mogogear
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I may need help for a UK pick up--auction cancelled.I am waiting for a address - the seller cannot find a box and is unwilling to do much as gfar as effort.
So this is an SOS- I will post an address soon and see if the bloke lives near anybody.... He hinted that he is about 112 miles from Lincolnshire... So James I shant ask you to drive that much..
More details soon.
He is wanting to cancle - and that may be my lot-- some things are just not to be....
Plus if this is too big to ship to me safely I may offer to give up the boat to a member - but he is saying he will offer it to the runner up biddrr
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pauly
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I could pick it up if he is close to whitby or middlesbrough.
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MooseMan
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Happy to help if he's anywhere near me.
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willsy
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it prob isnt but if its in south somerset, west dorset or east devon i am more than happy to help
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nichb
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Im in Essex / NE London borders
havnt been here long but if I can  I will
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Minor1PJG
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Down in sunny Surrey 
I hope you can sort this out 
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James
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We'll travel to pick it up at cost 
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Minor1PJG
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It would be a shame if the cost of collection matched the value of the item
Only joking. Let us know if we can help at all.
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Mamodman123
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Re: I may need help for a UK pick up | mogogear wrote: | I am waiting for a address - the seller cannot find a box and is unwilling to do much as gfar as effort.
So this is an SOS- I will post an address soon and see if the bloke lives near anybody.... He hinted that he is about 112 miles from Lincolnshire... So James I shant ask you to drive that much..
More details soon.
He is wanting to cancle - and that may be my lot-- some things are just not to be....
Plus if this is too big to ship to me safely I may offer to give up the boat to a member - but he is saying he will offer it to the runner up biddrr |
That could literally be anywhere..... 
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Titan
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I'll help if I can - moving about a bit over the next few weeks so might be able to pick it up if I pass by.
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johnreid
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Mo without the street address, if you could state where in the 112 radius of Lincolnshire it is you might find a helping hand sooner. I know people other than Steam Enthusiasts that I would trust for such a task too so it is possible that there are even more options available for you.
A note to UK members, in the US a 112 drive still isnt out of the question as things are a bit spread out here and people have to drive distances on a regular basis. I drive over 20 miles to go to the Grocery and used to drive 60 miles each way to go to work each day. I know that it is a lot bigger thing to drive 112 miles for you guys. It isnt always understood. I assume that Australia is similar to the US where people have to drive more.
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Mamodman123
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| johnreid wrote: | Mo without the street address, if you could state where in the 112 radius of Lincolnshire it is you might find a helping hand sooner. I know people other than Steam Enthusiasts that I would trust for such a task too so it is possible that there are even more options available for you.
A note to UK members, in the US a 112 drive still isnt out of the question as things are a bit spread out here and people have to drive distances on a regular basis. I drive over 20 miles to go to the Grocery and used to drive 60 miles each way to go to work each day. I know that it is a lot bigger thing to drive 112 miles for you guys. It isnt always understood. I assume that Australia is similar to the US where people have to drive more. |
Yup you're right John! 112 miles isn't a "short" drive over here. The motorways are sometimes jammed, sometimes you have to use A roads and B roads too.
Even a Town name and county would be good
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Atticman
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| Mamodman123 wrote: | | johnreid wrote: | Mo without the street address, if you could state where in the 112 radius of Lincolnshire it is you might find a helping hand sooner. I know people other than Steam Enthusiasts that I would trust for such a task too so it is possible that there are even more options available for you.
A note to UK members, in the US a 112 drive still isnt out of the question as things are a bit spread out here and people have to drive distances on a regular basis. I drive over 20 miles to go to the Grocery and used to drive 60 miles each way to go to work each day. I know that it is a lot bigger thing to drive 112 miles for you guys. It isnt always understood. I assume that Australia is similar to the US where people have to drive more. |
Yup you're right John! 112 miles isn't a "short" drive over here. The motorways are sometimes jammed, sometimes you have to use A roads and B roads too.
Even a Town name and county would be good |
if your in a Fiesta I think 3 miles may be a bit much 
Mo, please let us into the 112 mile clue, Im sure that someone could help out for you,
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johnreid
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| Quote: | | if your in a Fiesta I think 3 miles may be a bit much |
You have to forgive me MM, in the US they treat the roads with salt in the winter to get rid of ice and people do drive distances. Fiestas were marketed here, but they just didnt hold up very well at all. They were a little better than a Yugo though.
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Atticman
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MMs one has been bathed in waxoyl, the last of the Fiestas 
Mind the Lancia Betas and Alfasuds were the worst for rust, bit before MMs time. Probably none left in the UK, real bad rust after a couple of years 
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Mamodman123
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| Atticman wrote: | MMs one has been bathed in waxoyl, the last of the Fiestas
Mind the Lancia Betas and Alfasuds were the worst for rust, bit before MMs time. Probably none left in the UK, real bad rust after a couple of years |
Yup Wazoyl is whats holding it together The salt is a problem over here on the roads, always good to give it a good rinse through after the winter and it shouldn't be a problem.
It moves:
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mogogear
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Ok,
here is this "Cyril's location:
"my location is in north east england,25 miles south of newcastle upon tyne,i live in a small town,SHILDON,COUNTY DURHAM,I WILL WAIT FOR YOUR REPLYS, REGARDS CYRIL"
Does that work for anybody?
I also will be happy to pay for courtesy fuel and ....... ..here is the 2nd part- --------would the "picker upper" be willing to box this 46" long boat up and post it to me?
I will pay in advance for the postage and courtesy..
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MooseMan
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Nuts......that's me out.
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Stilldrillin
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Hmmmm. That`s a bit too far north for me!  
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Mamodman123
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| mogogear wrote: | Ok,
here is this "Cyril's location:
"my location is in north east england,25 miles south of newcastle upon tyne,i live in a small town,SHILDON,COUNTY DURHAM,I WILL WAIT FOR YOUR REPLYS, REGARDS CYRIL"
Does that work for anybody?
I also will be happy to pay for courtesy fuel and ....... ..here is the 2nd part- --------would the "picker upper" be willing to box this 46" long boat up and post it to me?
I will pay in advance for the postage and courtesy.. |
Thats up north....about 200 miles from me
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Graham-Jilly
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thats only a 3 hour drive MM
we havedone it LOL
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Minor1PJG
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That's me out, that's for sure
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Mamodman123
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| Graham-Jilly wrote: | thats only a 3 hour drive MM
we havedone it LOL |
and back?
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mc_mc
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That's 208 miles and 3 hrs 40 minute journey for me (one way!), so I'm afraid I'm not offering either.
I bet when you find someone to fetch it, the seller will then be awkward about when they can come.
I've had problems with eBayer's in the past, when I've won a bargain on their auction, I'm sure they've tried to make things difficult in the hope that I'll forget it and give up.
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johnreid
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I emailed a friend who lives near the Dales of Yorkshire, have not heard back from him yet but if he can do it, he would be trustworthy. I do not know where he lives in relation to the Dales, I think the Northeastern portion isnt too far from there. No promises, but I am trying to help.
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Titan
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That counts me out too!
Shildon - sounds familiar - is that the National Railway Museum's northern outpost?
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willsy
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just checked route planner for a laugh and its 307.6 miles from me about 5 hour 40 min one way
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pauly
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| mogogear wrote: | Ok,
here is this "Cyril's location:
"my location is in north east england,25 miles south of newcastle upon tyne,i live in a small town,SHILDON,COUNTY DURHAM,I WILL WAIT FOR YOUR REPLYS, REGARDS CYRIL"
Does that work for anybody?
I also will be happy to pay for courtesy fuel and ....... ..here is the 2nd part- --------would the "picker upper" be willing to box this 46" long boat up and post it to me?
I will pay in advance for the postage and courtesy.. |
middlesbrough is less than an hours drive from newcastle so I will ask me dad if he could help
dont get your hopes up though
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johnreid
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My friend is on Holiday in Spain, no help from him. I hope someone can help as that just looks like way too nice a boat to miss out on.
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James
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Do not fear... I might be able to get a box big enough, and send it to him!
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Atticman
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| James wrote: | | Do not fear... I might be able to get a box big enough, and send it to him! |
Guess a coffin would do Jimbo
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James
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My farmer mate has one of them in his shed
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Les Marsh
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| Atticman wrote: | | James wrote: | | Do not fear... I might be able to get a box big enough, and send it to him! |
Guess a coffin would do Jimbo |
Explain that to the Customs officials.
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mogogear
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| James wrote: | | Do not fear... I might be able to get a box big enough, and send it to him! |
He is a Twit of the year winner James- he does NOT want to box it up-- he just wants it picked up... - no fears here- this may not be meant to be my boat-- ahhh Karma..
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mogogear
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I'll give this a bit longer and then I will tell him to cancel the auction and encourage him to be upfront next time that he is only willing to have pickup... %$##@% and tell tell prospective bidders where he generaly lives ...........
Also - than you some much to all that replied and gave consideration... I do not expect anyone to drive far in these times...
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MooseMan
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That's a real pity.....
We should start operation Let's Get Mo a Bloody Big Boat.
Have you considered a build-from-scratch, or a Krick kit? I do have the build instructions for the Victoria here, and although they're daunting, it doesn't look impossible....
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mogogear
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Moose- all good cheer mate... but worries here... I am old enough to know that if you have to push a situation too much - it is not right.
I am also old enough to know i do not have the wearwithall to do a big kit..
I can tinker , and modify and do some light engineering... I would have to move to England and live in John Moore's shop for a couple of years just to gain the patience and skills for scratch building on this scale
And thats not happening...I just keep shopping-- the stars will line up one day..
So I will give this till tomorrow,, then it is on to the next hunt...of course I am always hunting--
You guys all keep an eye out for Kusuchi - he is also looking for about the same as I - 36" or so long - no power plant0 classic style launch
Thanks again for the comradery!
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alan2525
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| Mamodman123 wrote: | | Atticman wrote: | MMs one has been bathed in waxoyl, the last of the Fiestas
Mind the Lancia Betas and Alfasuds were the worst for rust, bit before MMs time. Probably none left in the UK, real bad rust after a couple of years |
Yup Wazoyl is whats holding it together The salt is a problem over here on the roads, always good to give it a good rinse through after the winter and it shouldn't be a problem.
It moves:
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Fiestas are great little cars! I know a guy who had one from new and it went on forever! Cheap to maintain, parts are cheap and easy on the fuel so you get slightly less scr*w*d by the government every time you fill up at the pumps.
I still can't help asking though...did you fit a couple of brass pulleys onto the rear axle and run a long belt onto an SE1 under the bonnet?
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johnreid
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I think a Minor might fit easier
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Minor1PJG
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My first car was a Fiesta (950cc Popular Plus).
I used to dream of having a full one litre engine one day
A fine vehicle for a young man
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alan2525
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| johnreid wrote: | | I think a Minor might fit easier |
True, it might need a Muscle Car style power buldge otherwise!
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alan2525
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| mogogear wrote: | Moose- all good cheer mate... but worries here... I am old enough to know that if you have to push a situation too much - it is not right.
I am also old enough to know i do not have the wearwithall to do a big kit..
I can tinker , and modify and do some light engineering... I would have to move to England and live in John Moore's shop for a couple of years just to gain the patience and skills for scratch building on this scale
And thats not happening...I just keep shopping-- the stars will line up one day..
So I will give this till tomorrow,, then it is on to the next hunt...of course I am always hunting--
You guys all keep an eye out for Kusuchi - he is also looking for about the same as I - 36" or so long - no power plant0 classic style launch
Thanks again for the comradery! |
What was the address you wanted the boat picked up from? I'll be driving around a fair bit in the next couple of weeks and would be happy to pick it up, box it up and get it shipped over if it's on my route!
Alan
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johnreid
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| mogogear wrote: | Ok,
here is this "Cyril's location:
"my location is in north east england,25 miles south of newcastle upon tyne,i live in a small town,SHILDON,COUNTY DURHAM,I WILL WAIT FOR YOUR REPLYS, REGARDS CYRIL"
Does that work for anybody?
I also will be happy to pay for courtesy fuel and ....... ..here is the 2nd part- --------would the "picker upper" be willing to box this 46" long boat up and post it to me?
I will pay in advance for the postage and courtesy.. |
In case Mo doesnt see this before you check back
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Mamodman123
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Alan and Paul 
Like you said I can run on fumes parts are cheaper than a big mac meal what more could I ask for?
Can she do the long trips, well she came back from Watford and never missed a beat
As for the boat isn't there anyone in the sunderland/Newcastle Midd'boro area?
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pauly
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| Mamodman123 wrote: | Alan and Paul
Like you said I can run on fumes parts are cheaper than a big mac meal what more could I ask for?
Can she do the long trips, well she came back from Watford and never missed a beat
As for the boat isn't there anyone in the sunderland/Newcastle Midd'boro area? |
yes me but I dont have a car yet (to young) so I cant sorry
but my dads does jobs all over that area and if you PM me some more accurate details he might be doing a job in that area.
edit: sorry scratch that I have just asked him about it and he wants nothing to do with it. 
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mogogear
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Alan2525 Pm left to you..
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mogogear
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ThanksAs a last post on this topic- I contacted the seller and told him to cancel the auction- no bad comments from me and him to reciprocate.
Thank you to all members that even considered assistance - a very nice group of world people you all are.
If there is ever any assistance that I can provide to any member here in the states - consider me at the top of your list to ask fro help!!
Cheers to the team!!
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johnreid
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So sad to hear that as it looked to be such a nice one.
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Stilldrillin
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Sorry to hear that Mo.
It`s a pity you had to cancel......... 
Hope there`s another one along soon.......
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Les Marsh
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Sorry to hear that Mo , but something else will come up soon.
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