mdw
Part of things
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Jan 16, 2010 22:40:38 GMT
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I've had a bad day today had to tow the volvo as the carb was playing up.
No problem i thought lump of rope on the back of the girlfriends focus and off we go.
Not even 1/4 mile up the road and she pulls offf at the lights followed by the half the front of my volvo. Leaving me still sitting at the lights in complete disbelief.
Will get some pics of the damage up in next couple of days, the whole bumper bracket/front section of chassis rail came clean off, followed by the bumper. I always thought volvos where solid dependable cars why do i buy a rotten one??
Thought this might make some of you laugh, but to cheer myself up i've bought an e30 so suppose its not that bad!!!
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1989 VW Caddy 1993 BMW 316/2.5 Touring 1985 BMW 316 (e30) 1984 BMW 316 (e21) 1992 VW Passat 1984 Porsche 924 - SOLD 1985 Volvo 340 GL - disfigured Now cubed 1990 BMW 318i - Sold 1989 BMW 535i SE - executive express SOLD
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Jan 16, 2010 22:46:54 GMT
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to cheer myself up i've bought an e30 so suppose its not that bad!!! Out of the frying pan and into the fire.......
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Lex
South East
日本車 <3
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Jan 16, 2010 22:47:49 GMT
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The strong smell of optimism in here is overpowering.
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Last Edit: Jan 16, 2010 22:48:02 GMT by Lex
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Jan 16, 2010 22:51:22 GMT
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That's the smell of Nikasil abrading. Optimism smells completely different. ;D
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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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Jan 16, 2010 23:02:59 GMT
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E30, good man!
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Jan 16, 2010 23:29:15 GMT
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pics or it didn't happen,
I want to see you difigured ovlov
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Nissan Laurel SOLD BMW E34 Diesel SOLD Toyota Soarer 4.0 V8 SOLD Audi A4 1995 TDI SOLD Peugeot 205 1.9 TD SOLD Lexus IS300 SC
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dugong
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One Of Us Will Live To Rue The Day We Met Each Other (Wire : 2008)
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Jan 16, 2010 23:40:12 GMT
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That's the smell of Nikasil abrading. Optimism smells completely different. ;D Less or more like Teen Spirit? ;D
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disfigurementBenzBoy
@benzboy
Club Retro Rides Member 7
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Jan 17, 2010 11:23:43 GMT
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Every time I'm towing / being towed I have the comedy scenario playing through my head of the whole front of the car getting ripped off... I didn't think it could actually happen though!
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Jan 17, 2010 11:56:47 GMT
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Why have you spent money buying another car instead of repairing the one you already have?
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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tri
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Jan 17, 2010 12:03:53 GMT
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Doh. I've always imagined this happening when being towed as well. Crazy stuff.
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I forgot how to retro...
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Jan 17, 2010 13:16:15 GMT
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Bent the cross member on the shovit when we towed it home, pulled the recovery eye out of my mums brand new cooper s in the process too
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Faster. Faster. Until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.
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Jan 17, 2010 14:18:17 GMT
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Almost every tow I have had has been some form of nightmare. I'll maybe post some stories later when I'm on the pc.
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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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Jan 17, 2010 14:22:42 GMT
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but to cheer myself up i've bought an e30 !!! Might be best you drive this one home.
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'71 Arrocuda.... '71 Sunbeam Rapier Turbo (The Grim Rapier).... '63 Hymek D7076..... Audi GT5S
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Mr. AJ
Part of things
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Jan 17, 2010 15:43:34 GMT
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Had to get towed out by a tractor yesterday, this was the point i found out the leasing company had neglected to include the screw-in towing eye with the van. "No problem, we'll tie onto your axle!" he happily announces whilst thrusting himself toward the front of the van.
The entire time down that country lane i had the same phonecall going through my mind
"Accident recovery dept, how can i help you?" "Yes i need a tow truck. With a winch." "Whats the problem?" "I pulled the axle off with a tractor."
Luckily it all went to plan!
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Boring 1999 Renault clio daily. 1995 Pug 106 Roland Garros
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Jan 17, 2010 15:49:54 GMT
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That's mental You see it in the movies but, it actually happens? Butterz, that does not sound good! Was it quite obviously bent? I worry as my car's had many towings and tow-starts in the past lol
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78 Kadett C 2.0 8 valve turbo, holset, rust&other stuff..
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stueyt
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Saving cars from the scrapyard.
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Jan 17, 2010 15:55:38 GMT
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How bad is the Volvo and is it repairable? What a shame, must admit it is funny as fu*k though.
Cheers,
Stu.
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Always looking for the next project!
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mdw
Part of things
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Jan 17, 2010 20:23:19 GMT
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Here a couple of pics of the damage. I suppose it would be repairable if you can weld. This mangled metal used to be the bumper mount/ towing eye Does anyone fancy saving the old girl, mot'd till Oct 2010!!!!! Open to offers
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Last Edit: Jan 17, 2010 20:34:51 GMT by mdw
1989 VW Caddy 1993 BMW 316/2.5 Touring 1985 BMW 316 (e30) 1984 BMW 316 (e21) 1992 VW Passat 1984 Porsche 924 - SOLD 1985 Volvo 340 GL - disfigured Now cubed 1990 BMW 318i - Sold 1989 BMW 535i SE - executive express SOLD
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Jan 17, 2010 20:47:59 GMT
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Does anyone fancy saving the old girl, mot'd till Oct 2010!!!!! Open to offers Wow, that "MOT thing" some of you like to harangue on and on about, how it ensures safety to the public and so on and so forth, and how we colonists are so far behind in caring for our puppies and kittens, this is more evidentiary proof of how sound the MOT system really is! I am relieved and reassured. No junky stuff gets out on your roads (puffs chest), no sir! ;D
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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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Jan 17, 2010 21:24:56 GMT
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I tow stuff around all the time, and use a solid bar. No issues, no hassle, I use a rope often for the intial 'get it out the ditch and on the road' bit. Good old Royal Mail drivers.
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Jan 17, 2010 21:41:13 GMT
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Crikey, I've had this sort of happen to me in my old mini but to a lesser extent! I was being towed up a hill so I could bumb start it, and when I let out the clutch there was a load bang as the part of the front panel it was attached to ripped off.
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