GavinJ
Club Retro Rides Member
MGB 3.9 v8 Sebring
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Club RR Member Number: 209
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Most Satisfying Retro 'Moment'GavinJ
@gavinj
Club Retro Rides Member 209
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Jun 29, 2011 15:16:35 GMT
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I was just scanning through some of my photo's and I found one that I looked at for that little bit longer than than the rest, mainly becuase it was one of those 'moments' when you stand back and just look..you know when you get that 'f#ck yeah i've done it feeling'... Well here's my recent 'moment'....  Basically had the task of fitting the fresh v8 and gearbox into my MGB on my own (usually a fiddly task with two people), took most of the morning and comprised of jacking the MG up and down and using the engine crane in various positions as it is such a tight fit it's untrue but once it was done with the added bonus of not damaging anything....i had a 'moment'  Whats your latest retro moment? Moment = A specific point in time, especially the present time: A particular period of importance, influence, or significance in a series of events or developments |
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Last Edit: Jun 29, 2011 15:24:17 GMT by GavinJ
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stealthstylz
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 14,843
Club RR Member Number: 174
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Most Satisfying Retro 'Moment'stealthstylz
@stealthstylz
Club Retro Rides Member 174
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Jun 29, 2011 15:22:27 GMT
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I had a similar one welding the Polo recently. I've done a lot of interesting body mods, most requiring me to make up complex double curved panels from scratch. I'd left all the welds unground, and as I started grinding a certain bit I slowly realised that the swage line i'd continued between 2 panels was in perfect alignment/angle/couldn't see the weld. Had a bit of a Mr Proud moment, as the panel will require only a tiny skim of filler rather than a load of shaping like I was expecting.
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Jun 29, 2011 15:40:10 GMT
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this:  when you make a car purely for your own taste and other people like it just as much as you do, feels good. |
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sumpcracker
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Yes, I’m still here.
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Jun 29, 2011 15:48:28 GMT
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Mine was when i went for a carefull spin after fitting upgraded suspension and brakes, ended up using a qtr of a tank of fuel, and braking from serious speeds without fade or fuss, grinning from ear to ear,
(shortly after all joy was hamperd by desire for more power)
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Jun 29, 2011 15:56:44 GMT
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mine was today when i lowered the scooby back onto its own four wheels after its been up on axle stands for the last two months having the crossmember/rack etc out for replacement with power steering,fired up first time and i now have lovely light steering ;D
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1984 Subaru GLF Hatch
1983 Skoda 120LE Super estelle
1977 Subaru DL Wagon
1978 Datsun 120Y Coupe
1995 Skoda favorit estate
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rr69h
Part of things
Posts: 313
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Jun 29, 2011 15:58:52 GMT
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Completing my no-wheel-drive-mini-Mercedes...  ...knowing that next time I'll get the spanners out it'll end up in here:  |
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"Racing drivers never carry cash"
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timasorus
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 434
Club RR Member Number: 90
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Jun 29, 2011 20:56:43 GMT
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fitted the new hidden indicators to the front of the polo and finally got it looking just how i wanted it. cant wait for the gathering now
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banditos ahoy!
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Jun 29, 2011 22:34:10 GMT
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I think it has to be getting the engine from non-running to this (clicky video).  Having never before attempted to do points, timing or removal and refitting of the distributor. Good to have a point of reference really, since the head gasket blew recently so the engine is running like a bag of nails now. |
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Last Edit: Jun 29, 2011 22:34:48 GMT by Deleted
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will
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Jun 29, 2011 22:57:28 GMT
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Had a love affair with Nina... ;D
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uncle silvia
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Datsun Club UK - Devon & Cornwall Rep
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Kinda to do with my retro................ I sorted my garage out so I can actually start doing propper work to My Corolla (I always wanted a proper Man Cave ;D   New garage door has just arrived and i have plans for more storage and a built in engine hoist  |
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1981 KE70 Corolla - 1978 B310 Sunny Coupe - 1977 Pink Clubman Mini Shorty |
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Jun 30, 2011 10:50:24 GMT
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I'm becoming very covetous of other people's caves, especially ones like that with a nice tidy tool rack.
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Jun 30, 2011 11:56:41 GMT
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after completly failing at fitting a stage one kit to my mini, bending the jet and needle on the carb - i stripped and rebuilt the carb and got it running again all by myself was quite proud - even if it stalled as it when around corners  |
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2001 Micra 998 - Daily
1986 Mini Mayfair 998 - Former Daily - Garaged
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camper damper
Part of things
Another car bites the dust
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Jun 30, 2011 14:02:51 GMT
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having the same car for 6 or so years and only every drove it for 2 years on and off. Also the look people give me when i drive my camper most people can't seem to figure out what is going on with it is it blue or red or a different shed of red or as it faded to pink or what
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Jun 30, 2011 14:39:06 GMT
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Probably either this:  or this:  |
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1997 TVR Chimaera
2009 Westfield Megabusa
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Jun 30, 2011 15:05:27 GMT
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 When I found this picture online, I was utterly chuffed. First show, clutch was knackered, there was bits of it still in primer, the suspension hadn't settled so the tops of the front wheels were sticking out a lot and I was getting bitched at by the Ford boys for parking in between them. Happy days. |
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Jun 30, 2011 15:48:52 GMT
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