bstardchild
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Jul 13, 2019 12:36:41 GMT
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Mine has a room full of sewing machines / steam presses / overlockers / drafting tables and not the small domestic stuff either this is full on industrial kit + miles of cloth / material etc - yet I so much has put a car manual / catalogue on the kitchen table and I get grief This is totally normal.......... Just to add it's not just car stuff either I have bought 6 packets of toggle fixings to fix the kitchen light into the ceiling - each time they get placed in the kitchen odds and sods draw - this periodically gets sorted and placed in a carrier bag of stuff that shouldn't be in the house and gets dumped in the garage.... This is shortly followed by a question along the lines of when are you going to fix the kitchen light to the ceiling properly I look for the fixings and they aren't in the odds and sods drawer I buy new toggle fixings from B&Q and place in odds and sods drawer ready for next time she asks me to fix the ceiling light Yet if I mention that we can't close a door in the spare room because there is a running machine that she had to have in the way and that she hasn't used it more than twice since purchase I am in the wrong.........
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Wilk
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Jul 13, 2019 18:33:10 GMT
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Sound like a bunch of old wives bitching away 😂😂😂
My wife is perfect. I never get any of this sort of grief
Yeh righto. Who am I trying to kid 😬
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If it can be fixed with a hammer, then it must be an electrical fault
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samta22
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Jul 13, 2019 21:55:18 GMT
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Can of worms opened... Perhaps I should rename the thread to aggrieved husbands corner 😂😂😂
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'37 Austin 7 '56 Austin A35 '58 Austin A35 '65 Triumph Herald 12/50 '69 MGB GT '74 MGB GT V8'73 TA22 Toyota Celica restoration'95 Mercedes SL320 '04 MGTF 135 'Cool Blue' (Mrs' Baby) '05 Land Rover Discovery 3 V8 '67 Abarth 595 (Mrs' runabout) '18 Disco V
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samta22
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Jul 16, 2019 21:51:34 GMT
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Right, where were we? 😂 Some good and bad news for me tomorrow... the bad is that I'm off to the dentist first thing in the morning ☹️ The good news is that it means I go right past my powder coater... So tonight this got stripped ready for its refresh Small little jobs are often some of the most pleasing, just need to refresh the gauges now.
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'37 Austin 7 '56 Austin A35 '58 Austin A35 '65 Triumph Herald 12/50 '69 MGB GT '74 MGB GT V8'73 TA22 Toyota Celica restoration'95 Mercedes SL320 '04 MGTF 135 'Cool Blue' (Mrs' Baby) '05 Land Rover Discovery 3 V8 '67 Abarth 595 (Mrs' runabout) '18 Disco V
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Jul 16, 2019 21:55:07 GMT
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^^ Where did you stash all the pink fluff? 😂😂
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^^ Where did you stash all the pink fluff? 😂😂 He's not letting it go, is he? 😂
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samta22
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Jul 17, 2019 10:46:50 GMT
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^^ Where did you stash all the pink fluff? 😂😂 He's not letting it go, is he? 😂 Nope... 😂😂 but then I don't expect him to... just yet anyway
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'37 Austin 7 '56 Austin A35 '58 Austin A35 '65 Triumph Herald 12/50 '69 MGB GT '74 MGB GT V8'73 TA22 Toyota Celica restoration'95 Mercedes SL320 '04 MGTF 135 'Cool Blue' (Mrs' Baby) '05 Land Rover Discovery 3 V8 '67 Abarth 595 (Mrs' runabout) '18 Disco V
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samta22
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Jul 17, 2019 21:50:27 GMT
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And here's one I did earlier... I dug out my other dash to check a few things... Sorry JB, no pink fluff in this one either 😂. I actually prefer this style of dash with the toggle switches and slightly different design. I'm not sure it will fit however given the difference in brackets and narrow steering column opening. Regardless I thought I'd just check a few of the differences just in case it might be doable. Without the shell and test fitting with steering column etc. it's ultimately hard to say. This being an MG though, I'm sure someone may have done it so just need to keep researching. In the meantime I did spot a few differences: Bigger gauges: 100mm vs. 80mm Slightly different oil and water temp gauge And of course the radio blanking plate is in place instead of air vents. Will see how the other one looks when it comes back from the powder coaters. Next job, sorting the gearbox, engine and fuel injection...
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'37 Austin 7 '56 Austin A35 '58 Austin A35 '65 Triumph Herald 12/50 '69 MGB GT '74 MGB GT V8'73 TA22 Toyota Celica restoration'95 Mercedes SL320 '04 MGTF 135 'Cool Blue' (Mrs' Baby) '05 Land Rover Discovery 3 V8 '67 Abarth 595 (Mrs' runabout) '18 Disco V
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sonus
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Earlier one looks much better imo 👍
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Current 1968 TVR VIXEN S1 V8 Prototype 2004 TVR T350C 2017 BMW 340i
Previous BMW 325d E91LCI - sold Alfa Romeo GTV - sold Citroen AX GT - at the breakers Ford Puma 1.7 - sold Volvo V50 2.0d - sold MGB GT - wrecked by fire MG ZT 1.8T - sold VW E-golf Electric - sold Mini Countryman 1.6D -sold Land Rover Discovery TD5 - sold
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adam73bgt
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Jul 18, 2019 10:24:37 GMT
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The early dash does look nice, there is something cool about having the ignition key in the dash to me mine has a mix of the bigger gauges but with the rocker switches instead of the toggles
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samta22
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Jul 18, 2019 11:58:54 GMT
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The early dash does look nice, there is something cool about having the ignition key in the dash to me mine has a mix of the bigger gauges but with the rocker switches instead of the toggles Yup - completely agree re ignition. Will see what comes back but my current thinking is that I could always get another one similar to the one I've got and see if I can modify it to fit the dash ignition and earlier switches... more research required!
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'37 Austin 7 '56 Austin A35 '58 Austin A35 '65 Triumph Herald 12/50 '69 MGB GT '74 MGB GT V8'73 TA22 Toyota Celica restoration'95 Mercedes SL320 '04 MGTF 135 'Cool Blue' (Mrs' Baby) '05 Land Rover Discovery 3 V8 '67 Abarth 595 (Mrs' runabout) '18 Disco V
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Jul 19, 2019 13:32:45 GMT
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Ive not been on here very much at all recently, so have missed lots of updates. This looks an interesting project, the v8 part certainly has my attention. Whats happened with "the other one" - I will look for the thread and it may become apparent when I read it.
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samta22
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Jul 19, 2019 15:54:24 GMT
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Ive not been on here very much at all recently, so have missed lots of updates. This looks an interesting project, the v8 part certainly has my attention. Whats happened with "the other one" - I will look for the thread and it may become apparent when I read it. Glad it's of interest, it's a fairly 'done' conversion but I'm hoping that some of the tweaks I have in mind will prove interesting. Plenty still happening with 'the other one' , albeit not massive progress on the car itself since it's rip to the NEC. Life has simply been getting in the way, so both projects have had to be progressed from afar so to speak, sadly that theme seems to continue as I've a bit of travelling to do round the country this next week as my aunt recently passed away very unexpectedly, never much fun especially in a close family such as ours. Being one to look for the positives when I can however, I'm wondering if I can source some parts for any of the projects while I'm on my travels.... subject to distracting the wife 😂😂 I'm also hoping to get over to the workshop, if not this weekend, then certainly once I'm back next weekend all being well, being East Sussex you can't be far away, so if it's of interest feel free to drop me a PM if you ever fancy a nosey.
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'37 Austin 7 '56 Austin A35 '58 Austin A35 '65 Triumph Herald 12/50 '69 MGB GT '74 MGB GT V8'73 TA22 Toyota Celica restoration'95 Mercedes SL320 '04 MGTF 135 'Cool Blue' (Mrs' Baby) '05 Land Rover Discovery 3 V8 '67 Abarth 595 (Mrs' runabout) '18 Disco V
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Jul 19, 2019 16:34:10 GMT
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Very sorry to hear about your aunt.
I will pop over and have a look, I know you offered before but like you say life has a habit of getting in the way much of the time. I will make the effort though.
Don't know how you find the time for more than one project, my brain hurts trying to "dry build" one in my head!
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Jul 19, 2019 21:37:18 GMT
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if you unbolt the handlebars on your motorbike and replace them with string, it's a much cheaper simulation of horse riding than the real thing
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samta22
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Jul 24, 2019 11:34:35 GMT
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if you unbolt the handlebars on your motorbike and replace them with string, it's a much cheaper simulation of horse riding than the real thing If only I could get away with that, although have a feeling the medical bills might equate eventually The latest parts hunt for the MG is still focused on the dash, more specifically a rev counter for the V8. The good news that I think I've finally found a supplier who actually has some in stock other than just saying they have and then saying it'll be a 6-9 month wait for delivery once you put in an order - just why?! Will get this week out the way and then see where we are with the other outstanding bits, going to have to turn my attention to the engine soon which should be fun. Talking of this week, (and bear with me as this might be slightly melancholy), but certain life events make you realise that sometimes life is too short etc., I've therefore decided that as I'm taking time off work anyway I'm going to make a little detour while on my travels to go see a certain 'restorer' who's been holding my brother's split screen hostage restoring my brothers split screen since 2011... bit of a long story given changing circumstances on both sides, however the pressure has been upped the last couple of years with frustratingly little effect. Now I'm a fairly patient individual, but this time restraint is definitely going to have to be the order of the day, I have a plan, just need to make it happen. Wish me luck... and no I won't name and shame until I have it on a trailer and safely away. How it was the last time I saw it nearly 8 years ago to the day... hate to think what state it may be in now. Annnnyway the point of all this - don't let things/life slide by, if you have a dream/plan/project/bucket list whatever... get out there and make it damn well happen. Here endeth today's lesson, normal service (pink fluffy interiors n'all) will resume shortly 😂😂
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Last Edit: Jul 24, 2019 12:32:34 GMT by samta22
'37 Austin 7 '56 Austin A35 '58 Austin A35 '65 Triumph Herald 12/50 '69 MGB GT '74 MGB GT V8'73 TA22 Toyota Celica restoration'95 Mercedes SL320 '04 MGTF 135 'Cool Blue' (Mrs' Baby) '05 Land Rover Discovery 3 V8 '67 Abarth 595 (Mrs' runabout) '18 Disco V
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Jul 24, 2019 13:22:22 GMT
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Why do I think that Grumpy will need to find more storage space for future Jobs? LOL
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samta22
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Jul 29, 2019 11:36:44 GMT
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Was a bit of a topsy-turvy week last week with various goings on, however there were also a few pleasant surprises thrown in for good measure. So apologies, not much MG content in this update, however there is some if you look close enough The funeral for my aunt was last Friday, and so a decision was made to head up on the Thursday - yes we chose the hottest day to travel up in a land rover with no air con... that was fun! However we left early and made our first stop just after 9am at the aforementioned VW restorers as intended. Unbelievably and contrary to my expectations, he was there waiting for us and we ended up having a very constructive chat about what needs to be done before the van gets taken elsewhere. As expected however not a lot had changed since the last time I had seen it. A deadline has been set for it being moved so we will see if he delivers on what was agreed. Progress perhaps... we shall see. Next it was on to Shropshire where we ventured to the severn valley park for an ice cream and a bit of a break, I must admit it was all rather pleasant, and I was mildly jealous of those on the river - seemed a much better way to travel on such a hot day The last leg was to head to my aunts and uncles house to drop off the vintage crockery that we lend out ready for the following days garden party before retreating to the hotel for a swim and a cool down. The next morning was spent sorting various bits, before heading over to the house in preparation for the service. As I was a pallbearer with my brother and cousins there was a few things to run through. On arriving at the house however I was met with the sight of a familiar car, which although I recognised, given everything else going on I couldn't think where I'd come across it. (this is in no way unusual in my family as we all have petrol running through our veins!). Anyway, thoughts turned to the task at hand and we were soon bound for the crematorium in Wrexham. The service all went as well as these things do, and afterwards while stood around chatting in the sunshine with sunglasses on, I spotted another familiar sight that made me realise exactly where I'd seen the aforementioned car... Think something akin to this picture, albeit without the boiler suits, caps and pipes and the car was this one Yup, none other than Frankenhealey 's support crew scimjim and Phil H - it's a small world! Bit of a interesting circumstance to meet but was great to chat to you in person gents. Jim, sorry I didn't get chance to say goodbye, you were deep in conversation with Brian and I was needed to ferry my bro back to the hotel, but I hope saturday went well. As it happens we did come back via your part of the world but as the sat nav was having a fit and was telling us it was going to take an absolute age, we thought we'd best crack on in heading to see @grumpynorthener as arranged. Next time perhaps. The rest of the weekend was decidedly uneventful (well ish), in part as I'd managed to injure my back quite spectacularly in the hotel gym before we left on saturday (I know, I know, no sympathy for such stupidity). That meant I wasn't allowed to stay at home alone on the Sunday and was instead made to accompany her ladyship to a horse thing for a change (apparently it's all cars normally!), so on Sunday I found myself at Hickstead watching horses go round in circles and occasionally jump over things. To be fair it was a pleasant enough day out, and probably a good thing I wasn't left to play at home, I did however manage to convince her to come home via screwfix so I could pick up some supplies ready for the next MG job (tenuous link to actual thread topic done!) More on that next time. Lastly, as there are a few of you reading this who appreciate all things steam as well as petrol powered, due to her involvement in the various shared passions of my uncle's (see above for links to the Reliant Sabre & Scimitar Owners' Club), and having lived in Pickering for a number of years, she was also heavily involved in The North Yorkshire Moors Railway, partly from when my uncle worked in the shed and drove, and latterly as my cousin and her husband are also still involved. So on Saturday, my cousin's husband arranged for a little tribute to my aunt with a wreath and headboard on one of the trains he was driving. The shed team, booking office staff, team room ladies all came out and bowed their heads as the train went past, the headboard is to be given to my uncle to hang in the garden she loved, the wreath was put in to the engine as it worked hard up the last hill going into Grosmont on it's last trip of the day as a fitting send off. All incredibly emotional by all accounts but she would have absolutely loved it. RIP Aunty Fliss
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Last Edit: Jul 29, 2019 11:38:47 GMT by samta22
'37 Austin 7 '56 Austin A35 '58 Austin A35 '65 Triumph Herald 12/50 '69 MGB GT '74 MGB GT V8'73 TA22 Toyota Celica restoration'95 Mercedes SL320 '04 MGTF 135 'Cool Blue' (Mrs' Baby) '05 Land Rover Discovery 3 V8 '67 Abarth 595 (Mrs' runabout) '18 Disco V
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Frankenhealey
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And I looked, and behold, a pale horse! And its rider's name was Death
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Jul 29, 2019 11:47:28 GMT
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Think something akin to this picture, albeit without the boiler suits, caps and pipes Yup, none other than Frankenhealey 's support crew scimjim and Phil H I can wholeheartedly recommend this pit crew. They'll do almost anything for a cold Cisk or a smile from a pretty girl (Pitstop) Ignore the photobomber in the middle. We don't know him
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Tales of the Volcano Lair hereFrankenBug - Vulcan Power hereThe Frankenhealey here
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Jul 29, 2019 12:50:21 GMT
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For a minute there I thought the chap on the right was HRH Prince Michael of Kent. LOL
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