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by pbar
Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:31 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Jobs on a car that were easier than expected and jobs that were harder than expected
Replies: 26
Views: 317

Re: Jobs on a car that were easier than expected and jobs that were harder than expected

It`s ironic because all this complexity is so that you can just press a button rather than having the onerous task of pulling a lever. See - it`s making life easier.... ;) Hehe, irony is a good term for it all! High tech is a great selling point, as people swoon at the thought of it all. You can im...
by pbar
Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:26 pm
Forum: Members Cars
Topic: Laser + GL and now a 3.0S!
Replies: 357
Views: 368226

Re: Laser + GL and now a 3.0S!

We are all so busy, that's all I ever seem to hear these days, with everything! Longer lead times for stuff, longer on hold times when you phone someone, longer waiting times when you need something. Was at the dentist recently and a guy come in with a problem, he was told there's a wait of around a...
by pbar
Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:14 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Jobs on a car that were easier than expected and jobs that were harder than expected
Replies: 26
Views: 317

Re: Jobs on a car that were easier than expected and jobs that were harder than expected

The modern human form seems obsessed with making everything as complicated as possible, with a focus and obsession on tech. A lot of this though, is anything but 'smart'.
by pbar
Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:10 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Did this man forget to take his brain medicine?
Replies: 10
Views: 151

Re: Did this man forget to take his brain medicine?

How bizarre? This kind of thing is a real problem though, as you get people who may have one, has a look on ebay (people tend to ignore all the lower prices for some reason), and instantly think they have parts worth a fortune.
by pbar
Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:06 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: propshaft length.
Replies: 2
Views: 65

Re: propshaft length.

Hi, this thread has some info, if you haven't already seen it -

http://www.fordcapriforum.com/forum/vie ... hp?t=15053
by pbar
Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:03 pm
Forum: Projects and Restorations
Topic: 73 CapriEV
Replies: 67
Views: 45788

Re: 73 CapriEV

Those are super pics of the car. If you should have a front-angled view (similar to the rear-angled one) please post it!
by pbar
Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:35 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Jobs on a car that were easier than expected and jobs that were harder than expected
Replies: 26
Views: 317

Re: Jobs on a car that were easier than expected and jobs that were harder than expected

I love this thread, it's giving me a nice list of cars to avoid and never wish to own!
by pbar
Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:08 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Jobs on a car that were easier than expected and jobs that were harder than expected
Replies: 26
Views: 317

Re: Jobs on a car that were easier than expected and jobs that were harder than expected

Paul G wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:59 am Anything with corroded, snapped off or rounded bolts.
Nightmare hehe :) Every time I do a job on any car I just expect this. I've found that using impact wrenches does make things far easier with even the most rusted up and knackered fixings coming off without much of a fight.
by pbar
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:19 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: First drive in an MG
Replies: 30
Views: 385

Re: First drive in an MG

There's far too much reliance on these tech gizmos. They prevent people from actually driving a car. And as such common sense disappears.
by pbar
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:14 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: MK1 on ebay
Replies: 19
Views: 283

Re: MK1 on ebay

Mc Tool wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:00 am Probly easier to just get another one ....if you still can . :)
What another car? Bit drastic!
by pbar
Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:53 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: First drive in an MG
Replies: 30
Views: 385

Re: First drive in an MG

Paul G wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:16 am Not a fan of modern day MG cars. In fact I rank them as cheap Chinese takeaways and I wouldn't piss on it if it was on fire. (Which a lot of the electric ones will be at some time).

Yuk.
Hehe :) Pretty much sums it up that does Paul!
by pbar
Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:52 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: First drive in an MG
Replies: 30
Views: 385

Re: First drive in an MG

SUV are not for me! Had the converstion with the Mrs recently there is nothing new today that we would want to own. So will be keeping the 2012 1.6 Focus Zetec petrol that does well over 40mpg on a run and is pretty good around town etc. It's old enough not have alot of tech crap you dont need and ...
by pbar
Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:24 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Who Remembers?
Replies: 1318
Views: 1850438

Re: Who Remembers?

You can view those idents and bumpers on YouTube Nick. Here's the TV to watch the regional shows on.

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by pbar
Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:21 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Capri Assembly Line
Replies: 61
Views: 828

Re: Capri Assembly Line

Major_Tom wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:53 am Glyn swapped an engine in a Capri in a field at one of the first meets I went to, CoCC. Think he had it done in an afternoon, even had a few beers during the task :lol: 👍
Doesn't forum legend state that he swapped an engine in a field in 45 minutes?
by pbar
Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:17 am
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Capri Assembly Line
Replies: 61
Views: 828

Re: Capri Assembly Line

A good friend who is a mechanic reckons on most book times to add at least 33% it in the real world. Obviously not on the simpler stuff but jobs like engine or clutch change are ridiculous in a lot of cases. As you say a snapped bolt and can take an age, he reckons they use a new vehicle with a mec...
by pbar
Sat Mar 23, 2024 7:28 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Capri Assembly Line
Replies: 61
Views: 828

Re: Capri Assembly Line

So you swapped an engine over in a few hours on a Sunday ready for Monday, that's brilliant. As you say, modern cars are a whole different thing. I often wonder about those book times you mention and how tight they are. They must assume that everything is straightforward and comes off without issue ...
by pbar
Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:40 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: MK1 on ebay
Replies: 19
Views: 283

Re: MK1 on ebay

nemo wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:38 pm You`re missing Batman...
Not now I'm not ;)
by pbar
Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:29 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: Capri Assembly Line
Replies: 61
Views: 828

Re: Capri Assembly Line

Love stories like that, swapping an engine over on a Saturday afternoon on a driveway. That's brilliant Jason.
by pbar
Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:27 pm
Forum: Rant and Rave
Topic: MK1 on ebay
Replies: 19
Views: 283

Re: MK1 on ebay

nemo wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:04 pm Is that a vinyl roof too? How do you find these things Paul???
The truth is out there! Just searched for it mate, it's surprising how/where cars crop up.