July Riverside Meet : St Neots

[feef]

8th July?, 10:30 till 12ish as usual?

Here for those that haven't been before

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Car+Park,+Sain...

I'm thinking I might get one of the bikes back on the road.

[globalfish]

I'm out of it - oil pump failure yet again. I'm done with it now. Stupid money pit that just ain't working. Not a happy bunny. End of my HSV ownership. Not sure when or if I'll return to the meet.

[LewG]

Very sorry to hear that Mark, how the hell does that strike twice? You'd think a thumping great LS engine would be fairly bulletproof!

[globalfish]

LewG said:

Very sorry to hear that Mark, how the hell does that strike twice? You'd think a thumping great LS engine would be fairly bulletproof!

That's actually the THIRD time - twice on a new crate engine at 4k and now 20k

[sandysinclair]

globalfish said:

That's actually the THIRD time - twice on a new crate engine at 4k and now 20k

OooooNoooooooo..... So is it case of put it back together then px it in against a non American Australian hybrid mix perhaps....Some very nice Jaaaaaaaag XFR's about for silly money now ....

[globalfish]

sandysinclair said:

OooooNoooooooo..... So is it case of put it back together then px it in against a non American Australian hybrid mix perhaps....Some very nice Jaaaaaaaag XFR's about for silly money now ....

I really dunno what to do at the moment Mr S. My head says buy a Lexus CT200h and spend more time shooting holes in things and drinking Amarone (not at the same time/location of course). Heart says have a year in a Maserati QP and then get the bus 'til retiring age.
Gotta decide soon - can't actually get a bus to work so Uber is my car at the moment lol.

You should see my 'saved adverts' on Autotrader - it's a hilarious selection ranging from a Ford Fusion to Maserati QP's via a 2.1 forged stroker Scooby.
If I was American it'd be so much easier - F350 dually, Taurus Raging Bull .454 Casull and a jug of moonshine (at the same time/in the same location of course)...

[Marc_Hill]

That is rubbish luck. Surely, you must have some form of warranty, at least on the new engine?

[feef]

Ouch. Rotten luck on the HSV.

:/



On another note, I was chatting to some of the chaps showing clsssic cars at armed forces day in st Neots yesterday, particularly taken with the Citroën Bijou, and made them aware of this meet so might see a few new attendees.

[globalfish]

Marc_Hill said:

That is rubbish luck. Surely, you must have some form of warranty, at least on the new engine?

Over a year old now and 20k miles. Monkfish who fitted it ceased trading too so that's the way it goes sadly.
Write that off as the most expensive bit of fun I've had.

[Zippee]

feef said:

Ouch. Rotten luck on the HSV.

:/



On another note, I was chatting to some of the chaps showing clsssic cars at armed forces day in st Neots yesterday, particularly taken with the Citroën Bijou, and made them aware of this meet so might see a few new attendees.

Agreed - sorry to hear of your bad luck with the engine

Feef - any pics of the cars there? I drove across the bridge a few times Saturday back and forth to the tip but didn't see any cars only the stalls. Had a lovely view of the BBNF Dakota though from my back garden as it circled round towards the park and wagged its wings - one of my favourite aircraft.

[feef]

Zippee said:

feef said:

Ouch. Rotten luck on the HSV.

:/



On another note, I was chatting to some of the chaps showing clsssic cars at armed forces day in st Neots yesterday, particularly taken with the Citroën Bijou, and made them aware of this meet so might see a few new attendees.

Agreed - sorry to hear of your bad luck with the engine

Feef - any pics of the cars there? I drove across the bridge a few times Saturday back and forth to the tip but didn't see any cars only the stalls. Had a lovely view of the BBNF Dakota though from my back garden as it circled round towards the park and wagged its wings - one of my favourite aircraft.

I didn't get any photos I'm afraid. I was really short on time as I was working one of the stalls and only had 5 minutes before shutdown to go and have a quick chat.

There's literally a couple on the Armed Forces Day FB page
https://www.facebook.com/stneotsarmedforcesday/

[Mr Sheen]

I’m afraid the date clashes with Kimbolton again.

Edited by Mr Sheen on Sunday 1st July 15:15

[TonyF]

No good for me either as my son is racing at thruxton that weekend so I’ll be there with him.

[Marc_Hill]

Thats rolled round quick. I'll be there.

[Miglia 888]

globalfish said:

I'm out of it - oil pump failure yet again. I'm done with it now. Stupid money pit that just ain't working. Not a happy bunny. End of my HSV ownership. Not sure when or if I'll return to the meet.

Very sorry to hear that Mark
Whenever & whatever you decide to replace it with, please do come along to the meet again sometime - anything always welcome.

I'll be there on Sunday.

[Marc_Hill]

Other half's ruined my weekend. Got to go and finalise my new kitchen in the morning, but if I get away early enough I might make a late appearance.

[mr_spock]

Anyone actually going?

[feef]

Yup.

A few of us turned up but it was quiet. I suspect a combination of hangovers and the Kimbolton show.

Next month?

[mr_spock]

I turned up for a bit, saw your Alfa but I think you left while I was getting coffee Sure, next month.

[Topcat6.0]

Hi Mark, just read your post. So sorry it's happened again. Cannot believe it's three times.
Like to wish you the best for whatever you do next. Best regards Terry