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Nov 16, 2020 19:14:15 GMT
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Thank you all for the kind words, and sorry for the slowness in putting up more pics. CRAZY weekend, a long time & a load of effort in the make, but all now totally worth it. The first time I saw it with my own eyes..    Loading up:    Heading home:  Massive thanks to Colonelk for driving the truck, though I think you had almost as fun a day as I did  Back at TAB:     A long but completely awesome day. Waking the next morning to find a Lincoln Continental parked next door was a pretty surreal experience..  My Goddess, who has been to TAB maybe 3 times ever, could not wait to come see it. I think she likes.  Plans for now? Full service, probably a good bit of undersealing, wait for the DVLA to do whatever they need to do, then not a lot really. I bought a full set of weather striping to come with it (which cost 6 x as much as my current daily, LOL) so I'll fit all that, then just drive it about really. I need to finish my W124, and sell somewhere between 3 & 6 more cars. Air & 20's can wait til next year  |
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bstardchild
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Nov 16, 2020 19:41:46 GMT
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My Goddess, who has been to TAB maybe 3 times ever, could not wait to come see it. I think she likes. That looks a lovely place to be - the interior of the car I mean - You lot!!!! Air & 20's can wait til next year Practical mods to accomodate the state of the UK roads and get a better selection of tyre choice - fully approved |
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ferny
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Nov 16, 2020 20:54:36 GMT
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 My Goddess, who has been to TAB maybe 3 times ever, could not wait to come see it. I think she likes. She looks about as big as a Borrower in that! |
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Last Edit: Nov 16, 2020 20:55:17 GMT by ferny
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Colonelk
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Massive thanks to Colonelk for driving the truck, though I think you had almost as fun a day as I did I don't know what you mean 😁 Car is immense though. |
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Amazing machine. Very well done, you. Is that a '64?
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1991 Toyota Deliboy (RWD JDM LCV) - Now SOLD
1998 Lexus LS400 (RWD EUR VIP) - Also GONE
1989 Volvo 740 GLE (RWD EUR GLE)
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Paul Y
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When I was doing my apprenticeship at a Ford dealer the owner had a convertible one of these in Black. Had more options and gadgets than a fully loaded Granada Ghia X and was supremely comfortable. Did killer burn outs as well..... P. |
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Nov 17, 2020 10:03:54 GMT
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bstardchild
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Nov 17, 2020 10:24:43 GMT
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Where will the rest of us park |
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Nov 17, 2020 10:34:32 GMT
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Where will the rest of us park I can squeeze my acty in anywhere - not sure about your barge though |
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Nov 19, 2020 12:28:33 GMT
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Stat.Rep.: NOVA done, tax & duties confirmed as all paid, V55/5 dispatched this morning.
Why are the DVLA so obtuse? And who still uses cheques?!
Here's hoping for a quick turnaround! Would love to take it to the Boxing Day cruise, should such a thing happen this year..
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TessierAshpool
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Nov 19, 2020 13:59:42 GMT
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I've done a V55/5 and V62 since first lockdown. Based on that experience, I'd say expect a 6-8 week turnaround until the V5 is in your hands.
With both of mine the V5 was sent to me several weeks before they cashed the cheques. Seems to be a thing at the moment, so you'll need to keep credit in your account for 3-4 weeks after you get the V5.
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Nov 19, 2020 14:09:49 GMT
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Nov 19, 2020 16:46:09 GMT
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I did the import paperwork on my e31 a few weeks back and it did take the 6/7 weeks for the V5 but i got the import paperwork docs through after about 3 or 4 weeks saying the reg etc... so you could be OK
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'The reason i have pulled you over is to say how incredible and absolutely awesome that is'
Mercedes W109, Mercedes W140 S280 SWB & S320 LWB, W201 cosworth kitted, clk230 Kompressor, w109 300sel, Lincoln Continental 1964, BMW E30 Tech II tourer, MK1 Golf Clipper, BMW E31 840ci sport, JAGUAR XJ40 3.6, Kangoo van, Volvo 740GLE estate, Maserati Quattroporte GTS
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Nov 19, 2020 20:00:02 GMT
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I've done a V55/5 and V62 since first lockdown. Based on that experience, I'd say expect a 6-8 week turnaround until the V5 is in your hands. If all this is anything like getting hold of a V5 for my previously IoM registered LS400 then 8 weeks seems about right. |
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Nov 19, 2020 20:27:37 GMT
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HARDCORE the Linc will have a V5 before the Boso! I need to get my finger out.
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EmDee
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Nov 20, 2020 11:19:11 GMT
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HARDCORE the Linc will have a V5 before the Boso! I need to get my finger out. Nearly "liked" this. I don't really, but agree that yes, you do need to get your finger out. If you were doing an MOT I'd understand the delay 🤣 |
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Nov 20, 2020 11:33:17 GMT
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HARDCORE the Linc will have a V5 before the Boso! I need to get my finger out. I'd actually forgotten about it, probably best not to mention it again, get it road ready and then surprise us all at RRW like the original plan. |
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qwerty
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Nov 21, 2020 15:59:20 GMT
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Most excellent purchasing skills.
Your thread has continued to inspire me and a new project looks to be on the cards for me as well!
Not as exciting, but also something that I've wanted to own for about 17 years!
Tom
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Nov 21, 2020 16:01:50 GMT
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Its inspired me to have a garage clear out just added up some bits and pieces that have been sat around and its amazing how quick it adds up.
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Nov 23, 2020 14:52:12 GMT
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HARDCORE the Linc will have a V5 before the Boso! I need to get my finger out. I'd actually forgotten about it, probably best not to mention it again, get it road ready and then surprise us all at RRW like the original plan. I had that out & running last weekend, moving things around to make space for the Lincoln. Still makes me laugh like an idiot every time |
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