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Post by lincsrob on Nov 12, 2012 20:14:51 GMT
She has made it safely to her new home in Lincolnshire, and work has begun already. Pics to follow. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by lincsmike on Nov 12, 2012 20:26:17 GMT
OOOH thats great news, certainly is a cracking little car.... She likes us.... lol
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Post by lincsmike on Nov 12, 2012 20:39:10 GMT
Am sure she will look as good as the FAMOUS ROYAL OAK lol
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Post by spunkymonkey on Nov 12, 2012 22:01:04 GMT
That's great news, Rob!
Don't spread it about, but I'm convinced the poor girl just didn't like Essex (probably worried about being associated with the TOWIE girls' image) because she was never more than a minute's trouble to me when I was down there ;D
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Post by 33grinder on Nov 12, 2012 23:49:38 GMT
I'm glad she has arrived safely Rob and I also know you'll take care of her. Good luck! ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by andrejuan on Nov 13, 2012 16:42:24 GMT
That is good news Rob, it is in safe hands i'm sure.
Hope u keep us furnished with plenty of pics :-))
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Post by pauldaf44 on Nov 13, 2012 16:59:45 GMT
Did you drive her there?
To be fair Snowdrop is actually not a bad a little car. She certainlly has a good body and interior and when she is running her engine sound sweet.
Best of luck with her and above all else enjoy her.
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Post by lincsrob on Nov 13, 2012 17:31:37 GMT
I didnt drive her home no. My friend towed her all the way home using an A Frame. When she was steering behind us all on her own with no driver, it looked rather spooky! It was a long day, but well worth it.
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Post by lincsrob on Nov 13, 2012 17:35:11 GMT
The start of snowdrops long drive home.
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Post by lincsrob on Nov 13, 2012 17:36:41 GMT
Snowdrops first morning in Lincolnshire. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by lincsrob on Nov 13, 2012 17:42:23 GMT
First job on the agenda was to start looking at the brakes. front nearside now completed, and will be re assembled in morning by Mike whilst I am working. He is lucky and has this week off! The weekend will see us move onto the offside.
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Post by lincsrob on Nov 18, 2012 18:37:12 GMT
Stripping down the offside brakes revealed a cyliner which is not in a good enough condition to salvage, and with the nearside not being much better. I have made the decision to replace with new cylinders, and will have the parts by mid week to do this. We will change the bearings and brake shoes at the same time, so everything will be new. We have stripped down the rear brakes for inspection and found everything to be ok there. Have started using waxoyl on her to protect her, and things are moving along steadily.
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Post by lincsrob on Nov 18, 2012 18:41:24 GMT
Operation Snowdrop!
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Post by lincsrob on Nov 18, 2012 18:44:58 GMT
Just time for a quick drive around the garden before Snowdrop went to bed
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Post by lincsrob on Nov 18, 2012 18:46:37 GMT
Thats a good day done! Work resumes on Tuesday, when her new cylinders are here.
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Post by 33grinder on Nov 18, 2012 22:14:57 GMT
Nice to see Snowdrop receiving some attention Rob and I do hope she is repaying you with good behaviour. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by lincsrob on Nov 19, 2012 16:51:23 GMT
She is behaving very well so far. Lets hope this luck continues!
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Post by lincsrob on Nov 20, 2012 18:45:38 GMT
It has been a really cloudy and wet day today here in Lincolnshire. This has not stopped the work or fighting spirit though!
Today has seen her offside front braking system completely replaced. There was a fault with the lights to the rear number plate. I found a loose connection, and so this is now sorted.
A big thanks to Steve Bidwell who I met again today, to pick up exhaust parts for Snowdrop. Steve has been most helpful.
All being well, we are hoping that she will be ready for an MOT next week.
After this is done, I will be cracking on with the cosmetic side of her. I have once again photographed todays efforts to share with you all!
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Post by lincsrob on Nov 20, 2012 19:00:06 GMT
All clean, new and ready to roll!
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Post by lincsrob on Nov 20, 2012 19:02:35 GMT
This is our Sunday job ;D
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Post by lincsmike on Nov 20, 2012 19:06:55 GMT
Well done Rob you doing a great job there mate
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Post by spunkymonkey on Nov 20, 2012 21:19:20 GMT
It's really satisfying to see Snowy making progress like this ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Guess ED had understandably lost patience so new enthusiasm is probably just what she needs!
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Post by kenr on Nov 20, 2012 22:44:19 GMT
Nah, it was the stealth chickens undoing the good work of ED. The chickens were miffed as their tea rations were substantially reduced and after Matt retired for the night they would creep in to the barn and make with the bad chicken korma, sorry karma.
bloomin' good work Rob. I doubt that there will be any significant issue with getting a ticket.
Ken
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Post by lincsmike on Nov 21, 2012 21:16:21 GMT
OOOH Think the Royal Oak is going to have some competition lol
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Post by dafdaffer on Nov 21, 2012 21:47:22 GMT
Looking good Rob, i have changed all the bumpers now so they are there if you want them.
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Post by lincsrob on Nov 26, 2012 11:54:30 GMT
I will take you up on that offer thank you matey. Will discuss with Mike and your good self when we can have a trip to see you ;D
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Post by lincsrob on Nov 26, 2012 12:04:02 GMT
Welcome back to another update from Lincolnshire Daf Central! Its getting that way with 3 Dafs on the driveway! Sunday got off to a sticky start when stroppy would not start. She was rather cold and damp though, and soon started with some love. Snowdrop now has her new exhaust fitted and sounds much better. Mike fitted that, whilst i replaced the remaining front wheel cylinder. The brakes still require some bleeding but they do work now. I have been in touch with Matt at EDC who is going to send me a new part for the window washer, then thats about it for her MOT really!
I have continued to do bits and bobs wax oiling here and there. I have also made a lovely little poster for the window in Snowie. Keen followers of her progress, and especially the Essex guys will really chuckle at this! I will upload a pic for all to see!
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Post by lincsrob on Nov 26, 2012 12:09:25 GMT
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Post by 33grinder on Nov 26, 2012 13:02:36 GMT
That is VERY apt Rob. ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png)
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Post by kenr on Nov 26, 2012 13:17:37 GMT
lol
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