CRAJ Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 cook1e wrote:Another important bit of prep work for the RBRR completed, I've agreed with the ex Missus that she'll have the Kids for the weekend.....Without this I'd have to take an 11 and 13 year old along on the run!My son (who was 11 at the time) came with Dad and I on our first RBRR in 2010. He has the tankard to prove it too.Not sure which car to take tbh, or whether both cars will be needed. The estate will need some arch repairs before hand as it has run out of MOT and I don't want to re-MOT until the arches/wings and valances have been done.The pi really wants an engine freshen up as it would need a fair amount of oil for 2000+ miles in a long weekend.Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanChatterton Posted October 30, 2013 Author Share Posted October 30, 2013 CRAJ wrote:The pi really wants an engine freshen up as it would need a fair amount of oil for 2000+ miles in a long weekend.ColinNah, compared to my 2010 effort with oil consumption, you're only playing at it!!My list of "things to do" is short and simple.1) Finish the estate2) take out 2nd mortgage for the fuel bill ;D ;D ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 AlanChatterton wrote:Nah, compared to my 2010 effort with oil consumption, you're only playing at it!!Our oil comsumption in 1990 was measured in gallons, but not quite double figure gallons. How many did you get through Alan.Couldn't afford to do that now! And the cost of the oil would be a good contribution to getting the engine fixed before we went.Have either of you considered saving all the oil from the changes on the other cars for the next 11 months and just feed it to the old smkoers?CheersColin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAJ Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 Ye but after I had emptied the 25 litre drum at the tip the other week. Mind you there was gearbox oil and brake fluid in that too ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 CRAJ wrote:Ye but after I had emptied the 25 litre drum at the tip the other week. Mind you there was gearbox oil and brake fluid in that too ;DThat was a bit rash.... :-)I have a separate drum for non-engine oils.. just in case I need to feed something to an old engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanChatterton Posted October 31, 2013 Author Share Posted October 31, 2013 2010, we used 9.5 GALLONS of oil for the RBRR. ??) ??) ??) ??) ??) ??) ??) ??) ??) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAJ Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Two gallons came from my house and met you via Amanda at Blyton as I remember.One gallon was out of the estate, the other I think was used diesel oil out of the 206 :BI got a lot of it back though on the screen and front of the estate during the weekend.Colin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 AlanChatterton wrote:2010, we used 9.5 GALLONS of oil for the RBRR. ??) ??) ??) ??) ??) ??) ??) ??) ??)OK you win, we only used about 6 gallons I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanChatterton Posted November 1, 2013 Author Share Posted November 1, 2013 Colin was right. 2 gallons came as used oil kindly brought by Amanda to Blythe.Another mate dropped off a couple of gallons of used stuff from his TR6.We managed to buy a few gallons of 20/50 enroute, and a couple of teams donated bits and bobs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Alan,Blimey, 9.5gallons!!Crikey, I'm glad the event was'nt billed as being carbon neutral!!!Looking fwd to seeing the estate on the RBRR next year.In fact, here's hoping we get the same variety of vehicles in 2014.I'd love to see more Heralds taking part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 So Tim, you wanta me to ship one of my Heralds over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heraldhabitat Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Goody wrote:So Tim, you wanta me to ship one of my Heralds over?No Bill make it a real challenge Bring the Willys Jeep ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goody Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Chris, Jeep? Not a Triumph! Want to be the co-driver? (No Top or Heater)If you want to drive it again that bad, you got to come back over. Hurry before Debbie sells the Harley and the Model A's. She will be happy to sell you the Vette! Hummmm, do the RBRR in that! Carl and Clive: This goes for you also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart Wilson Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 I'm presuming we will be alright using the Moss Roadster, it is a triumph just with a new set of clothes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Sharp Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 After preparing OLaF my Tahiti Blue 2500 Saloon for the 2012 RBRR and the 2013 10 CR I am having a rest for 2014 and riding shotgun with Ashley Mills either in the Bucket, that goddam acclaim or one of his other Triumphs (providing we get in that is)... I am as ever looking forward to the event which will be No 6 for me!Darren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyb Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 the most important thing I have to do is send off the application as soon as the mag comes in the post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radders Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Fitted a new indicator stalk after my one went all floppy. (The stalk that is!) (Ex Scrapman bodge!) :)Need to look at the damn exhaust which has decided to knock on the floor again!Find out where that bloody incurable vibration is coming from at........erm....... a certain speed. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemate Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 391 wrote:Need to look at the damn exhaust which has decided to knock on the floor again!Find out where that bloody incurable vibration is coming from at........erm....... a certain speed. :)Looks like I'll be helping with the above as well then.I'll also be doing the "calm down" and "put that down,don't throw it" speech again. ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radders Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 1344 wrote:Looks like I'll be helping with the above as well then.I'll also be doing the "calm down" and "put that down,don't throw it" speech again. ;DAnd I'll probably be doing the 'You knew we were going to be in Scotland first thing in the morning in October! You should have brought a coat!' speech again. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemate Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 391 wrote:And I'll probably be doing the 'You knew we were going to be in Scotland first thing in the morning in October! You should have brought a coat!' speech again. :)I can hold my hand on my heart and say "I've never been so cold in all my life" :-/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAJ Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 We have to finish the extension on the side of the house. Downstairs is the garage and I expect Amanda will want upstairs finished too. I also need to get the new soakaway at the front finished as the foot wide trench next to the drive is currently stopping both Triumphs (currently under covers on the garden) reaching the road let alone doing the RBRR :(Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Hopefully Jason received our entry by now, and if so we will be there (3 man team) in this Dolly 1850 ...At the moment it needs a new 'box (wil get a Sprint 'box with O/D) and the carburettors need to be reconditioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Have decided that we need more comfort in the Spitfire for our first RBRR.... so I've contacted Park Lane classics to get a full set of new seat foams.More work, but worth it I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMC590L Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 Im new to club triumph and the rbrr, got my 2000 i've owned for 7 years, finally have an excuse (and a garage) to get on with the ever growing list of jobs!Brakes front and rear, rear suspension overhaul, diff reseal, front suspension ball joints, heater, front inner arches. im sure theres more, just got to find the time to do it now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 New rear tyres fitted today 8). Something easy off the list 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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