Gabby the 144

Citizen.Agfa · May 12th, 2009, 21:28

Well, that's another year sorted - MOT passed May 11th 2009, YEEEEHAH!

Just a couple of light bulbs, headlight aim (again!?!), slightly frayed seat belt and binding n/s handbrake - not too shabby for a 38 year old eh?

Citizen Smug.

john h · May 12th, 2009, 21:58

Well done indeed, that's a very acceptable MOT tally. (No steam?)

My friend took his '73 Scimitar for MOT a while back, after a period off the road. Whilst inside the MOT station it lived up to the reputation. It caught fire, and simultaneously started leaking coolant profusely.

It still passed though. They're a Rolls/Bentley specialist and with some of the cars they had in at time, they couldn't wait to get the smouldering Scimitar out of the door!

(BTW, your mate didn't buy the barn-find RHD 142 on ebay did he?)

John

Citizen.Agfa · May 13th, 2009, 19:12

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Originally Posted by john h

Well done indeed, that's a very acceptable MOT tally. (No steam?) Ha, NO!

My friend took his '73 Scimitar for MOT a while back, after a period off the road. Whilst inside the MOT station it lived up to the reputation. It caught fire, and simultaneously started leaking coolant profusely.

It still passed though. They're a Rolls/Bentley specialist and with some of the cars they had in at time, they couldn't wait to get the smouldering Scimitar out of the door!

(BTW, your mate didn't buy the barn-find RHD 142 on ebay did he?) No, enough already!!

John

Thanks, Nick.

222s · May 19th, 2009, 11:23

Not bad at all! The other month mine failed on a slightly worn balljoint in the steering, and two icky outriggers. The former was easy but the later turned into new front floors too, in order to do the job properly and permanently.... That's the last of the structural rust gone though!!!!

Very glad to hear that the overheating issues have gone - will you be at the main BKV later in the summer? I hope to make it this year, & if so will look forward to seeing Gabby there

Citizen.Agfa · May 19th, 2009, 13:36

Unfortunately not, I'm afraid.

Its the other side of the country from me; I've got a longish trip the weekend before and a family outing the weekend after, so that weekend (in-between) I shall be at home, trying not to spend money!

Next year, depending on the location.

Regards, Nick.

Snowman · May 19th, 2009, 17:16

Mine ALWAYS gets an advisory on the handbrake, it's like an annual ritual to come up with something at MoT time. Quite happy as long as I run off with a green sheet as well!

Mind you, she is only 36 and still wearing her BKV plaque from 1986.

Citizen.Agfa · Jun 2nd, 2009, 14:58

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Originally Posted by suregai

i would just be happy with an honest-to-god spherical map. this cylindrical nonsense is a little 1998. we have the technology, why cant we just go for it?

Wtf are you babbling about?

C.A.

May 12th, 2009, 21:28	#1
Citizen.Agfa VOC Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 16:34 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nowhere.	Gabby the 144 Well, that's another year sorted - MOT passed May 11th 2009, YEEEEHAH! Just a couple of light bulbs, headlight aim (again!?!), slightly frayed seat belt and binding n/s handbrake - not too shabby for a 38 year old eh? Citizen Smug. __________________

May 12th, 2009, 21:58	#2
john h VOC Member Last Online: Jan 19th, 2023 18:52 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Huddersfield View Photos By: john h	Well done indeed, that's a very acceptable MOT tally. (No steam?) My friend took his '73 Scimitar for MOT a while back, after a period off the road. Whilst inside the MOT station it lived up to the reputation. It caught fire, and simultaneously started leaking coolant profusely. It still passed though. They're a Rolls/Bentley specialist and with some of the cars they had in at time, they couldn't wait to get the smouldering Scimitar out of the door! (BTW, your mate didn't buy the barn-find RHD 142 on ebay did he?) John __________________ XX

May 19th, 2009, 11:23	#4
222s Amazoniste Last Online: Sep 19th, 2016 21:52 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Emsworth View Photos By: 222s	Not bad at all! The other month mine failed on a slightly worn balljoint in the steering, and two icky outriggers. The former was easy but the later turned into new front floors too, in order to do the job properly and permanently.... That's the last of the structural rust gone though!!!! Very glad to hear that the overheating issues have gone - will you be at the main BKV later in the summer? I hope to make it this year, & if so will look forward to seeing Gabby there __________________ Paul - 1967 Amazon 222S B20 o/d Estate & 1961 A-H Sprite Mk2 948cc WANTED - For '67 Amazon estate - offside rear quarter, preferably new old stock.

May 19th, 2009, 13:36	#5
Citizen.Agfa VOC Member Last Online: Mar 24th, 2024 16:34 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Nowhere.	Unfortunately not, I'm afraid. Its the other side of the country from me; I've got a longish trip the weekend before and a family outing the weekend after, so that weekend (in-between) I shall be at home, trying not to spend money! Next year, depending on the location. Regards, Nick. __________________

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Snowman never knowingly slow Last Online: Aug 8th, 2012 09:31 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: near Bath	Mine ALWAYS gets an advisory on the handbrake, it's like an annual ritual to come up with something at MoT time. Quite happy as long as I run off with a green sheet as well! Mind you, she is only 36 and still wearing her BKV plaque from 1986.

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