqh, I'm expecting them to burst out laffin when they hear the size of the bill for what he's actually done.
Menawhile, I've just printed off me entry slip and number for MoMo for next Sunday's show. cloud9:
Any shows in July like....?
http://classic-carshow.com/events-listing/shows_in_july (http://classic-carshow.com/events-listing/shows_in_july)
You're not thinking of driving MeMi over from Cyprus to show are you? eeek: Shocked:
No, am flying over....
Awwwwwww, shame, I was just going to suggest me flying out there to help and accompany you to drive it back too. cry:
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buy it........... :thumbsup:
some porsche's had rubber wing panels too......... Thumbs:
19 bids, £3650 so far, and with another week to go, Christ knows how much it'll finally go for. eeek: eeek:
Properly cleaned up and re-commisioned to as near original as poss., it'll probably be worth in excess of 15 grand that I reckon.
£6,257.57 Reserve not net
5 days to go still too! Shocked:
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FAO Nick.
Did your mate ever get his/her stolen Morris Oxford back btw? rubschin:
Would he/she like me to advertise the facts and a picture on a classic car forum I frequent p'raps?
You never know, it might just be spotted, offered or jog someone's memory.
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Nah, Cyril is long gone noooo:
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Nah, Cyril is long gone noooo:
Never too late you know. noooo:
It could be moving in and out of a lock up somewhere, or one of the forum members might have seen it in the corner of a back street garage. Shrugs:
Only trying to be helpful, as these sort of thefts REALLY tits me off.
S'up to you/ him/her.
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Nah, Cyril is long gone noooo:
He she must be absolutely devoed. I would be. sad32:
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Yea well, thanks GROWLER for your concern in trying to retrieve Cyril, much appreciated. Shrugs: ::)
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buy it........... :thumbsup:
some porsche's had rubber wing panels too......... Thumbs:
19 bids, £3650 so far, and with another week to go, Christ knows how much it'll finally go for. eeek: eeek:
Properly cleaned up and re-commisioned to as near original as poss., it'll probably be worth in excess of 15 grand that I reckon.
£6,257.57 Reserve not net
5 days to go still too! Shocked:
40 + bids, and now up to an eye watering £7500!! Shocked:
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Yea well, thanks GROWLER for your concern in trying to retrieve Cyril, much appreciated. Shrugs: ::)
Wot????
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Yea well, thanks GROWLER for your concern in trying to retrieve Cyril, much appreciated. Shrugs: ::)
Wot????
Nowt. ::)
Carry on
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Nice to get out on a first show of the season, even if the weather was generally shite.
Tit freezing wind, dull as the dullest of ditchwater and slightly soggy.
Not very many there, entrants or speccies tbh, so came back early.
MoMo is suuuuuuch a sweet motor you know. Never missed a beat and turns heads everywhere she goes. cloud9:
Bit late this morning, but she never complained about being given 'thebiffters' all the way at a steady 60-65. cloud9:
Luvlee motor, and cant see me ever getting rid of her, even when MM has finished with her tbh. noooo:
Put 20 quids worth in, but reckon I only used 10, so, about 38mpg! eeek:
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Did you get your dosh back for the repairs,,,,,,, rubschin:
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Nice to get out on a first show of the season, even if the weather was generally shite.
Tit freezing wind, dull as the dullest of ditchwater and slightly soggy.
Not very many there, entrants or speccies tbh, so came back early.
MoMo is suuuuuuch a sweet motor you know. Never missed a beat and turns heads everywhere she goes. cloud9:
Bit late this morning, but she never complained about being given 'thebiffters' all the way at a steady 60-65. cloud9:
Luvlee motor, and cant see me ever getting rid of her, even when MM has finished with her tbh. noooo:
Put 20 quids worth in, but reckon I only used 10, so, about 38mpg! eeek:
Before you got yours I use to smile and think, aah, a moggy 1000/traveller etc. Now I find myself smiling and thinking Growler would be pleased redface:
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Nice to get out on a first show of the season, even if the weather was generally shite.
Tit freezing wind, dull as the dullest of ditchwater and slightly soggy.
Not very many there, entrants or speccies tbh, so came back early.
MoMo is suuuuuuch a sweet motor you know. Never missed a beat and turns heads everywhere she goes. cloud9:
Bit late this morning, but she never complained about being given 'thebiffters' all the way at a steady 60-65. cloud9:
Luvlee motor, and cant see me ever getting rid of her, even when MM has finished with her tbh. noooo:
Put 20 quids worth in, but reckon I only used 10, so, about 38mpg! eeek:
Before you got yours I use to smile and think, aah, a moggy 1000/traveller etc. Now I find myself smiling and thinking Growler would be pleased redface:
Tell you JOM. IF you ever get the chance to buy one, just do it. :thumbsup:
'The Beast' gets loads of attention, and rightly so, thanks to the previous owners love care and attention to it (I'm merely the proud caretaker now), but the moggy is very different somehow, probably because it's a pure BRITISH creation and oozing pure BRITISHNESS from a generally happier and more relaxed era, and along with the Mini are probably the two most iconic loved and well know automobiles of all time within the UK. cloud9:
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Did you get your dosh back for the repairs,,,,,,, rubschin:
Spoke to the geezer concerned today, and he has PROMISED a c/q will be winging its way to me as soon as he has the copy of the invoice.
We shall see. rubschin:
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Mug
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Mug
Knob
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Did you get your dosh back for the repairs,,,,,,, rubschin:
Spoke to the geezer concerned today, and he has PROMISED a c/q will be winging its way to me as soon as he has the copy of the invoice.
We shall see. rubschin:
Result........... :thumbsup:
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Did you get your dosh back for the repairs,,,,,,, rubschin:
Spoke to the geezer concerned today, and he has PROMISED a c/q will be winging its way to me as soon as he has the copy of the invoice.
We shall see. rubschin:
Result........... :thumbsup:
Thanks matey.
I'll pm you with the outcome to save any further sarcastic comments on this thread. ::)
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I'll pm you with the outcome to save any further sarcastic comments on this thread. ::)
noooo: we all need to know, we have lived and breathed your trials and tribulations on this.
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^^^ Wot he said
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I'll pm you with the outcome to save any further sarcastic comments on this thread. ::)
noooo: we all need to know, we have lived and breathed your trials and tribulations on this.
OK. I'll pm everyone bar Nick and one other. :thumbsup:
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Mr dodgy mot man rang me again yesterday to tell me he's received my invoice copies what I've paid, thanked me for the sae and complimented me on the quality of the envelope!! lol:
He also wants to pay for all the parts that I'd told him I'd pay for, as I'd have had to pay for them anyway, but he insisted eeek:
He's going to ring me again on Monday to make sure I've received the c/q., and then he's going to drag the guy that alledgedly mot'd MoMo, and the guy that sold me the car into his office for 'further discussions' as he doesn't want this sort of grief ever again due to the fact that as he rightly says, it's taken me decades to build this family business up, but things like this can destroy it in a blink of an eye.
Got to give the guy some credit here I feel. :thumbsup:
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Mr dodgy mot man rang me again yesterday to tell me he's received my invoice copies what I've paid, thanked me for the sae and complimented me on the quality of the envelope!! lol:
He also wants to pay for all the parts that I'd told him I'd pay for, as I'd have had to pay for them anyway, but he insisted eeek:
He's going to ring me again on Monday to make sure I've received the c/q., and then he's going to drag the guy that alledgedly mot'd MoMo, and the guy that sold me the car into his office for 'further discussions' as he doesn't want this sort of grief ever again due to the fact that as he rightly says, it's taken me decades to build this family business up, but things like this can destroy it in a blink of an eye.
Got to give the guy some credit here I feel. :thumbsup:
Good news....... :thumbsup:
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He thanked me for being so lenient and understanding, as I could have gone to VOSA and possibly put him out of business
I retorted by stating that he'd dealt with a portentially damaging situtaion in a proffesional manner.
He is quite rightly extremely annoyed that this situation arose in the first place as he has to trust those that he employs, and he feels as though this trust has been abused in this case.
i actually feel a bit sorry for the guy tbh, but when I mentioned this to MM, she ranted that we could have died because of his company.
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He thanked me for being so lenient and understanding, as I could have gone to VOSA and possibly put him out of business
I retorted by stating that he'd dealt with a portentially damaging situtaion in a proffesional manner.
He is quite rightly extremely annoyed that this situation arose in the first place as he has to trust those that he employs, and he feels as though this trust has been abused in this case.
i actually feel a bit sorry for the guy tbh, but when I mentioned this to MM, she ranted that we could have died because of his company.
One of the main MOT stations where I used to live was a professional outfit ....but one of the testers was less than honest ....he offered me a few dial-a- mots ........
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He thanked me for being so lenient and understanding, as I could have gone to VOSA and possibly put him out of business
I retorted by stating that he'd dealt with a portentially damaging situtaion in a proffesional manner.
He is quite rightly extremely annoyed that this situation arose in the first place as he has to trust those that he employs, and he feels as though this trust has been abused in this case.
i actually feel a bit sorry for the guy tbh, but when I mentioned this to MM, she ranted that we could have died because of his company.
One of the main MOT stations where I used to live was a professional outfit ....but one of the testers was less than honest ....he offered me a few dial-a- mots ........
This is the scary thing about running your own business and having employees with whom you have to place your unreserved trust in to run the business in a proper and legal manner.
The owner here is quite rightly very concerned and upset which is probably why I feel a pang of sorrow for him tbh.
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Pretty sure my mechanic does it too...he took my van (the dead one ) for an MOT last year and was back in an hour (quick for here ) ...passed no problem ....I knew 1 tyre was illegal.....yes I had a puncture .....
But hey ho........
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He thanked me for being so lenient and understanding, as I could have gone to VOSA and possibly put him out of business
I retorted by stating that he'd dealt with a portentially damaging situtaion in a proffesional manner.
He is quite rightly extremely annoyed that this situation arose in the first place as he has to trust those that he employs, and he feels as though this trust has been abused in this case.
i actually feel a bit sorry for the guy tbh, but when I mentioned this to MM, she ranted that we could have died because of his company.
One of the main MOT stations where I used to live was a professional outfit ....but one of the testers was less than honest ....he offered me a few dial-a- mots ........
This is the scary thing about running your own business and having employees with whom you have to place your unreserved trust in to run the business in a proper and legal manner.
The owner here is quite rightly very concerned and upset which is probably why I feel a pang of sorrow for him tbh.
As they say "who guards the guards?" In this case you did but it was the owner's job to.
A good result though and looks like the owner deserves repeat business.
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He thanked me for being so lenient and understanding, as I could have gone to VOSA and possibly put him out of business
I retorted by stating that he'd dealt with a portentially damaging situtaion in a proffesional manner.
He is quite rightly extremely annoyed that this situation arose in the first place as he has to trust those that he employs, and he feels as though this trust has been abused in this case.
i actually feel a bit sorry for the guy tbh, but when I mentioned this to MM, she ranted that we could have died because of his company.
One of the main MOT stations where I used to live was a professional outfit ....but one of the testers was less than honest ....he offered me a few dial-a- mots ........
This is the scary thing about running your own business and having employees with whom you have to place your unreserved trust in to run the business in a proper and legal manner.
The owner here is quite rightly very concerned and upset which is probably why I feel a pang of sorrow for him tbh.
As they say "who guards the guards?" In this case you did but it was the owner's job to.
A good result though and looks like the owner deserves repeat business.
Wery very true Steve, and with mot's, they have to be performed correctly as we are potentially talking about peoples lives here.
very difficult sometimes though, especially when the guy in question has been working for him for over 40 years!
You'd really think he'd be totally trustworthy and 100% reliable.
I could here the emotion in the owners voice.
ALMOST been a pleasure dealing with him. Typical old school values and attitude.
Such a shame he's seemingly been so badly let down by someone he really thought he could trust 100%.
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Anyone that thinks Quality Control is all about handling customer complaints is not long for business, you have to be proactive.
I've never heard of Trading Standards, the Police or anyone in officialdom deliberately sending a dodgy car to see if a rogue tester will pass it. Does it happen?
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Anyone that thinks Quality Control is all about handling customer complaints is not long for business, you have to be proactive.
I've never heard of Trading Standards, the Police or anyone in officialdom deliberately sending a dodgy car to see if a rogue tester will pass it. Does it happen?
Dunno tbh? Shrugs:
Trading Standars certainly send cars in with known faults to be serviced ar main stealers though.
G jnr/snr used to werk for a Nissan main stealer, and he was caught out by them for not replacing a slightly torn rear windscreen wiper blade, and for not checking the tyre pressure on the spare wheel that was upsideown in the underneath wheel cradle.
Suspended for 6 weeks with no pay, and given a final written warning.
Told them to stick it, and now does the same job what i do's and has done for the last 13 years. :thumbsup:
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C/q received.
Meanwhile, MoMo confiscated...by me. evil:
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C/q received.
Meanwhile, MoMo confiscated...by me. evil:
:thumbsup: and rubschin:
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C/q received.
Meanwhile, MoMo confiscated...by me. evil:
:thumbsup: and rubschin:
Insurance will be being cancelled in 7 days time.... possibly.
Final warning has been issued.
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Popcorn:
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C/q received.
Meanwhile, MoMo confiscated...by me. evil:
:thumbsup: and rubschin:
:thumbsup: and rubschin: from me too
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"Dad. Help. I've broken down on the A41 and there's a massive que of angry motorists behind me"
Me?
I'm 25 miles away half way through fixing a scruffy owld N reg BMW 520. Shrugs:
"hang on angel, I'll just fire the jet propelled time warp 'elicopter up". Banghead
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"Dad. Help. I've broken down on the A41 and there's a massive que of angry motorists behind me"
Me?
I'm 25 miles away half way through fixing a scruffy owld N reg BMW 520. Shrugs:
"hang on angel, I'll just fire the jet propelled time warp 'elicopter up". Banghead
It's what we are here for. angel1
Hope it all worked out OK.
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"Dad. Help. I've broken down on the A41 and there's a massive que of angry motorists behind me"
Me?
I'm 25 miles away half way through fixing a scruffy owld N reg BMW 520. Shrugs:
"hang on angel, I'll just fire the jet propelled time warp 'elicopter up". Banghead
It's what we are here for. angel1
Hope it all worked out OK.
Indeed.
After 90 minutes I arrived.
Diagnosed temp. but terminal goosedness.
She went the ale 'ouse.
I sat in the car in a car park for 2 hours waiting for the AA.
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"Dad. Help. I've broken down on the A41 and there's a massive que of angry motorists behind me"
Me?
I'm 25 miles away half way through fixing a scruffy owld N reg BMW 520. Shrugs:
"hang on angel, I'll just fire the jet propelled time warp 'elicopter up". Banghead
It's what we are here for. angel1
Hope it all worked out OK.
Indeed.
After 90 minutes I arrived.
Diagnosed temp. but terminal goosedness.
She went the ale 'ouse.
I sat in the car in a car park for 2 hours waiting for the AA.
Did she bring you out a coke n packet of crisps......... rubschin:
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"Dad. Help. I've broken down on the A41 and there's a massive que of angry motorists behind me"
Me?
I'm 25 miles away half way through fixing a scruffy owld N reg BMW 520. Shrugs:
"hang on angel, I'll just fire the jet propelled time warp 'elicopter up". Banghead
It's what we are here for. angel1
Hope it all worked out OK.
Indeed.
After 90 minutes I arrived.
Diagnosed temp. but terminal goosedness.
She went the ale 'ouse.
I sat in the car in a car park for 2 hours waiting for the AA.
Did she bring you out a coke n packet of crisps......... rubschin:
No. evil:
AA was very good and almost delighted to be wekin' on an 'old timer' again, and quickly diagnosed a dodgy dissy cap or leads.
Most odd, as both are fairly new.
Plugs 2 & 4 ...no spark.
Obviously he wasn't carrying such spares, so had to be 6 'rope towed home which was most 'entertaining'. eeek: whistle:
Fortunately, the previous owner had placed all old parts in a box, so have just put what looks like the original dissy and leads eeek: back on, and it werks again!! Thumbs:
Meanwhile, young G jnr had to drive me back to retrieve my car from Chester Zoo car park, which the Mini Moose has assured me is NEVER EVER locked. noooo:
It WAS!! Angry9:
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This, btw, just goes to prove ONCE again, that Anna Log is in fact bestestest. :thumbsup:
Not a single bir'of diginess in sight on MoMo. noooo:
If it had been a 'modern car' overflowing with digital shite and nonsense, it would have been SO expensive to fix, the scrappy and his one eyed snarlin' dog would have been beckoning for a quick 100 snoters weighing in of this morning. evil:
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Think I'll buy it, and it's the right colour too. :thumbsup:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MORRIS-MINOR-1000-1-43RD-60TH-ANNIVERSARY-CORGI-MODEL-BOXED-ISSUE-PKD-K8967Q-/321122465851?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_DiecastVehicles_JN&hash=item4ac463f83b (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MORRIS-MINOR-1000-1-43RD-60TH-ANNIVERSARY-CORGI-MODEL-BOXED-ISSUE-PKD-K8967Q-/321122465851?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_DiecastVehicles_JN&hash=item4ac463f83b)
I've been asked the question though. Banghead
Why? ::)
'Cus I friggin' want to, IF that's ok with you all. cussing:
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Think I'll buy it, and it's the right colour too. :thumbsup:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MORRIS-MINOR-1000-1-43RD-60TH-ANNIVERSARY-CORGI-MODEL-BOXED-ISSUE-PKD-K8967Q-/321122465851?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_DiecastVehicles_JN&hash=item4ac463f83b (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MORRIS-MINOR-1000-1-43RD-60TH-ANNIVERSARY-CORGI-MODEL-BOXED-ISSUE-PKD-K8967Q-/321122465851?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_DiecastVehicles_JN&hash=item4ac463f83b)
I've been asked the question though. Banghead
Why? ::)
'Cus I friggin' want to, IF that's ok with you all. cussing:
Awesome! Thumbs:
I've been trying to find a mini Clubman....
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Think I'll buy it, and it's the right colour too. :thumbsup:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MORRIS-MINOR-1000-1-43RD-60TH-ANNIVERSARY-CORGI-MODEL-BOXED-ISSUE-PKD-K8967Q-/321122465851?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_DiecastVehicles_JN&hash=item4ac463f83b (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MORRIS-MINOR-1000-1-43RD-60TH-ANNIVERSARY-CORGI-MODEL-BOXED-ISSUE-PKD-K8967Q-/321122465851?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_DiecastVehicles_JN&hash=item4ac463f83b)
I've been asked the question though. Banghead
Why? ::)
'Cus I friggin' want to, IF that's ok with you all. cussing:
Awesome! Thumbs:
I've been trying to find a mini Clubman....
I'll 'ave a sniff for you on Sunday at the show if you like like?
You know, the show i'm going to ON ME OWN. ::)
Clubman obviously, but has it got to be white, and does it have to be a GT, 'cus that could be tricky if you tick both those boxes. rubschin:
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Think I'll buy it, and it's the right colour too. :thumbsup:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MORRIS-MINOR-1000-1-43RD-60TH-ANNIVERSARY-CORGI-MODEL-BOXED-ISSUE-PKD-K8967Q-/321122465851?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_DiecastVehicles_JN&hash=item4ac463f83b (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MORRIS-MINOR-1000-1-43RD-60TH-ANNIVERSARY-CORGI-MODEL-BOXED-ISSUE-PKD-K8967Q-/321122465851?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_DiecastVehicles_JN&hash=item4ac463f83b)
I've been asked the question though. Banghead
Why? ::)
'Cus I friggin' want to, IF that's ok with you all. cussing:
Exactly :thumbsup:
Go for it, only 3 left.
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Think I'll buy it, and it's the right colour too. :thumbsup:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MORRIS-MINOR-1000-1-43RD-60TH-ANNIVERSARY-CORGI-MODEL-BOXED-ISSUE-PKD-K8967Q-/321122465851?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_DiecastVehicles_JN&hash=item4ac463f83b (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MORRIS-MINOR-1000-1-43RD-60TH-ANNIVERSARY-CORGI-MODEL-BOXED-ISSUE-PKD-K8967Q-/321122465851?pt=UK_ToysGames_DiecastVehicles_DiecastVehicles_JN&hash=item4ac463f83b)
I've been asked the question though. Banghead
Why? ::)
'Cus I friggin' want to, IF that's ok with you all. cussing:
Awesome! Thumbs:
I've been trying to find a mini Clubman....
I'll 'ave a sniff for you on Sunday at the show if you like like?
You know, the show i'm going to ON ME OWN. ::)
Clubman obviously, but has it got to be white, and does it have to be a GT, 'cus that could be tricky if you tick both those boxes. rubschin:
Yes please!
Any Clubman would be great for me desk like..... Thumbs:
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Scale preference? rubschin:
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Scale preference? rubschin:
Don't care... I haven't seen any..... noooo:
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Scale preference? rubschin:
Don't care... I haven't seen any..... noooo:
Instead of trawling through mcsquillions of laid out models, I'll ask. Thumbs:
Still after one of 'The Beast' too.
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Scale preference? rubschin:
Don't care... I haven't seen any..... noooo:
Instead of trawling through mcsquillions of laid out models, I'll ask. Thumbs:
Still after one of 'The Beast' too.
Thumbs:
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Scale preference? rubschin:
1:1
He has a large desk whistle:
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Scale preference? rubschin:
1:1
He has a large desk whistle:
lol: lol:
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Ey BM.
Just been checking out for a Clubman on the 'bed o' fleas', and nowt available on there EXCEPT for some half tasty looking Scaletrix models. rubschin:
You got an original sales brochure for the GT btw?
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Ey BM.
Just been checking out for a Clubman on the 'bed o' fleas', and nowt available on there EXCEPT for some half tasty looking Scaletrix models. rubschin:
You got an original sales brochure for the GT btw?
Yes, was just showing the brochure off today like.... Thumbs:
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Ey BM.
Just been checking out for a Clubman on the 'bed o' fleas', and nowt available on there EXCEPT for some half tasty looking Scaletrix models. rubschin:
You got an original sales brochure for the GT btw?
Yes, was just showing the brochure off today like.... Thumbs:
The guests must be enthralled point:
I suppose it's better than, "an that's me and LL on the beach....ooh, and that's us at the Pyramids" etc ;)
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Ey BM.
Just been checking out for a Clubman on the 'bed o' fleas', and nowt available on there EXCEPT for some half tasty looking Scaletrix models. rubschin:
You got an original sales brochure for the GT btw?
Yes, was just showing the brochure off today like.... Thumbs:
The guests must be enthralled point:
I suppose it's better than, "an that's me and LL on the beach....ooh, and that's us at the Pyramids" etc ;)
evil:
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Ey BM.
Just been checking out for a Clubman on the 'bed o' fleas', and nowt available on there EXCEPT for some half tasty looking Scaletrix models. rubschin:
You got an original sales brochure for the GT btw?
Yes, was just showing the brochure off today like.... Thumbs:
The guests must be enthralled point:
I suppose it's better than, "an that's me and LL on the beach....ooh, and that's us at the Pyramids" etc ;)
evil:
S'ok BM. I'm on your side.
He's nowt bu'ra jealous JOM. ::)
I mean, wtf's HE got I ask meself...apart from bitterness? Shrugs:
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Any updates....... rubschin: still going strong.......
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Any updates....... rubschin: still going strong.......
Updates?
Well, reversed the polarity. Fitted new alternator and halogen headlamps. :thumbsup:
New door mirror fitted
Needs the oil leaks sorting and exhaust is blowing its tits off from the manifold.
Could do with a full interior seat re-trim tbh. Kits available ready made.
Bottoms of the doors could do with replacing as the rust is starting to bubble up again.
She's an absolutely gorgeous owld gerl though, and much luved. cloud9:
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Any updates....... rubschin: still going strong.......
Updates?
Well, reversed the polarity. Fitted new alternator and halogen headlamps. :thumbsup:
New door mirror fitted
Needs the oil leaks sorting and exhaust is blowing its tits off from the manifold.
Could do with a full interior seat re-trim tbh. Kits available ready made.
Bottoms of the doors could do with replacing as the rust is starting to bubble up again.
She's an absolutely gorgeous owld gerl though, and much luved. cloud9:
Thumbs:
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Brakes have been howling like a banshee since new shoes were fitted in March.
Drums are badly scored, but according to the 'experts' on the forum, that shouldn't make any difference.
Recommended driving with my foot on the brake to 'bed then in' properly until they are virtually smouldering. eeek:
May have a look at doing a disc brake conversion. rubschin:
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No updates.......... noooo:
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Last on line 68 days ago.... noooo:
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Last on line 68 days ago.... noooo:
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