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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22477 Location: UK
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JohnDale
Joined: 19 Mar 2008 Posts: 790 Location: Kelvin Valley,Scotland
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Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2019 10:04 am Post subject: |
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Morning Rick, weather is supposed to be better hear tomorrow so will have a poodle around somewhere,regards,JD. _________________ 1958 Ford Zephyr Mk2 Convertible
1976 Ford Granada Ghia. |
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emmerson
Joined: 30 Sep 2008 Posts: 1268 Location: South East Wales
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Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2019 10:12 am Post subject: |
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I'm not usually here for Drive it Day, but all I've got to qualify is my 1987 camper, which I use most days, so it won't be any different! |
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Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 3848 Location: The Somerset Levels
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Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2019 10:14 am Post subject: |
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No plans for us but we might pop out to see a local gathering. _________________ Various Rootes Vehicles. |
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consul 57
Joined: 09 Nov 2017 Posts: 496 Location: somerset
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Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2019 10:32 am Post subject: |
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we are taking our 57 consul on the clevedon lions run in north somerset ending at clevedon, should be good if this wind dies down! |
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22477 Location: UK
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Ray White
Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 6371 Location: Derby
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Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2019 5:37 pm Post subject: |
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I thought it would be an opportunity to visit an elderly chap who I have known since moving to Derbyshire 20 years ago. He is 87 but until recently still enjoyed his classic motorcycles. Unfortunately a slight stroke caused him to have a car accident but he is not the type to give in easily and now gets about on an electric bicycle!
There seems to be far fewer old boys who can remember the pre War vehicles when they were everyday transport. We always enjoy a chin wag. |
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ukdave2002
Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4127 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2019 6:26 pm Post subject: |
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Unfortunatly I'm out of the country so won't be driving anything
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Rich5ltr
Joined: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 681 Location: Hampshire, UK
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Posted: Sat Apr 27, 2019 11:32 pm Post subject: |
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I shall take the Aston to my local classic breakfast meeting. |
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emmerson
Joined: 30 Sep 2008 Posts: 1268 Location: South East Wales
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Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 6:11 pm Post subject: |
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I must admit to being very disappointed down here in Wales. I haven't seen anything! And the sun's been out! |
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BigJohn
Joined: 01 Jan 2011 Posts: 954 Location: Wem, Shropshire
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Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 7:19 pm Post subject: |
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For the first time I didn't get out on Drive It Day, but I thought reassembling my rear brake with a new cylinder trumped it. It's always handy to have brakes.
I'll bleed them tomorrow with my ancient, but oh so useful, Gunsons Easibleed. _________________ 1974 Mk1 Escort. |
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Ray White
Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 6371 Location: Derby
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Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 9:05 pm Post subject: |
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emmerson wrote: | I must admit to being very disappointed down here in Wales. I haven't seen anything! And the sun's been out! |
I also had a complete absence of sightings. I didn't go far so can't complain. |
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Minxy
Joined: 22 Sep 2010 Posts: 272 Location: West Northants
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Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 9:18 pm Post subject: |
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Until Rick started this thread yesterday I had forgotten it was this weekend. I never bothered myself not least because the weather was pretty average here. I have done some miles today though in the modern and don’t recall seeing anything. Personally I think it’s now a bit of a non event. I remember the first ever drive it day there were dozens and dozens of cars out, it seems to me as each year has gone by there have been less and less.......or am I alone with these thoughts? _________________ Hillman minx convertible. Lanchester LD 10 |
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Ray White
Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 6371 Location: Derby
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Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 9:23 pm Post subject: |
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Minxy wrote: | Until Rick started this thread yesterday I had forgotten it was this weekend. I never bothered myself not least because the weather was pretty average here. I have done some miles today though in the modern and don’t recall seeing anything. Personally I think it’s now a bit of a non event. I remember the first ever drive it day there were dozens and dozens of cars out, it seems to me as each year has gone by there have been less and less.......or am I alone with these thoughts? |
I have a feeling that there is less interest in old cars than there used to be. We are being made to feel ashamed of driving polluting vehicles; on a par with smoking and drink / driving. The general public are not and never have been that bothered about our hobby. |
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alastairq
Joined: 14 Oct 2016 Posts: 1958 Location: East Yorkshire
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Posted: Sun Apr 28, 2019 9:51 pm Post subject: |
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I think it a non-event when we are encouraged to go out for one day. now & again, to exercise our old vehicles....almost as if someone has decided we don't normally use our vehicles enough?
I go out in one or other of my oldies whenever I feel like it...or need to run an errand.
So if next Thursday morning happens to be another designated drive-it day..than then my appearance driving an old car with gusto, will be a pure coincidence....
Or, tomorrow tea-time? _________________ Dellow Mk2, 1951 built, reg 1952.
Fiat 126 BIS
Cannon special [1996 registered. Built in 1950's]
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Ford Pop chassis, Ashley 1172 bodyshell, in pieces. |
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