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by TDV102
Mon Jun 13, 2016 2:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Importing from Oz or SA
Replies: 1
Views: 842

Importing from Oz or SA

Anyone got any experience of what is involved? There's some very well priced Minors in SA!
by TDV102
Mon May 09, 2016 7:14 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: This Europe referendum malarkey
Replies: 144
Views: 25050

Re: This Europe referendum malarkey

The big problem in both the UK and the US is a complete lack of any decent candidates to vote for. As Gore Vidal wisely said 'Anyone who is wants to run for president should automatically be disqualified from ever doing so.' Same applies to the PM role in the UK
by TDV102
Fri Apr 15, 2016 7:10 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Franchised Dealers.
Replies: 16
Views: 4009

Re: Franchised Dealers.

Main dealers are almost all rip-off merchants. That's why I use a local trusted independent, biggest bill I ever had on a car was just over £500 and that was for a water pump on a Celica GT-Four. Half of that was parts and just over a full days labour. A beast of a job as well. I'd never buy a new c...
by TDV102
Thu Apr 14, 2016 6:27 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: This Europe referendum malarkey
Replies: 144
Views: 25050

Re: This Europe referendum malarkey

The UK will thrive if we leave, Made in Britain will become a badge of pride for sellers. It amazes me that no government of any flavour has revived the Buy British campaign that was popular when 'ahem' most of us were young. Without the UK the Euro will probably collapse, Sterling will remain stron...
by TDV102
Fri Mar 11, 2016 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dubious age cars for sale
Replies: 19
Views: 2813

Re: Dubious age cars for sale

Surely falls under the remit of the trade descriptions legislation?
by TDV102
Fri Mar 11, 2016 10:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dubious age cars for sale
Replies: 19
Views: 2813

Re: Dubious age cars for sale

However you look at it, transferring a vehicles ID from one shell to another is a criminal offence, especially if done for profit. Knowingly selling a vehicle with such identity is also an offence. Seems some traders think it doesn't apply to them. A MOT exempt car which is actually a much later mod...
by TDV102
Sun Feb 28, 2016 4:06 pm
Forum: Stolen!
Topic: Was XBU911 ever found?
Replies: 21
Views: 17438

Re: Was XBU911 ever found?

I'm going to put a heavy duty locking steel post in front of my parking bay and a hidden PIR sensor. It's taking me a long time to find the car I seek, and once found no twonk is going to help themselves to it
by TDV102
Sun Feb 28, 2016 11:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bulkhead felt
Replies: 1
Views: 903

Re: bulkhead felt

Where can I get my bulkhead felt?

Ooh Err...
by TDV102
Thu Feb 25, 2016 6:38 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: is it just me or does none of this look correct ?
Replies: 8
Views: 2772

Re: is it just me or does none of this look correct ?

The blue one is a real bitsa - engine bay is a later model for sure. The convertible also has too many discrepancies. Parts cars only if it were me. Neither is early 50s.
by TDV102
Tue Feb 23, 2016 6:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2459
Views: 743152

Re: Spotted today.

Red 1000 two-door with black wing beading in Ashlea Road, Northallerton last Saturday. Tidy looking car,
by TDV102
Mon Feb 22, 2016 6:07 pm
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: My Morris minor v8
Replies: 42
Views: 52356

Re: My Morris minor v8

That's what I wondered. My real target is a modified 2 door split screen, but they're in very short supply! I think distance will probably stop me bidding on this one.
by TDV102
Mon Feb 22, 2016 6:52 am
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: My Morris minor v8
Replies: 42
Views: 52356

Re: My Morris minor v8

Selling already?
by TDV102
Wed Feb 17, 2016 7:31 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: New Top Gear team
Replies: 28
Views: 4658

Re: New Top Gear team

what about David Cameron doin' it??
What as? A crash test dummy?
by TDV102
Tue Feb 16, 2016 5:32 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: New Top Gear team
Replies: 28
Views: 4658

Re: New Top Gear team

Sabine Schmitz is an excellent choice. And a great driver...
by TDV102
Sun Feb 14, 2016 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another id for sale on e bay
Replies: 16
Views: 3900

Re: Another id for sale on e bay

I spotted it as well before I saw this notice. Also reported to ebay.
by TDV102
Sat Feb 13, 2016 7:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Security
Replies: 27
Views: 6741

Re: Security

Back in the 80's I'd remove certain easily accessible component and stick in my pocket. Mainly because the door lock could be opened with any flat bladed object! When I finally find the Minor I'm seeking, I will go more high tech. And still remove that same component.
by TDV102
Wed Feb 03, 2016 10:06 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Professional car reviewers
Replies: 3
Views: 1423

Re: Professional car reviewers

I have had a number of Cavaliers, and good cars they were too, but Jezzer was 100% right about the Vectra. Vauxhall took all the good points from the Cavalier and binned them. I drove one and it was one of the most evil handling cars I have ever driven, terminal understeer as charged. Always try dri...
by TDV102
Sun Jan 31, 2016 9:52 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Concourse Dissapointment
Replies: 57
Views: 10697

Re: Concourse Dissapointment

Another well dodgy vehicle ID listing...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Split-Screen- ... Swa-dWl4UU

User even states 'Please note the chassis plate and body number are missing.'

I despair...
by TDV102
Sat Jan 30, 2016 9:56 pm
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: My Morris minor v8
Replies: 42
Views: 52356

Re: My Morris minor v8

That lovely mini-hemi begs for a blower!
by TDV102
Sat Jan 30, 2016 8:37 pm
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: My Morris minor v8
Replies: 42
Views: 52356

Re: My Morris minor v8

I'll have a look through my 1970s CC mag stash. I went to a couple of CC shows back then so I may have seen it in the flesh back then. It looks well in the red scheme, the original paint was very much 'of it's time'. Now I'm even more annoyed with myself for not bidding!