Garage Day 2020

[Bernard]

Well....... were has last year gone ???... never ceases to amaze me how time passes you by...

If anyone is still interested I will have a the season opening garage day, although I don't have a Strato's to show !....

It will be on

Saturday 4th April 2020

All welcome as usual... Strato's or not !
Start from 10am until about 3pm

Keep your fingers crossed we don't get any more rain or that the Corona virus hasn't struck !

Cheers

Phil

NG25 0QP


So far then..
Me
Gordon
Norm
Tim
David J
Chris J
Dave C +2

[westonTB]

Still interested? … its the best do of the year! Regardless of weather I can guarantee a Lancia present, you know, the one that had to wait for the Stratos to catch up! :cool:.

[Gordon Caro]

Yes I'll be there, Stratosless. Do I need to bring my own face mask and rubber gloves or is that another event I'm going to!

[Normb666]

Go on then, I'll give it a go, if only to make up the numbers. I look at it as one of my responsibilities as chairman... *sigh* ;) :)

[Fingers]

Bugger, I'll be in New Zealand that day.

[LOFT6.6]

Bugger, I'll be in New Zealand that day.
Paul, we will have to have our own Garage Day later next month!

[Bernard]

Go on then, I'll give it a go, if only to make up the numbers. I look at it as one of my responsibilities as chairman... *sigh* ;) :)

If you are coming over with Richard.... I'll get the camera ready for the Strato's dismount.....

[Normb666]

I think it's called the "dickey seat" - partly cos it's Richard's car, and partly cos it makes anyone getting out of it look like a kn*b :)

[Longtimefan]

Phil, sorry we shall not be able to make it this year, as we are already pre booked on an "Old Folks" coach trip week end away!!!! So we will have to wait until David J's weekend in sunny Yorkshire to have further intellectual chat with Helen, yourself and everybody else, including Norm.

[Bernard]

Bugger, I'll be in New Zealand that day.

That's a pretty lame excuse !..lol

[Normb666]

Robin, thanks for including me with the general intelligentsia crowd - I'll try my best not to be flummoxed by all the big words, and be on top of all the latest matters of moment, should they arise in conversation. Or I could just stick to form and be the Resident Thicko :-P
Hope the coach trip (is it one of those all-included Shearings things?) goes well and you have fun...don't forget to upset the locals, wherever you end up, and enjoy fighting over the last novelty mug in the Auntie Joan Shop* and generally creating chaos and mayhem :)

* Auntie Joan Shop - one of those places that sell all the cr*p that your Auntie Joan always had spread around her house, e.g. lighthouse barometer/thermometer, plastic seagulls on the wall, bits of old fishing nets, and other "rustic" items...

[Longtimefan]

Norman, you've got it, summed it up in your inimitable amusing style as I would have expected from you, only we do know all the others on the trip already, so that may cramp our style a little.

[Fingers]

That's a pretty lame excuse !..lol

I'll start biking now. I'll make sure the weather's good Ade.

[Bernard]

I'll start biking now. I'll make sure the weather's good Ade.... That's the spirit ! LOL

[David J]

Phil

See you on the 4th, there will be two of us.

David

[ProtoTipo]

Phil,

I'm getting a lift with David J.

[Lancialulu]

Sorry will be piloting round Goodwood in my 1600HF (at least it is less than 98db which could not be said for Shades at 105+). Have a great day.

[Bernard]

Hi All

Having spoken to a couple of folks within the club about the current situation that we find ourselves in, from that I have decided to cancel the Garage Day.

Sorry to everyone ... stay safe

Cheers

Phil

[ProtoTipo]

I fully understand Phil.

I think, strictly speaking, I'm classed as having an underlying (lung) condition.
I didn't fancy the risk, how ever small.

[john]

Understandable Phil.
At least I have an excuse not to show up this time.
Plenty of garage time here and no pressure to do anything else! Yippee!

[westonTB]

I agree, we took the kids out of school today. Its not us getting poorly I'am worried about its other peeps who's health is more important. More garage time it is then:)

[Bernard]

I agree, we took the kids out of school today. Its not us getting poorly I'am worried about its other peeps who's health is more important. More garage time it is then:)

Looks like Boris is shutting schools from Friday anyway Tim

[Normb666]

Shame, was looking forward to this, but in the circumstances...

And in a similar vein, see the new thread about this year's AGM!!

[tomsredstratos]

Just arrived here to post me and Mr.Hassle would be attending but in light of developments good call.

Tom

[ProtoTipo]

I appreciate you offering to do your Garage Day each year Phil.
So thank you for that, as always.

Maybe we'll have to make a special effort to post photos on here of our car related stuff on the day?
Whilst drinking coffee.

[Normb666]

I've got a packet of HobNobs I was gonna take, but in the spirit of Chris' comment above, I'm gonna sit at home and eat them all meself. In one go. May post pics of me being violently sick afterwards.

[Longtimefan]

Perish the thought, a virtual Garage day with puwking!!!!!

[Lancialulu]

Aww come on anyone can eat a packet of hobnobs. Chocolate hobnobs may be different!

[ProtoTipo]

Perish the thought, a virtual Garage day with puwking!!!!!

I don't think the latter part would be compulsory Robin.

I'm sure the odds on it being a brilliant day weather wise have just gone up?

[Longtimefan]

[QUOTE=Longtimefan; "Old Folks" coach trip week end away!!!!

The trip that was going to keep me away on the 4th April, (see post 9) has just been cancelled, so I can now participate in a Virtual Garage Day, and I agree with you Chris re the weather, at least self-isolating will allow us take the Sun uninterrupted.

[Normb666]

The Sun? I'm more a Daily Star guy meself :)

[Guy Mayers]

The Sun? I'm more a Daily Star guy meself :)

Haven't bought a copy of the Sun since Hillsborough.

However we have had to reassess that policy this week. We've run out of loo paper here on Merseyside...

Guy

[Normb666]

Is this an attempt to wipe out the whole of the enemy?? ;) ....in a manner of speaking ;)

[strat24v]

And I was gonna bring some bog roll...

[Longtimefan]

Oh come on Guy, this thread is going down the Suff fast!!!

[ProtoTipo]

I'm sure the odds on it being a brilliant day weather wise have just gone up?

What did I say?

[Longtimefan]

What did I say?

Chris, the Wizard as ever !!!!

Chris, have you been singing? it has gone very overcast and cold here !!

[ProtoTipo]

Chris, have you been singing? it has gone very overcast and cold here !!

Yes it did here for short while Robin.

Ok, virtual Garage Day photos:
This time last year I made a prototype press tool to make some replica period 1981 Tour De Corse rally plates.
Shortly after that, I made a much improved version of the tooling, which still needs a little bit of work.
I've not done anything with it since, but it shouldn't need too much to finish.

[ProtoTipo]

Centre tub storage solution:

[ProtoTipo]

...and finally;
how far I haven't got....

[Normb666]

It's the collection of tools I'm most impressed with. Not one, bur THREE hammers, two of which are of the sledge variety! Wow! Dunno which of the others I'd use...guess it'd be "take your pick" :)

[Longtimefan]

Chris, are you on the escape committee? How far has the tunnel got? breaking out from self isolation.

Robin

[Longtimefan]

Carols observation to this photo was "I wish I could knit" !!!!!!

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I'd better get the lawn mown and earn some brownie points.

And then retreat to the Garage for a while, and get some Chocolate Rice Cakes eaten,
GF means Hob Knobs are banned now, b----r.

[ProtoTipo]

Chris, are you on the escape committee? How far has the tunnel got? breaking out from self isolation.

Robin

It's an idea Robin?

[AndyGuyton]

GF means Hob Knobs are banned now, b----r.[/QUOTE]

Robin, try Tescos, last time I looked, they had gluten free Chocolate HobNobs. We're GF, and they went down a treat.

[Bernard]

Well chaps.... nice day here... unfortunately no bugger turned up !!............ I would have tried one of those GF HobNobs....... before moving on to the full fat variety !

Never mind there's always next year !

[ProtoTipo]

unfortunately no bugger turned up !!............

I was too busy carrying hammers Phil.

Yes, next year will be great, and I definitely won't be taking it for granted.
2016 https://www.stratosec.com/Forum/showthread.php/3418-Garage-day-2016/page7?highlight=garage
2017 https://www.stratosec.com/Forum/showthread.php/3900-Garage-Day-Gathering/page4?highlight=garage
2019 https://www.stratosec.com/Forum/showthread.php/4810-Garage-Day-2019/page3?highlight=garage

[Normb666]

Well Phil, thanks for another garage day. Definitely a bit different this year, not seeing the usual faces.... or anyone actually ;)

[Bernard]

I was too busy carrying hammers Phil.

Yes, next year will be great, and I definitely won't be taking it for granted.
2016 https://www.stratosec.com/Forum/showthread.php/3418-Garage-day-2016/page7?highlight=garage
2017 https://www.stratosec.com/Forum/showthread.php/3900-Garage-Day-Gathering/page4?highlight=garage
2019 https://www.stratosec.com/Forum/showthread.php/4810-Garage-Day-2019/page3?highlight=garage

some great memories there CJ..

[ChrisCar6]

...and finally;
how far I haven't got....

Takes the concept of panel-beating to a whole new level Chris.

[ProtoTipo]

Takes the concept of panel-beating to a whole new level Chris.

I was determined to win the 'hammer shot', if nothing else Chris.

I have actually started working on it again today. It's a nice distraction.
Chris S's old build table is great, as are the numerous small wood guide blocks that he gave me. 'Ready to screw down to the surface.

[john]

Nice to hear you are getting on with it Chris.
Craig shared some pictures of the first LB chassis under construction 10 years ago showing a small table with wooden blocks, so your method is tried and tested.
I saw some photos of a youthful CJ navigating a red mini on the FB Road Rally photos page this morning!

[ProtoTipo]

I saw some photos of a youthful CJ navigating a red mini on the FB Road Rally photos page this morning!

Hi John,

Was it this one?:

[john]

Yes, that one Chris and another ploughing through a ford.
Roy put them on FB I think.

[ProtoTipo]

Yes, that one Chris and another ploughing through a ford.
Roy put them on FB I think.

I think the other photo is Caydale Mill ford, where you drive down the beck.
My eldest brother Ken would be driving and Roy would be navigating in his own car.

Roy bought that Mini for £40, then he fitted a Riley Kestrel 1275 engine from a scrap yard.
We got 3 top ten finishes on association championship road rallies with it. ANCC and ANECCC.

[westonTB]

That tub & hammer collection looks excellent, I now feel like a cheat! Really glad you are cracking on, I take my hat off.

[Normb666]

Your hat??? I thought that was your hair.... :-P

[Neil63]

Norm more dignity than I could ever manage. Pair of door bars for sale. Just ground off the mounting brackets as I have Bob Hope and No Hope of getting out with them fitted. Im not sure if I can actually get in with a seat fitted �� I had to actually grab my left leg and adopt some kind of hip displacement yoga position when I eased myself gracefully and sat in Gordon’s. Guess I’ll have to start having slimline tonic.
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[westonTB]

Hmmm' before I started my build I had more hair & better eyesight... and my back didn't hurt... and my shins wern't constantly covered in bruises! on the plus side the wife dislikes me even more now;)