Sad day.............

[mikesp]

Due to recent health issues I have regrettably place my 400SE up for sale.

Link here http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2452086.htm

It's in the much improved condition now because of the help I have experienced through this site. Thanks to all those who have endured my many questions and provided much welcome advice and encouragement.

Regards, Mike

Edited by mikesp on Sunday 30th January 00:24

[Wedg1e]

Sorry to hear that Mike; however you can reassure the wife that all is not doom and gloom... my dad had a heart attack at 51 (37 years of smoking probably didn't help) and went on for another 17 years doing pretty well whatever he wanted to (apart from fell-walking)... he just had to take things a bit slower. He used to work for my boss part-time, crawling over pipelines carrying inspection kit until he was 65
Did all his own car repairs until he had to admit defeat with a Renault front strut; fabricated a new pair of steel garage doors when he was retired; refitted the bathroom and kitchen.... it all just took a bit longer.

[mikesp]

Wedg1e said:

Sorry to hear that Mike; however you can reassure the wife that all is not doom and gloom... my dad had a heart attack at 51 (37 years of smoking probably didn't help) and went on for another 17 years doing pretty well whatever he wanted to (apart from fell-walking)... he just had to take things a bit slower. He used to work for my boss part-time, crawling over pipelines carrying inspection kit until he was 65
Did all his own car repairs until he had to admit defeat with a Renault front strut; fabricated a new pair of steel garage doors when he was retired; refitted the bathroom and kitchen.... it all just took a bit longer.

Thanks for the thoughts, but I've been pushing too hard business and vehicle-wise for the last seven years since a quadruple heart by-pass and I may have to have another procedure soon as well so just need to back off for a while and build back up then in the words of Arnie............

[hallsie]

Just had a look at your profile mate, perhaps you should do some more fishing and less working!!!

Ive got a load of fishing gear and a motorbike for sale, Ill swap it!!!



Stu

[mikesp]

hallsie said:

Just had a look at your profile mate, perhaps you should do some more fishing and less working!!!

Ive got a load of fishing gear and a motorbike for sale, Ill swap it!!!



Stu

Ha. Less working enforced at the moment, got fishing gear and loads of bikes to use as I run a training school. Thanks for the thought lol

[mrzigazaga]

Mike..Very sorry to hear that mate..Please take it easy..Ive quit smoking after some 35yrs and my heart keeps bouncing about..Cant sleep..Even called an abulance on myself a little while back..had an ECG and everything seemed ok..still feel like something aint right though..We are a long time dead and who-ever said grow old gracefully was a total ck..I hate it..So keep away from stress and worry cos i wanna see you at this years BBWF along with all the other crazy dudes..Wish i had some spare cash id look after your baby..Take care mate..spk soon..Mark

[mikesp]

Cheers for that Mark. Sounds like you're a rough time with your Wedge at the moment. Hope you get to the end of your 'list' soon mate. 'Bout time you had some trouble free miles to enjoy it.

Mike

[pwd95]

Sorry to hear your troubles Mike. You'll be back I'm sure. Good luck.

[mikesp]

Thanks Wyn. Just managed to delete original post. Doh! Will re-post when ad for Wedge sorted

[Mr Tank]

Mike

Sorry to here you are selling the 400SE, just seen the advert. One problem (Which I hope everybody else will agree) You have priced it to CHEAP. It's worth a bit more!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Andy

[mikesp]

Hi Andy, appreciate the input

Yeah I could have asked more I suppose, and I have now, a little. I've done a lot of work on it. The parts list cannot show the countless hours stripping and rebuilding the wheels (how many bolts??!!), preparation, £'s spent in the local accessory shop etc and the numerous other items and minor repairs which have soaked up the hours in my spare time. Still at it today! Like many I'm not in the position of just paying someone else to do the work and sitting back. But anyone who buys it will still have a few jobs to do cosmetically and I'm not budging on price even though I want a quick sale.

So come on all you budding Wedger's. Pick up the phone

[Mr Tank]

Mike

Would love to add it to my fleet, but the wife just getting over this month's "Wedge" purchase S1 FHC, so your's might just tip her to far, also I am running out of garage space! Will have to look into that!

Andy

[Blackwedge]

Sorry to hear Mike. A real shame after all the time, effort, and expense getting it looking and running so good.

Hope it stays down south, we don't see many!

[mikesp]

Thanks Paul. I'll try and keep it down South, but no promises, Northern money just as good as this end of the country you know! lol Yeah it is a shame and I'm pig-sick really. Tough option and still struggling with the decision a bit, but as with any older car they are always 'work in progress' and that's where I'm struggling.

Hey, it's got to sell yet and there's still Chatsworth, Goodwood, etc so you'll still have to put up with me

[mikesp]

To the Ph'er who wanted some pics of the engine bay, I have added them now. Sorry, lost your email address. I have put pics on PH and Fleabay and added below.