New-Year's Devon Mini-Meet

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New-Year's Devon Mini-Meet

Post by foggyjames » 27 Dec 2004 12:40 am

Myself, Chris_C and Hugh (5LAB) are planning a mini-meet in Devon (probably in the Exeter area) over New Year. If you're about, feel free to post here and let us know! If you're Hugh....get in touch and let us know when you're about!

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James
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Post by Chris_C » 27 Dec 2004 01:27 am

Think the only time that I have something planned for is Fri night, but I'll check with the accomodation (me girlfriend) as to what times would work!
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Post by 5lab » 27 Dec 2004 01:58 am

im going back tues evening, so needs to be before then

btw, the seatbelts in nessy have grown a little mould - i've opened the window(s) but she needs a tarp!
Siddy-'87 360 Glt lhd convertible
Swapsea-'89 360GLT-swapped!
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Post by Chris_C » 01 Jan 2005 08:35 pm

Yay!! Working econ meter! Cheers both, so I've now met Foggy's mum, and Hughs mum aswell, and Nessy, but not Hugh ;) or any of his others! James has a few photos that I'm sure he'll be putting up (hint hint!)
'89(G) 340 GLE B172k
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast

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Post by 5lab » 02 Jan 2005 12:33 am

quote from my mum

"they were very nice, and just like you. turned up when it was dark, picked the bits up, then fitted them on our drive, in the dark'

lol
Siddy-'87 360 Glt lhd convertible
Swapsea-'89 360GLT-swapped!
Leah-'84 340GL-sold! Maisie-'85 340GL-sold!
Snowy-'88 360GLE-killed by a truck! Dougle-'89 360GLT-dead&stolen!
Nessy-'86 340GL-foggy's! Grace-'86 360GLT-gone!

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Post by foggyjames » 02 Jan 2005 03:25 am

And it took us bloody ages! Chris had cut the pipe (probably on our instruction) the wrong side of the almost-hidden 'lump' (filter? one-way valve?) in the crankcase ventilation tube. However, we did a swap with the one from Nessy, and the job was done!

Nessy now has a silver car-cover over her, although she was pretty wet, so I get the feeling she's just rust quicker now! I'll pop back at some point on a dry day and leather off the water! Oh yeah...and she STINKS inside...and has wet seats...right Chris ;)

My Mum was impressed with Chris' parcel-shelf build, but when he'd gone she said something like 'die ricer scum, die' - with regard to his 4 LED washer jets. Just kidding! ;)

All in all, a fun afternoon. Pics...

Our cars outside my house...
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Getting all arty with the photography...
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Next door's gardener called in for about 10 seconds! Guess what he drives...
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Nessy before...
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Nessy after!
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cheers

James
VOC 300-series Register Keeper
'89 740 Turbo Intercooler
'88 360 Turbo Intercooler
'85 360 GLT
'81 343 GLS R-Sport
'79 343 DL
'70 164
...and some modern FWD nonsense to get me to work...

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Post by 5lab » 02 Jan 2005 11:25 am

just so ya know - the tarp blew off so my mums waiting till the car is dry to put it on again and wight it down more :)
Siddy-'87 360 Glt lhd convertible
Swapsea-'89 360GLT-swapped!
Leah-'84 340GL-sold! Maisie-'85 340GL-sold!
Snowy-'88 360GLE-killed by a truck! Dougle-'89 360GLT-dead&stolen!
Nessy-'86 340GL-foggy's! Grace-'86 360GLT-gone!

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Post by SteveP » 02 Jan 2005 01:17 pm

Good pictures guys, sounds like a good mini meet :) Chris, you're never going to live it down with them LED washer jets ;)
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Post by Chris_C » 02 Jan 2005 06:07 pm

Yeah, well, they've been disconnected for quite a while now! I think James was impressed with the main beam though :D Thanks Nessy, for the new bit of pipe! Keep forgetting I need to look where I'm going though, not at the sexy econ meter! It glides!
'89(G) 340 GLE B172k
'03 S60 D5 SE, '91 (J) MX5, 1954 Cyclemaster
Ex:
'89(F) 340 GL F7R (ex B172k) - Fake -> SBKV 300 Runner Up 08, 12; '91(H) 340 GL B14.4E - Kar; '88(F) 360 GLT B200E - Jet -> BKV 300 Runner Up 09; '89(G) 360 GLT B200E - Beast

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Post by foggyjames » 02 Jan 2005 06:32 pm

I had a bad feeling the tarp might blow off....I did my best in the pitch darkness, but I had a niggling feeling it wouldn't stay. Do apologise to your mother!

Yes, the main-beam is indeed awesome...if only we could get the dipped beam to be just as powerful...!

cheers

James
VOC 300-series Register Keeper
'89 740 Turbo Intercooler
'88 360 Turbo Intercooler
'85 360 GLT
'81 343 GLS R-Sport
'79 343 DL
'70 164
...and some modern FWD nonsense to get me to work...

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