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by 3cav3
Sat Apr 20, 2024 9:03 pm
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: Volvo C70 2.0Diesel Convertible,auto
Replies: 23
Views: 5443

Re: Volvo C70 2.0Diesel Convertible,auto

Ive got any vehicle plus cover my wife, home start, roadside and relay. I find that you can halve the cost if you remember to ring and threaten to cancel the policy, but with so much going on I forgot. Years ago their time was often around an hour, but I've recently even had them saying that they wo...
by 3cav3
Sat Apr 20, 2024 5:33 pm
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
Replies: 254
Views: 93456

Re: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon

Only another 21 years left until it becomes mot exempt and you no longer have the yearly battle.
by 3cav3
Sat Apr 20, 2024 7:54 am
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
Replies: 254
Views: 93456

Re: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon

Looking at those bolts, its amazing that at least one didn't sheer, bet you'll be pleased to get the old girl back. Hope you managed to get a good deal on the hire charge as the last time I enquired it was cheaper to buy a banger than to pay for about 2 weeks rent. It amazes me that a car that just ...
by 3cav3
Sat Apr 20, 2024 7:51 am
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: Volvo C70 2.0Diesel Convertible,auto
Replies: 23
Views: 5443

Re: Volvo C70 2.0Diesel Convertible,auto

I hope things start to change for the better soon. Life seems to be way to hard at the moment. My wifes job situation is getting worse, but she's now got some more interviews coming up i can only hope. It wasnt myself that I was thinking about, it was the fact that my son was going to be home on his...
by 3cav3
Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:05 am
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: Volvo C70 2.0Diesel Convertible,auto
Replies: 23
Views: 5443

Re: Volvo C70 2.0Diesel Convertible,auto

Last night I pulled into a lay by and there was a crater aka pot hole so deep that it took out my front wheel and tyre. My son was due home in the next half hour plus my wife was stuck at work which I explained to the AA ( the car is too low to get a jack under it) and they said they would make it a...
by 3cav3
Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:54 pm
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: Bedford Astravan MK2
Replies: 1124
Views: 388694

Re: Bedford Astravan MK2

This time I hoovered the canopy all over, tack wiped down the body at least twice, masked up, panel wiped, blew it off with the air line then tacked it off again, all whilst running an extraction fan at the entrance. Without a proper booth I know I'm bound to still get a bit of dust in the paint but...
by 3cav3
Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:35 am
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: Bedford Astravan MK2
Replies: 1124
Views: 388694

Re: Bedford Astravan MK2

Thanks, one of the things that I found made a big difference was buying some good quality masking tape, 3M was twice the price of others but saved probably about 2 hours in the masking process as it actually stuck rather kept lifting, so was worth every penny. For the top coat I'm going to try and r...
by 3cav3
Sat Apr 13, 2024 1:35 pm
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: Bedford Astravan MK2
Replies: 1124
Views: 388694

Re: Bedford Astravan MK2

Heres a couple of shots of it loosely reasembled.

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by 3cav3
Sat Apr 13, 2024 1:31 pm
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: Bedford Astravan MK2
Replies: 1124
Views: 388694

Re: Bedford Astravan MK2

Over the last month or so Ive been slowly continuing with yet more filling and rubbing down. This morning I went up to the unit early, masked the van and set about giving it another coat of Epoxy Primer. Unfortunatley since I last used it the paint seems to of gone off. Not the end of the world but ...
by 3cav3
Fri Apr 12, 2024 9:30 am
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
Replies: 254
Views: 93456

Re: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon

I often find that items from abroad tend to arrive quicker than the UK particularly when eBay is involved. Hopefully you will soon get a pass, are you still going to push with getting the cavalier on the road aswell?
by 3cav3
Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:10 am
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon
Replies: 254
Views: 93456

Re: The Wife's Vectra-C - The other battle wagon

You've probably already seen and im guessing they are not correct, but there's trailing arms under Vectra C on ebay. Plus if you get stuck a supplier I use is called ABC, Tel 01873 857 216, they are geared for local delivery, but if they can source them you could always have them delivered to me and...
by 3cav3
Fri Mar 22, 2024 6:58 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Why are interviewers so rude?
Replies: 40
Views: 2221

Re: Why are interviewers so rude?

We've already tried applying for Lidil and Aldi, unfortunately they want you to start at 5.30am which as we live rural would mean she would have to get up around 4am, and with myself working so many hours I would be too knackered plus we would end up not seeing each other. In regards to the Manager ...
by 3cav3
Thu Mar 21, 2024 1:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Why are interviewers so rude?
Replies: 40
Views: 2221

Re: Why are interviewers so rude?

Well! I've heard everything now! My wife went to an interview this morning and at the end they started to discuss pay. They stated that it would be treated as an apprenticeship scheme so therefore they wanted to pay her £7.50 an hour for 12months with no guarantee of a job at the end of it! Aparentl...
by 3cav3
Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:55 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Happy Birthday Robsey!
Replies: 15
Views: 531

Re: Happy Birthday Robsey!

James McGrath wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:56 pm
Robsey wrote: Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:11 pm Thank you kind sir...
Is it time to say congratulations, and welcome Mini McGrath No 2?
It is indeed! Evelyn was born at 2am on 9th March!
Congratulations to you, rather you than me though. However I always found one child can be two,too many at times lol.
by 3cav3
Sun Mar 17, 2024 7:17 am
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Matts CDX - Work In Progress.
Replies: 237
Views: 44271

Re: Matts CDX - Work In Progress.

I've never seen that the control of a vehicle could be effected by corrosion on an mot sheet before, but am pleased you've got it sorted. I totally agree with the above though, if the car is stood then corrosion sets in fast. At the moment I can't justify the cost of taxing my Cavalier. The best tha...
by 3cav3
Fri Mar 15, 2024 8:50 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Why are interviewers so rude?
Replies: 40
Views: 2221

Re: Why are interviewers so rude?

I have my fingers and toes crossed for her. It makes walking look a bit odd and I have only fell over twice. ;) I didn't think there would have been 80 jobs available for her to apply to. I hope we hear some good news next week. You both need the mental, financial, and emotional relief of a positiv...
by 3cav3
Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:22 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Why are interviewers so rude?
Replies: 40
Views: 2221

Re: Why are interviewers so rude?

After literally another 80 odd applications she's finally secured 2 interviews next week. Fingers crossed as she's beginning to give up hope. Youd never of thought it would be so hard to obtain a minimum wage job.
by 3cav3
Sun Mar 10, 2024 4:13 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Happy Birthday Robsey!
Replies: 15
Views: 531

Re: Happy Birthday Robsey!

I never noticed, hope you have a good one.
by 3cav3
Sat Mar 09, 2024 4:38 pm
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: Bedford Astravan MK2
Replies: 1124
Views: 388694

Re: Bedford Astravan MK2

I've been slowly rubbing down the primer, can only do a small section at a time due to not letting the damp getting in. Rather than updating it every week I was going to leave it till I'm at the stage of applying the final coat of primer. Always on the look out for parts, for the last 18months or so...
by 3cav3
Sat Mar 09, 2024 2:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Why are interviewers so rude?
Replies: 40
Views: 2221

Re: Why are interviewers so rude?

I think all "zero-hour" contracts should be banned. My colleague at work lives alone with a mortgage, and was previously a care agency worker on zero-hours. She reported a similar line of despair at the erratic hours and very poor wages. I can only hope that your wife gets a lucky break. ...
by 3cav3
Sat Mar 09, 2024 2:11 pm
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project
Replies: 890
Views: 222838

Re: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project

Stupid question here, but... Are there any Daewoo Nexia used panels out there? Essentially, a Nexia (or Le Mans as it is in some countries) was a mk2 Astra. I recall seeing a Nexia in Ellesmere Port in 2015-ish, with the astra badging on it. Scrub that, I just noticed that the profile around the in...
by 3cav3
Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:51 am
Forum: Projects, Restorations and Runabouts
Topic: Matts CDX - Work In Progress.
Replies: 237
Views: 44271

Re: Matts CDX - Work In Progress.

Gutted for you. After opening up my van I'm always terrified at the mention of rot. Done properly it can be opening up a real can of worms. I've gone down the patching route in the past, only tends to last a year or 2 before it comes back with avangence. Let's hope at £500 they are doing properly, i...
by 3cav3
Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:42 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Why are interviewers so rude?
Replies: 40
Views: 2221

Re: Why are interviewers so rude?

Well its now got to the point that my wife can't even get interviews at the moment. She's OK with working at minimum wage, and never goes for jobs that are above her. She's had professional interview training, yet just cant get a job anywhere. He current one is making her very miserable by the way i...
by 3cav3
Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:26 am
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project
Replies: 890
Views: 222838

Re: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project

Yes you can really see the difference. Even the quality of the pressing is a lot worse. As you know I've just had exactly the same issues with the o/s wing on my van. I can find a fair few repairable n/s genuine wings, but their seems to be absolutely no o/s genuine in the world. I always thought th...
by 3cav3
Sat Mar 09, 2024 10:00 am
Forum: Your non-Cavalier Projects
Topic: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project
Replies: 890
Views: 222838

Re: My VERY RUSTY VW T25 Camper Van Project

The body cuts look a good fit, I can never understand why in this day and age with modern computers and their 3d scanning capabilities that firms cannot produce pattern panels that actually fit.