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Jul 15, 2018 19:48:05 GMT
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I needed a pair of barrels. One to become a firepit and t'other to be the garage scrap bin. Upon cutting the top off one I discovered oil!!! Not a lot really, but the guy had insisted they were in his way and I had to take 6 barrels or none at all. So I chiseled a hole in the top of each and acquired a gallon of new engine oil. DSC_2581 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2582 by quickrack, on Flickr Thats my chainsaw oiled up for a good while free A post of Grizz's had me keeping an eye and sure enough I spotted a nest. $wallow's have 4 eggs there. I'm gonna be a daddy again..... DSC_2580 by quickrack, on Flickr A mate of mine is building a Mexico rep and found some nice Recaro seats. However they were not on Ford sub-frames. Made them cheaper though. So he found a lad willing to make some but couldn't get his car to him anytime soon. Guess who has a mk2 floor in the attic? I dropped it out and will get some more piccys of the cars there and the seats when its finished. DSC_2578 by quickrack, on Flickr More as and when...... Comments, slagging, abuse or donations accepted!
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Gallon of oil is the cost of fetching the barrels back in your pocket.
Free money is good.
Daddy daycare..... very cool.
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Here's a bit of my thinking. I've built a Mk1 escort to Mex rep standard and an arched mk2 to rally rep stage and my current escort estate. I have a ratty old 4 door to knock about in and an Rs to restore or modify on the back burner. I've been looking at building a Hotrod maybe. But here in Ireland there is zero parts/services availability. And base Yanks are huge money. So a trip abroad and drive a car back via a ferry seems the only option. But again it's a lot of money. Rotten Daimler's or jags seem to still make strong money. I looked at dropping a body on something like a Lexus but I feel it wouldn't be a Hotrod really. And then there's the other bit of me that would like a cruiser. Especially a 40's or 50's car but chopped and lowered (have you seen Dez's latest project?). Not a Mercury but in that style. Then I'll see a Cal Bug and lust at it. Or a mini on 10" fat tyres and change my mind again. Or a Model A with a 32 grill and an alloy headed, flathead V8 and I'm scrambled again. Tís very confusing. In other news, I bought a new petrol hedge trimmer (half price in Woodies) so my chainsaw has broken in anger after deciding it was no longer the sexiest tool...... 😱
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Jul 22, 2018 22:15:33 GMT
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Needed a few spares for my 96 escort. The seller had a very interesting yard. FB_IMG_1532183191211 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2640 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2641 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2641 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2643 by quickrack, on Flickr He has been offered 3K for the De Soto for the European Bangers Final! His daily is this 2.8i Ghia X DSC_2639 by quickrack, on Flickr This was advertised and had no takers so he gave it away. Free! DSC_2644 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2646 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2647 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2645 by quickrack, on Flickr Three granada estates. DSC_2648 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2649 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2650 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2651 by quickrack, on Flickr Took a while to leave as we kept looking at stuff and chatting. Even swapped some Hot Wheels cars with him. More as and when......
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Can't let the banger boys have the Desoto surely? seems like such a waste!
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Last Edit: Jul 23, 2018 10:54:22 GMT by SamJ
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Jul 23, 2018 10:49:23 GMT
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Can't let the nager boys have the Desoto surely? seems like such a waste! They are offering strong money but is not sold yet, so who know's. Maybe the right man will get it hopefully.
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Jul 23, 2018 10:55:17 GMT
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I'd be all over it if I had the time and space - a decent hearse has been on my want list for years now...
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Went to the monthly bird market today. Our neighbour had a gundog in training that got out and killed ours last year. We got 3 female 2 week old Pekins. DSC_2742 by quickrack, on Flickr The kids adore them naturally. Also when there I called to a man selling mk1 escort spares. I bought an intact Mk1 Escort 6 dial dash incl loom for €100. Well under the average price. I'll fit it to my car to ensure everything works, then clean it etc and sell it on. DSC_2737 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2738 by quickrack, on Flickr Nice low mileage DSC_2739 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2740 by quickrack, on Flickr
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Last Edit: Aug 5, 2018 15:56:38 GMT by Deleted
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I've known about this for a year or so, but the spot its in is always soaking wet. Hoever its been mostly dry lately has'nt it, so I popped in. Its dead. Might I ask if its worth towing away and breaking? And whats a fair offer, landie people? DSC_2726 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2727 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2728 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2729 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2730 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2731 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2732 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2733 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2734 by quickrack, on Flickr
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Outside the local 2nd hand tyre emporium. Safe to say he is a Celica/Mr2 fan I think.... There are 2 more inside I didnt get piccys of. DSC_2706 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2707 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2705 by quickrack, on Flickr And a way cool old garage/pub I spotted while taking a shortcut. DSC_2723 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2724 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2725 by quickrack, on Flickr Kind of a sad sight. In other news I stuck a wanted ad for an adult bicycle free or cheap on a few local Facebook groups. Savage response will keep me busy for a while. Entire family will have a bike each now and I might even sell on a couple after servicing them. DSC_2721 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2720 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2719 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2718 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2717 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2715 by quickrack, on Flickr People can be very kind. Total cost for 13 bikes......€15 More as and when......
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That pub-garage is an awesome photoshoot location!!! such a cool gaspump!!!
Hope it stays like this for some time to come.
Now that is "patina"!!
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That pub-garage is an awesome photoshoot location!!! such a cool gaspump!!! Hope it stays like this for some time to come. Now that is "patina"!! Just needs to be open as well!
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Aug 12, 2018 21:41:25 GMT
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Well "The move" more accurately describes it really I moved where I now live, 20 odd years back. Money being tight I wanted cheap storage. I bought an old truck body with a wee bit of damage and a rear roller shutter door off a truck bodybuilders I was selling in to. They are defunct now and the site derelict :cry: The deal included a lad collecting it, bringing to me in longford and having a built in crane to unload it. €350 Since then it went on to store many things. Incl my now long broken ZV3032 Mk1 Escort Mex replica DSC_2686 by quickrack, on Flickr Fast forward 20 years and its in the way. I need to move it. I had concreted around the door. I reckoned I'd drill a series of holes and smash it up with chisels driven into the holes. One 3/4" inch hole later my brand new drill bit was a mess. DSC_2789 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2790 by quickrack, on Flickr :amazing: :amazing: :amazing: :amazing: More Power!!! A trip to the tool hire got me a nice big Hitachi Kango and I have some fine strapping sons. Que much noise!! :wife: :wife: :wife: DSC_2786 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2788 by quickrack, on Flickr 8 hours it took us to kango across the width of the shed. 8hrs!! Turns out it was a half bottle left over from the extension concrete pour and is 12/15 Newton whatever that is. I.m confident in the extension now. I think a bunker made of this stuff might ensure the survival of the species if Nuclear war breaks out Much arsing around with bits of wood, wheels, bigger bits of wood, trolley jacks and finally, a bokkle jack, as my daughter insists on calling it got it moving. It is now a foot higher in the air than its been since 1998. DSC_2791 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2794 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2792 by quickrack, on Flickr More supports needed underneath before we raise it further. The plan is to shelve it and finally have a place to store spares. Its lovely and dry in there. More news as and when i get it done. :up:
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Aug 19, 2018 14:50:02 GMT
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The shed move is halted as I don't have anything to lift it AND be stable long enough to safely block it up. So I am going to have to hire or borrow a long trolley jack or similiar to move it. Anyway. Passed this on my travels. DSC_2801 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2800 by quickrack, on Flickr Spotted this in the carpark at Argos. Not exactly retro but cool. DSC_2804 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2805 by quickrack, on Flickr And then on the way home I saw this and had to stop! Chatted to the owner for ages. Its a 1950 but arrived sans engine and he had a rotten transit......see where this is going? DSC_2806 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2807 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2808 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2809 by quickrack, on Flickr Ducks are growing at a rapid rate! DSC_2840 by quickrack, on Flickr They are a lot of fun! Kids love em! More as and when.
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Ducks are growing at a rapid rate! DSC_2840 by quickrack, on Flickr They are a lot of fun! Kids love em! More as and when. Adults, too 🍴 😊
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Aug 20, 2018 12:54:00 GMT
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Ducks are growing at a rapid rate! DSC_2840 by quickrack, on Flickr They are a lot of fun! Kids love em! More as and when. Adults, too 🍴 😊
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Aug 29, 2018 21:15:39 GMT
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Very quiet these days on the car front. Getting kids ready for school and college takes up vast swaths of time! DSC_2944 by quickrack, on Flickr Seen at the riverfront in Carrick-On-Shannon. Nice van! Sprocket still growing like a weed.Typical of my luck I wanted a dog to keep me company in the garage but he is terrified of anything electrical/mechanical that makes noise DSC_2936 by quickrack, on Flickr
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Sept 9, 2018 13:38:00 GMT
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Market was rubbish. So many people now asking ebay money for USED stuff. Still managed to pick up a bargain. €3 for a really handy chain sharpener. DSC_2995 by quickrack, on Flickr DSC_2996 by quickrack, on Flickr Still no car news really. Life has me busy as a bee lately! More as and when.
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Sept 22, 2018 10:16:41 GMT
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Landy in the field is a late "lights in the wing" Series 2a. which dates it accurately between 1969 and 1971. Statistically rare but looks like it's in a terrible state. not a standard colour. rear roof, side panels and rear door look aftermarket fibreglass which us funky. I'd bet a shilling the body is holding chassis together, probably scrap value :-(
Can you get the bonnet open? Might be one of the inline 6 2.6 engines
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Last Edit: Sept 22, 2018 10:24:44 GMT by darrenh
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Sept 22, 2018 11:51:19 GMT
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Landy in the field is a late "lights in the wing" Series 2a. which dates it accurately between 1969 and 1971. Statistically rare but looks like it's in a terrible state. not a standard colour. rear roof, side panels and rear door look aftermarket fibreglass which us funky. I'd bet a shilling the body is holding chassis together, probably scrap value :-( Can you get the bonnet open? Might be one of the inline 6 2.6 engines We sprayed the thing with WD40 as we were just looking and had no tools. But I'll look, next dry day I'm passing.
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