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Nov 29, 2019 17:54:07 GMT
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Well, I've tried my hardest to pretend it isn't here... however it is damn cold outside and dark at 4.30... I'm admitting defeat, it is winter. However on the plus side winter means projects!! So what are you stripping down, finishing off, building up, starting, hoping to find time to do... I've got three things sort of project-ish on going at the moment. Datsun is in namless 's quality hands, so I've got nothing planned on that right now, but it will definitely need me to do some stuff once it is back in my hands to move the project forward some more (and ultimately to paint at some point, once I've saved up some pennies!). I've still got a bugeye Subaru Wagon with three flat tyres, a flat battery and a slightly noisey (but not broken) diff. Tempted to chuck an MOT on that and give it some overlander treatment over winter, Forester struts, wider steels, knobbly tyres, roof rack etc. etc. The 996 has some issue still, namely it refuses to start if I stall it once it is warm, and a couple of interior bits (non-cancelling indicators on one side, console box (if that is the term) lid won't stay shut)). So that'll need some time spent on it too. The main project is re-building the garage, I did kind of start on it, but summer ran away with me, so I need to make a concerted effort to spend some time and money on it. Maybe once the 996 is back up and running okay. Then I can christen the re-done garage with the Subaru build maybe...
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Nov 29, 2019 18:03:58 GMT
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My winter plans? Going over to Spain for at least a couple of months. Can't stand British winters.
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Nov 29, 2019 18:09:51 GMT
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Fraud owners club member 1999 Jaguar s type 1993 ford escort
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Nov 29, 2019 18:16:58 GMT
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I REALLY need to get back into Midas rebuilding. I have done virtually nothing over the past two months, it's cold and my garage heater has packed up. Apparently it's an easy fix (Small part needs changing) but I don't know how to fix it...
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Nov 29, 2019 18:25:52 GMT
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Get the Mk1 Phase2 to a place where it pleases me aesthetically Adding some of these, in process..... Some lowering........ And ultimately it needs to be doing a lot of this more easily now Prozac has moved on. So that I can get back to this...... Which got dug out from under three years worth of hoarding during October Using the little caravan I converted for welding and painting through winter, as my block work garage just never heats up. As always, random visits welcome. I also plan on spending a day over at @grumpynorthener towers to learn and chat with Sid. It could be a good winter once I get my blasted and primed parts back and start welding and patching.
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Nov 29, 2019 18:40:20 GMT
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My winter plans? Going over to Spain for at least a couple of months. Can't stand British winters. Lanzarote for xmas , rest of the time trying to avoid trench foot or hypothermia!! any other RR'ers going to be in Puerto del Carmen over chrismas/new year? could have a meet up & grab a couple of large cold ones at El Kiosko!
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'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating '80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip '97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile!
firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.
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sowen
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 2,245
Club RR Member Number: 24
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Nov 29, 2019 18:43:54 GMT
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Get my little V8 Landy back on the road Also need to clear out and re-organise the garage, then I'll have room to roll my SD1 inside to get going on that resto sometime next year if all goes to plan...
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Nov 29, 2019 18:51:14 GMT
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I'm having a serious conversation with myself about getting this Bronco out of the shop...Remains to be seen if that actually happens though.
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Nov 29, 2019 18:52:58 GMT
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My winter plans? Going over to Spain for at least a couple of months. Can't stand British winters. Lanzarote for xmas , rest of the time trying to avoid trench foot or hypothermia!! any other RR'ers going to be in Puerto del Carmen over chrismas/new year? could have a meet up & grab a couple of large cold ones at El Kiosko! We'll be down in Almeria so, not quite as far south and as warm as Lanzarote but, still warm enough.
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Nov 29, 2019 18:54:52 GMT
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Absolutely nothing carwise, too cold and wet to be a roadside hero, and being a delivery driver this time of year is sapping all my good enthusiasm away with each passing day of overtime
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Nov 29, 2019 19:03:32 GMT
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Lanzarote for xmas , rest of the time trying to avoid trench foot or hypothermia!! any other RR'ers going to be in Puerto del Carmen over chrismas/new year? could have a meet up & grab a couple of large cold ones at El Kiosko! We'll be down in Almeria so, not quite as far south and as warm as Lanzarote but, still warm enough. 22-24 ish... works for me. bit of a shock coming home to single figure temps though.
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'80 s1 924 turbo..hibernating '80 golf gli cabriolet...doing impression of a skip '97 pug 106 commuter...continuing cheapness making me smile!
firm believer in the k.i.s.s and f.i.s.h principles.
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Nov 29, 2019 19:13:20 GMT
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Finish this So I can start on this
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Nov 29, 2019 19:13:26 GMT
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Absolutely nothing carwise, too cold and wet to be a roadside hero, and being a delivery driver this time of year is sapping all my good enthusiasm away with each passing day of overtime This I can relate too 20 years in the industry as a depot supervisor then an owner driver I cringe every time I see a parcel van this time of year Glad I got out of it ten years ago Very very hard work , I have respect to people that still do the job
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Fraud owners club member 1999 Jaguar s type 1993 ford escort
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Nov 29, 2019 19:21:32 GMT
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Once the workshop is built I'll be continuing the weldathon on this MR2 Just need the smegging workshop roof sheets to arrive.
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Sammo
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 1,461
Club RR Member Number: 103
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Nov 29, 2019 19:26:40 GMT
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The cold and dark I can handle. The constant torrential rain is what’s stopping play on anything for me I really need to get the MK2 20v back together so it can be driven off the driveway and then the V5 Caddy can be finished All in good time though...
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Follow Me On Instagram - @parttimecartinkerer
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Nov 29, 2019 19:53:03 GMT
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get the bmw fixed up, that's fixing a few bits on the sills, sorting the sunroof that is still seized and sorting out some headliners, probably fix the tailgate wiring again.
paint my Citroen ZX, had the paint a few months already, need to take a few bits of trim off and sand it down and crack on.
keep the daily Touran going till I get bored of it.
decide if the Astra Estate 2.0 DTi 16v 82ps is being fragged sold or fixed.
highly unlikely I'll do anything to the 205 this year.
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skinnylew
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 5,546
Club RR Member Number: 11
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Nov 29, 2019 20:05:38 GMT
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Meh I might get round to getting the 406 MOT'd before it's tax runs out, might even get the mrs's Ka welded up to see another mot through. Nothing Ax related, nothing exciting, sadly my dermatitis ridden hands won't last more than 5 seconds these days annoyingly
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brachunky
Scotland
Posts: 1,314
Club RR Member Number: 72
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Nov 29, 2019 20:10:33 GMT
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Like some others here with a garage too small to get my truck in, winter tends to be a time for fast,quick improvements which can be completed whilst it's still light! A new steering wheel and window channels are such jobs lined up as well as making lists for ordering loads of suspension and steering bits ready to fit in the spring. This done of course, while eating plenty mince pies and tea!
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Nov 29, 2019 20:49:49 GMT
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Currently fixing some bodywork on my El Camino. It doesnt really need much more than that but if work contracts flow next year I'll be throwing myself into a conversion to a Tremec 5 speed. I appreciate the select-and-forget ladyness of an automatic, but I've always driven manual and I miss having a clutch.
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Last Edit: Nov 30, 2019 10:08:41 GMT by Deleted
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Samage
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Nov 29, 2019 20:56:05 GMT
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Get the MX5 ready for spring. It's away having welding done at the moment, then I want to prep it for paint and get it punted off to the paint shop. Interior needs a refurb so I'll take that out before it goes for paint. Needs some mechanical stuff as well, am considering doing that before it goes for paint so I don't mess up the paintjob with oil, grease, or a gouge from a wayward spanner.
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Last Edit: Nov 29, 2019 21:20:33 GMT by Samage
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