r1_pete
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| posted on 19/2/08 at 02:41 PM |
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New Forum category??
Why not have a category on here to swap skills, e.g. electrics for spraying, Welding for engine work etc. etc...
Cheers.
Pete.
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Dangle_kt
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| posted on 19/2/08 at 02:46 PM |
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Like it.
I have a flip chart marker and will travel.
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coozer
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| posted on 19/2/08 at 02:49 PM |
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Wouldn't they just go in the Tools & Techniques section?
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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r1_pete
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| posted on 19/2/08 at 02:59 PM |
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Guess so Coozer, I was thinking along the lines of folk getting together and working on each other cars, rather than swapping written ideas.
I know there's pride in doing it all ones self, but some things frustrate the hell out of some folk, and are easy for others....
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Guinness
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| posted on 19/2/08 at 03:02 PM |
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Whilst we are on, what about copying the Caterham lots "alturistic delivery service"?
http://www.blatchat.com/f.asp?id=23
Basically you buy something on ebay / free ads / from a supplier, but consider the delivery charge to be excessive. You post the start and finish
points, along with timescale and what it is.
Then people say "I could collect it for you and get it to XXXXXXX." Then the next member posts up and can take it the next bit of the
journey. etc etc.
Seems like we have enough generous and widley travelled members to make it work?
Mike
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vinny1275
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| posted on 19/2/08 at 03:13 PM |
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Like the idea. I guess it doesn't have to be limited to car skills - I could come and secure your wireless network to borrow a compressor for a
couple of days or something. The delivery network idea is quite cool too. OK as long as you're not in a hurry for something I guess! 
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lsdweb
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| posted on 19/2/08 at 03:16 PM |
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I'm not sure you'd want me round your place as things have a habit of burning down when I'm around!
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dhutch
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| posted on 19/2/08 at 03:23 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Guinness
Whilst we are on, what about copying the Caterham lots "alturistic delivery service"?
http://www.blatchat.com/f.asp?id=23
Basically you buy something on ebay / free ads / from a supplier, but consider the delivery charge to be excessive. You post the start and finish
points, along with timescale and what it is.
Then people say "I could collect it for you and get it to XXXXXXX." Then the next member posts up and can take it the next bit of the
journey. etc etc.
Seems like we have enough generous and widley travelled members to make it work?
Mike
Yeah thats quite good.
- We do a simular thing just within our family.
I have also thought in the past (and it may have already be done) about the feasablity of a 'locost' aa/recovery service.
It was when i thought i was having alternator trouble with the peugote, and if figured i would be ok because if i left bristol (going north) with a
fall charge before it went, i would be bound to get as far worcester anyway, where my uncal has a trailer, and could have dragged my home where i
could have fixed it.
And you quite frequently see adverts asking for the loan/use of trailers, engine hoists and the like.
There must be scores of seven/car owners with such equipent who would lend there services to a severn/motorest in need for the price of there time.
Get an online database of that setup and you ruddy away!
Daniel
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Guinness
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| posted on 19/2/08 at 03:24 PM |
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I like the idea of build parties too!
We all go round to one persons house, he makes the tea's, we stand around for a while, then go home, having totally wasted his day in the garage
On the other hand, there are times when you really could do with a few additional eyes / hands / ideas. Things like getting the engine / gearbox in
for you CEC boys, getting the thing off the build table / trestles. Sorting out why the seat is in backwards (Clarkson stylee).
Mike
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carpmart
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| posted on 19/2/08 at 04:54 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Guinness
I like the idea of build parties too!
We all go round to one persons house, he makes the tea's, we stand around for a while, then go home, having totally wasted his day in the garage
On the other hand, there are times when you really could do with a few additional eyes / hands / ideas. Things like getting the engine / gearbox in
for you CEC boys, getting the thing off the build table / trestles. Sorting out why the seat is in backwards (Clarkson stylee).
Mike
PMSL - very funny, especially the stand around drinking tea bit!
You only live once - make the most of it!
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F10 M5 - 600bhp Daily Hack
Range Rover Sport - Wife's Car
Mercedes A class - Son's Car
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zilspeed
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| posted on 19/2/08 at 05:18 PM |
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It's a great idea, the build part bit.
I would want to make sure the place was tidy first though. Can't have people talking about how untidy your shed is.
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