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Thread: NEC Classic Motor Show 2018
Post: RE: NEC Classic Motor Show 2018
| Thanks for the replies guys..
Saturday is out of the equation now because my friend Martyn is coming over early, bringing us over, and taking us back too..
So that only leaves Thursday Afternoon, ... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others |
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10,150 |
07 Nov 2018, 14:00 |
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Thread: NEC Classic Motor Show 2018
Post: RE: NEC Classic Motor Show 2018
| Hi Folks...
It's a long time since I posted on here, and I temporarily have my Facebook account deactivated until after this event.
It is the first time that BLM2Y (VIN 16327) has been out on a prop... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others |
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10,150 |
05 Nov 2018, 11:22 |
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Thread: Another New Purchase Sinclair C5
Post: RE: Another New Purchase Sinclair C5
| Hi Stu.
The factory was in Merthyr Tydfil which is about half an hour away. It was a Hoover factory with a special secret area for production. You can read all about it on Wikipedia.
And no, I have... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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7,421 |
02 Feb 2017, 13:16 |
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Thread: Another New Purchase Sinclair C5
Post: Another New Purchase Sinclair C5
| Hi All.
As some of you may be aware, I am very into collecting the strange and unusual.
So my next purchase reflects this, and it was only after doing some research, I realised how many things in c... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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7,421 |
01 Feb 2017, 14:41 |
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Thread: New Purchase
Post: RE: New Purchase
| Well you know me :-)
I think I might have secured a beautiful Sinclair C5.
A very desired taste I know, but another DeLorean in its own right... more ozone friendly too, and no chance of blockrot lol... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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9,275 |
25 Jan 2017, 00:00 |
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Thread: New Purchase
Post: RE: New Purchase
| Cheers Guys.
Yeah Stu, I only done mine in 2013. I had a years practice on a cbt certificate. Are you going to go direct access so you can ride anything? |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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9,275 |
24 Jan 2017, 21:12 |
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Thread: New Purchase
Post: New Purchase
| Hi All... and happy new year... A little late I know...
I know many of you are not into Motorbikes, except with the exception of Dan Willis.....
But I thought i'd share with you my new purchase, due... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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9,275 |
24 Jan 2017, 16:11 |
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Thread: Dec 2016 East Midlands Xmas meet?
Post: RE: Dec 2016 East Midlands Xmas meet?
| I agree, it was a great venue, food was good, and looking forward to next time!
Thanks again Claire for organising this.... The distance is no issue in lieu of good company, chat, and food...
And an... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Midlands |
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22 Dec 2016, 18:47 |
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Thread: Dec 2016 East Midlands Xmas meet?
Post: RE: Dec 2016 East Midlands Xmas meet?
| (09 Dec 2016, 16:53)Guinney1971 Wrote: due to a few having to cancel the numbers are now as follows:
confirmed:
me, Phill, Kez n Gwen
Ben, Leanne, Toby & Phoebe
Rich Hutchinson
Chris McGeachy ... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Midlands |
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13,974 |
10 Dec 2016, 05:53 |
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Thread: Dec 2016 East Midlands Xmas meet?
Post: RE: Dec 2016 East Midlands Xmas meet?
| Be nice to see you there ChrisP....
Just a quick one Claire, we already know what we want off the menu, but out of curiosity, is the Christmas menu available to order on the day, or do we have to ri... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Midlands |
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13,974 |
07 Dec 2016, 16:24 |
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Thread: Dec 2016 East Midlands Xmas meet?
Post: RE: Dec 2016 East Midlands Xmas meet?
| (23 Nov 2016, 23:13)Guinney1971 Wrote: that's Andy Westerman confirmed to be joining us, and Paul Birks is a maybe depending on him getting the time off work :)
Thanks for organising this Claire.
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TheOriginalMrP |
Midlands |
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13,974 |
24 Nov 2016, 04:49 |
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Thread: Dec 2016 East Midlands Xmas meet?
Post: RE: Dec 2016 East Midlands Xmas meet?
| (12 Nov 2016, 22:28)Guinney1971 Wrote: ok, sounds good Rissy :)
Shall I look into booking something round here for Sat 3rd/10th/17th then? Ben, can you get any of these Saturday's off?
Hi
If it ... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Midlands |
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13,974 |
16 Nov 2016, 12:02 |
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Thread: Dec 2016 East Midlands Xmas meet?
Post: RE: Dec 2016 East Midlands Xmas meet?
| I don't mind traveling afar on the same day without stopping over Claire, however I will need ample notice to (try) to get it off work. Saturday's and Sunday's in the hospitality biz during December a... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Midlands |
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13,974 |
09 Nov 2016, 05:03 |
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Thread: Mustang
Post: RE: Mustang
| (31 Oct 2016, 19:33)Dan Willis Wrote: The Mustang is supposed to be a daily driver, but the Viva is too damned good at what it does, so the Mustang will be a toy for now.
I said that with the last ... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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20,338 |
31 Oct 2016, 22:06 |
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Thread: Mustang
Post: RE: Mustang
| (31 Oct 2016, 13:06)Kenny Wrote: (31 Oct 2016, 12:27)TheOriginalMrP Wrote: I am looking for somewhere bigger... putting my 24' caravan into storage would help, but I don't want it outdoors to be h... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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20,338 |
31 Oct 2016, 14:15 |
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Thread: Mustang
Post: RE: Mustang
| Hi Dan....
Loving your new car!
As well as a nice MG Montego Turbo, and a brand new Kawasaki ZZR Performance Sport (Which I should be getting early next year), I'm also keen to buy Pontiac Trans A... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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20,338 |
31 Oct 2016, 12:27 |
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Thread: Flux Capacitor... I think I ought to insure mine!
Post: Flux Capacitor... I think I ought to insure mine!
| Yes, in 2008, I bought one of these....
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Back-To-The-Fu...Sw4shX746B
And yes, they did another run of these, but not numbered 1-1000 as mine is.
Joking aside, is this real... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Back To The Future |
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2,561 |
18 Oct 2016, 23:14 |
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Thread: Recharged today....
Post: RE: Recharged today....
| I wouldn't want to do it again Nick, that's for sure.
The only bit I really skimped on was wrapping that awful brown tape around the evaporator pipes.
I did it, but when the pipes went back through t... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
7 - Heating / Air Conditioning |
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4,126 |
22 Sep 2016, 20:06 |
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Thread: Extending my props collection
Post: RE: Extending my props collection
| Thanks ! :-)
Bt at this rate, i'm gonna need a bigger unit soon....
Eyeing up another motorbike and a Montego....
Only space is my enemy.
What I need is a modified multi storey car park lol. |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Back To The Future |
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6,787 |
22 Sep 2016, 14:24 |
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Thread: Recharged today....
Post: RE: Recharged today....
| Well while chatting to the air-con man, I discovered that leaving the system uncharged is no good for your system, as vital compressor seals go unlubricated and after time will lead to total failure.
... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
7 - Heating / Air Conditioning |
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4,126 |
22 Sep 2016, 14:19 |
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Thread: Recharged today....
Post: Recharged today....
| After renewing the entire contents of my heater box, it was confirmed today my job was a complete success.
The system held pressure, filled with 950g of R134a plus oil and dye.
Aircon now works bette... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
7 - Heating / Air Conditioning |
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4,126 |
20 Sep 2016, 13:35 |
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Thread: Extending my props collection
Post: RE: Extending my props collection
| A couple more things....
[Image: http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u525...6lwffo.jpg]
[Image: http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u525...gbxx5q.jpg]
[Image: http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u525... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Back To The Future |
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6,787 |
20 Sep 2016, 07:57 |
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Thread: any DMC owners near Cardiff - advice wanted
Post: RE: any DMC owners near Cardiff - advice wanted
| Kevin came down yesterday to view the car and take him for a spin.
He is now very keen to get a D in the not too distant future!
He may add images to a facebook page, I have given him permission to ... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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6,418 |
06 Sep 2016, 18:29 |
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Thread: VIN 16327 Running again....
Post: RE: VIN 16327 Running again....
| I'm on a roll with buying a couple of odds and ends....
Headlight and hazard warning switch decals... mine were not that bad but these freshened them up.
Rear demister and fog light decals.
I have... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Members Cars |
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16,675 |
05 Sep 2016, 16:19 |
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Thread: VIN 16327 2006 & 2016
Post: RE: VIN 16327 2006 & 2016
| (03 Sep 2016, 16:40)Dan Willis Wrote: A lovely car!
Thanks very much Dan !
:-) |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Members Cars |
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5,569 |
03 Sep 2016, 16:45 |
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Thread: Full Throttle Microswitch
Post: Full Throttle Microswitch
| Hi guys...
Maybe in simple terms, what does this do? I knew there was a microswitch which clicks OK between when the spool is at rest and opened, but only just discovered the little switch that is su... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
3 - Electrical |
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2,500 |
03 Sep 2016, 12:25 |
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Thread: VIN 16327 2006 & 2016
Post: RE: VIN 16327 2006 & 2016
| Thanks for that Dan, My apologies!
[Image: http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u525...99saqf.jpg]
[Image: http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u525...weqxqm.jpg]
[Image: http://i1320.photobucket.com/a... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Members Cars |
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5,569 |
03 Sep 2016, 11:34 |
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Thread: VIN 16327 2006 & 2016
Post: VIN 16327 2006 & 2016
| Hi Folks....
This is weird, and a bit scary.....
As mentioned on a previous post, I now have VIN 16327 back on the road, and today I had my first chance to take my adopted son out for a bit of a r... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Members Cars |
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5,569 |
02 Sep 2016, 22:17 |
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Thread: VIN 16327 Running again....
Post: RE: VIN 16327 Running again....
| (25 Aug 2016, 12:55)Stuart Rees Wrote: Ben, Great to read that you are waking up the De :cool:
I should bring 16723 down for a reunion.
If soon, we could have a small tech sesh and get the car so... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Members Cars |
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16,675 |
26 Aug 2016, 08:49 |
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Thread: VIN 16327 Running again....
Post: RE: VIN 16327 Running again....
| Thanks guys... I will get some injector cleaner and drop it in the tank... after all if the fuel tank has been clean and empty since 2013, what was left in the pipes and fuel distributor plus injector... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Members Cars |
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16,675 |
25 Aug 2016, 09:16 |
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Thread: VIN 16327 Running again....
Post: RE: VIN 16327 Running again....
| Hi Folks....
Well Vin #16327 passed the MOT test today with no advisories!
Nevertheless, i'm still having hot start/fueling issues.
She does not want to start that easily when hot, and when she... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Members Cars |
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16,675 |
24 Aug 2016, 13:00 |
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Thread: VIN 16327 Running again....
Post: RE: VIN 16327 Running again....
| (10 Aug 2016, 19:29)Guinney1971 Wrote: Phill had a Numax battery on Sorbet, absolute pile of cack, its dead already (purchased less then a year ago) and reading on the website, the warranty is worth... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Members Cars |
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16,675 |
11 Aug 2016, 11:46 |
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Thread: VIN 16327 Running again....
Post: RE: VIN 16327 Running again....
| Hi Rissy
Funny thing is, they actually do the Numax in this size, it's just a couple of quid cheaper and with just a year warranty.
:-)
Here you go...
This one fits the recess better, and has mor... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Members Cars |
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16,675 |
10 Aug 2016, 15:41 |
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Thread: VIN 16327 Running again....
Post: VIN 16327 Running again....
| Hi all.
After neglecting my D a little in the last 3 years, I decided I want to re-live the dream once again.
To car was last tested in October 2013, driven back to my unit, and not turned a wheel s... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Members Cars |
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16,675 |
10 Aug 2016, 12:05 |
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Thread: Extending my props collection
Post: RE: Extending my props collection
| Thanks!
What do you call right? I'm sure I was I'm negotiations with you a few years ago over one?
But someone beat me to it from memory, unless I've completely got the wrong guy!
This one is compl... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Back To The Future |
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6,787 |
23 Feb 2016, 20:08 |
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Thread: Extending my props collection
Post: RE: Extending my props collection
| Already in the collection...
[Image: http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae15/...deebcy.jpg]
[Image: http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae15/...u4bkhd.jpg]
More new additions...
[Image: http://i953.... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Back To The Future |
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6,787 |
23 Feb 2016, 13:51 |
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Thread: Extending my props collection
Post: Extending my props collection
| Starting with this... I'm sure it will be recognized.
Anyone wishing for one, I can vouch for its quality. It doesn't have the insert or canisters yet, but there's time...
[Image: http://i953.photob... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Back To The Future |
8 |
6,787 |
04 Feb 2016, 20:49 |
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Thread: Mike Bosworth
Post: RE: Mike Bosworth
| I don't know what to say... The last couple of years I've not engaged in any social networking etc so news like this is a shock. I've not logged in on here for some time, or not even checked up much s... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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30,520 |
02 Feb 2016, 20:14 |
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Thread: It's raining - no start! 21 Oct - aarrggh
Post: Re: It's raining - no start! 21 Oct - aarrggh
| Sounds like your cranking may well have welded the contacts on your solenoid together temporarily. This happened to me some years ago and I wasn't so lucky, as the car started and I drove for several ... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
3 - Electrical |
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4,006 |
21 Oct 2015, 23:05 |
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Thread: Storage Hunters UK
Post: Re: Storage Hunters UK
| Never seen that Chris but the other half said something about there being a D on Hoarders, and some old biddy had it in her front garden amongst her collection of other stuff.
And the UK Storage Hun... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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27,977 |
14 Oct 2015, 07:28 |
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Thread: BTTF day on ITV2 21st October 2015
Post: BTTF day on ITV2 21st October 2015
| Yes, the good news is that all 3 episodes will be on ITV2 on the 21st October along with a special presentation.
The bad news.... Keith Lemon
That may be the decider to avoid!
Maybe not everyone ag... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Back To The Future |
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7,502 |
10 Oct 2015, 10:30 |
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Thread: DOC Meet up 2016 - ideas?
Post: Re: DOC Meet up 2016 - ideas?
| Yes, I'm in if there's enough of a show of hands this time!
:-) |
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TheOriginalMrP |
DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others |
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23,043 |
28 Sep 2015, 09:11 |
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Thread: DOC Meet up 2016 - ideas?
Post: Re: DOC Meet up 2016 - ideas?
| I'm just hoping there's a Christmas meal this year ;-)
Hope everyone is good!
:-) :-) |
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TheOriginalMrP |
DOC National Events, Car shows, AGM's and others |
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23,043 |
02 Sep 2015, 08:27 |
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Thread: any DMC owners near Cardiff - advice wanted
Post: Re: any DMC owners near Cardiff - advice wanted
| Thanks for that Chris.
I have Pm'ed you SpudMurphy. |
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TheOriginalMrP |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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04 Jul 2015, 07:42 |
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Thread: DeLorean Lookalike - Not seen one and never knew it existed!
Post: DeLorean Lookalike - Not seen one and never knew i...
| As per title.
I was at a toy fair come classic car meet today, and came across this kit....
Anyone ever seen one before?
[Image: http://i953.photobucket.com/albums/ae15/...i8eucj.jpg]
[Image: http:... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
General Discussions on the DOC / Car / Company / JZD |
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04 May 2015, 15:43 |
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Thread: Psyching Myself Up For A DIY Body Off Frame Restoration
Post: Re: Psyching Myself Up For A DIY Body Off Frame Re...
| 88mph Wrote:What a brilliant 'man-cave'. Jealous!
Although I'd throw out that Fiesta! :lol:
Steady Eddie!
Just because you are a veedub fanatic, don't slate us Ford fans lol.
.On a genuine note,... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Members Cars |
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6,004 |
13 Mar 2015, 22:22 |
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Thread: Photography Laws - Advice Needed
Post: Re: Photography Laws - Advice Needed
| There were literally hundreds of pictures taken over 4 hours, with more models than shown in the videos, and each one changed outfits several times. That will give you more of an idea, the videos in c... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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8,303 |
21 Feb 2015, 21:41 |
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Thread: Photography Laws - Advice Needed
Post: Re: Photography Laws - Advice Needed
| Cheers guys.
This is the photoshoot I was referring to.
All clips start off the same but half way through the models are different so don't click on each watching the first few seconds thinking they... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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8,303 |
21 Feb 2015, 11:30 |
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Thread: Photography Laws - Advice Needed
Post: Photography Laws - Advice Needed
| I need some advice regarding the laws on photography.
To cut a long story short, several years ago I allowed my car to be photographed with models to promote them, or the photographer, with no real ... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
Off topic talk, general chat etc |
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8,303 |
21 Feb 2015, 09:57 |
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Thread: Delorean won't start
Post: Re: Delorean won't start
| Start with obvious.
Is there plenty of fuel in the tank?
Battery fully Charged?
Ballast terminals clean?
Coil LT and HT leads tight?
Fuses all in tact?
Relays all tight in their sockets?
Is fuel sy... |
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TheOriginalMrP |
3 - Electrical |
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24,370 |
15 Feb 2015, 23:58 |
