DRIVERS adopt a BUILDER scheme :)
FFTS - 23/4/10 at 10:00 AM
After reading Boggles thread it had me feeling sad too 
Do not read this thread if
already depressed.
So it led me to think. If you can sponsor/adopt an endangered animal, Adopt a retired greyhound, a child in Africa etc.. then.........
Why not Drivers adopt builders and vice versa.
Here how it works..
Your a builder and your car isn't finished yet or off the road, your losing sight of why your doing it and your not getting a fix or fun from a
drive. You may have hit bad times and had to sell your car and don't have one any more then here's what you do...
You post your details on here and a kind enthusiastic member with a running car gets together with you and takes you out for runs. I suppose if its
long term you could even arrange between yourselves to share fuel and insurance costs so you could also drive with liability for damage/accidents
covered. this way you keep your goal in sight and encourages you to get on with the build the best way you can.
In some cases (like me) you'll find a driver only without too much clue about maintenance/Mods/repairs etc who you could adopt to help out with
in return for getting you out and maybe putting you on the insurance.
It would also encourage us to meet more people with the same passion for building/driving these wonderful little cars.
Just an idea but I think it could work.
Anyone need to get out near Chorley/Preston Lancashire then just U2U me and I may adopt you hahaha. 
Guinness - 23/4/10 at 10:04 AM
Excellent idea.
My mate Carl used to take me out in his Caterham whenever I was feeling frustrated by my build.
If I get this cooling problem solved, I'll happily adopt.
Mike
Paul TigerB6 - 23/4/10 at 10:07 AM
kinda like a f**k buddy............... but with kit cars!!!! 
FFTS - 23/4/10 at 10:07 AM
If it took off and there was enough demand we could ask Fozzie to do a sticky with a list of Drivers and locations who want to be adopted so at any
time anyone is in need they no where to go on here to find someone.
[Edited on 23/4/10 by FFTS]
FFTS - 23/4/10 at 10:08 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Paul TigerB6
kinda like a f**k buddy............... but with kit cars!!!!
EEERrrrrrrrrrmmmmm!!!!!
NO!! NO!! NO!! haha
With that in your mind what better way to have you not want to participate.
coozer - 23/4/10 at 10:10 AM
Well, on the same kind of line I was looking for a fuel sponsor now I have two cars that both do less than 25mpg.
Something along the lines of 40p a mile perhaps?
Any idle rich folk keen to help out?
mangogrooveworkshop - 23/4/10 at 10:13 AM
I have lost count the number of sevens that come to my workshop......If there is any lost souls in East of Scotland that need help..just call.
I need help myself due to my health issues, but if you point me in the right direction I can help you out technically as well as machining or
modification or source of parts
Dave1881 is a mine of mx5 info from zetec
and macspeedy is pinto to a zx12 conversion how to man.
phoenix has done a ms conversion so we will ask him nicely on the how too`s
FFTS - 23/4/10 at 10:14 AM
quote:
Originally posted by coozer
Well, on the same kind of line I was looking for a fuel sponsor now I have two cars that both do less than 25mpg.
Something along the lines of 40p a mile perhaps?
Any idle rich folk keen to help out?
Coozer... see Paul Tiger B6 comments above and I'm sure he'll buy your fuel for you
55ant - 23/4/10 at 10:27 AM
quote:
kinda like a f**k buddy............... but with kit cars
and less akwardness.... i assume.
im more than happy to take anyone out for a spin, as long as a pinto engined 7 will do! im in hertford, i may get worried if you ask for a picture of
me before though
alistairolsen - 23/4/10 at 10:46 AM
Im in glasgow and soon to be in portsmouth and Id love a spin, Im probably a third of the way through my build and Ive never even sat in a finished
one 
flak monkey - 23/4/10 at 10:47 AM
Same here happy to take people out for a ride or just help if they are reasonably local
David
welderman - 23/4/10 at 10:48 AM
I also take peep's out for a spin in the kit cars ive had/have if they wanted a ride.
Ive also been known to let them drive, did i ever tell you that a member from here drove my MK the wrong way up the dual carriage way outside my works
!.
whitestu - 23/4/10 at 10:52 AM
quote:
Ive also been known to let them drive, did i ever tell you that a member from here drove my MK the wrong way up the dual carriage way outside my works
!
He does indeed sound like a member!
speedyxjs - 23/4/10 at 10:53 AM
This is a great idea! I would happily pay fuel and beer money for a passenger ride and the extra motivation of finish the bodywork!
tomgregory2000 - 23/4/10 at 11:07 AM
I would be more than happy to take people out for a spin in mine in southampton ish area (once ive finished the tweeks and got it reliable(fixed the
oil leak))
tommy
mcerd1 - 23/4/10 at 11:09 AM
quote:
Originally posted by mangogrooveworkshop
I have lost count the number of sevens that come to my workshop......If there is any lost souls in East of Scotland that need help..just
call.
I good for motivation for now - what I need is time.....
I'm still building just as slowly as ever
but assuming I do eventually get it on the road, I'd also be happy to help out other people
[Edited on 23/4/10 by mcerd1]
eddie99 - 23/4/10 at 11:11 AM
I Think its a great idea. Once on the road would be happy to help others...
Vindi_andy - 23/4/10 at 11:22 AM
Id be happy to take people out as long as a ford twincam powered 4 seat LSIS is acceptable.
FFTS - 23/4/10 at 11:33 AM
quote:
Originally posted by eddie99
I Think its a great idea. Once on the road would be happy to help others...
But don't forget that this is to work when your not on the road too, so at the moment you could be up for adoption for someone to take you out
until yours is sorted
Please vote in the pole and leave comments as to wanting a permanent sticky as a list of adopters and adoptees. Here
POLL LINKY
russbost - 23/4/10 at 12:41 PM
I think Gavin has already adopted Eddie99
I would happily offer anyone a run in my car at any mutually convenient time - I don't want anything in return other than to tell other people
how marvellous it is!
boggle - 23/4/10 at 02:04 PM
russ, i would be interested in a ride in yours at some point.....
eddie99 - 23/4/10 at 02:36 PM
quote:
Originally posted by boggle
russ, i would be interested in a ride in yours at some point.....
+1
Dangle_kt - 23/4/10 at 02:39 PM
Yup, put me down. My little fireblade seven is well up for it!
I'm in merseyside, so anyone is welcome for a ride at a mutually convienient time.
eddie99 - 23/4/10 at 02:41 PM
quote:
Originally posted by russbost
I think Gavin has already adopted Eddie99
I would happily offer anyone a run in my car at any mutually convenient time - I don't want anything in return other than to tell other people
how marvellous it is!
And he hasn't adopted me, no car to keep me going
Benzine - 23/4/10 at 03:34 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Vindi_andy
Id be happy to take people out as long as a ford twincam powered 4 seat LSIS is acceptable.
Am I local enough?
My car is coming along well but I've not been out in a kit since last summer!
Steve Hignett - 24/4/10 at 10:59 AM
quote:
Originally posted by welderman
I also take peep's out for a spin in the kit cars ive had/have if they wanted a ride.
Ive also been known to let them drive, did i ever tell you that a member from here drove my MK the wrong way up the dual carriage way outside my works
!.
Oh come on... Nobody is that stupid.....................
Ninehigh - 25/4/10 at 02:46 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Steve Hignett
quote:
Originally posted by welderman
I also take peep's out for a spin in the kit cars ive had/have if they wanted a ride.
Ive also been known to let them drive, did i ever tell you that a member from here drove my MK the wrong way up the dual carriage way outside my works
!.
Oh come on... Nobody is that stupid.....................
Yes they are, if I've come close to doing it on unfamiliar roads there must be someone that has.
This sounds like pairing up/car sharing to me. Sounds good, if someone would like to help clear the garage with me
welderman - 25/4/10 at 09:50 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Steve Hignett
quote:
Originally posted by welderman
I also take peep's out for a spin in the kit cars ive had/have if they wanted a ride.
Ive also been known to let them drive, did i ever tell you that a member from here drove my MK the wrong way up the dual carriage way outside my works
!.
oh yes they are
Oh come on... Nobody is that stupid.....................
Vindi_andy - 26/4/10 at 08:59 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Benzine
quote:
Originally posted by Vindi_andy
Id be happy to take people out as long as a ford twincam powered 4 seat LSIS is acceptable.
Am I local enough?
My car is coming along well but I've not been out in a kit since last summer!
I think I might just about make it to yours and back on a tank benzine
Just give me a shout when you fancy a blat although saturdays are pretty full with running the kids about.
U2U sent
jossey - 17/5/10 at 11:33 AM
random but i like it...
its like swinging with your car :O)
FFTS - 17/5/10 at 03:57 PM
quote:
Originally posted by jossey
random but i like it...
its like swinging with your car :O)
Hahah.. then put your keys in and see if anything starts
Scotty - 25/5/10 at 08:28 PM
well, just taken no 2 for a "cheer the old git up" spin, do we get badges? 
ken p was fairly impressed
almost didnt loose it on junction 
welderman - 26/5/10 at 07:18 AM
I actually took FFTS out last week, how mad is that !
FFTS - 26/5/10 at 01:04 PM
quote:
Originally posted by welderman
I actually took FFTS out last week, how mad is that !
Thanks Joe... my new Daddy!!!
welderman - 27/5/10 at 10:45 AM
you welcome son
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FFTS - 27/5/10 at 11:06 AM
quote:
Originally posted by welderman
you welcome son
Awwwwhhhh..... Thanks for the photo of you and uncle Tommy P
Tommy P - 27/5/10 at 05:56 PM
quote:
Originally posted by FFTS
quote:
Originally posted by welderman
you welcome son
Awwwwhhhh..... Thanks for the photo of you and uncle Tommy P
D'you know, I couldn't remember how handsome I look till you reminded me with that family photo.
That's me on the right, in case you couldn't tell us apart.
[Edited on 27/5/10 by Tommy P]
Mark Allanson - 27/5/10 at 08:28 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Scotty
well, just taken no 2 for a "cheer the old git up" spin, do we get badges?
ken p was fairly impressed
almost didnt loose it on junction
I haven't seen ken in ages, how is he?
Scotty - 29/5/10 at 01:42 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Mark Allanson
I haven't seen ken in ages, how is he?
unfortunately, same as normal
still nowhere near doing anything like finishing any of his various projects...
but i left him smiling
Tim Watson - 25/4/11 at 01:13 PM
Will someone adopt me please?
I'm in Goole, East Yorkshire, and have a thing about Strikers but can't afford one yet
Jon Ison - 24/10/11 at 03:36 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Tim Watson
Will someone adopt me please?
I'm in Goole, East Yorkshire, and have a thing about Strikers but can't afford one yet
am seriously considering Blyton this Saturday, (29th) if you want to pop along, maybe give you the bug a few passenger laps in a BEC
sprouts-car - 24/10/11 at 03:43 PM
Jon Ison - 25/10/11 at 04:02 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Jon Ison
quote:
Originally posted by Tim Watson
Will someone adopt me please?
I'm in Goole, East Yorkshire, and have a thing about Strikers but can't afford one yet
am seriously considering Blyton this Saturday, (29th) if you want to pop along, maybe give you the bug a few passenger laps in a BEC
Take that back, they have cancelled it, there is one Sunday though keeping an eye on weather if it looks like been fine may well go.
chrisxr2 - 25/10/11 at 04:27 PM
I am in grantham if thats convenient for anyone, happy to take someone out for a spin.
welderman - 25/10/11 at 07:06 PM
im always ready to take some one out still
MsD - 3/1/12 at 09:53 PM
quote:
Originally posted by welderman
im always ready to take some one out still
Still a nervous wreck after I took you up on that offer...
JC - 3/1/12 at 10:08 PM
Chris, I am between Lincoln and Grantham (Welbourn) and would love to be 'adopted' and taken out for a morale improving spin!
keith777 - 4/1/12 at 12:02 AM
quote:
Originally posted by MsD
quote:
Originally posted by welderman
im always ready to take some one out still
Still a nervous wreck after I took you up on that offer...
Think your reputation goes before you now Joe !
thetankwad - 14/12/12 at 05:50 PM
Anyone around the Aberdeen area fancy giving me some inspiration and letting me eyeball their kit?
omega 24 v6 - 14/12/12 at 06:06 PM
where are you at tankwad??
Fraserburgh any use to you mines is currently sorn and up for sale.
Maybe have a look over the festive hols if you want.
thetankwad - 14/12/12 at 08:13 PM
I'm in Kinneff, but would be up for jumping over before new year!!
Why you selling?
omega 24 v6 - 14/12/12 at 11:28 PM
Selling due to lack of use. To be honest the building challenge was more interesting than owning/driving the car. Cost £250 to go less than 100 miles
this year what with mot insurance and road tax.
thetankwad - 19/12/12 at 04:59 PM
Yea, its a fair wedge to spend for very little driving time.
twybrow - 10/4/13 at 05:18 AM
I am always happy to take someone for a spin, or to look over my car if there are any LCBs in the Southamtpon area that need a little encouragement!
johnnybizzle1986 - 28/5/14 at 10:01 PM
Great idea, i would be happy to take someone out in mine (honda cbr 1000 engined) and help anyone local with theirs and possibly help me with one im
working on at the moment, im in sheffield
snapper - 29/5/14 at 05:49 AM
quote:
quote: Originally posted by russbost I think Gavin has already adopted Eddie99 - I don't want anything in return other than to tell other
people how marvellous it is!
A Gavin, Eddie, Russ manage a trois
This is where I come in
Video or stills gentlemen
I will of course have to stab my eyes out with a blunt stick afterwards
[Edited on 29/5/14 by snapper]
ray donno - 25/6/15 at 09:37 AM
Im in the early stages of my build and would love to go out for a spin in a finished locost, am in Teesside area
cheers
Ray
Ben_Copeland - 25/6/15 at 09:51 AM
Ray, check the map in my signature. It'll give you an idea who's local.
Old post resurrection!
ray donno - 25/6/15 at 02:43 PM
Will do Ben thanks
Ray
Dudefladge - 11/3/16 at 04:17 PM
Bringing this one up again...
I live in Germany, but will be making a trip to London and Nottingham 15-20 April.
It sure would be nice to meet up with someone and get a ride in one of these things!
jeffw - 11/3/16 at 06:10 PM
Get yourself over to http://southernkitcars.com/forum/ and see if you can blag a passenger ride out with someone.
Dudefladge - 12/3/16 at 04:52 PM
Thanks Jeff,
I just submitted my registration. It looks like a pretty active group.
Rob
jjams82 - 14/7/20 at 12:30 AM
This seems like a good idea.
Once this covid19 thing calms down a bit (gf is still isolating) I'd be happy to take anyone on the wirral out for a spin to remind them why
they're building the damned thing. I have nothing ballistic, a stylus with 1700 crossflow, but it's still more or less hilarious to whip
about in, and the fact that the DVLA actually let me drive essentially an oversized go kart on the road and don't charge me a penny tax is rather
mind-blowing too.
PM me if interested.
SJ - 14/7/20 at 07:25 AM
quote:
the DVLA actually let me drive essentially an oversized go kart on the road and don't charge me a penny tax is rather mind-blowing too
How do you manage that? Some years they have charged me a pound per mile.
jjams82 - 14/7/20 at 07:56 AM
quote:
Originally posted by SJ
quote:
How do you manage that? Some years they have charged me a pound per mile.
The builder used enough '77 mk2 escort parts to keep an age related plate when he did his SVA back in 2008... A while back he paid his road tax
and got sent a letter telling him it was now tax/mot exempt, and a new V5. Apparently the letter is somewhere in the MASSIVE file of info, but
I've not seen it yet, there's too much in there!
I'm most grateful to him for that, amongst many other things.
