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i4.photobucket.com/albums/y133/grizzbiz/P1010485.jpg[/img]http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y133/grizzbiz/P1010486.jpg[/img] New Toyota Corolla front end, got a rear later on. Not sure they are in the UK ?? While in Cape Town, also looked up a few mates from other websites. This was Goosepilots solution to building a massive place up on a mountainside with views over Cape Town, there is a contained river that gets tunneled under his property, with a inspection/man/woman/person Hole on his site. So, to reduce the cost of water involved in building 4 2bedroomed appartments and a pool and some garages, he opened the manhole, dropped a submersible pump into the river, and pumps all the fresh water he needs from there. His rainwater drtainage, then also goes into the river in a clever plan with a drainage pipe plumbed into the system 6foot below groundlevel. Claire works in construction building basements in London, so loved the site visit, noting all the health and safety transgressions that would have you crucified in a flash in London. She works a Quality and Performance manager, but also covers some of the Health and Safety issues. Back on the road..... Ratlook. Parasite BBQ at a very big motorway intersection, known for its bounty of accidents. N1 route suns from Cape Town to Johannesburg.
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Last Edit: Nov 25, 2007 13:09:53 GMT by grizz
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Nov 25, 2007 13:05:36 GMT
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2001 HONDA CT110 (NOT RCV)
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Marc
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Nov 25, 2007 13:11:30 GMT
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Excellent, excellent thread Grizz. Thoroughly enjoyable read. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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Nov 25, 2007 13:19:38 GMT
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Excellent, excellent thread Grizz. Thoroughly enjoyable read. Thanks for sharing it with us. Pleasure, and we are still in Cape Town. I will post another 20 pics now, and then need to pack my car, and leave Oxford for Kent, to go unpack and get ready for work tomorrow. The best is yet to come..... But I will post as I get time through the week.
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Nov 25, 2007 13:36:09 GMT
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Think this was in before. New Toyota Corolla rear end. Yaris comes as a sedan as well. Looks like a MINI-ME OK.... Now for something well known. I have been inside this yard before. The guy supplies cars etc to the movie and fashion industry. Many cars are donated or just dumped on him. He does restore as well IIRC. The site has featured in Practical Classics before as well again IIRC. Not sure about commercial status, but I guess anything is for sale. The quality improves as you move deeper into the yard away from the N1 motorway. Here goes..... Random shots of Rusting in Peace. Back on the road again. Here is where the pics stop for now, may try load a few more later when settled at home. As a taster, I will show you David, he was pretty much my solo tourguide through a motormuseum owned by the people who own brands like Dunhill, Louis Vuitton , Mont Blanc, and others. Motormuseum located on a wine eastate in the Franschoek Valley. L'Ormarains wine farm. David knows his classics and Loves all things automotive.
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Nov 25, 2007 14:01:33 GMT
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Fantastic pics Grizz. Pics of Cape Town nearly had us blubbing like babies. Strange how you can keep on missing a mountain! Keep the shots coming and enjoy every second of your trip. In the mean time I'll see your mountain, and raise you
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This space available to rent. Reach literally dozens of people. Cheap rates!
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Nov 25, 2007 19:22:01 GMT
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Fantastic pics Grizz. Pics of Cape Town nearly had us blubbing like babies. Strange how you can keep on missing a mountain! Keep the shots coming and enjoy every second of your trip. In the mean time I'll see your mountain, and raise you Back in Kent tonight..... faark, it is cold. Yep, Africa is bad news, most people cry twice because of her..... Once when they get there and once when they leave her. Will start uploading a few pics in a bit.
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Nov 25, 2007 19:42:29 GMT
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Seems like I was along for the trip. Thanks for sharing the travelogue.
Got your hotrod decal pile on my desk. Bought a bunch of them yesterday at the Ford Meet in Columbus.
NB: Claire will kill you for the in-flight nappy pic, mate, word to the wise, hahahaha.
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Team Blitz Ford Capri parts worldwide: Restoration, Road, or Race. Used, Repro, and NOS, ranging from scabby to perfect. Itching your Capri jones since 1979! Buy, sell, trade. www.teamblitz.com blitz@teamblitz.com
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Nov 25, 2007 19:48:32 GMT
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Seems like I was along for the trip. Thanks for sharing the travelogue. Got your hotrod decal pile on my desk. Bought a bunch of them yesterday at the Ford Meet in Columbus. NB: Claire will kill you for the in-flight nappy pic, mate, word to the wise, hahahaha. Quote from my brothers fridge door: Yeah, though I walk throught the valley of death, I will fear no one, for I am the meanest fuckerr in the valley....... Looks around quickly and hits post button. ;D ;D ;D
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Nov 25, 2007 19:50:58 GMT
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oooooooohhh... i had exactly the same Giulietta 10 years ago (ok, add some more rust and put the steering wheel on the other side)... what a lovely car... Hmmm.... i'd take the blue one... Great pics,my ex-BMW 520 now lives in south africa....
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- 1971 VW 1600 TL Fastback - 1978 Passat GLS Variant - 1980 Audi 100 5E - 1981 VW aircooled panel van (sold) - 1983 VW Jetta Mk.I - 1984 VW Polo Coupé - 1984 VW Passat hatchback - 1987 VW Passat Variant - 1987 VW Passat hatchback - 1988 VW T25
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Nov 25, 2007 21:29:25 GMT
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this is one of my fleet which came from South Africa. That `37 looks nice.
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Nov 25, 2007 21:33:24 GMT
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Right....................... Back, and just loaded about 100 pics. Hope the account can handle it. There is a whole series now, of the Motor museum, and they roughly run on a time line. Next time you buy a Mont Blanc pen, to put in your Louis Vuitton case, followed by a long puff on your Dunhill, light by your Dunhill gold lighter, just remember, it is all for a good cause, and help maintain these beauties. GOOGLE the Rupert family in South Africa to get more info. Some cars (ones that crashed my yoghurt truck) got more exposure than others, also had to contend with Claire who was tired of me and the cars by the second exhibition hall So in a fairly simple chronological order , here goes. Quality not always perfect, and note that due to having David as my personal guide most of the way, I did have the privelege of many of the barriers being moved on my behalf when I asked him to.... what a great guy and ambassador for the museum. The complex as seen from the away side. OK, so I am a pervert, at least I HAVE TASTE..... Cord, Front wheel drive. Maybe one of the most beautifull cars of the time, along with its stable mate, sister the Auburn, pics later. At this point David had to help some Germans so I was on my own for a bit. South African Built and designed race winner..... Protea, ran about a 1200cc Ford engine IIRC. Not sure if this has ever turned a wheel..... It was absolutely IMMACULATE !!! Apparantly one of only 3 in the world. Auburn..... Movie star car. And that my friends concludes this bunch of pics taken at the motor museum. Now back to more sedate, and normal motoring and other activities.
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Nov 25, 2007 21:49:29 GMT
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Rian, probably the best thread ever!!! glad you back fella!!
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Nov 25, 2007 21:52:09 GMT
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Superb pics except for that pile of curse word in the orange (vermillion ?)
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Nov 25, 2007 21:55:35 GMT
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Superb pics except for that pile of curse word in the orange (vermillion ?) ;D ;D ;D No one said I was right ehh? Anyway, ready for the next bunch ?
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Nov 25, 2007 22:44:22 GMT
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Fantastic pictures Grizz. So much stuff to take in, I don't know where to start. ;D I'll need to look through them another few times.......... Thanks for taking the time to post them all up.
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Nov 25, 2007 22:44:24 GMT
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Could be a one owner car, as the numberplate dates back to the seventies, and they have long since been replaced by yellow and black plates, and more recently black on white for the Western Cape. Keep in mind, cars generally only get an MOT when they change ownership, and numberplates change when owner or province changes. So my guess is this is a one owner from new Peugeot.... look at the condition of it. Filling stations make for intersting time as well. Pump attendants fill the tank, check oil, water and clean the screen, so on a good day, you could feel like an F1 driver with up to 5 guys attending your cars every need. Most I had in the 10 days with the little Nissan was 3 attendants. Patina, Patina, Patina.... unfortunately Claire is not so addept at placing and focussing on the business at hand. Hi Ho Hi Ho, its off to work we go.... Health and safety what ? We left Cape Town on Friday, as it was so good down there. I had decided to take the Route 62 which is a safe, open, fast inland route geared for the tourist who wants to be off the tourist track. There were loads of spots, some missed as I was moving on, and eventually we got to Oudtshoorn, famous for its Ostriches, and the Kango Caves. We did neither of those, but did visit the Kango Crocodile ranch where I had smoked Crocodile and a salad for lunch, after which we saw the ranch. Most important were the big cats, and though not automotive, I will post a few pics of them. 2.6 litre 5 cylinder VW bus..... what a winner, note badge on the rear. Jurgens Autovilla, for sale, but as you can see, no time to stop. Possibly the shortest tunnel in South Africa, topped by an old English Fort from 1899 ;D Bored stupid in a muntain pass. On Route 62 one place to stop would be Ronnies Sex Shop. It was just Ronnies Shop, in the middle of nowhere, Not doing much business, untill someone clever painted the word Sex into it, since then things only go well there. (no sex though) I had to take the pics between people comming and going to try get the fields clear, and place the tractor in such a way that it covered over modern cars in the background. My sepia attempt. Can you spell Patina ?? SA has two towns called Ladysmith, one spelled like this, and one spelled Ladismith, they are in different provinces, and were a favourite trick question in Geography when I was a kid, teachers would ask in which province the town was, based on the spelling..... never made any difference to my life till right now Saw these there. Road construction hazard warning South African style. Kango Crocodile ranch entrance. Giant bats, hangung from the rafters...... Look closely, and you will notice just how rude they are..... licking their willies, and you thought it was just dogs ;D These three were at it just in front of the restaurant, where kids were as well. The grunting from the perpetrator was very obvious, with the cheer leader in the rear. UGLEEEEE.. !! Pic of the day. Curio shop tat. J-Tin...... everywhere. Hi Ho Hi Ho....... its off to work we go. Claire and I out in the cold, after the whole day was great..... this pass is a must do on a motorbike or a fast/entertaining car. Ocean to the rear, where we were headed. This is my last pic for tonight, Next up, a find that is worthy of a posting here...... with loads of cars for sale. 22.45..... bed time.
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Nov 25, 2007 23:03:14 GMT
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Grizz great pics and storyline fella. My wife is from CT and we went last xmas for my first ever trip there. We started in CT, Durbanville to be exact which is where her parents live and we took the coast road across to PE. We stopped on the way at the worlds highest bungy jump at Blaukrans which was awesome but I bottled out of jumping having used the zip slide to get across to the jumping point. We also spent a night at Knysner, stunningly beautiful place. The view from 'the heads' is something else! After visiting family in PE, we took Route 62 through the 'little karoo' and stopped over in Oodtshorn. Never seen so may ostriches in all my life!! Carrying on Route 62 we went through Barrydale and past Ronnies Sex Shop (great pic you took by the way) Route 62 is a fantastic road and one day I'm gonna go back on a bike and do it all over again. My advice to anyone that hasn't visited SA is DO IT, it is a fantastic country and I guarantee you will LOVE IT. Keep the pics coming
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Nov 25, 2007 23:14:03 GMT
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Grizz great pics and storyline fella. My wife is from CT and we went last xmas for my first ever trip there. We started in CT, Durbanville to be exact which is where her parents live and we took the coast road across to PE. We stopped on the way at the worlds highest bungy jump at Blaukrans which was awesome but I bottled out of jumping having used the zip slide to get across to the jumping point. We also spent a night at Knysner, stunningly beautiful place. The view from 'the heads' is something else! After visiting family in PE, we took Route 62 through the 'little karoo' and stopped over in Oodtshorn. Never seen so may ostriches in all my life!! Carrying on Route 62 we went through Barrydale and past Ronnies Sex Shop (great pic you took by the way) Route 62 is a fantastic road and one day I'm gonna go back on a bike and do it all over again. My advice to anyone that hasn't visited SA is DO IT, it is a fantastic country and I guarantee you will LOVE IT. Keep the pics coming This is where we are headed tomorrow, or when I get time to do the next posting: OK, a taster, just for you...... We stayed over in Knysna as well, at my mate Warwicks place, he is a pilot and general money making machine. I always make a point of staying over with him, and he sees me when in the UK. We ended up having sunset drinks at the Knysna Yacht Club, and then also had dinner. My tab, cost including too much to drink, starters,and main course for the three of us..... less than £25 which included about a 35% tip. Here is a pic of the water at the Club. Warwicks current garage.Note the bikes behind the cars, more to the left out of shot. Keep in mind, he also keeps a home in Cape Town, where there is another Porsche, and at least one Harley for messing with. These toys change all the time. Not bad for a guy who failed his last year at school, and at one time owned only a sleeping bag and his pilots log book.
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Nov 25, 2007 23:19:47 GMT
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What an excellent thread and thank you sharing these superb pictures. We've got one of those! Here it is SA VW T3 Caravelle 2.5i
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Last Edit: Nov 25, 2007 23:20:32 GMT by Avenbeam
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