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Ah the ramp... After Adrian did an expert job with the sparky bits it appeared that only the motor post was working, so after taking it apart it was found that a woodruff key was missing from the main motor driven shaft which stopped drive to the chain and the other post...Ryan made one up, when fitted together we found the other side still didn't work checking we found the same, the woodruff key missing... a bit of head scratching and fumbling around with the greasy shaft and the woodruff key appeared in all the muck  ... it seems the main shafts moved in transit and the keys fell out, so we replaced the found one... Ian then fumbled around in the grease the motor side and found the other original key... so Ryans effort was wasted... it should all be okay now except for a bit of greasing and reassembly... twas a good day, good to meet a few new RRs... Good pics Phil and many thanks for the subaru bolts... |
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Jan 31, 2010 11:27:33 GMT
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Jan 31, 2010 12:58:36 GMT
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I managed to get over in the early afternoon & I brought the car-b-q with me on the back of the Micra as you can see from Spiny's photos & it was promply fired up & in 30 minutes I was head outdoor chef keeping all the workers & guests fed with hot dogs,burgers & bacon untill I had to leave to take my little girl back home as she was tired!
Was hoping to get back over today to collect the car-b-q as i left it there yesterday as it was still red hot & being used to keep the troops from going hungry but ive been down Si's (black8driver) house this morning to help him load the Imp onto a trailer & dig out all the spares that were going with it in the sale as the new owner had sent a Transit van & trailer to collect it..........
Good to see the usual suspects & some new faces over as Area52 yesterday!
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Jan 31, 2010 17:19:19 GMT
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Jan 31, 2010 17:58:02 GMT
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well i just got back home and i am knackered, in a good way of course ;D ;D Thomas has missed his boat so he is aiming for the late one  Ramp appears to be up and running ;D ;D Frenzied activity yesterday eve getting the chains hooked up and today was a little modding of a chain guide on the micro switch loads of grease refitting the side panels, cliping the power cable up and making a slot for it to keep it safely out of the way, 4 grown men were used as test weight and it all the way up ;D ;D. log burner was brought in from the initial burn outside while still hot and a chimney was fabricated while the smoke showed any leaks  the burner went down well as it was cuddled by everyone manytimes over the night activities. It was stoked up at night and was still well going in the morning so i am well chuffed ;D ;D Today found 4 shelves added down the sides so we can rest cups to keep the tea hot Late today was a major tidy up so bryn could take some piccies of a bunch of tired looking blokes stood around chatting Amongst the many jobs that got done were Ryans micra is a tad lower, Bens lights are un modified, my bonnet now shuts and after a rewire I have back lights again All in all a blooming good weekend, but what would you expect from Area 52 ;D ;D ;D |
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Jan 31, 2010 18:02:00 GMT
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Late today was a major tidy up so bryn could take some piccies of a bunch of tired looking blokes stood around chatting Hmm, that certainly sounds interesting; I reckon I'd pay about, ooh, £4.20 to see those pictures and perhaps read Bryn's impression of the place... ;D |
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Jan 31, 2010 18:08:51 GMT
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Sounds like an absolutely cracking weekend again. Wish i could sort myself out to be there soon. Just hope Bryn remembers to write the thing before he goes galavanting again (get the butler to do it Bryn, as discussed at ppc last year ) Hope all are well and thawing out now. |
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Jan 31, 2010 19:20:07 GMT
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Managed to pop in for a while but had to go when Kay couldn't feel her feet I'll leave her at home or make her wear socks next time ;D |
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Jan 31, 2010 20:05:43 GMT
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Jan 31, 2010 21:27:20 GMT
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Awesome weekend definatly reccomended!!
Sorry I had to shoot off I hadn't realised just how late it was getting or that I would be driving back in the snow lol. Back now car behaved well even if it didn't want to get up to temprature and some really nice metal and people.
Thanks and Thanks again.
Oh and I will post pics when I feel less like falling asleep.
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Jan 31, 2010 22:11:00 GMT
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So once again I managed just the single day in the company of the good folk down at area52. However, I was less than surprised to have had a great time from start to finish, and witnessed what must have been the biggest turnout since the start of all things Playday. Alot of jobs jobbed, ideas chatted through and meat consumed...good times. Thanks to Bruce once again for playing the hostess with the mostest card despite the family related issues that would have certainly been playing on his mind. Also to Brynn for allowing himself to be backed into a corner and forced to chat all things typed and snapped...you talk shop very well sir, and I'll be sure to take up your offer of advice as and when I start to get things together. A pain that I couldn't hang around to gather pointers as the day turned to night but I'm looking forward to seeing the fruit of your labours soon ;D No one who was down there escapes the thanks, but I'd be sure to miss someone off the list and I can't have any of you sulking, so ta chaps, I always come away from these things with more knowledge [great] and more ideas for projects [tempting yes, but not too great when I've two already] and even more faces to names. Can't wait to knock around some shows with you come the warmer months. So that's it really. No camera in hand over the weekend so limited to stealing everyone else's who post here. See you all soon...can't wait. morgs P.S Apologies to anyone who fell down the rrer trap I inadvertently created in the toilet. 16.5 stone on thin, sodden ply board made for an interesting 'moment' as I hopped from leg to leg into my jeans As I seem to cut more timber than metal whilst I'm down there I'll be sure to get the temporary fix more permanantly resolved this week. morgs |
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Jan 31, 2010 22:21:01 GMT
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So once again I managed just the single day in the company of the good folk down at area52. However, I was less than surprised to have had a great time from start to finish, and witnessed what must have been the biggest turnout since the start of all things Playday. Alot of jobs jobbed, ideas chatted through and meat consumed...good times. Thanks to Bruce once again for playing the hostess with the mostest card despite the family related issues that would have certainly been playing on his mind. Also to Brynn for allowing himself to be backed into a corner and forced to chat all things typed and snapped...you talk shop very well sir, and I'll be sure to take up your offer of advice as and when I start to get things together. A pain that I couldn't hang around to gather pointers as the day turned to night but I'm looking forward to seeing the fruit of your labours soon ;D No one who was down there escapes the thanks, but I'd be sure to miss someone off the list and I can't have any of you sulking, so ta chaps, I always come away from these things with more knowledge [great] and more ideas for projects [tempting yes, but not too great when I've two already] and even more faces to names. Can't wait to knock around some shows with you come the warmer months. So that's it really. No camera in hand over the weekend so limited to stealing everyone else's who post here. See you all soon...can't wait. morgs P.S Apologies to anyone who fell down the rrer trap I inadvertently created in the toilet. 16.5 stone on thin, sodden ply board made for an interesting 'moment' as I hopped from leg to leg into my jeans As I seem to cut more timber than metal whilst I'm down there I'll be sure to get the temporary fix more permanantly resolved this week. morgs From now on Morgs you will be known as "The Woodcutter" in my eyes as every time i see you over at 52 you seem to be knee deep in carpentry!!  |
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Jan 31, 2010 22:29:11 GMT
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From now on Morgs you will be known as "The Woodcutter" in my eyes as every time I see you over at 52 you seem to be knee deep in carpentry!! He was still woodcutting after you left as when I arrived he was sorting the door from the snug into the hallway |
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Jan 31, 2010 22:35:38 GMT
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I've been restless all day...and now I know why...did we manage to get a handle on that snug door in the end? Seriously, I need to get out more Morgs "Chopper" Bailey ;D |
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Jan 31, 2010 22:50:33 GMT
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Just for you Morgs!!
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Jan 31, 2010 22:54:54 GMT
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Looks like a good weekend! I was hoping to get across for a bit on saturday but was feeling a tad tender... can't wait for the 20th now!
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Jan 31, 2010 23:32:40 GMT
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Massive thanks to all for a great day on Saturday and especially to Bruce for being such a great host despite his family problems. Thanks again to Bryn for giving me the handle and spare wheel carrier off the 'shelf' that he brought to donate to A52. Sorry to anyone that I bored to death with my Vitara related whinging Thanks to datsundrew for the teas and warming up sessions, was good to meet you. Thanks to Dave for the ride up to A52 (get a working thermostat in your van, I couldn't feel my legs or feet by the time we got back!) Good to see all the usual suspects and good to meet all the new folks, looking forward to the next one (maybe I'll be under my own steam by then) |
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Jan 31, 2010 23:33:37 GMT
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Was a truely awsome weekend!! Ill leave for my bed with this parting shot:  ;D (Ill put a proper post up later ;D) |
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Jan 31, 2010 23:57:21 GMT
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... it seems the main shafts moved in transit and the keys fell out, so we replaced the found one... Ian then fumbled around in the grease the motor side and found the other original key... so Ryans effort was wasted... it should all be okay now except for a bit of greasing and reassembly...
