mk14dr
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Last Edit: Sept 7, 2012 13:55:17 GMT by mk14dr
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Sept 7, 2012 10:05:11 GMT
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I assume it's a proper scrappy and he sells bits?
If so count me in or I'd appreciate details of the place as it will be useful to visit at some point.
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mk14dr
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Sept 7, 2012 10:13:44 GMT
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I assume it's a proper scrappy and he sells bits? If so count me in or I'd appreciate details of the place as it will be useful to visit at some point. Yep, proper scappy of the old school variety. He sells bits (as long as you can find what you're looking for!) and we were left to wander un-supervised for at least an hour, no Hi-Vis, no hardhat no safety boots. It was bliss
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Dez
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Sept 7, 2012 10:25:52 GMT
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its at least 5 years since i was in there, and its not changed a bit. given its location, I'm amazed hes not been forced to tidy it up/sell for development.
is it still the crazy old guy with the huge beard who runs it, or has his lad taken over?
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mk14dr
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Sept 7, 2012 10:44:47 GMT
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Erm, the chap didn't have a beard, but I got the feeling he'd been there for time immemorial.
I too am surprised it is still there, however, its now overlooked by some new-build Barret homes so it could be on borrowed time.
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MK2VR6
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Sept 7, 2012 10:53:32 GMT
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This. Never seen an 818 in my life. DooVLA states it was still on the road 18 months ago, so potentially not completely rotten in every orifice. Surely worth a save for such a rare car?
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Seth
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Sept 7, 2012 10:55:41 GMT
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Wow! Oh, and what's the underside/frame of the bonnet on that MOrris Oxford like
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Follow your dreams or you might as well be a vegetable.
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Dez
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Sept 7, 2012 10:59:37 GMT
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he might not have had a beard, i might have been thinking of the similar one in rosso that got cleared. i do remember him being a bit 'odd' though. did you get to look in the containers up my the office that apparently have his 'good stuff' (i.e. pre-war gear) in? he was really cagey about letting me look in there even though i used to go quite frequently.
as for the mazda, the guy who has the yard (or i think it might be the younger one, who i think is his son) seems to be into older japanese stuff, as there always something thats a-only-just-off-the-road-resto project parked near the gate. last time i was there it was a mitsubishi debonair, the only one ive ever seen in the uk!
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mk14dr
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Sept 7, 2012 11:00:24 GMT
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Wow! Oh, and what's the underside/frame of the bonnet on that MOrris Oxford like Which one? There must've been 10 Farinas in different states of dismemberment, and I dare say there are some panels that are stashed away in the garage/barn. I'll be back down there in a couple of weeks if you want to me look for something specific
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morrisoxide
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Sept 7, 2012 11:15:49 GMT
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Wow! Oh, and what's the underside/frame of the bonnet on that MOrris Oxford like Very solid so is the boot. apparently its a rare early 6 series with no chrome trim down the sides and some other old features (rubbish Mobile Phone picture)
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Sept 7, 2012 11:19:10 GMT
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Holy poop that is heaven...?! It is sad to think that the powers that be want to rid this green and pleasant land of such great places, it's like an automotive history lesson just much better...!!! That Mazda, ouch
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***GARAGE CURRENTLY EMPTY***
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Sept 7, 2012 11:41:05 GMT
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Cool. The Deluxe badge on the Mazda takes me back.
You forgot the important location details. I'd like to post that SS1600 pic on Scimitarweb with details.
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Dez
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Sept 7, 2012 11:56:35 GMT
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its in hexthorpe in doncaster. kind of underneath the railway bridge on greenfield lane. its not really the kind of place your ring, in fact i don't even know if they have a phone. you just turn up and go for a mooch.
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mk14dr
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Sept 7, 2012 12:06:44 GMT
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its in hexthorpe in doncaster. kind of underneath the railway bridge on greenfield lane. its not really the kind of place your ring, in fact I don't even know if they have a phone. you just turn up and go for a mooch. Balby Motor Spares, Doncaster. Its open 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, though, Dez is right, its more of a turn up and mooch sort of dealio.
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lilbob
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Sept 7, 2012 13:21:45 GMT
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if only it wasnt so far away i could spend hours and hours in a place like that
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Sept 7, 2012 13:23:01 GMT
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I didnt realise it was still going, had a shedload of super rare early 100E bits from there, including the small window roof lol.
Matt
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mk14dr
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Sept 7, 2012 13:37:10 GMT
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I didnt realise it was still going, had a shedload of super rare early 100E bits from there, including the small window roof lol. Matt Theres half of a green over cream 100E that you can see in a couple of shots, I said to james that I'd have to let you know (although, I guessed you'd probably know of the place yourself)
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Sept 7, 2012 13:54:26 GMT
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Wow! That is Nirvana!
The few shots with the Triumph 2000 saloon hiding amongst them looked to be promising. Pity I'm the other end of the country.
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Sept 7, 2012 13:55:09 GMT
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I'd be up for a drive down with some folks that place looks amazing! I'm in Huddersfield.
Do you recall him having any Mercedes in there?
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mk14dr
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Sept 7, 2012 14:12:41 GMT
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Sorry DM, no Mercs in the yard that I could see. Although, there was about a quarter of the yard that is fully overgrown so some cars are hidden underneath so who knows!
Huddersfield is only a hop, skip and jump from here (I live In Wakefield city centre), so not far at all. It is literally like 20mins from here.
Like I've said, I'll rattle a thread together tonight with a view to taking an amble down in a couple of weekends time if you'd like to join us.
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