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Re: Manly Stuff...
Originally Posted by Piff Poff
(Post 9630220)
If I were to show OH the pics it would be another plus for moving to Ontario...
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Re: Manly Stuff...
Originally Posted by London Mike
(Post 9629329)
On the basis of what you said about the tires in the store you have to say the OH was right...
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Re: Manly Stuff...
Originally Posted by Piff Poff
(Post 9630220)
Whilst I agree a stretch Silver Shadow is pants a normal sized one isn't - specially not the one sat in my garage at the moment:p
If I were to show OH the pics it would be another plus for moving to Ontario... |
Re: Manly Stuff...
Originally Posted by Oakvillian
(Post 9630729)
...Absolutely nothing wrong with a Silver Shadow, but the combination of white bodywork and gold brightwork (check out the radiator grille and door mirrors in the photo) and the not-very-good stretch job just didn't quite present the image a Rolls usually does. A distant relative of mine once owned a 1973-ish Shadow in two-tone beige-over-brown coachwork. That had more or less the same effect ;)
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Re: Manly Stuff...
Originally Posted by Oakvillian
(Post 9630729)
...Absolutely nothing wrong with a Silver Shadow, but the combination of white bodywork and gold brightwork (check out the radiator grille and door mirrors in the photo) and the not-very-good stretch job just didn't quite present the image a Rolls usually does. A distant relative of mine once owned a 1973-ish Shadow in two-tone beige-over-brown coachwork. That had more or less the same effect ;)
http://www.theelectricgarage.com/auc..._id=42&id=2181
Originally Posted by ultrarunner
(Post 9630742)
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Re: Manly Stuff...
Originally Posted by lmartin999
(Post 9629232)
See, I am sad enough to ask whether it was a sprint? I am sure Piff Poffs OH will understand...
Originally Posted by Piff Poff
(Post 9630220)
Whilst I agree a stretch Silver Shadow is pants a normal sized one isn't - specially not the one sat in my garage at the moment:p
If I were to show OH the pics it would be another plus for moving to Ontario... Oh, and DH thinks you should move to Ontario, and bring the Spitfire (but please don't sell it to him!!!). |
Re: Manly Stuff...
Originally Posted by Dashie
(Post 9631067)
Yes. A white one. Went like sh*t off a shovel, got him in trouble more than once.
Did you move to Canada just so you could get a big enough garage? :rofl: Oh, and DH thinks you should move to Ontario, and bring the Spitfire (but please don't sell it to him!!!). |
Re: Manly Stuff...
Originally Posted by Piff Poff
(Post 9631105)
Sadly the garages still aren't big enough, hence the desire for a small acreage so he can have a big barn, cars are usually bought, done up, played with, got bored of and sold for the next project, however we keep buying keepers. As you can see the Spitfire is (loosely) up for sale, I know shipping to Ontario is abut $1000...:rofl:
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Re: Manly Stuff...
Originally Posted by Dashie
(Post 9631181)
OK, so what is the full list of what you have? I will make sure DH is wearing a bib when I read it to him...
1970 Rolls Royce - for sale at auction 1973 Triumph Spitfire - for sale, properly in the spring 1973 Dodge Challenger, just bought as a project - will be turned into a 1970 RT clone. 1973 Ford Mustang. 1976 Gran Torino, just bought as a basket case, I mean erm a project 1976 Gran Torino, a keeper 1980 something Trans Am (Smokey and the Bandit) a keeper, he always regrets selling these, so he's not to sell this one. 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer A Freelander and a Range Rover Oh and We've just bought a 1978 Ford Capri, hence why my Spitty is up for sale, hoping the Capri is as good as it looks. I'm afraid to say there may be one or two others he has tucked away - out of sight out of mind as it were:rofl: I know it sounds crazy, it does to me when we start to list them and we don't spend on ciggies or booze and it's OH's hobby, he loves turning a piece of crap into something gorgeous, we enjoy the cars until he gets bored and then a new one will be started, as long as he doesn't get us into financial difficulties I am happy for him to do it, in fact they are a better investment than a mutual funds... One reason we are looking eventually for more land is so he can actually have stuff out of the way and in pieces in a barn without having to move everything around all the time. |
Re: Manly Stuff...
He is drooling......
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Re: Manly Stuff...
Originally Posted by Dashie
(Post 9631291)
He is drooling......
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Re: Manly Stuff...
What model Capri did you get ? Mk III 3l S coupe was my favourite of that year
Would love to get my hands on an 81-86 2.8 injection version - 3 times I almost had my hands on one back in the uk but 3 times it fell through (once because I stupidly thought a 1976 Porche 924 looked a better deal :confused: ) http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_i...0012_large.jpg |
Re: Manly Stuff...
http://www.carlustblog.com/2010/02/f...der-const.html
It's one of these babies, hasn't got the stripes (yet?). Apparently they were sold in North America for 3 years. Mine is a 2.8 Ghia four speed. We pick her up next weekend and hopefully get her running after a service, then we can do whatever else needs doing, a decent polish is fairly important. |
Re: Manly Stuff...
Originally Posted by Piff Poff
(Post 9631286)
erm...lots...erm
1970 Rolls Royce - for sale at auction 1973 Triumph Spitfire - for sale, properly in the spring 1973 Dodge Challenger, just bought as a project - will be turned into a 1970 RT clone. 1973 Ford Mustang. 1976 Gran Torino, just bought as a basket case, I mean erm a project 1976 Gran Torino, a keeper 1980 something Trans Am (Smokey and the Bandit) a keeper, he always regrets selling these, so he's not to sell this one. 1988 Jeep Grand Wagoneer A Freelander and a Range Rover Oh and We've just bought a 1978 Ford Capri, hence why my Spitty is up for sale, hoping the Capri is as good as it looks. I'm afraid to say there may be one or two others he has tucked away - out of sight out of mind as it were:rofl: I know it sounds crazy, it does to me when we start to list them and we don't spend on ciggies or booze and it's OH's hobby, he loves turning a piece of crap into something gorgeous, we enjoy the cars until he gets bored and then a new one will be started, as long as he doesn't get us into financial difficulties I am happy for him to do it, in fact they are a better investment than a mutual funds... One reason we are looking eventually for more land is so he can actually have stuff out of the way and in pieces in a barn without having to move everything around all the time. |
Re: Manly Stuff...
Originally Posted by Piff Poff
(Post 9631363)
Ahh, bless 'im:rofl: We get through a lot of polish:rofl:
What has speaking Polish got to do with the motor? :D |
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