Had about 2 or 3cms of snow here (Southend area) and was watching 'drivers' sliding down a local hill - all wheels locked just going where the hill took them until stopped by kerb or lamp post or the cars that were already stopped!
They didn't have a clue.
Alan
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- Tue Dec 13, 2022 9:11 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Cavaliers in the snow
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2342
- Thu Dec 01, 2022 8:19 am
- Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
- Topic: Toyota Yaris 1.3 CDX (2002).
- Replies: 104
- Views: 14501
Re: Toyota Yaris 1.3 CDX (2002).
Few weeks ago near Bakewell (main road) it was £2.12!!!!
Alan
Alan
- Wed Nov 23, 2022 8:12 am
- Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
- Topic: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project
- Replies: 890
- Views: 223931
Re: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project
Moving in the right direction! Always a good feeling when things start to take shape, especially outer panel work - nice!
Alan
Alan
- Mon Nov 14, 2022 11:06 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: James' 1995 Manual CDX V6 Saloon
- Replies: 324
- Views: 144009
Re: James' 1995 Manual CDX V6 Saloon
A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do - I'm sure it will be read and enjoyed whatever!
Alan
Alan
- Mon Nov 14, 2022 12:06 am
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: James' 1995 Manual CDX V6 Saloon
- Replies: 324
- Views: 144009
Re: James' 1995 Manual CDX V6 Saloon
Great posts James! Looking after vehicles is a full time job as there's always something that needs replacing/fixing or tidying up. Nice job on the A pillars, I chose to paint mine (and headlining) using an artex stipple roller but remember the mess removing the dried up adhesive from the headlining...
- Mon Oct 24, 2022 11:20 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Rant Of The Day - Grrrrr !!!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 751
Re: Rant Of The Day - Grrrrr !!!
Totally agree about lead free solder, horrible stuff luckily I'm still working my way through a 1kg reel of multicore! Real creosote is still available for agricultural use - my mate buys it in 5 gallon drums. I know it is now been banned for many years but we at work used to use a huge vapour clean...
- Tue Oct 18, 2022 11:14 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Stuff we've seen on the road
- Replies: 592
- Views: 120777
Re: Stuff we've seen on the road
That's one big hunk of mota!
Alan
Alan
- Fri Oct 07, 2022 10:31 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: 1994 Cavalier LSi C20NE (was C18NZ) Work-horse
- Replies: 2457
- Views: 196632
Re: 1994 Cavalier LSi C20NE (was C18NZ) Work-horse
Shame it's out of sight!
Alan
Alan
- Tue Sep 20, 2022 5:47 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Stuff we've seen on the road
- Replies: 592
- Views: 120777
Re: Stuff we've seen on the road
Forgot about your beastie! Must be bigger than ever?
Alan
Alan
- Tue Sep 20, 2022 10:28 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Stuff we've seen on the road
- Replies: 592
- Views: 120777
Re: Stuff we've seen on the road
Trudging round breakers yards, good times but always keep an eye open for the Alsatian!
Alan
Alan
- Mon Sep 19, 2022 11:41 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Stuff we've seen on the road
- Replies: 592
- Views: 120777
Re: Stuff we've seen on the road
Seen these and the earlier A30's racing at Silverstone - mental!
Alan
Alan
- Sun Sep 11, 2022 10:28 am
- Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
- Topic: VBOA 22nd to 24th July 2022
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2446
Re: VBOA 22nd to 24th July 2022
Super 'album' James, had a great day there and nice to see you and Lizzie!
Alan
Alan
- Tue Sep 06, 2022 10:16 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: M Plate 1.8LS Saloon
- Replies: 464
- Views: 126538
Re: M Plate 1.8LS Saloon
When I bought my CD back in '96 I gave it the 'once over' injecting everywhere I thought needed it and the complete underside with waxoyl or dinitrol. At that time I also unscrewed the adjusters as they looked very 'open' and candidates for future trouble, I reassembled with waxoyl. I had occasion t...
- Tue Aug 23, 2022 1:32 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Stuff we've seen on the road
- Replies: 592
- Views: 120777
- Mon Aug 15, 2022 9:18 am
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: GSI no: 2.
- Replies: 82
- Views: 26333
Re: GSI no: 2.
Congratulations! The suspense in the waiting area is on par with the Dad's room at the Maternity Hospital!
Alan
Alan
- Wed Jul 27, 2022 8:37 pm
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Robsey's Thread of Random Ramblings.
- Replies: 219
- Views: 55559
Re: Robsey's Thread of Random Ramblings.
May I suggest testing the fridge with a 6 pack inside then you will have something to celebrate with!
Alan
Alan
- Wed Jul 27, 2022 8:29 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: 1994 Cavalier LSi C20NE (was C18NZ) Work-horse
- Replies: 2457
- Views: 196632
Re: 1994 Cavalier LSi C20NE (was C18NZ) Work-horse
Makes me sad!
Alan
Alan
- Sun Jul 24, 2022 10:46 pm
- Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
- Topic: VBOA 22nd to 24th July 2022
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2446
Re: VBOA 22nd to 24th July 2022
Forgot to say there were some lovely examples of vehicles, the standard of restorations has definitely improved over the years. My favourite today would be the Lotus Carlton, underneath was just as impressive as the top. Many hours had been lavished on it.
Alan
Alan
- Sun Jul 24, 2022 9:10 pm
- Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
- Topic: VBOA 22nd to 24th July 2022
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2446
Re: VBOA 22nd to 24th July 2022
Great day! Started off cloudy but then the sun came out and was then quite warm and pretty windy! Spotted by James & Lizzie with Junior then later on spotted by Ian (I don't see anyone!) Good to have a brief chat with you all, James & family were camping but mum & dad were in the luxury ...
- Sun Jul 24, 2022 12:06 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: How Safe Are New Cars?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 948
Re: How Safe Are New Cars?
Never liked the Joke's and if there apt to self combustion shall steer well clear!
Alan
Alan
- Sat Jul 23, 2022 7:59 pm
- Forum: Events, Meets, Gatherings and Parties
- Topic: VBOA 22nd to 24th July 2022
- Replies: 24
- Views: 2446
Re: VBOA 22nd to 24th July 2022
Giving the CD a once over ready for tomorrow's run to Sywell and found n/s rear tyre had lost about 6lbs? Normally pressures stay pretty much spot on. Anyway pumped it up and went for some E10 (£1.81.9!) came back and decided to jack the wheel up and look for the culprit. Nice Pozi headed screw into...
- Fri Jul 22, 2022 5:16 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: My Little 1.8LSi
- Replies: 220
- Views: 54205
Re: My Little 1.8LSi
Sounds like a good result!
Alan
Alan
- Fri Jul 22, 2022 12:12 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: How Safe Are New Cars?
- Replies: 12
- Views: 948
Re: How Safe Are New Cars?
Seen that bus, what a flare up! I reckon the joke had a massive gas leak from the air conditioning?
Alan
Alan
- Wed Jul 20, 2022 6:43 pm
- Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
- Topic: My Little 1.8LSi
- Replies: 220
- Views: 54205
Re: My Little 1.8LSi
Nice one! I've always had to do paint outside and sometimes you have to take a gamble luckily for you it paid off. If it looks like rain I would stick small bits of waterproof tape over any holes where trim is to be fitted and allow paint to cure properly.
Alan
Alan
- Wed Jul 20, 2022 9:00 am
- Forum: General Chat
- Topic: Heatwave!!!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1054
Re: Heatwave!!!
Bit of a scorcher! I can understand why cars get covered in white sheets in the hotter countries. My CD lives outside under a cover that is reasonably light in colour so is slightly cooler than if not covered but it still causes my wax treatment to start running again! My daily Astra is polar sea bl...