rude
Part of things
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Aug 17, 2017 18:12:56 GMT
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Curses! I drove the wrong way home!
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1986 Haunted BMW E24 635CSi 1999 Povo spec BMW E36 1.8i Touring Work Hack 2001 Petrol annihilating Discovery V8 2000 Jaguar S Type 3.0 V6 ~NEW~
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Guys, pop into your local stores, as a good chance that the the set I originally posted will be there. Halfords website says none in my local store, but there were 4 sets left.
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1993 Fiat Panda Selecta 2003 Vauxhall Combo 1.7DI van 2006 Mercedes Kompressor Evolution-S AMG SportCoupé
"You think you hate it now, wait til you drive it"
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rude
Part of things
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Mine is being delivered at 12.00 today. Can now undo loads of 7-8mm bolts and nuts this weekend. Sweeeet.
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1986 Haunted BMW E24 635CSi 1999 Povo spec BMW E36 1.8i Touring Work Hack 2001 Petrol annihilating Discovery V8 2000 Jaguar S Type 3.0 V6 ~NEW~
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ferny
Club Retro Rides Member
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Club RR Member Number: 13
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Aug 18, 2017 10:27:20 GMT
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Mine is being delivered at 12.00 today. Can now undo loads of 7-8mm bolts and nuts this weekend. Sweeeet. I hope you're not going to the gathering then!
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rude
Part of things
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Aug 18, 2017 11:09:04 GMT
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Mine is being delivered at 12.00 today. Can now undo loads of 7-8mm bolts and nuts this weekend. Sweeeet. I hope you're not going to the gathering then! Luckily I'm not. I have a date with a VAX/wash and my povo spec interior. Damp seats Monday morning... Nice!
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1986 Haunted BMW E24 635CSi 1999 Povo spec BMW E36 1.8i Touring Work Hack 2001 Petrol annihilating Discovery V8 2000 Jaguar S Type 3.0 V6 ~NEW~
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b3nson
Part of things
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Club RR Member Number: 22
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Aug 18, 2017 11:51:01 GMT
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I picked up their 55pc 1/2 drive set online for only £45. Thought that was a bit of a bargain too.
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'99 Fiat Coupe 20V Turbo '08 Panda 100HP
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Aug 18, 2017 13:41:10 GMT
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I think I got the last set, possibly the last set anywhere, on my way home ... £12.50 for a 28 piece 3/8 socket set, bargain-tastic.
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Aug 18, 2017 13:45:29 GMT
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Purchased 2 and picked them up today. One for the glovebox of Both Capris
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1973 MK1 2600 Capri - Located in Texas 1976 3.0S Capri - X-Pack long term Project 1978 2.0S Capri 1984 Transit County MK2 4x4 LWB 2.5DI 1985 2.8i Special Capri (v8 5.0L) 1986 2.8i Special Capri 1987 280 Turbo Technics Capri 1993 1.8TD P100 - Beater, parts collector 2008 BMW 320i Touring - Daily
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Aug 18, 2017 14:41:44 GMT
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Aug 19, 2017 13:55:56 GMT
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Aug 19, 2017 15:06:34 GMT
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Free postage if you pick it up? Deal of the century! This deserves a bit more recognition
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Aug 19, 2017 16:36:47 GMT
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Well free postage to the shop, which isn't a hardship really, as it also allows you to have a gander for any other bargains
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1993 Fiat Panda Selecta 2003 Vauxhall Combo 1.7DI van 2006 Mercedes Kompressor Evolution-S AMG SportCoupé
"You think you hate it now, wait til you drive it"
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fad
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Aug 19, 2017 17:37:51 GMT
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Well free postage to the shop, which isn't a hardship really, as it also allows you to have a gander for any other bargains ...like the twin burner and grill camping cooker down to £30?
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Aug 19, 2017 19:02:24 GMT
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Got mine today from the shop after much arguing with the bloke on the till that I was picking up a tool set from Halfords on eBay, kept trying to get me to go Argos for it, muffin.
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taurus
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Aug 19, 2017 19:09:13 GMT
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Mine were due next Monday but arrived yesterday (Friday) - really pleased with the set.
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Aug 19, 2017 19:26:47 GMT
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They do last... although I slaughtered my Pro ratchet 1/2".... by sticking a scaffold tube on the end of it and hanging off it like the hulk. In hindsight, that was pretty stupid. It still works, but slips during the most inconvenient moment. Kept for emergencies but you know... no good in emergencies. Take it back- they'll swap it under lifetime g'tee
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Aug 19, 2017 20:09:43 GMT
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They do last... although I slaughtered my Pro ratchet 1/2".... by sticking a scaffold tube on the end of it and hanging off it like the hulk. In hindsight, that was pretty stupid. It still works, but slips during the most inconvenient moment. Kept for emergencies but you know... no good in emergencies. Take it back- they'll swap it under lifetime g'tee And if they won't, you can buy a ratchet repair kit for about a fiver. edit - make that £1 www.halfords.com/workshop-tools/tools/sockets-accessories/halfords-ratchet-repair-kit-1-2-drive
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1993 Fiat Panda Selecta 2003 Vauxhall Combo 1.7DI van 2006 Mercedes Kompressor Evolution-S AMG SportCoupé
"You think you hate it now, wait til you drive it"
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Aug 19, 2017 20:58:34 GMT
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1984 Rover SD1 Vanden Plas 2600 Auto 1985 Rover SD1 2300s Auto 2005 MG ZT 1.8 Manual
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Shortcut
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I won't be there when you cross the road, so always use the Green Cross Code.
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Aug 24, 2017 15:37:05 GMT
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They had the large 55pc metric/af pro set at half price in my local halfs. £45 from £90 Loads of sockets, extensions, bars etc. Excellent value. Heavy too.
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This space available to rent. Reach literally dozens of people. Cheap rates!
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Aug 24, 2017 16:02:16 GMT
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One of my main issues with the Halfords kits (I own one of the larger older ones and it is great) is they come supplied with 12 point sockets which when working on an older car can be the devil. Corroded bolt heads or nuts and 12 sided sockets often result in rounded and stuck items.
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