Best smoker barges 1-5 large [Vol 20]
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CharlesdeGaulle said:
TyrannosauRoss Lex said:
CharlesdeGaulle said:
Macron said:
Who is r139's .hot date with if not CdG?!
It's not that "client" T-Lex had is it?
No hot date ever includes me. I suspect that Ross's patient would be of significantly more appeal. It's not that "client" T-Lex had is it?
(For those of you that didn't see her during her brief appearance on-thread, she's a wholesome and rather normal-looking woman of average appeal; you didn't miss much*).
* Keeping her to ourselves.
bolidemichael said:
0a said:
SLK back.
Gearbox service including oil and filters, general check over, noise when steering right fixed.
£309.37. Looked at the 190 and diagnosed for free, including videos!
A good sign - two sl55s and a CL63 in as well as various other mercs - w124 and r129.
The SLK drives better, the gearbox is much smoother. And it’s nice to have had someone look over the car.
Highly recommended if you are in the midlands and have a Merc!
Wait... what? £35+VAT per hour??Gearbox service including oil and filters, general check over, noise when steering right fixed.
£309.37. Looked at the 190 and diagnosed for free, including videos!
A good sign - two sl55s and a CL63 in as well as various other mercs - w124 and r129.
The SLK drives better, the gearbox is much smoother. And it’s nice to have had someone look over the car.
Highly recommended if you are in the midlands and have a Merc!
r129sl said:
alec.e said:
ian316 said:
W00DY said:
He'll have to get new reg plates on the way home now you've pointed it out 
Forecourt shot
martin mrt said:
bolidemichael said:
0a said:
SLK back.
Gearbox service including oil and filters, general check over, noise when steering right fixed.
£309.37. Looked at the 190 and diagnosed for free, including videos!
A good sign - two sl55s and a CL63 in as well as various other mercs - w124 and r129.
The SLK drives better, the gearbox is much smoother. And it’s nice to have had someone look over the car.
Highly recommended if you are in the midlands and have a Merc!
Wait... what? £35+VAT per hour??Gearbox service including oil and filters, general check over, noise when steering right fixed.
£309.37. Looked at the 190 and diagnosed for free, including videos!
A good sign - two sl55s and a CL63 in as well as various other mercs - w124 and r129.
The SLK drives better, the gearbox is much smoother. And it’s nice to have had someone look over the car.
Highly recommended if you are in the midlands and have a Merc!
Mikedknight said:
0a said:
r129sl said:
Oa, how long are you in the Midlands for? I am in Loughborough all week next week and an evening drink (and a paw over some cars) would be welcome. I can't do Tuesday (hot date). Not sure whether to take G-wagen or SL.
I’m in Loughborough right now, and will be here until the end of next week. Will send you an email. SL please! You can compare to the SLK. We can have a nice drive and visit a country pub that does good food. I have a poker night on Thursday, and would prefer not to do Monday but am good aside from that.
bolidemichael said:
martin mrt said:
bolidemichael said:
0a said:
SLK back.
Gearbox service including oil and filters, general check over, noise when steering right fixed.
£309.37. Looked at the 190 and diagnosed for free, including videos!
A good sign - two sl55s and a CL63 in as well as various other mercs - w124 and r129.
The SLK drives better, the gearbox is much smoother. And it’s nice to have had someone look over the car.
Highly recommended if you are in the midlands and have a Merc!
Wait... what? £35+VAT per hour??Gearbox service including oil and filters, general check over, noise when steering right fixed.
£309.37. Looked at the 190 and diagnosed for free, including videos!
A good sign - two sl55s and a CL63 in as well as various other mercs - w124 and r129.
The SLK drives better, the gearbox is much smoother. And it’s nice to have had someone look over the car.
Highly recommended if you are in the midlands and have a Merc!
alec.e said:
What seen cannot be unseen! Luckily, new plates ready so I can put my 2x2 on it. However, I want them made with Creamer Daimler on the bottom- anybody know someone to do this?
Forecourt shot
Looks great. Loads more photos and a reader wife thread please. What's the interior like compared to the Super 8?Forecourt shot
0a said:
alec.e said:
What seen cannot be unseen! Luckily, new plates ready so I can put my 2x2 on it. However, I want them made with Creamer Daimler on the bottom- anybody know someone to do this?
Forecourt shot
Looks great. Loads more photos and a reader wife thread please. What's the interior like compared to the Super 8?Forecourt shot
Whoop whoop
Not banned from the new thread! Unless of course the officious bar-stewards see this and reimpose the ban
But before they do, I bought a thread budget barge whilst in forum purgatory. Then it had a moment. Then it was roadworthy again and then it died. I'll provide details later (if I'm still not banned) when I am back from my trip to Iceland.
Not banned from the new thread! Unless of course the officious bar-stewards see this and reimpose the ban
But before they do, I bought a thread budget barge whilst in forum purgatory. Then it had a moment. Then it was roadworthy again and then it died. I'll provide details later (if I'm still not banned) when I am back from my trip to Iceland.
Nicks90 said:
Whoop whoop
Not banned from the new thread! Unless of course the officious bar-stewards see this and reimpose the ban
But before they do, I bought a thread budget barge whilst in forum purgatory. Then it had a moment. Then it was roadworthy again and then it died. I'll provide details later (if I'm still not banned) when I am back from my trip to Iceland.
Greggs frozen sausage rolls are spectacularly good once cooked in the oven -- highly recommended.Not banned from the new thread! Unless of course the officious bar-stewards see this and reimpose the ban
But before they do, I bought a thread budget barge whilst in forum purgatory. Then it had a moment. Then it was roadworthy again and then it died. I'll provide details later (if I'm still not banned) when I am back from my trip to Iceland.
n.b. exclusive to Iceland
Congratulations alec - another lovely looking car. Look forward to more details too.
I too noticed the tactical presence of Scrump today. I think thread should take some pride that on the PH moderator calendar Fridays are now circled for proactive patrol of the barge pages lest some risqué pics get under the radar!
I too noticed the tactical presence of Scrump today. I think thread should take some pride that on the PH moderator calendar Fridays are now circled for proactive patrol of the barge pages lest some risqué pics get under the radar!
bolidemichael said:
Greggs frozen sausage rolls are spectacularly good once cooked in the oven -- highly recommended.
n.b. exclusive to Iceland
If they sold those is Iceland, proper Iceland, they would be 50 quid a go. You would not believe how expensive Everything is over here. Although the glacier offroaders are epic. We all love a good tall side wall don't we, how about 40" tyres on 16" rims?n.b. exclusive to Iceland
Ran over a gr yaris? Nope, didn't feel it. Sooooo smooth!
On the drive out of reykjavík it was like floating on a magic carpet, which for a defender 110 is kinda special, as they normally feel like a cross between a dodgem and an Audi a1 in terms of comfort.
Edited by Nicks90 on Friday 29th October 23:35
Nicks90 said:
bolidemichael said:
Greggs frozen sausage rolls are spectacularly good once cooked in the oven -- highly recommended.
n.b. exclusive to Iceland
If they sold those is Iceland, proper Iceland, they would be 50 quid a go. You would not believe how expensive Everything is over here. Although the glacier offroaders are epic. We all love a good tall side wall don't we, how about 40" tyres on 16" rims?n.b. exclusive to Iceland
Ran over a gr yaris? Nope, didn't feel it. Sooooo smooth!
On the drive out of reykjavík it was like floating on a magic carpet, which for a defender 110 is kinda special, as they normally feel like a cross between a dodgem and an Audi a1 in terms of comfort.
Edited by Nicks90 on Friday 29th October 23:35
0a said:
SLK back.
Gearbox service including oil and filters, general check over, noise when steering right fixed.
£309.37. Looked at the 190 and diagnosed for free, including videos!
A good sign - two sl55s and a CL63 in as well as various other mercs - w124 and r129.
The SLK drives better, the gearbox is much smoother. And it’s nice to have had someone look over the car.
Highly recommended if you are in the midlands and have a Merc!
Which garage is it?Gearbox service including oil and filters, general check over, noise when steering right fixed.
£309.37. Looked at the 190 and diagnosed for free, including videos!
A good sign - two sl55s and a CL63 in as well as various other mercs - w124 and r129.
The SLK drives better, the gearbox is much smoother. And it’s nice to have had someone look over the car.
Highly recommended if you are in the midlands and have a Merc!
bolidemichael said:
dapster, is that you in disguise?! The seller must be a bargeiste, Shirley. If a lurker and reading this... reveal yourself good sir!
Close but no cigar - it ain't me!I do love an 80's Merc but I wonder if this is too 80's even for me - and at over a hundred and thirty grand, I can't see it shifting that quickly even with a built in telly!
560 SEC with a allegedly genuine AMG 6.0 conversion with a 32v quad cam head and widebody kit. 1/50 made in total and this one is RHD.
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1396100#&...
And whilst on the subject, here is a frauen mit Mercedes....
Dapster said:
Close but no cigar - it ain't me!
I do love an 80's Merc but I wonder if this is too 80's even for me - and at over a hundred and thirty grand, I can't see it shifting that quickly even with a built in telly!
560 SEC with a allegedly genuine AMG 6.0 conversion with a 32v quad cam head and widebody kit. 1/50 made in total and this one is RHD.
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1396100#&...
I love it a lot and hate it a bit. Great TV/VHS integration.I do love an 80's Merc but I wonder if this is too 80's even for me - and at over a hundred and thirty grand, I can't see it shifting that quickly even with a built in telly!
560 SEC with a allegedly genuine AMG 6.0 conversion with a 32v quad cam head and widebody kit. 1/50 made in total and this one is RHD.
https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1396100#&...
bolidemichael said:
Nicks90 said:
Whoop whoop
Not banned from the new thread! Unless of course the officious bar-stewards see this and reimpose the ban
But before they do, I bought a thread budget barge whilst in forum purgatory. Then it had a moment. Then it was roadworthy again and then it died. I'll provide details later (if I'm still not banned) when I am back from my trip to Iceland.
Greggs frozen sausage rolls are spectacularly good once cooked in the oven -- highly recommended.Not banned from the new thread! Unless of course the officious bar-stewards see this and reimpose the ban
But before they do, I bought a thread budget barge whilst in forum purgatory. Then it had a moment. Then it was roadworthy again and then it died. I'll provide details later (if I'm still not banned) when I am back from my trip to Iceland.
n.b. exclusive to Iceland
I love that bm's mental association at the mention of Iceland is frozen sausage rolls. Says a lot about the fundamentally decent nature of the man. I think...
Nicks90 said:
If they sold those is Iceland, proper Iceland, they would be 50 quid a go. You would not believe how expensive Everything is over here. Although the glacier offroaders are epic. We all love a good tall side wall don't we, how about 40" tyres on 16" rims?
Ran over a gr yaris? Nope, didn't feel it. Sooooo smooth!
On the drive out of reykjavík it was like floating on a magic carpet, which for a defender 110 is kinda special, as they normally feel like a cross between a dodgem and an Audi a1 in terms of comfort.
We're watching a very strange but intriguing Icelandic show on Netflix called Katla (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11102190/) that is notable for the glacial offroaders with massive tyres, including a Defender and a Scooby Doo type van, which is excellent. Not as good as travelling in one, that must have been quite an experience. Ran over a gr yaris? Nope, didn't feel it. Sooooo smooth!
On the drive out of reykjavík it was like floating on a magic carpet, which for a defender 110 is kinda special, as they normally feel like a cross between a dodgem and an Audi a1 in terms of comfort.
Edited by Nicks90 on Friday 29th October 23:35
Barge collection for me on Monday, definitely not in the same ballpark as the recent Daimler and Maserati purchases, but 6 cylinders, petrol and auto so I think it qualifies.
A dodgy coloured door, a dent, huge mileage , but what's wrong with this ?
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/25845393...
+Haven't checked MOT yet*
..........and front wheel arches rusty, and an oil leak.....
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/25845393...
+Haven't checked MOT yet*
..........and front wheel arches rusty, and an oil leak.....
Edited by SimonTheSailor on Saturday 30th October 09:48
As it's the weekend and some of you might have some spare time, I thought someone might find this enjoyable.
It's direct comparison of W123, W210 and W211 estates, and a W124 saloon- the caveat being that they are all diesesal.
Haven't watched yet, but interesting merely to see all of these in one place at the same time.
Even from the screenshot the ubiquitous 210 rust is visible. Tragic.
It's direct comparison of W123, W210 and W211 estates, and a W124 saloon- the caveat being that they are all diesesal.
Haven't watched yet, but interesting merely to see all of these in one place at the same time.
Even from the screenshot the ubiquitous 210 rust is visible. Tragic.
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