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SIMON DURANT GB 067
Joined: 21 Feb 2009 Posts: 1173 Location: HORSHAM
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Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 1:30 pm Post subject: I have just purchased GB201 :) |
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I am the new owner of GB201 .
I picked her up yesterday and drove her home , I managed 18mpg but I was driving sensibly as she needs a new engine due to a pourus block which sadly these beasts suffer from .
I have a fantastic cross bolt Turner engineering engine about to go in GB201 which has only covered 2000 miles from new and is a new block not a re conditioned block with new ancillaries from my good friend Victor.
I am unsure if I will restore her but any enquiries welcome . _________________ Old owner of restored GB 063 .
Old owner of restored GB 067 .
Old owner of GB201 . |
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Bill
Joined: 02 Jun 2008 Posts: 128 Location: Hampshire
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Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 1:54 pm Post subject: |
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Congratulations Mr. D.
My money is on a full restoration, you just know you won't be able to resist _________________ Bill
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minibograt
Joined: 21 May 2006 Posts: 1756 Location: Gatwick
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Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 2:37 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome to the Club Si. _________________ Peter
Audi SQ5 3.0 V6 twin turbo
Def 110 TDCi Puma HiCap Pickup (2009 9.7k miles from new)
Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara
VW Scirocco GT TSi 210 |
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griffman500
Joined: 02 Jun 2012 Posts: 202
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Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 2:38 pm Post subject: |
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Heard through the grapevine all she needs is a new back door and a bit of paint
Looking forward to seeing the old girl |
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griffman500
Joined: 02 Jun 2012 Posts: 202
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Posted: Mon Feb 25, 2013 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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minibograt wrote: | Welcome to the Club Si. |
AHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Le Minibograt est toujours a vie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Where have you been old boy?
You replied NOT to my post about finding Old Number Five - I thought you had emigrated or had a porous block but then I saw the BIG DIRTY ONE WITH ALL THE LIGHTS (as little Natasha calls your lovely 50th) at Waitrose so I knew we were saved.
Sorry to hijack your thread Simon! |
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SIMON DURANT GB 067
Joined: 21 Feb 2009 Posts: 1173 Location: HORSHAM
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 10:39 am Post subject: |
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No worries on the hijacking victor ,I too have been worried about Peter .
Where have you been Pete ?
I thought Peter had been out and about delivering his meals on wheels and one of the ladies he delivers too had hijacked him .
It makes sense a man than can cook and has a 4x4 ,he is a good catch _________________ Old owner of restored GB 063 .
Old owner of restored GB 067 .
Old owner of GB201 .
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SIMON DURANT GB 067
Joined: 21 Feb 2009 Posts: 1173 Location: HORSHAM
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 10:40 am Post subject: |
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minibograt wrote: | Welcome to the Club Si. |
Cheers Peter . It's nice to own one again. _________________ Old owner of restored GB 063 .
Old owner of restored GB 067 .
Old owner of GB201 . |
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SIMON DURANT GB 067
Joined: 21 Feb 2009 Posts: 1173 Location: HORSHAM
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 10:46 am Post subject: |
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Bill wrote: | Congratulations Mr. D.
My money is on a full restoration, you just know you won't be able to resist |
Cheers Bill.
I think for the the moment I will get her right up to date mechanically with the new engine and a bit of paint at the back to tidy her up .
The rest of the body is in very good condition along with the interior too.
Due to a pending divorce the solicitors are doing a good job of draining funds from my account So I will see what is left in my pot after the new engine is fitted . _________________ Old owner of restored GB 063 .
Old owner of restored GB 067 .
Old owner of GB201 . |
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Denis O
Joined: 27 May 2009 Posts: 138 Location: Kent
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 11:17 am Post subject: |
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Can he get his name on all 365 V5's _________________ Ex GB248
2006 FFRR 4.2 s/c
2005 Merc 350 SL
2017 Abarth 595 Competizioni 180 bhp |
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SIMON DURANT GB 067
Joined: 21 Feb 2009 Posts: 1173 Location: HORSHAM
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 11:24 am Post subject: |
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Lol I'm am trying too _________________ Old owner of restored GB 063 .
Old owner of restored GB 067 .
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minibograt
Joined: 21 May 2006 Posts: 1756 Location: Gatwick
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 11:31 am Post subject: |
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Don't worry guys, I'm still here, been busy heading a campaign to block a proposal to build 50 houses around my old farmhouse.
Pleased to say that the Council Planners have officially sent the developers a Dear John - bugger off back to Wilts letter.
Normal service resumes shortly
Nice to know someone cares ..... _________________ Peter
Audi SQ5 3.0 V6 twin turbo
Def 110 TDCi Puma HiCap Pickup (2009 9.7k miles from new)
Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara
VW Scirocco GT TSi 210 |
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minibograt
Joined: 21 May 2006 Posts: 1756 Location: Gatwick
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 11:35 am Post subject: |
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GB 201 is Vault0's old motor, nest pa Simon ?
Post divorce, does that mean the replacement engine will only have 4 cylinders ? _________________ Peter
Audi SQ5 3.0 V6 twin turbo
Def 110 TDCi Puma HiCap Pickup (2009 9.7k miles from new)
Jeep Wrangler 4.0 Sahara
VW Scirocco GT TSi 210 |
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SIMON DURANT GB 067
Joined: 21 Feb 2009 Posts: 1173 Location: HORSHAM
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 12:38 pm Post subject: |
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minibograt wrote: | GB 201 is Vault0's old motor, nest pa Simon ?
Post divorce, does that mean the replacement engine will only have 4 cylinders ? |
Ha ha very good Peter .
She is 100% my 50th so we will be firing on all 8 _________________ Old owner of restored GB 063 .
Old owner of restored GB 067 .
Old owner of GB201 . |
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griffman500
Joined: 02 Jun 2012 Posts: 202
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 2:20 pm Post subject: |
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NORMAL SERVICE HAS BEEN RESUMED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Peter and Simon
my own personal D-Day is near - old Delores is over at Matt The Exhaust in Basingstoke having serious bespoke stainless system - 2.5 inch pipe for each bank, straight out the back either side of the towbar - out of genuine concern for my fellow residents of Horley (BOGRAT) I have reluctantly agreed to put a silencer on each side - but only a little one.
Then it's just wiring up the instruments, put the seats and trim in, finish off the roll-cage (50th) connect up the PAS, and some little odds and sods then off to MOT.
I humbly request an honorary place in the 50th convoy into Brighton this year - do you think this can be arranged? |
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SIMON DURANT GB 067
Joined: 21 Feb 2009 Posts: 1173 Location: HORSHAM
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Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 4:55 pm Post subject: |
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With the power your defender is producing you will be in front
You could tow Peter and maybe this year he can keep up _________________ Old owner of restored GB 063 .
Old owner of restored GB 067 .
Old owner of GB201 . |
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