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General Car Chat / Wishbones - which way is up!?

« on: 18 June 2009, 10:57:33 »

Mornin,

No, not which way up does the wishbone go, (I'm not that thick - though I try) but which way up should you have the bolts. I've always been taught to have the bolt put in from the top, so if the nut comes off, there's still the bolt there to hold it all in place. Am I correct for the OhMega?

The reason I ask is i've gone both on my front wishbones! Nearside is nut at the top, offside the nuts at the bottom!

All comments welcome -

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General Discussion Area / OOF Chain - Are you near Harrogate?

« on: 20 February 2011, 03:31:58 »

Hi all. A similar conundrum a fellow oofer mentioned in a recent thread.

I have my eye on something on the bay of e, collection only, of course. Just wondered if anyone was near Harrogate, and was heading anywhere near me, in N E Lincs. I wouldnt mind travelling a certain distance, but im pretty certain its not viable for me to go all the way to harrogate, thats all. But happy to meet 'half-way' etc.

Just a thought, any input is greatly appreciated,

Thanks in advance! 

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General Discussion Area / The Poppy Appeal - Is this....well, ok?

« on: 03 November 2010, 23:58:27 »

If you follow this link

http://www.poppyshop.org.uk/Default.aspx?tabid=57&List=1&ProductID=213

you will see the Royal British Legion's website, where they have a lovely little range of gifts. Most noticable and possibly prettiest is the 18ct gold plated brooch. It is currently sold out, which is a shame as I think my mum would love one.

No worries, I thought, I'll check the bay of e for them, now follow this link...

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_nkw=poppy+brooch+buckleys&_sacat=0&_odkw=poppy+brooch&_osacat=0&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313

the prices are simply unbelievable!! These, through popularity or scarcity, have become quite valuable; and just think, all that extra money they're selling for, and not a penny over the initial 9.99 retail price is going to help a single veteran. Some, I concede are giving a small %age to the RBL, but overall there's a lot of money NOT going to actually help.

I'm not criticising anyone, just stating the facts as I see them. It's not something I'd feel particularly comfortable with, but others do. (I know money is tempting, someone stole a Harry Potter toy from my local charity shop, it cost ONE POUND! Who thinks "I'm not giving my quid to charity, which could actually help someone, I'm having me that for free!" The packaging was still there, but the toy had been stolen.)

I just wondered what the general consensus was? It just seems a shame, as the poppy appeal is somewhat close to my heart. Am I being just judgemental? Hope not!

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General Discussion Area / Anyone want an old 1940s engine?

« on: 11 January 2010, 23:19:55 »

Don't know the mileage, or how many owners... but there is something going for it, it is a Rolls Royce......

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Jet-Aircraft-Engine-Rolls-Royce-Derwent_W0QQitemZ180453245201QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CPV_Aviation_SM?hash=item2a03da0111#ht_1053wt_1165

any takers?