So we plit from Brussels just after mid-day and headed down to the Tunnel. We were a ‘tad’ early (read 9hrs!) so chanced asking – and were roundly told to sod off – which we did, to Mickie D’s for essential fuel. The French lived up to their jobsworth reputation and were of no help whatsoever, so we ended up waiting the whole 9hrs. So we hid in a lorry park and talked absolute nonsense for a few hours.
Eventually – we boarded and headed to blighty in the small hours.
And managed to drop off the Capri at Nightmares at 3am.
After another motorway sprint, we crashed out just short of the M6 and grabbed an hour. Unfortunately Dave couldn't sleep in the back with the 70's louvres there - so put them on the roof. Wake up, hit the road (which we presume the louvres did - we forgot to put 'em back in the car as we headed North
We hit Manchester by 8ish and our first mini swap meet – John (great name) runs this beauty….
With this fitted (350 at the wheels at present)
With this awaiting the stack of new panels stored inside
And it’ll need ‘em!
Top bloke and after gassing, a tour of the factory and general blather – I asked on the engine choice, Zetec of course. So what’s with the K-Series over there……. “it’s a doorstop”
Cue one future transplant into the Spitfire – best cost ever - FREE
;D
Loaded up with OB’s alloys (pic lost – sorry OB) we refueled
and headed south and back to Norwich. This
is a warmed over 2.1 and was totally rebuilt on the drive – he’s mad and will be on the strip asap. Another load of cr*p talkin and we headed down to Nightmares. The gang were patiently hanging around
With the gun toting Mark a happy bunny
And we coughed our way through another lot of blather and plans as we arrived just after Mark had done this
Sometimes people can be too talented
- quote of the day “should have the shuts etc… done by tomorrow” It was pleasure to meet with EvilGed, Karen and Mark. Best tea ever!
We were wrecked, so loaded up the ‘tina - Mark realized why the Dukes of Hazard only went IN through the windows – but all done and secured
And we headed off down to Rian, another load of steelies (thanks a million mate) – the company of the lovely Nicola, fish n chips and a bed………
Next morning it was all still there
And Rians’ neighbour has this for sale – if anyone is interested
Another full english with extras, some shopping and tunnel bound.
I totally failed in the spot dept. A couple of crackers went the other direction of course – 40’s bus and 30’s ish Jaguar. Camera skills totally lacking so missed ‘em. Did however have a couple of stars sharing the car park……
English landed gentry
And another UK trump heads to Belgium….
But I know which I’d still prefer
OB dropped me off 2 hours ago and should be home by 10.
Long old haul, excellent to see folks, even if only briefly – and another load of tat successfully gathered, dispersed and swapped. It’s what it’s all about……
MASSIVE THANKS TO ALL – I know I speak for Dave too when I say how much we appreciated the way the folks on here at RR pull for each other. Mojo boosting after a horrible few weeks – the projects will take a hammering as I attack once more.
Hopefully Dave will add his ‘arrived OK’ once he gets in (if he’s not too worn out).
John
Eventually – we boarded and headed to blighty in the small hours.
And managed to drop off the Capri at Nightmares at 3am.
After another motorway sprint, we crashed out just short of the M6 and grabbed an hour. Unfortunately Dave couldn't sleep in the back with the 70's louvres there - so put them on the roof. Wake up, hit the road (which we presume the louvres did - we forgot to put 'em back in the car as we headed North
We hit Manchester by 8ish and our first mini swap meet – John (great name) runs this beauty….
With this fitted (350 at the wheels at present)
With this awaiting the stack of new panels stored inside
And it’ll need ‘em!
Top bloke and after gassing, a tour of the factory and general blather – I asked on the engine choice, Zetec of course. So what’s with the K-Series over there……. “it’s a doorstop”
Cue one future transplant into the Spitfire – best cost ever - FREE
;DLoaded up with OB’s alloys (pic lost – sorry OB) we refueled
and headed south and back to Norwich. This
is a warmed over 2.1 and was totally rebuilt on the drive – he’s mad and will be on the strip asap. Another load of cr*p talkin and we headed down to Nightmares. The gang were patiently hanging around
With the gun toting Mark a happy bunny
And we coughed our way through another lot of blather and plans as we arrived just after Mark had done this
Sometimes people can be too talented
- quote of the day “should have the shuts etc… done by tomorrow” It was pleasure to meet with EvilGed, Karen and Mark. Best tea ever!We were wrecked, so loaded up the ‘tina - Mark realized why the Dukes of Hazard only went IN through the windows – but all done and secured
And we headed off down to Rian, another load of steelies (thanks a million mate) – the company of the lovely Nicola, fish n chips and a bed………
Next morning it was all still there
And Rians’ neighbour has this for sale – if anyone is interested
Another full english with extras, some shopping and tunnel bound.
I totally failed in the spot dept. A couple of crackers went the other direction of course – 40’s bus and 30’s ish Jaguar. Camera skills totally lacking so missed ‘em. Did however have a couple of stars sharing the car park……
English landed gentry
And another UK trump heads to Belgium….
But I know which I’d still prefer
OB dropped me off 2 hours ago and should be home by 10.
Long old haul, excellent to see folks, even if only briefly – and another load of tat successfully gathered, dispersed and swapped. It’s what it’s all about……
MASSIVE THANKS TO ALL – I know I speak for Dave too when I say how much we appreciated the way the folks on here at RR pull for each other. Mojo boosting after a horrible few weeks – the projects will take a hammering as I attack once more.
Hopefully Dave will add his ‘arrived OK’ once he gets in (if he’s not too worn out).
John
