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05-11-2017, 09:33 PM

DaveJ replied to a thread Diecast collection thread pt 2 in Motorway Services

Ya agree have a few new hot wheels for the kids axels bent too, then have loads of matchbox from the 70s and 80s still going strong

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05-11-2017, 09:28 PM

DaveJ replied to a thread Water ingress into estate boot? in Technical Issues

Something like a wurth rtv something that stays soft, if you use the likes of tech 7 if you ever have to remove the lamp again or the leak is still...

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05-11-2017, 09:17 PM

DaveJ replied to a thread Used Car Warranty in R-Roads

Just read the terms and conditions very carefully deal with mapfre everyday, alot depends on the policy you buy and the wording of the cover, like...

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04-11-2017, 09:32 PM

DaveJ replied to a thread Buying in the UK - Financial logistics? in R-Roads

Been a long time since I got that much cash out in sterling was in the bank ages explaining why I needed it why I didn't want a cheque do a transfer...

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01-11-2017, 10:35 PM

DaveJ replied to a thread multi-motorsport mk2 escort in Projects

Ah that's too clean looking ha

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29-10-2017, 09:54 PM

DaveJ replied to a thread Pajero Fuel Pump - rebuild and refit in Technical Issues

Portlaois diesel are good might be a bit far from you? Diesel injection services in Cashel good too but further away again Sent from my PRA-LX1...

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28-10-2017, 10:24 AM

DaveJ replied to a thread Diecast collection thread pt 2 in Motorway Services

Some of my kids collection there uncle gave them my idea of putting them away didn't go done well there well played with ha, Sent from my PRA-LX1...

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26-10-2017, 11:40 AM

DaveJ replied to a thread Diecast collection thread pt 2 in Motorway Services

My wife had this model made for my 30th replica of the AE86 I had, really must dust off the ones I have and take some pics just afraid the kids will...

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25-10-2017, 10:01 PM

DaveJ replied to a thread Nissan Pulsar GTI-R nut and bolt Rebuild in Projects

Might be easier swap the roof skin have seen it done with twincams alot over the years works out better to swap the skin,

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25-10-2017, 09:57 PM

DaveJ replied to a thread Jeep Cherokee XJ in Four By Fourum

I was told before there cramped inside poor driving position ect never experienced it myself, the lada and suzuki very proven and capable off road

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25-10-2017, 01:22 PM

DaveJ replied to a thread Is it possible to get a log book for something with no paperwork? in Classic Cars

They close at 1 I think, here is the brothers toy Sent from my PRA-LX1 using Tapatalk

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25-10-2017, 12:09 PM

DaveJ replied to a thread Is it possible to get a log book for something with no paperwork? in Classic Cars

He filled out this form https://www.motortax.ie/OMT/pdf/RF134_en.pdf and had the engine and chassis number and got sorted in the local tax office...

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24-10-2017, 10:26 PM

DaveJ replied to a thread Is it possible to get a log book for something with no paperwork? in Classic Cars

My brother did this recently will find out tomorrow how it got a book, no number plates or book came with it either

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21-10-2017, 10:01 PM

DaveJ replied to a thread 1995 Fiat Tipo 1.6.ie in Automobili d'Italia

Love when something like this gets traded in doesn't happen offen, lovely looking car

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20-10-2017, 09:35 PM

DaveJ replied to a thread 1988 Sapphire Cosworth in Projects

You could get your own rad repaired/recored place in clonmel HQ radiators do good work surely somewhere in Dublin doing it

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19-10-2017, 11:23 PM

DaveJ replied to a thread Barrett-Jackson car auction in R-Roads

Some of those prices in American auctions seem crazy Sent from my PRA-LX1 using Tapatalk

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19-10-2017, 09:24 PM

DaveJ replied to a thread Milk......rotten in car smell in R-Roads

I've seen spilled milk turn into maggots under a back seat horrible if left untreated had to remove the sound deadening foam from under a back seat...

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19-10-2017, 09:06 PM

DaveJ replied to a thread Egg smell in car in R-Roads

Ya have come across it a few times smell is awful one customer of ours put in washing up liquid in it, water went stale stagnant with it in it awful...

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15-10-2017, 08:29 PM

DaveJ replied to a thread Status red Weather warning. in Motorway Services

Most of the schools closed in tipperary, will see what the morning brings I suppose

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13-10-2017, 11:14 AM

DaveJ replied to a thread Someone tried to steal my van in R-Roads

I've seen that alot in work hacksaw blade in and cut the loom short out the lock to open the van Sent from my PRA-LX1 using Tapatalk

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