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Dec 23, 2010 15:53:24 GMT
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I might try to head down for the Jan meet/weekend because I've not done so yet and I barely know anyone from the forum after YEARS on here! Lathe looks good - we can make me some steering lock spacers so I can get more lock on the RX7
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The journey of 1000 miles starts with a single coffee.
I don't like coffee!
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Raoul Duke
Part of things
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Club RR Member Number: 117
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Dec 23, 2010 20:59:34 GMT
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I'll be there in January ... no, really, I AM coming this time! I'll need to so I can swap pieces of Lada with Count Panda (if the wheel swap's still OK dude?) I also need to demolish my ride height, and maybe fab some brackets for my bucket seat... Oh, and the 15th's my b'day... so don't expect me to be sober ;D
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...a redder shade of neck on a whiter shade of trash...
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Dec 23, 2010 21:21:26 GMT
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NeedaBeetle & RaoulDuke.....you must come along. ;D
Something is telling me that the Jan play weekend is going to be mega, uber, super busy & frantic!
Will those looking to use the ramp/lift please remind me....I've lost track!
I know Count Panda has first use, can't remember who reserved second use and Will is booked in for some time too.
Need to know so that I can start to formulate a plan for the weekend.
Some good news....water is back on!! I found out that there is an external water pipe (about 8" of it) coming out of the ground and going into the wall under the archway. 45 mins warming it with a hot air gun - nothing. I dragged the diesel heater outside and gave it a blast for 2 mins. SORTED! I now know what to do if it happens again.
Before the Jan one, I am so seriously looking forward to the 27th. Cannot wait. Cannot. It can't come soon enough!
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Brian Damaged
West Midlands
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 9,555
Club RR Member Number: 33
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Dec 23, 2010 22:21:46 GMT
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Good news....wifey's working on Monday (the joys of nursing...) so I'm hopefully (weather permitting, anyway) going to point the Van Of Doom's blunt nose down the M5 for the day. It's about time I paid A52 a visit! I'll try and have a clearout this weekend and bring some mags down with me. And if you've a stereo down there I'll knock up a couple of mix CD's (I hope everyone likes Grunge....). And my camera....of course.
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rtlkyuubi
Posted a lot
Low and Slow
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I don't need ramp time, but could i bring my new purchace in so it can spend some sexy time with a grinder and a welder (mig spec diff and drop in ride height ) if thats ok Bruce
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stealthstylz
Club Retro Rides Member
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Club RR Member Number: 174
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Dec 24, 2010 18:26:12 GMT
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I think I asked for ramp time. Shouldn't take me long just need to get the exhaust out of the way.
Matt
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Dec 24, 2010 19:37:44 GMT
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merry xmas A52'ers ;D
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Dec 25, 2010 15:07:28 GMT
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I'll be there in January ... no, really, I AM coming this time! I'll need to so I can swap pieces of Lada with Count Panda (if the wheel swap's still OK dude?) I also need to demolish my ride height, and maybe fab some brackets for my bucket seat... Oh, and the 15th's my b'day... so don't expect me to be sober ;D Erm... I kindof used the boss for my new one. I can change back if you are desperate to change..
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Colonelk
Posted a lot
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Club RR Member Number: 83
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Dec 25, 2010 23:43:36 GMT
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I'm hoping to be there on the 27th. Just me though sadly! Whats the deal on the 27th we sleeping over or not?
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Dec 26, 2010 11:04:57 GMT
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Anyone coming tomorrow, please have a looky around for one of these....details to come
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Dec 26, 2010 11:09:19 GMT
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Boy Oh Boy am I looking forward to tomorrow. One sad bit of news, there will be a BIG void where there once used to be a vehicle! If all things go well, I am deliveing it to the new owner today. This makes me but also very ;D ;D at the same time. Anyway, onto tomorrow..... FIRST UP - yes it is an overnighter for those of us foolish enough to want to bed down in an icy cold unit (that'll be most of us suckers then ) FUEL - Next and probably most importantly - please can everyone try and bring a 5litre jerry can/fuel can of any of the following fluids: diesel, red diesel, parrafin, central heating oil. The unit is currently bleddy freezing and this will mean running the diesel heater most of the day. Rich is also bringing his diesel heater (seeing as there will be so many of us) so we are going to need more fuel. Our current supply of fuel is almost out WOOD - If anyone has any wood they can bring for the wood burners, this will also be great. Alan very kindly donated a chainsaw to Area 52 (thank mate ) so we now have the means to get wood into a more managable size for the woodburners. PARKING - Continuing from the past two playdays, please can everyone park in the road...NOT in the yard. Coming in to unload...not a problem, but please then take your car straight out again. Space will be needed. BEDDING - for those staying overnight, please make sure you bring warm bedding. Lots of it! FOOD - If you have any bits of food leftover from Christmas, please feel free to bring them along. Not just Turkey, but any cold roast potatoes, sausage rolls etc....we can probably rustle up something cool to eat with the combined efforts. Also bring a bit of cash to put towards some more food (we do tend to eat a lot!) so that we can buy some more 'sqaure' pizza's and maybe even a couple of whole chickens to roast in the new oven If staying overnight/drinking then a bit more cash will be needed compared to those driving/coming along for the day. I think that's about it for now. Travel safely and I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow. Bruce. P.S. Those that haven't been before, please PM me for postcode/contact number
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Dec 26, 2010 12:34:02 GMT
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How early can I appear?
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Dec 26, 2010 14:06:30 GMT
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Well, I'm staying there tonight (thermals at the ready ) so anytime from 9am tomorrow. See you all tomorrow ;D ;D ;D
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Brian Damaged
West Midlands
Club Retro Rides Member
Posts: 9,555
Club RR Member Number: 33
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Dec 26, 2010 14:34:43 GMT
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Daytrippin' down there with MiniDan (thanks buddy) tomorrow, really looking forward to it. ;D
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Dec 26, 2010 14:36:05 GMT
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Oh...and as well as other things that people want to do to their cars....one of the main missions is to do some mods to the Area 52 Punto. Basically 0-1996 in 1 hour/£100!! A period looking makeover hopefully all done within an hour (I haz the parts) to take it back to the summer of 1996. Nothing fancy, but something to demonstrate to people that simple is sometimes better and also to show people that the tackiness of 90's was actually kinda cool too! When you see what I've got up my sleeve, you'll understand
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Dec 26, 2010 15:27:27 GMT
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show people that the tackiness of 90's was actually kinda cool too! When you see what I've got up my sleeve, you'll understand Fingers crossed!
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Dec 26, 2010 15:53:24 GMT
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Haha, I'll set off as early as I can.
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Rich
Club Retro Rides Member
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Dec 26, 2010 17:20:18 GMT
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please can everyone try and bring a 5litre jerry can/fuel can of any of the following fluids: diesel, red diesel, parrafin, central heating oil. I am indeed bringing a heater with a near-as full tank of red so that should run for most of the day. But I would advise people NOT bring parrafin as the XR75 heaters me and Bruce have will NOT run on it without conversion! Thought i'd point that out now, just in case! See y'all tomorrow!
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Dec 26, 2010 20:42:30 GMT
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Thanks for the heads up Rich.
Delica has now been delivered to it's new home and there is currently a big 'void' at the unit. Time for new adventures to begin ;D
Water is all frozen good & proper so first job tomorrow is to get pipes, toilet etc.. defrosted. It's bleddy cold down here right now, went to make a cuppa about 10 mins ago, wondered why there was no water in the kettle only to find it was a solid block of ice inside. I think inside the fridges are the warmest parts of the unit at the moment, and I'm not kidding!!
See you all tomorrow guys.
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Dec 26, 2010 23:10:08 GMT
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There appear to be no leftovers from christmas anymore.. So I've done some emergency speedy baking (with the help of one of the many bottles of whisk(e)y I've had for Christmas). You know me, I like an early start. I'll probably be there by about 10 EDIT: found a jerry can that I'll fill on the way up
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Last Edit: Dec 26, 2010 23:11:34 GMT by ben711200
...proper medallion man chest wig motoring.
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