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That's great news Rian. Normal service can resume ! The lengths some people will go to ,to get two weeks off in February Jokes aside, you must be a very relieved and happy man. I am so happy for you
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eurogranada
Europe
To tinker or not to tinker, that is the question...
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Good things happen to good people. I consider this new job a (cosmic?) thank you for being an all out good guy!
I'm happy for you!
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Never had any doubt that you would find work in the nick of time. Well done!
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-( 10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily 03 Import Forester STi - Sold 98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-( 99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold 02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX 88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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MiataMark
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Congratulations on the new job, must be karma.
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1990 Mazda MX-52012 BMW 118i (170bhp) - white appliance 2011 Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4 2003 Land Rover Discovery II TD52007 Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon JTDm
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recarouk
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Jan 19, 2016 19:35:49 GMT
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great news on the job front buddy
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Jan 19, 2016 22:34:14 GMT
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Good news on all fronts then Rian, truck is starting to come together nicely and congrats on the job. Thanks mate. Great news Rian. Pleased for you, and the family. I think Nicola is pleased too George. She knows how stressed out I get. That's great news Rian. Normal service can resume ! The lengths some people will go to ,to get two weeks off in February Jokes aside, you must be a very relieved and happy man. I am so happy for you Agreed. Good news for you are good news for us, too as we kind of suffer with you! Congratulation! And a belated happy birthday, too! Thank you mate. Good things happen to good people. I consider this new job a (cosmic?) thank you for being an all out good guy! I'm happy for you! That is rather nice of you mate, thank you very much. Never had any doubt that you would find work in the nick of time. Well done! Thanks mate. Being so soon is a bonus though. Congratulations on the new job, must be karma. Karma, hopefully. great news on the job front buddy Indeed mate.
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Jan 19, 2016 22:44:29 GMT
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After bailing out early last night, I worked at the day job most of today. So only got into the garage around 6pm. It was chilly down there. So I completed disassembling the rear end. Removed the springs and shocks. Followed by washing the shocks and chassis with petrol to get them clean and applying the Vactan rust converter to all surfaces. I then cleaned the springs with Cif and a Scotch pad. After which I washed them down. Hound my wash bucket had already frozen over with a 10mm thick plug. Once washed I brought the inane put them next to my study heater to dry and warm up. At this point Nicola had not seen what I was up to as she was getting ready to go out with work friends (I prefer to stay at home) Then once she left....... The mouse got ready to play. At -2'C outside, it just makes sense to paint indoors and deal with any objections tomorrow. Hopefully I will get some time tomorrow to paint the chassis and axle. Little by little
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bstardchild
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Jan 19, 2016 22:53:41 GMT
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Always easier to ask forgiveness after than permission before - coming along nicely BTW
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fer4l
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Testing
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Jan 19, 2016 23:30:29 GMT
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Awesome to hear that
Happy for you Man!
Cheers
Matt
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fer4l
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Testing
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Jan 19, 2016 23:31:13 GMT
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Always easier to ask forgiveness after than permission before - coming along nicely BTW Ain't that the truth!
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jpsmit
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Always easier to ask forgiveness after than permission before - coming along nicely BTW Ain't that the truth! Though i agree asking for forgiveness rather than permission is shrewd, drying your parts on the soft carpet even with plastic is askng for trouble.
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Though i agree asking for forgiveness rather than permission is shrewd, drying your parts on the soft carpet even with plastic is askng for trouble. Life on the edge, eh?
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Always easier to ask forgiveness after than permission before - coming along nicely BTW Thank you mate. These are all little bits that need doing before reassembly. This is true..... ⬆️⬆️⬆️ However, she was not born yesterday and would be disappointed if I treated her like she or I were stupid. Awesome to hear that Happy for you Man! Cheers Matt Matt, trust me nobody more happy than me, and it is a job I felt I wanted. Always easier to ask forgiveness after than permission before - coming along nicely BTW Ain't that the truth! It may be a good time to mention that I am married to a Centipede who has a room full of about 200 pairs of shoes that are like her children, which I never complain about (do yourself a favour and go look ate "IRREGULAR CHOICE" on Google Images. You may come back and suggest I bring the grinder and compressor inside next time Ain't that the truth! Though i agree asking for forgiveness rather than permission is shrewd, drying your parts on the soft carpet even with plastic is askng for trouble. This may be the case, but remember, if I as much as damage one hair on the carpets head, she will demand a new one...... It's called taking a calculated risk. There are three layers of plastic under the springs. Just been downstairs to flip the lot over. It stinks in there. Second coat later.
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Second Coat for sure.Your going to be friggin cold when she wakes up to the paint smell and boots you out into the garage, lol
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Jan 20, 2016 19:55:44 GMT
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Hi, congratulations on the job and the calculated risk taking with painting.
With regard to your pondering over the fuel filler under or in the truck bed, it depends whether the filler cap is vented or not. If it's vented and with the tonneau cover on fuel vapour would be trapped in it which could be a safety risk. The other reason is if you have your luggage in under the cover the smell will get taint the clothes or any food stuff.
Colin
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Jan 20, 2016 23:22:02 GMT
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Second Coat for sure.Your going to be friggin cold when she wakes up to the paint smell and boots you out into the garage, lol Done. Hi, congratulations on the job and the calculated risk taking with painting. With regard to your pondering over the fuel filler under or in the truck bed, it depends whether the filler cap is vented or not. If it's vented and with the tonneau cover on fuel vapour would be trapped in it which could be a safety risk. The other reason is if you have your luggage in under the cover the smell will get taint the clothes or any food stuff. Colin Good thinking Colin.
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Jan 20, 2016 23:29:26 GMT
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Second coat done this morning. Looks much better. Also the milk bottle painted and left outside looks great and is ever so slightly tacky. So I think drying time is delayed but still worth doing. Today I had to choose a car. None of the tree choices appealed, so I have actually selected from a band lower, which is closer to what I want but also saves £80.00//month in Benefit in Kind taxation. When I got home, I went and set up two oil heaters that I will start up first thing in the morning, and eventually go down to paint chassis and rear axle. I also received in the post today, a bunch of very cool plates from Aiken. There are a few I really like.
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retrolegends
Club Retro Rides Member
Winging it.....Since 1971.
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Jan 20, 2016 23:43:34 GMT
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Nice collection of plates Grizz, best of luck with the new job.
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1974 Hillman Avenger 1500DL1992 Volvo 240SE1975 Datsun Cherry 100a flying custard1965 Hillman SuperMinx Rock N Roller1974 Austin Allegrat Mk1 1.3SDL1980 Austin Allegro Mk3 1.3L1982 Austin Allegro Mk3 on banded steels2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible 220bhp TurboNutter1966 Morris Minor 1000 (Doris) 2019 Abarth 595C Turismo (not retro but awesome fun) www.facebook.com/DatsunCherry100a
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Jan 20, 2016 23:49:00 GMT
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Well done on the job. Nice plates.
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Jan 21, 2016 21:49:05 GMT
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Nice collection of plates Grizz, best of luck with the new job. Well done on the job. Nice plates. Thanks guys. I feel very privileged and honoured that Ken felt me worthy of passing some of his plates on to. I gave him some of my South African plates too that he did not have in his collection.
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