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Apr 24, 2023 12:23:03 GMT
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Hey Folks! Another week, another weekly chat, your place for stuff that may not warrant a full thread, or stuff that is just going on right now that you want to share. I went to an event! Bicester Heritage Scramble. It was very excellent. Saw a few RR luminaries there, Seth , bstardchild , ChasR and VIP (who I went with). Saw a few RR cars around the place too and it is clear that there was a fairly substantial RR scene presence, which is lovely. I also wasn't covering for anyone, so I'll make a thread (I really will!). Less than a month until Weekender, so we're in the crunch for that. I'm also moving forward with the ad stuff on here, moving to a new provider, hopefully improving that so the cost of forum running starts to get closer to the income from ads, merch and club. We'll see though. Also as the title implies it is my birthday at the end of the week, will accept full-size Facel Vega HK500 shaped presents. Previous thread : forum.retro-rides.org/thread/224602/chat-thread-back-normal-wc |
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ToolsnTrack
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Homebrew Raconteur
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Club RR Member Number: 134
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Apr 24, 2023 21:11:00 GMT
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Yes! To getting out and doing things with cars ToolsnTrackOther people out and doing stuff in cars were the CTCRC at Brands Hatch, a 2 day event this time alongside the GT Championship. The Saturday had a big old gap in the running due to an unfortunate car fire. Sunday starts wet and is quite eventful. You may recognise the commentatory from our own events, as well as a certain James Ibbotson in the Hillman Imp in the pre66 race |
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Pablo Escobar's 911  |
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stealthstylz
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Club RR Member Number: 174
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Can't seem to get my car mojo going at the moment, got all sorts planned. I did fix a Nissan MA10 engine at work which came out well.   |
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adam73bgt
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Been mostly poking holes in my Crossfire this week. Did have some thoughts creeping in about modding the Almera daily again, some Volvo BBS Craters, bit of lows and a replica Laguna splitter.. a mate helpfully photoshopped something up to show roughly what it would look like  Maybe if I find a properly cheap set of wheels, but I really should finish off at least one of my other projects first. And happy birthday! |
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Apr 27, 2023 11:00:54 GMT
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Pat actually died last year but I'm glad to see his site is still being maintained as it's full of interesting personal takes on American hot rod history from someone who was there. |
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Last Edit: Apr 27, 2023 19:20:23 GMT by ratchart: missing word
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Apr 27, 2023 18:05:53 GMT
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This interest VW build flagged up, thinking 413 wagon but lots of fabrication work there so far. Lots of stuff on IG doesn't catch my eye but this did.   |
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2014 - Audi A6 Avant 3.0Tdi Quattro
1958 - Chevrolet Apache Panel Truck
1959 - Plymouth Custom Suburban
1952 - Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop
1985 - Ford Econoline E350 Quadravan
2009 - Ovlov V70 2.5T
1970 - Cortina Mk2 Estate
2007 - Fiat Ducato LWB 120Multijet
2014 - Honda Civic 2.2 CTDi ES
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braaap
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Apr 27, 2023 18:15:31 GMT
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Don't know what 413 wagon should mean, that's a type 3 squareback.
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Apr 27, 2023 18:58:42 GMT
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Don't know what 413 wagon should mean, that's a type 3 squareback. I concede to not having a clue about VWs 🙄 |
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2014 - Audi A6 Avant 3.0Tdi Quattro
1958 - Chevrolet Apache Panel Truck
1959 - Plymouth Custom Suburban
1952 - Chevrolet 2dr Hardtop
1985 - Ford Econoline E350 Quadravan
2009 - Ovlov V70 2.5T
1970 - Cortina Mk2 Estate
2007 - Fiat Ducato LWB 120Multijet
2014 - Honda Civic 2.2 CTDi ES
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Seth
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MorrisOxford TriumphMirald HillmanMinx BorgwardIsabellaCombi
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Apr 27, 2023 18:59:12 GMT
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Pat actually died last year... [/quote] Oh, I'm not sure I'd heard that, which goes to show how out of that loop I am. I'd call him personally responsible for much of my initially aquired knowledge of early hot rodding, via Rod & Custom in the late 80s/early 90s. Always came across as a super cool guy who just really enjoyed what he did. Was a priveledge to meet him and have a brief chat one time at the NSRA Supernats. |
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Follow your dreams or you might as well be a vegetable. |
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Apr 28, 2023 12:30:43 GMT
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Been stupid busy.
I've cars in parts and work / family / social commitments.
I've been enjoying buzzing about in my Fiesta. I have been wondering whether I need something "moderninsh" as a daily, or at least something smaller than my '71 Galaxie....
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1937 Austin Street Rod - 1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1976 Rover V8 - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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Apr 28, 2023 14:24:23 GMT
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A very interesting car sales shop in Japan: checkerauto.jp/car/akku I'm hoping you find some spare time in the future to share some of Japan trip on here! |
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Apr 28, 2023 14:44:15 GMT
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akku I'm hoping you find some spare time in the future to share some of Japan trip on here! I have some stuff from a trip to Lincolnshire yet! I just posted the last of the Turkey shots today. |
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1937 Austin Street Rod - 1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1976 Rover V8 - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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Apr 28, 2023 20:11:15 GMT
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Good end to the week. First proper drive of my Anglia for nearly 5 years (rather than to the petrol station or round the block to see if it still works) and it didn’t miss a beat. Definitely got my mojo back and I think it deserves a wash tomorrow.
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Samage
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Apr 28, 2023 23:57:47 GMT
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Just logged back into RR after two years. I miss much?
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Apr 29, 2023 10:25:47 GMT
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Just logged back into RR after two years. I miss much? Not too much, still here fiddling with older cars. Akku returned to posting in the last year or so and I'm super happy about that. How have you been more importantly? |
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Samage
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Apr 29, 2023 16:24:05 GMT
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I've been alright, my Beetle still isn't finished and it seems I'm acquiring cars faster than I can finish them.
Also didn't realise the Gathering had moved location to about 20 minutes from where I live - really must try to go this year!
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misteralz
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I may drive a Volkswagen, but I'm scene tax exempt!
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Apr 29, 2023 16:59:27 GMT
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