Okay, I could use some help... [Archive]

Kieran

11-12-2005, 12:18 AM

I've located a donor vehicle for my Coupe - it's a runner too. :thumbsup:

See here:

http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12695&page=1&pp=20

Important bit here:

http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showpost.php?p=112890&postcount=26

I know everyone is busy, but I really could use a hand with this.

Offers gratefully recieved.

The Vee

11-12-2005, 01:51 AM

You have PM

Kieran

11-12-2005, 01:54 AM

You have PM

Thanks Andy - just replied.

psbarham

11-12-2005, 10:02 AM

when ? i'm off for a while until i start my new job

Kieran

11-12-2005, 10:43 AM

when ? i'm off for a while until i start my new job

Paul -I'm calling the seller later this morning to find out where exactly the car is and whether or not it still has an MOT, etc - If it's got some ticket left, I can get a temp insurance policy and get it taxed whilst down there so that I can drive it back. Otherwise, it will be trailer action!

We're looking Tues/Weds/Thurs....

psbarham

11-12-2005, 11:24 AM

Paul -I'm calling the seller later this morning to find out where exactly the car is and whether or not it still has an MOT, etc - If it's got some ticket left, I can get a temp insurance policy and get it taxed whilst down there so that I can drive it back. Otherwise, it will be trailer action!

We're looking Tues/Weds/Thurs....
okey dokey matey , let me know asap and i'm sure we can sort something out :thumbsup:

Kieran

11-12-2005, 11:35 AM

okey dokey matey , let me know asap and i'm sure we can sort something out :thumbsup:

Will do Paul - Just tried to contact him but can't get through. As soon as I've spoken to him I'll post here, so that other peeps can see what the plan is, just in case they're thinking of assisting.

Thanks for the offers guys - I appreciate them. :happy:

Kieran

11-12-2005, 12:56 PM

Okay.

The car still has some MOT left, and the guy has all the V5, etc etc so chucking a tax disc on it remains a viable option. I'm erring towards this to be honest.

Provisionally I have said Thursday for a pick up. The guy is self employed so he can be flexible but he's flat out Tuesday and Weds morning.

The car is in Sturminster Marshall, Bladford. It's about 200 miles from KieranCorp towers. If you want to check with the AA, then the post code is BH21 4BL.

So, my current plan is as follows:

Drive down in my VR4 and pick Paul/Andy up along the way, or meet them or whatever. They can then drive my car back, and I can bring Goldie back. Having some peeps follow me will also mean that in the event of a mechanical fault, we have tools to fix, or my VR-4 can be used as a towing mule.

When we get down there, cash is exchanged and I visit the nearest post office armed with insurance details and stuff so that I can get a tax disc. Then we start back.

Is this sounding reasonable so far?

psbarham

13-12-2005, 10:30 PM

don't forget K we can get a cuppa down that way if every thing runs to plan :thumbsup:

Kieran

13-12-2005, 10:44 PM

don't forget K we can get a cuppa down that way if every thing runs to plan :thumbsup:

:inquisiti Oh yeah, perhaps we can? /Hmmm

Other than that, we're all systems go for Thursday. Just need to get a V10 (the DVLA form, not an engine!) tomorrow and we're good to go!! :happy:

Nick Mann

13-12-2005, 10:45 PM

Good luck, mate! :thumbsup:

Look forward to hearing the story thursday night/friday!

psbarham

13-12-2005, 10:46 PM

:inquisiti Oh yeah, perhaps we can? /Hmmm

Other than that, we're all systems go for Thursday. Just need to get a V10 (the DVLA form, not an engine!) tomorrow and we're good to go!! :happy:
all good this end , i'm even going to give the car a quick oil change , don't tell don though as i can't afford amsoil at the mo plus i get a really good discount on ovoline :thumbsup:

Kieran

13-12-2005, 10:47 PM

Good luck, mate! :thumbsup:

Look forward to hearing the story thursday night/friday!

Thanks Nick.

The guy selling the car also reckons he's got a hot Mitsubishi Cordia engine sat around - and possibly another Mk2 Coupe in the pipeline... :inquisiti

Now, if that cordia unit is from an early RWD... /Hmmm

I need a bigger garage.... :embarasse /pan

psbarham

13-12-2005, 10:48 PM

Thanks Nick.

The guy selling the car also reckons he's got a hot Mitsubishi Cordia engine sat around - and possibly another Mk2 Coupe. :inquisiti

I need a bigger garage.... :embarasse /pan
/Hmmm how much rent can i charge :greedy: :greedy: :greedy:

Kieran

13-12-2005, 10:49 PM

/Hmmm how much rent can i charge :greedy: :greedy: :greedy:

DON'T TELL ME THINGS LIKE THAT PAUL!!! /help

psbarham

13-12-2005, 10:51 PM

well my workshop is 5m x 20m and all it has in it at the mo is my trailer tent

Kieran

13-12-2005, 10:56 PM

well my workshop is 5m x 20m and all it has in it at the mo is my trailer tent

:inquisiti /Hmmm

enigma

13-12-2005, 11:06 PM

psbarham

13-12-2005, 11:06 PM

thats strange i can hear distant argueing
man 'alex guess what '
woman 'what!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!'
man 'i've found somewhere to put that other car'
woman 'pardon?????'
man 'i said ...owwwwwwwwwww please stop hitting me '

Kieran

14-12-2005, 09:54 PM

Okay, I think we're all ready for tomorrow - Took today off just to be sure....

PSB and Andy are aware of the cunning plan...... Check. :thumbsup:

Train ticket to Peterborough purchased....... Check.

Insurance Sorted..... Check.

V10 tax application filled in..... Check.

Goldie has a V5 and some MOT remaining.... check.

Garage Tidyed and measured up to ensure that Goldie and Pap-Pap will both fit in..... Check*.... :embarasse :embarasse

Wife drugged, gaffer tape placed over mouth and shut in the cellar.... Check /Devil5

* = Now PSB will appreciate this having seen my garage... I found the following 'lost' items:

My Club VR4 fleece :embarasse
3 Spanners :rolleyes4
1 pair snipe-nosed pliers
1 roll of bin-liners
Alex's ruler from the study /pan
One of our old kitchen knives :embarasse :embarasse
A gas-powered lighting wand, also from the kitchen :embarasse :embarasse :embarasse

On top of that I took two loads of rubbish (seats down full) to the tip - all out of the garage!! :embarasse /pan So, all in all, today was a very productive day!

Wodjno

14-12-2005, 10:02 PM

* = Now PSB will appreciate this having seen my garage... I found the following 'lost' items:

My Club VR4 fleece :embarasse
3 Spanners :rolleyes4
1 pair snipe-nosed pliers
1 roll of bin-liners
Alex's ruler from the study /pan
One of our old kitchen knives :embarasse :embarasse
A gas-powered lighting wand, also from the kitchen :embarasse :embarasse :embarasse

On top of that I took two loads of rubbish (seats down full) to the tip - all out of the garage!! :embarasse /pan So, all in all, today was a very productive day!

You found all that in your Garage..
:inquisiti
Sounds like you need to stop off on your trip to P'Boro and sort out my Garage to.. /yes

Paul.. /Hmmm Surely Kierens garage can't be aas bad as mine :inquisiti

HJM

14-12-2005, 10:06 PM

Have fun in Dorsetshire - just beware the locals :evil2:

Kieran

14-12-2005, 10:06 PM

Have fun in Dorsetshire - just beware the locals :evil2:

Yeah, you putting the kettle on?!;)

psbarham

14-12-2005, 10:09 PM

You found all that in your Garage..
:inquisiti
Sounds like you need to stop off on your trip to P'Boro and sort out my Garage to.. /yes

Paul.. /Hmmm Surely Kierens garage can't be as bad as mine :inquisiti
its a tough one , kieran has a knackered engine in a car in his , where as you have an upside down engine in a wheel barrow which coincidently is also the only way into the garage , on that note you win Glenn :thumbsup:

HJM

14-12-2005, 10:09 PM

Yeah, you putting the kettle on?!;)

We will both be at work I'm afraid :embarasse

Mind you, it's so close to where I work, I could meet you for a dry white at lunchtime :chugchug: :joker:

J

Wodjno

14-12-2005, 10:13 PM

psbarham

14-12-2005, 10:20 PM

We will both be at work I'm afraid :embarasse

Mind you, it's so close to where I work, I could meet you for a dry white at lunchtime :chugchug: :joker:

J
ooh tempting , the car is at sturminster marshall ( according to the postcode :inquisiti )

HJM

14-12-2005, 10:25 PM

ooh tempting , the car is at sturminster marshall ( according to the postcode :inquisiti )

Aye, t'is just up the road from my office /yes

psbarham

14-12-2005, 10:28 PM

Aye, t'is just up the road from my office /yes
and the pub is where ???????????????????????? :chugchug:

HJM

14-12-2005, 10:30 PM

and the pub is where ???????????????????????? :chugchug:

There is a pub called the Black Horse on the main road (A350) /yes

psbarham

14-12-2005, 10:31 PM

There is a pub called the Black Horse on the main road (A350) /yes
/Hmmm that narrows it down /pan

psbarham

14-12-2005, 10:34 PM

its ok i found it on autoroute :thumbsup:

HJM

14-12-2005, 10:35 PM

/Hmmm that narrows it down /pan

What more do you need :inquisiti

The Vee

14-12-2005, 10:43 PM

A pasty with it. Do they import them from next door (ish) /Hmmm

HJM

14-12-2005, 10:47 PM

A pasty with it. Do they import them from next door (ish) /Hmmm

LOL - I think you may be unlucky on that one Andy /help

psbarham

14-12-2005, 10:50 PM

A pasty with it. Do they import them from next door (ish) /Hmmm
ooh i hope so , i havn't had a proper pasty in years

enigma

14-12-2005, 10:51 PM

its a tough one , kieran has a knackered engine in a car in his , where as you have an upside down engine in a wheel barrow which coincidently is also the only way into the garage , on that note you win Glenn :thumbsup:

Only one engine in your garage? Must try harder!

I currently have 3, and none of them are in cars! :embarasse

Good luck tomorrow K, I look forward to meeting Goldie :thumbsup:

The Vee

14-12-2005, 10:52 PM

Ah well not to worry - but if timings are right we will need a spot of lunch, so maybe.................

enigma

15-12-2005, 02:53 PM

They have arrived safely at their destination and Kieran sounded very excited! So excited that when he tried to show me how sweet the engine sounded it stalled as he shot his load in the intake!

I think he is a happy man!

Paul Beazer

15-12-2005, 05:39 PM

Just make sure he doesnt "fiddle" with the working engine until he gots home!!

Kieran

15-12-2005, 10:36 PM

Many thanks to Andy and Paul for their help today - Was greatly appreciated.

I'm back safe and sound and the car is sweet as - the engine is in excellent shape and well suited for transplant. :thumbsup:

Full story will follow but not now - Absolutely knackered :zzz: having been up since 5AM and want to go and spend time with my wife.

See you tomorrow :happy:

The Vee

16-12-2005, 10:25 PM

A few pics to follow. A good day was had incuding a mini meet in Blandford!!
I'm sure K will explain lighting arrangements to get "Goldie" home safely.

Pics
1. The benefit of child locks
2. Their first meeting
3. 30 years old and sweet as a nut
4. Wannabe

HJM

16-12-2005, 11:03 PM

Nice pics Andy - good to see you all :thumbsup:

Good luck Kieran with the transplant /yes

Cheers,

J :happy:

Big Ian

20-12-2005, 07:39 AM

look's like a "decent wee motor" K :thumbsup:
also.... the more i look at the engine in the Colt :inquisiti the more it remind's me of the one's fitted in to the first Mazdz 323's mid -70's to 1981 they only came in a 1.3 or a 1.4 5-speed, i had 2 1.4 and my brother and i fitted a 3ltr in to one of them :smug: ... /Hmmm i'll have to dig out some pic's and scan them in!