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We have a match Special Needs: I am in need of a few hours welding on my Supa Minks. I've got a MIG welder, live in Luton and I've got a few free evenings in early August. Also N/S, GSOH etc. My better half is taking the kids on holiday in early August so I've got the rarest thing - time after work Gissa shout if you need some welding skillz, I have welder, grinder, goggles, big thick gloves and a fire extinguisher
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Result! Pillock - we need to book some time to look at yours then. I still owe you. Dean - will happily trade Merc body prep work for Mazda MOT fettling...
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1941 Wolseley Not Rod - 1956 Humber Hawk - 1957 Daimler Conquest - 1966 Buick LeSabre - 1968 Plymouth Sport Fury - 1968 Ford Galaxie - 1969 Ford Country Squire - 1969 Mercury Marquis - 1970 Morris Minor - 1970 Buick Skylark - 1970 Ford Galaxie - 1971 Ford Galaxie - 1976 Continental Mark IV - 1976 Ford Capri - 1994 Ford Fiesta
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Who: Jonny
Where: (Just outside) Sudbury, Suffolk
Special Skills: Unintentional self-harm with hand tools, coffee making, cigarette rolling and smoking, preparing accounts and tax returns for sole traders, partnerships and limited companies. ;D
Special Needs: Desperately need someone to whip the head off the 2.0 Pinto in my shed after I tore the muscles in my shoulder attempting to do it last weekend! Also if anyone can get me trade discount on cam belt, water pump, headgasket kit etc etc...
HTH anyone local (subject to the fact that my shoulder is f****d)!
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My fleet: Suzuki GSX-R600Y SRAD with bald, melted tyres A borrowed Mondeo
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kevfromwales
Posted a lot
the conrod's REALLY out the block now!
Posts: 3,909
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Who: Kev Where: the windy wild wetness of the north wales coast Special Skills: probably my most special skill is my complete inability to say no to another ridiculous project I have no hope of completing without major assistance from other more skilled people (only looking at a somerset scrapper yesterday - thx scaryoldcortina!!), good at making the brews, pretty good at tracking down stuff for projects (esp weird stuff), fantastic enthusiasm for other peoples projects - so I suppose I'd be good to boot someone else up the while my own project (s) stall badly - pretty good with raleigh choppers as well Special Needs: more cash to finish the 32, a garage with leccy of my own (or even just a garage LOL!) and more space to put the ever expanding curse word collection into - and MUCH better organisational skills - and a trailer licence would be nice too - have A frame, have trailer - can't legally use either!! - kev ps - JS - pm'd ya about the above!
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Almost on the road: b11 sunny breadvan, e36 tds, 325i skidcar,
nearly there: ford f250 tathauler, suzuki alto, u11 bluey
not for a while: ford pop, 32 rails,
not in this lifetime: ruby, '29 hillman
''unfortanatly I'm quite old and scruffy and in need of some loving. my drive shaft needs a new boot....''
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Jul 12, 2008 10:18:39 GMT
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Hey, it looks like this is paying off already! AK, the car is stored just near Newark at the minute off the A616. I'll go visit it asap and make a list of what needs doing, in the order they need doing in so as not to be wasting your time
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Never trust a man Who names himself Trevor. Or one day you might find He's not a real drug dealer.
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Jul 12, 2008 11:14:54 GMT
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Who: Si Where: Evesham/Stratford,Mids. Special Skills: Can get massively cheap parts as I work in motor factors,has garage full of the most random VW related pap you'll ever find,as well as silly subaru bits!always willing to learn Special Needs: Help sorting out my bloody Passat as its turning out to be a pain in the arriss,a solid t25 van please
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Jul 12, 2008 12:12:39 GMT
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WHO stuyizz (stuart)
WHERE Ipswich, Suffolk
SPECIAL SKILLS Fully qualified mechanic, haz workshop, tools, compressor and car lift (not wired in yet) Third dan master of "stick"
SPECIAL NEEDS 1: Someone to wire in lift, lighting and compressor (large ladder required) 2: paintwork required on Sapporo (some celly supplied) 3: fabrication required on Skyline 4: help with fit and finish of Model T (one month remaining!) 5: cheap van or estate
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Last Edit: Jul 12, 2008 12:13:30 GMT by stuyizz
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Jul 12, 2008 12:34:29 GMT
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Who: Dan Where: New Oscott, Birmingham Special Skills: Tea/Coffee making, ready supply of kitkats and twixs, has trailer, good with the electrickery and has lots of tools. Special Needs: Ermm... not a huge lot really. Got my mate at hand for welding and thats all I really need doing. Probably be something in the future though
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Last Edit: Jul 12, 2008 12:35:12 GMT by MiniDan
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mercmad
Posted a lot
Flush Hard,it's a long way to McDonalds.
Posts: 1,740
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Jul 12, 2008 14:21:43 GMT
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Who...Mercmad Special Skills. Diesel Engineer, certified Fitter and turner,Ist class welding ticket, Direct decendent of First maori King. Can sit through Gunter's ER without puking . skilled driver. exceptional sexual prowess Special needs v-i-a-g-r-a .
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Many years ago I changed my driving style to cope with rising fuel prices; I have now reached the stage where I am contemplating keeping my eyes shut in order to lower wind resistance.
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misteralz
Posted a lot
I may drive a Volkswagen, but I'm scene tax exempt!
Posts: 2,435
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Jul 12, 2008 15:21:30 GMT
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Who: Al
Where: West Aberdeenshire
Special Skills: Time served plant engineer, so happy to rebuild stuff that isn't necessarily cheaper to replace - water and oil pumps, electric motors, all that jazz. Know my way around mk2 Golfs like you would not believe. Not scared of engine rebuilds in the slightest. Have an exceptionally cheap local scrappy. Look after a smallholding so actually have plenty of free time during the week. Decent sized workshop and plenty tools.
Special Needs: Still need my workshop wired up properly, other than that all I need are a decent supply of chocolate digestives and Irn-Bru in glass bottles.
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Mr S
Posted a lot
10-4 Good buddy.
Posts: 2,654
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Jul 12, 2008 16:25:26 GMT
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Who: Martin (Mr_S on many other forums)
Where: Ilkeston, Derby/Notts border
Special Skills: Can turn my hand to anything, engine swaps, welding, cars or bikes. If I can't do it, I'll learn how to. Hate bodywork though...
Special Needs: For the weather to cheer up so I can get my garage finished (see readers other mods). Then I can start back on my cars again. Order is: Get the truck back on the road (unsieze calipers etc.), swap engine in 420SEL as it's a bit tired and finish 190e V8.
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Suzuki GSXR1000 K2 BMW R1150GS BMW K1200RS Chevy K5 Blazer Chevy Suburban LT Jaguar XKR
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Jul 12, 2008 18:48:47 GMT
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Who: Dean
Location: Coventry
Special Skills: Happy diving into most things mechanical, welding(although not upside down!), can happily throw a coat of primer on with a spray gun, but top coating needs more practise.
Special needs: Looking for a surgeon who can fix my back again so I can get on with doing what i enjoy. Also need someone whos good at fiddling the books so the misses can't tell what I'm spending my money on ;D
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1992 Citroen zx
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tigran
Club Retro Rides Member
In rust we trust. Amen.
Posts: 6,444
Club RR Member Number: 142
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Jul 12, 2008 19:33:28 GMT
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Who: Tigran (clue's in the name).
Where: Bournemouth/Potters Bar (herts)
Special skills: Top supervisory role, can bark orders like no other. Fairly decent level of machanikking, will get stuck into anything, happy to help out anytime.
Special needs: learning to weld, electrics (they're all smoke carriers to me). Could do with a new leg as this one is in bits.
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1964 Rover P5 i6 1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak 1992 Micra K10 2001 BMW E46 316i 2002 BMW E46 330Ci 2013 BMW F31 320d 2018 BMW G31 530d
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Jul 12, 2008 20:04:51 GMT
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Name James
Where Bristol (termtime) / Harpenden (Herts)
special skillsprocrastination, fairly good at mechanicals (Imps a speciality), good at electrics (although modern EFI less so - I'd be fine with the diagnostic tools), reasonable range of tools. Can usually translate Haynes to English and actions.
special needsMoney, Bodywork Tools (have MIG welder and curse word compressor, need welding clamps, gloves, helmet, angle grinder, tin-bashing tools) and Skills - Need to be taught how to weld (my Dad can MIG weld, but hasn't for years).
Also need to clear out garage and stop the roof leaking.
Plans Imp Californian - Weld up sills, arches, floor. Paint. Rebuild engine/brakes/suspension.
Imp Caledonain - Modify suspension, replace steering rack, donuts, build/tune new engine, build/fit EFI, modify interior, replace sills, any other welding, respray.
Rover V8-S - fit engine, get running. Polish, clean, find and fit missing bits, (MOT?), Sell?
Mondeo - Cambelt, MOT, Sell.
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gearoil
Part of things
Projectless...
Posts: 918
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Jul 13, 2008 13:38:36 GMT
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Who: Gearoil
Where: Falkirk / Central Scotland
Special Skills: Good DIY'er, can build diff's, 'boxes, spanner on my mates Hot Rod, don't mind a bit of bodywork. Will work for tea / Ribena Light / fame. Will sacrifice fingers / knuckle skin to finish job in hand.
Special Needs: Sierra with crumbling sills, arches, 4wd, fuel / brake lines. Can't stand untidy garages.
Plans: Find garage / workshop. Build sleeper 24v Sierra.
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Last Edit: Jul 13, 2008 14:20:21 GMT by gearoil
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filmidget
East Midlands
Mostly Lurking
Posts: 1,652
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Jul 14, 2008 10:25:09 GMT
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Who: Phil
Where: Nottingham
Special Skills: Weapons grade procrastinator, brute force and ignorance, superior tea making skills. Happy to lend a hand with anything if I can, and have car trailer (but no tow car at present).
Special Needs: Improved birth control - all projects currently on hold...
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'79 MG Midget 1500 - Still patiently awaiting attention '02 Vauxhall Astra 1.8 Elegance(!) - Better than you might think '03 Mazda MX5 - All new and shiny looking (thanks to Antony at Rust Republic) '09 Renault Clio - Needs to go.
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Jul 14, 2008 10:33:22 GMT
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Who: Reanimation. Where: West Yorks/Manchester Special skills: trouble shooting, mad ideas, and finding potential where other beers cannot reach. Not bad with filler. ;D Special needs: Have not got time to learn to weld properly, and bored of making a balls of it on such an overwise neat car, so won't be. slowed progress! lacking hands on talent at times and tools time and monies but making do....
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it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts
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Seth
South East
MorrisOxford TriumphMirald HillmanMinx BorgwardIsabellaCombi
Posts: 15,538
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Jul 14, 2008 10:54:35 GMT
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Who: Seth
Where: NW London
Special Skills: Can make/fix very small fiddly stuff, medium scale lathe/milling work, welding, body repair sections, erection of large old trailer tents.
Special Needs I really, really need somewhere undercover with power to work on the Oxford no more than an hour or so from home.
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Follow your dreams or you might as well be a vegetable.
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Jul 14, 2008 11:08:22 GMT
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Who: Ryan
Where: Oxon
Special Skills: A detailed knowledge of the racing career of JJ Lehto. Getting ripped off on ebay. Not addressing rust issues.
Special Needs: Time to find someone to sort the bodywork out on the scirocco. Sleep. Time to drive my car. A wider garage. Time in general.
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Last Edit: Jul 14, 2008 11:09:22 GMT by raystaggs
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rysz
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 2,558
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Jul 14, 2008 11:10:02 GMT
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Who: Rysz. Where: Nottingham and occasionally Zummerzet. Special Skills: Any PC related tomfoolery, Enthusiasm, Electronics (Takes a while to get my head into gear but once there all is good!), Brew making and Cig rolling (Can roll a fag in a F10 gale with horizontal rain!) Special Needs: A car that is not dull, Time, Money etc... Plans: Get a 205 XS or GTi and Turbo or Bike Carb it depending on what I feel like / afford at the time! (Maybe both ;D)
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