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Chat & Social => The Bar - General Chat => Topic started by: timberdog on February 10, 2006, 19:46:12

Title: got me a lightweight!!
Post by: timberdog on February 10, 2006, 19:46:12: Well finally got me a Lightweight restoration project and no doubt going to loose a shed load of money doing it!!

He needs loads of TLC and the one thing if anyone has got any good links to PDF Workshop manuals or cheap parts etc i would appreceate it??

Cannot wait to start work on it but the misses aint!! :oops:
Title: got me a lightweight!!
Post by: Evilgoat on February 10, 2006, 19:48:16: Got any pics so we can do the whole 'Before and after' thing?
Title: light
Post by: timberdog on February 10, 2006, 20:23:28: here we go it belonged to one of the forum members:

loads of work to do! :roll:

http://members.mud-club.com/profiles/ChrisW70/gallery/Project
Title: got me a lightweight!!
Post by: wing nut on February 10, 2006, 20:25:50: looks promising hope all goes well with it :lol: :lol:
Title: LIGHT
Post by: timberdog on February 10, 2006, 20:29:50: any pointers on removing layers of paint?
Title: got me a lightweight!!
Post by: defenderdan on February 10, 2006, 20:30:21: It's definitely a project by the look of your piccies. Have fun, it is very rewarding when you see all the bits coming together and it all starts to look like new again. Especially when you know that it was you that made it happen. :D
Title: got me a lightweight!!
Post by: ChrisW on February 10, 2006, 20:31:42: I still don't know whether I'm sad or happy to see it go :?
We do know that he's going to a good home though :wink: :D
Title: light
Post by: timberdog on February 10, 2006, 20:48:34: ya not wrong Chris and keeping his name!!!

I know one thing Chris makes great cup of Tea!!

Still no go at the min for Trailor? :cry:

Carnt wait to start the work :lol: :lol:
Title: got me a lightweight!!
Post by: ChrisW on February 10, 2006, 21:04:35: This one's a useful resource - S3 manuals just before halfway down the page - not Ltwt but the general mechanicals are the same principle :wink:

[ed - I'm not convinced that these downloads are legal]
Title: light
Post by: timberdog on February 10, 2006, 21:20:28: Cheers matey :wink:

i am just sitting here thinking were to start?? :roll:

Let me know if you here of loan of Trailor??
Title: got me a lightweight!!
Post by: paul_humphreys on February 10, 2006, 21:45:39: Looks like a lot of the paint will come off with a steam cleaner.

Paul
Title: ff
Post by: timberdog on February 10, 2006, 21:46:51: hey thats an idea cheers bud
Title: got me a lightweight!!
Post by: muddyjames on February 11, 2006, 10:55:02: So which parts can you actualy re use on it mechanicly wise? I have no spare parts but was just wondering.
Title: got me a lightweight!!
Post by: Damonski on February 11, 2006, 11:13:09: Ive got a trailer but Im 100+ miles up the M6
Title: tr
Post by: timberdog on February 11, 2006, 14:09:09: Damo

Thanks matey for the offer but its a long way..but the thought was great matey :)
Title: got me a lightweight!!
Post by: muddyjames on February 11, 2006, 14:10:55: where are you in the world timber dog in case I hear of anyone? I cant find any where where it says your location. It is prob Northampton as that is where most mc members live!
Title: cc
Post by: timberdog on February 11, 2006, 14:15:42: Nuneaton Waricks

I should be ok now i found somwere who rents them per day for Ã‚Â£35.00
Title: got me a lightweight!!
Post by: ChrisW on February 11, 2006, 14:22:58: Do I need to be on standby then? :lol:
Title: Re: cc
Post by: muddyjames on February 11, 2006, 14:27:00: Quote from: "timberdog"
Nuneaton Waricks

I should be ok now i found somwere who rents them per day for Ã‚Â£35.00

Im looking at buying a house in Bedworth! My guess of Northampton wasnt too far out then :lol:
Title: house
Post by: timberdog on February 11, 2006, 14:56:24: James

Now then i am selling my house mmmm nice if ya want it...lol
Title: got me a lightweight!!
Post by: muddyjames on February 11, 2006, 20:15:47: If its a 3 bed with a drive and under stamp duty (120,000) send me the details and any photos. I am happy to look at anything. I am in nor rush to buy as I will have 80% of the capital for it soon anyway and a first time buyer so I can just sit back and wait for the right property to come along and yours could be it!
Title: nnn
Post by: timberdog on February 11, 2006, 20:54:25: Its three bed massive drive and 100 foot of Garden but...

its on the market for Ã‚Â£160000 mate ... :cry: sorry we could have had a :lol: deal ..
Title: Re: nnn
Post by: muddyjames on February 11, 2006, 21:15:19: Quote from: "timberdog"
Its three bed massive drive and 100 foot of Garden but...

its on the market for Ã‚Â£160000 mate ... :cry: sorry we could have had a :lol: deal ..

I havent been left that much money by my dad!!! also I hate giving the goverment tax so hence why I want to be under stamp duty!
Title: xx
Post by: timberdog on February 11, 2006, 21:24:06: Dont blame ya mate Tax grabbinf gits :twisted: