Rikard Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 it takes hours to get a window out whole beacuse there held in with screws and glue, just use a brick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 it takes hours to get a window out whole beacuse there held in with screws and glue, just use a brick? You want the window to come out whole do you not? If its laminated safety glass, a brick might work, but if not, you will be sweeping up shards of glass for ages if you use a brick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikard Posted April 5, 2006 Report Share Posted April 5, 2006 it takes hours to get a window out whole beacuse there held in with screws and glue, just use a brick? You want the window to come out whole do you not? If its laminated safety glass, a brick might work, but if not, you will be sweeping up shards of glass for ages if you use a brick. Or if your getting annoyed with it taking ages with the glue or whatever the brick could be a last resort, more fun to but the tiding up would be a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrod331 Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 good luck in the westy m8 your a very lucky man!!! i can think of a few ROAD worthy westys round my way and p5s grannys even a damiler majestic:P good luck anyway sure ill be one turn 3 to cheer you all the way in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magpye105 Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 best of luck Magpye take some before and after shots if you could so we can rate the level of destruction There will be plenty of photos before during and after I'm sure. Lets hope the last one doesn't involve an ambulance in it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinsi Posted April 6, 2006 Report Share Posted April 6, 2006 you'll be alright m8 just remember to take a few extra pairs of scats with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xTx Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 it takes hours to get a window out whole beacuse there held in with screws and glue, just use a brick? You want the window to come out whole do you not? If its laminated safety glass, a brick might work, but if not, you will be sweeping up shards of glass for ages if you use a brick. Or if your getting annoyed with it taking ages with the glue or whatever the brick could be a last resort, more fun to but the tiding up would be a problem park the car on a tarp, then tidying takes seconds I'll be at wimbo cheering you on magpye, hope all you heat users will join me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrew Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 it takes hours to get a window out whole beacuse there held in with screws and glue, just use a brick? Rikard, are you responsible for the attempted ' stripping' of some of the road cars near to where I live? I agree with Erick, racing classic cars is just such a complete waste of historic vehicles, that should be preserved for future generations to enjoy. Anyone detect the sarcasm in my last statement there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 it takes hours to get a window out whole beacuse there held in with screws and glue, just use a brick? Rikard, are you responsible for the attempted ' stripping' of some of the road cars near to where I live? I agree with Erick, racing classic cars is just such a complete waste of historic vehicles, that should be preserved for future generations to enjoy. Anyone detect the sarcasm in my last statement there? I agree with your second statement, even if you didn't really mean it. It is a complete waste of classics. By all means, use the Granadas, Sierras, 740s, 800 series' etc. Ok, some classics which are beyond economical restoration could be used, but buying a good one and stripping it is totally forbidden. And if I am not mistaken mcrew, you have done this before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrew Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 I agree with your second statement, even if you didn't really mean it. It is a complete waste of classics. By all means, use the Granadas, Sierras, 740s, 800 series' etc. Ok, some classics which are beyond economical restoration could be used, but buying a good one and stripping it is totally forbidden. And if I am not mistaken mcrew, you have done this before. That is a discrimination on your behalf "use granadas, sierras,740s, 800 series". I think that racing MK1 Grannys IS a waste, as I think they are cool cars, I like MK2's, but Ive also raced my fair share of them, so what?. What IS a classic car? It is in the eyes of the beholder, I couldnt give a stuff about a westie or an A60, as far as Im concerned you can strip and race the lot of 'em, just make sure that a couple go in my direction though! Yes I have raced some ' classics', Trummys where ten a penny when I first started racing, and I wrecked loads of them! I had some that where far too clean to race, some even cleaner than my road cars, but hey, so what, I paid for them, so I did what I liked with them. I used to sell on some of the stripped parts, but TBH, most owners clubs are a bunch of tossers, because as soon as you aproach them and offer bits for spares, they expect you to give them the bits! I had a '63 Vauxhall Velox PB, that was much too good to race. I met loads of Vauxhall owners club members, and they all winged when I said that I would race it, but not one of them would dig in their pockets and save the car, in the end I scrapped it! IMO, if you can get a car cheap enough, and your desperate enough to race it, so what?! If it bothers you that much, get out there and start outbiding the banger boys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 (edited) I agree with your second statement, even if you didn't really mean it. It is a complete waste of classics. By all means, use the Granadas, Sierras, 740s, 800 series' etc. Ok, some classics which are beyond economical restoration could be used, but buying a good one and stripping it is totally forbidden. And if I am not mistaken mcrew, you have done this before. That is a discrimination on your behalf "use granadas, sierras,740s, 800 series". I think that racing MK1 Grannys IS a waste, as I think they are cool cars, I like MK2's, but Ive also raced my fair share of them, so what?. What IS a classic car? It is in the eyes of the beholder, I couldnt give a stuff about a westie or an A60, as far as Im concerned you can strip and race the lot of 'em, just make sure that a couple go in my direction though! Yes I have raced some ' classics', Trummys where ten a penny when I first started racing, and I wrecked loads of them! I had some that where far too clean to race, some even cleaner than my road cars, but hey, so what, I paid for them, so I did what I liked with them. I used to sell on some of the stripped parts, but TBH, most owners clubs are a bunch of tossers, because as soon as you aproach them and offer bits for spares, they expect you to give them the bits! I had a '63 Vauxhall Velox PB, that was much too good to race. I met loads of Vauxhall owners club members, and they all winged when I said that I would race it, but not one of them would dig in their pockets and save the car, in the end I scrapped it! IMO, if you can get a car cheap enough, and your desperate enough to race it, so what?! If it bothers you that much, get out there and start outbiding the banger boys! Sorry if that post annoyed you. I agree about Mk1 Grannys, but Mk2s and above, I don't care about. Some people think Granadas, Sierras, 800s etc are classic. But then again, some people think that murderers have human rights. Those cars aren't "so classic you wouldn't race them". So, by all means, race all, as one club said somewhere "the modern faceless rubbish", but try not to use real classics if possible. Edited April 7, 2006 by erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky961 Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 For a guy who strips out the mini's and races em you have alot of views on 'classics'. I personally would rather see a classic trashed well and truly than to be attempted restoration and sit in a field for years never to be on the road or drivable again. Saw a mk2 granny limo somewhere, looked a state, would be better gettin raced and trashed. cheers sparky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy102 Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 But then again, some people think that murderers have human rights. Random or what? Those cars aren't "so classic you wouldn't race them". So, by all means, race all, as one club said somewhere "the modern faceless rubbish", but try not to use real classics if possible. Your entitled to have your opinion Erick but don't preach at those that don't share it. A banger is a banger at the end of the day. One day they will all be collectors items or rare cars and when there are very few Granadas (or whatever other make of car is used) left some geek will moan about all the 'classic Granadas(etc) ' that were raced, so at what point do you draw the line and insist that we don't destroy them on track??? You're either pro-banger or anti-banger. You can't be wishy-washy and say its ok for some cars and not for others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy102 Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 For a guy who strips out the mini's and races em you have alot of views on 'classics'. I personally would rather see a classic trashed well and truly than to be attempted restoration and sit in a field for years never to be on the road or drivable again. Saw a mk2 granny limo somewhere, looked a state, would be better gettin raced and trashed. cheers sparky Aw heck Erick, You've even got me agreeing with Sparky now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikard Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 (edited) I think it depends, if a clasic is in really good condidtion, or not to far from it then it would be a shame to race it, but then if its in good condition it would cost to much for a person to buy just to wreck, If i was a car, say a Rover P6 i'd hate to sit in a field for 40 years, be compleatly un-restorible and rot to nothing, only to wait for the day when somone would sweep you up into the corner, or just dumped in a scrap yard wilth no use to anyone no id rather be taken from the field when theres still some life left, striped out, raced, and go out in a blaze of Glory!!! A colourfuly smashed up wreck that many people can have enjoyment out of, a much better end then just a pile of rust dust Edited April 7, 2006 by Rikard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Trash Posted April 7, 2006 Report Share Posted April 7, 2006 As 88 Speedy Read said on a World Final interview one year, and I quote: "No car is too good to race" If it is yours, then do with it as you please. You can't beat seeing a good classic raced. Saw a lovely Austin 3 Litre being driven through Wisbech yesterday. Took a further look as the driver had a yellow hi-vis jacket on and it was 753 Billy Cunningham, driving it back to his yard, probably to strip out. Expect to see it at a race meeting as some point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcy_Boi#133 Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 So basically earache, you want every banger driver to leave all their classics in the corner of the yard rotting to hell and never race another one? I can think of at least 5 or 6 banger drivers or banger people who have classics (I include Granadas in that) on the road, and they may well end up on the track, but hey it's their choice. When your old enough and have enough money, make sure you buy every classic you can get your hands on, and put them in a field to rot so we can't see them race, but until then keep on trashing em!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COURTY 334 Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 I saw in a 'Typical Classics' magazine the other day a Triumph Acclaim? are you actually saying we cannot race them eric? In my opinion a mini is more classic, and you trash them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Firstly, I meant that classics in good enough, or restorable condition, should not be raced. Maybe if they are beyond economical repair it would be ok. And the bit about the murderers was to emphasise the daftness of the whole thing. Chewy, I hate the word "random" with a passion. In addition, I don't trash minis, nor strip them. The mini I have was purchased in that condition. I don't know who stripped it, but it wasn't me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Trash Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Firstly, I meant that classics in good enough, or restorable condition, should not be raced. Why's that then? I must have missed Labour's new law bought in not allowing them to be raced. Move to India Erik, you can see all the A60 cloned Hindustans you want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Firstly, I meant that classics in good enough, or restorable condition, should not be raced. Why's that then? I must have missed Labour's new law bought in not allowing them to be raced. Move to India Erik, you can see all the A60 cloned Hindustans you want to. Labour are idiots, they wouldn't do that. Blair is just an arse. I don't want to go to India. Yes, I could see bodged old vehicles, but, its not worth suffering from whatever disease I get over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Trash Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Labour are idiots, they wouldn't do that. Blair is just an arse. I don't want to go to India. Yes, I could see bodged old vehicles, but, its not worth suffering from whatever disease I get over there. Labour are idiots and won't bring in a law to stop them being raced. VOTE LABOUR EVERYONE!!!! Methinks sarcasm is lost on some teenagers, especially considering if brains were bovril, there wouldn't be enough to cover a small water biscuit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrew Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 Methinks sarcasm is lost on some teenagers, especially considering if brains were bovril, there wouldn't be enough to cover a small water biscuit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 I may be a teenager, but I'm not as daft as I look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Scrapman53 Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 So you look daft? You said it Erik. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 (edited) So you look daft? You said it Erik. Some people think so. And if brains were fuel, most of you lot's tanks would be empty. Edited April 8, 2006 by erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COURTY 334 Posted April 8, 2006 Report Share Posted April 8, 2006 no erik you may not look daft but your sure acting it on this thread. I aint a fan of the mintest classics being raced, especially when they only last half a lap but as trash said if the driver buys the car then surely he can do as he wants with it So seeings as you love the classics being raced i suggest visiting the pre70 meetings around the country such as mildenhall, wimbo etc. I bet you wouldnt not go if given a free ticket. cheers, Courty334 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 no erik you may not look daft but your sure acting it on this thread. I aint a fan of the mintest classics being raced, especially when they only last half a lap but as trash said if the driver buys the car then surely he can do as he wants with it So seeings as you love the classics being raced i suggest visiting the pre70 meetings around the country such as mildenhall, wimbo etc. I bet you wouldnt not go if given a free ticket. cheers, Courty334 I' d love to go to a Pre 70 meeting, so I could moan about it afterwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rikard Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 (edited) I' d love to go to a Pre 70 meeting, so I could moan about it afterwards. Clasic Edited April 9, 2006 by Rikard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chops660 Posted April 9, 2006 Report Share Posted April 9, 2006 does a morris oxford count as a classic? I know somone got upset when i butcher'd the roof of one-(mainly the owner) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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