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by Grumpy Northener
Thu May 18, 2017 8:06 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Paint Problem.
Replies: 8
Views: 3602

Re: Paint Problem.

Certainly a coverage problem - I would have put at least 4 - 5 coats of the colour on - reds & maroons are notorious for ghosting effect due to lack of coverage - especially over a primer which is lighter in colour than the topcoat - which is why most professional bodyshops now use coloured primers ...
by Grumpy Northener
Wed May 17, 2017 1:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What would you buy & why?
Replies: 1106
Views: 1135878

Re: Yet another "what should I buy next?" type of thread..

I said - downside being that its LHD

The advert this morning that I posted distinctly said LHD which is why I mentioned it and also listed it as an auto which is why I posted it for JPB - obviously the dealer is in a muddle with his stock and has since edited the advert - I rest my case m' Lord
by Grumpy Northener
Wed May 17, 2017 8:15 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: worst cars?
Replies: 50
Views: 73861

Re: worst cars?

Can't possibly be written by GHT has it only has 56 entries and not 560 ! :lol:
by Grumpy Northener
Wed May 17, 2017 8:13 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What would you buy & why?
Replies: 1106
Views: 1135878

Re: Yet another "what should I buy next?" type of thread..

John - Would this suit as an interim classic in the meantime - unsure if it is too low for you - but looks to be a nice motor - downside being that its LHD - but hey great for direct access to the pavement and not having walk around to the right hand side - and it would have a fair bit of grunt on t...
by Grumpy Northener
Tue May 16, 2017 6:43 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What would you buy & why?
Replies: 1106
Views: 1135878

Re: Yet another "what should I buy next?" type of thread..

John - Has you are pretty fixated on this VW thing (well not a VW Thing but you know what I mean) and allegedly they were part of the Switzerland scenery and can turn up there - should that be case I have a very good Jowett owning mate (one who I did the early Javelin restoration for) who resides in...
by Grumpy Northener
Mon May 15, 2017 6:46 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What would you buy & why?
Replies: 1106
Views: 1135878

Re: Yet another "what should I buy next?" type of thread..

Personally John I think you still ought to 'Compromise' and think about a different model altogether - you going to stand a far better chance of locating & owning a more popular model than what you are that VW lash up - I mean what could possibly go wrong with a Ms Friel model
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by Grumpy Northener
Sat May 13, 2017 12:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What would you buy & why?
Replies: 1106
Views: 1135878

Re: Yet another "what should I buy next?" type of thread..

John - I think you ought to look a word up in the Oxford Dictionary - it's under C - try 'compromise' :lol: - I could just imagine being your personal shopper - you would have to have 'The Samaritans' on speed dial ! - however having said that I am just the same once I set the target / agenda then t...
by Grumpy Northener
Sat May 13, 2017 8:02 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What would you buy & why?
Replies: 1106
Views: 1135878

Re: Yet another "what should I buy next?" type of thread..

Metrocab for Mr JPB (Looks like a really nice one too) - let me know if you want me to go and look at it for you

http://peterjarvis.net/index.php?page=s ... &Itemid=72
by Grumpy Northener
Sat May 13, 2017 7:59 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What would you buy & why?
Replies: 1106
Views: 1135878

Re: Yet another "what should I buy next?" type of thread..

JPB said : EIGHT AND A HALF Grand! For a Multipla -

John it's cheap enough - if you can do a restoration on it for under £15k = total investment £23.5k - they fetch £30 - £35k restored on the open market so not that bad of an investment then.
by Grumpy Northener
Wed May 10, 2017 8:59 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What would you buy & why?
Replies: 1106
Views: 1135878

Re: Yet another "what should I buy next?" type of thread..

JPB said: I'm having a T147 if it takes me to Christmas to find one!

Just got the calendar off the back of the office door and found a thick black marker to knock the days off for you