GavinJ
Club Retro Rides Member
MGB 3.9 v8 Sebring
Posts: 927
Club RR Member Number: 209
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Oh wow 😮 how time flies!
I joined January 2005 and I’ve suffered from stress related to modified retro rides since, mainly unfinished projects or a complete lack of reliability - thanks 😂
Congrats guys - here’s to the next 20?!
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GavinJ
Club Retro Rides Member
MGB 3.9 v8 Sebring
Posts: 927
Club RR Member Number: 209
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Sept 14, 2022 19:50:36 GMT
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I’d love to go on a TIG session can you let me know how I book on? I’m there all day Sunday.
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Last Edit: Sept 14, 2022 19:51:11 GMT by GavinJ
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GavinJ
Club Retro Rides Member
MGB 3.9 v8 Sebring
Posts: 927
Club RR Member Number: 209
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Aug 26, 2022 17:13:11 GMT
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My 3 spokes;
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GavinJ
Club Retro Rides Member
MGB 3.9 v8 Sebring
Posts: 927
Club RR Member Number: 209
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Midlands standGavinJ
@gavinj
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Aug 26, 2022 17:11:15 GMT
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Sorry I don’t think I can make it. So list amended. 1. MrSpeedy; Mercedes S124 300TD 2. ChasR : BMW M3 (if rust is allowed in! ) 3. Rich (dickdasterdley) : Either an Alpina B10 Touring 3.3 (E39) (The last 3.3 Touring made), Mercedes C107 450SLC or an S124 230TE 4. Thomas; Peugeot 205 Zest 5. Curtis: Honda S-M 6. Curtis' Grandad: V8 Austin A35 7. Carlton x ; herald or Mgb gt 8. Little Eddie ; big yank ford pick up thingy 9. Alan ; Moggie 10. Retrolegends - Doris the Morris 11. Ryan; make Cavalier
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GavinJ
Club Retro Rides Member
MGB 3.9 v8 Sebring
Posts: 927
Club RR Member Number: 209
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Midlands standGavinJ
@gavinj
Club Retro Rides Member 209
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Jul 19, 2022 13:32:02 GMT
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1. MrSpeedy; Mercedes S124 300TD 2. Gavin J ; VW Mk2 Jetta G60 Turbo
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Last Edit: Jul 19, 2022 13:34:50 GMT by GavinJ
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GavinJ
Club Retro Rides Member
MGB 3.9 v8 Sebring
Posts: 927
Club RR Member Number: 209
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Awesome weekend GavinJ
@gavinj
Club Retro Rides Member 209
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May 23, 2022 10:29:51 GMT
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Looks forward to the photos 👍
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GavinJ
Club Retro Rides Member
MGB 3.9 v8 Sebring
Posts: 927
Club RR Member Number: 209
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Brake Union thread help..GavinJ
@gavinj
Club Retro Rides Member 209
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I need to replace the rear solid lines on a 1999 Nissan Elgrand E50. What thread do you think this union is? It’s next to an m10x1 for comparison.
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GavinJ
Club Retro Rides Member
MGB 3.9 v8 Sebring
Posts: 927
Club RR Member Number: 209
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RRG21 Midlands standGavinJ
@gavinj
Club Retro Rides Member 209
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Jun 15, 2021 20:28:06 GMT
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1;MrSpeedy - Mercedes S124 2;pete127 - Toyota Celica(gen 6) 3;Matestelle120 - Land Rover 4;GavinJ - MGB Sebring or MG Midget
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Last Edit: Jun 15, 2021 20:30:12 GMT by GavinJ
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GavinJ
Club Retro Rides Member
MGB 3.9 v8 Sebring
Posts: 927
Club RR Member Number: 209
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Feb 17, 2020 20:47:11 GMT
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GavinJ
Club Retro Rides Member
MGB 3.9 v8 Sebring
Posts: 927
Club RR Member Number: 209
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Feb 17, 2020 20:46:53 GMT
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My van will be available from 2nd March.
Super reliable 1.7 straight diesel, i'd drive it anywhere.
Recent Starter motor, alternator and battery. Only selling as I've got to many projects, so its just sitting doing nothing.
Small thread here from when I got it,
forum.retro-rides.org/thread/209526/1997-vauxhall-combo-van-isuzu
Only known faults - Gear linkage is a bit sloppy but selects gears fine but vibrates in neutral at lights etc. Stone chip on n/s headlight, passed mot fine and dirt cheap on ebay if you wanted to replace it. also when I used it the other week - the main beam flashed on the dash a couple of times as I used the indicator stalk, only since its been sat so guessing moisture or connection on the stalk needs a clean, will probably sort itself out with use?
Its available from the 2nd March, Mot until November if memory serves me right.
A genuine reliable hack, great for picking up engines and does an easy 50mpg.
Usual scabs of rust but cleans up well for a 23yr old van, no offers -£500 to a retrorides member - would rather it sell cheap on here than stick it on ebay.
PM me if interested and wish to view.
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Last Edit: Feb 17, 2020 20:48:51 GMT by GavinJ
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GavinJ
Club Retro Rides Member
MGB 3.9 v8 Sebring
Posts: 927
Club RR Member Number: 209
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#BeforeAndAfterChallengeGavinJ
@gavinj
Club Retro Rides Member 209
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Oct 27, 2019 20:25:07 GMT
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GavinJ
Club Retro Rides Member
MGB 3.9 v8 Sebring
Posts: 927
Club RR Member Number: 209
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1985 Honda Acty Show TruckGavinJ
@gavinj
Club Retro Rides Member 209
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Sept 26, 2019 20:26:27 GMT
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That’s great news 😬 will have to come and have look when it’s back 👍 I’ll keep you posted, you might be able to drive the mg here Deal 👍 Ps: the latest insta update looks very promising! If you need a chuck maneuvering it in your garage when it arrives give me a shout 😁
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GavinJ
Club Retro Rides Member
MGB 3.9 v8 Sebring
Posts: 927
Club RR Member Number: 209
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1985 Honda Acty Show TruckGavinJ
@gavinj
Club Retro Rides Member 209
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Sept 25, 2019 19:56:13 GMT
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This That’s great news 😬 will have to come and have look when it’s back 👍
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GavinJ
Club Retro Rides Member
MGB 3.9 v8 Sebring
Posts: 927
Club RR Member Number: 209
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BNMAC club standGavinJ
@gavinj
Club Retro Rides Member 209
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Aug 13, 2019 14:30:51 GMT
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I need a pass posting out but guess I’m to late, lack of communication skills on my behalf, guess I’ll fit right in.
I’ll also be in a different car, a satin black midget with frog eye flip front. Can you send me a decent pic of the pass and I’ll print it and put it on my dash 😬
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GavinJ
Club Retro Rides Member
MGB 3.9 v8 Sebring
Posts: 927
Club RR Member Number: 209
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Jul 29, 2019 20:20:19 GMT
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Emails have gone out to those that were successful and those that are on the "Reserve" list Great stuff 😬 just paid and updated my entry as per email 👍
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GavinJ
Club Retro Rides Member
MGB 3.9 v8 Sebring
Posts: 927
Club RR Member Number: 209
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Really retro show 23/06/2019 GavinJ
@gavinj
Club Retro Rides Member 209
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Jun 23, 2019 16:10:55 GMT
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Great pics 👌
You got one of my Jetta 😬
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GavinJ
Club Retro Rides Member
MGB 3.9 v8 Sebring
Posts: 927
Club RR Member Number: 209
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May 26, 2019 20:51:16 GMT
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GavinJ
Club Retro Rides Member
MGB 3.9 v8 Sebring
Posts: 927
Club RR Member Number: 209
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May 26, 2019 11:05:28 GMT
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Quick before and after;
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GavinJ
Club Retro Rides Member
MGB 3.9 v8 Sebring
Posts: 927
Club RR Member Number: 209
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May 26, 2019 11:04:13 GMT
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A little of t cut gave me hope that the 23yr old paintwork could be revived. Fast forward to two full days of annual leave worth of cleaning, polishing, rust repairs (edge drivers door, rear door etc.) and bumper paint - this stuff was epic as the bumpers were a very light grey so as faded as you could get. Also added a Esso Vinyl to break things up a bit, more retro decals on order... I ended up with this, Owes me around £450 including purchase cost (it’s had a new battery as well @ £52)
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