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    • GilesG
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      I was offered this at a very fair price last week.  It's very original.  I want it so much, but do not have a garage.  I spoke to H about it, his answer  "Buy it and build a garage"…..

      I could probably get away with buying the car, I'd get a little bit of shit, but that would pass.  Building a garage would be a fast track to divorce.....

      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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      • GraemeG
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        You could look into one of the classic car storage facilities. There are a few around Hampshire.

        Or build a garage. We need another thread about you extending the house. 😃

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        • GilesG
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          If it's going to get used, it needs to be here…....

          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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          • SeulS
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            Park it in the bedroom.

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            • louisboscoL
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              buy it and worry about the rest later

              "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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              • goosehdG
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                The mid 70’s Vette’s were notorious for frame rot (birdcage), and can get quite pricey to rebuild.

                I’m not a Vette guy, but know just enough to be wary.

                Lots of good info on the internet about it.

                "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                • goosehdG
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                  These are all of the ares to check prior to purchase:

                  "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                  • goosehdG
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                    "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                    • AppfaffA
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                      Do you have space for a freestanding Carport type structure? Wouldn’t eliminate the elements, but it would keep rain off and the tires from getting too much sun…

                      Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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                      • den1mheadD
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                        As some of you guys may remember we had some work done to our Impreza, some time ago, which took the BHP to 500. Along with the numerous mods was the requirement for the installation of an Exedy twin plate clutch that was able to handle the power. Driving with the twin plate clutch was like learning to drive again and, sadly, Jules couldn't get used to it and chose to not drive the car.

                        Living where we live there is the need for plenty of hill starts, tons of clutch control and regular town driving. Twin plate clutches do not like or appreciate this type of driving. After nearly two years of driving the car with the twin plate clutch, it is about to fail as it is slipping more and more.

                        Good news; the car is going to the garage for removal of Exedy twin plate clutch and associated flywheel and fitment of an Exedy "Pink Box" kit, which is a straightforward organic clutch kit, up rated, with associated flywheel. What this really means is Jules will, once again, be able to drive the car which we are both over the moon about. Happy days  🙂

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                        • steelworkerS
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                          @Giles:

                          I was offered this at a very fair price last week.  It's very original.  I want it so much, but do not have a garage.  I spoke to H about it, his answer  "Buy it and build a garage"…..

                          I could probably get away with buying the car, I'd get a little bit of shit, but that would pass.  Building a garage would be a fast track to divorce.....

                          Oh, just a small pre fab garage. Something you can add onto later.  😶

                          Those are my principles, and if you don't like them…
                          Well, I have others.

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                          • motojoboboM
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                            @Giles:

                            I was offered this at a very fair price last week.  It's very original.  I want it so much, but do not have a garage.  I spoke to H about it, his answer  "Buy it and build a garage"…..

                            I could probably get away with buying the car, I'd get a little bit of shit, but that would pass.  Building a garage would be a fast track to divorce.....

                            A beauty! It would be a wonderful prop for IH gear photo sessions, which would deservedly take it from hobby status to investment grade asset.

                            The journey is the objective.

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                            • GilesG
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                              Exactly…..

                              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                              • louisboscoL
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                                @den1mhead:

                                that's why the only way to make a rex faster is to get an evo  😛 😛

                                hahaha I've been wondering where this little beauty has been.. with regards to your clutch, could you not have gone with a single plate clutch and a lightweight flywheel? a lightweight flywheel itself can hold good amount of power, without having to go the full twin plate route..

                                or maybe since you've built it that far already, why not go sequential…

                                "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                                • den1mheadD
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                                  That's a gorgeous car @Giles . Have you considered renting a garage close to where you live? You may be surprised and find availability close to your home.

                                  @louisbosco - the Exedy twin plate clutch and lightweight flywheel have been in situ in the Subaru for nearly two years performing beautifully. It is only very recently that the clutch is beginning to slip under heavy load / acceleration. Choices were; (1.) replace worn clutch plates or (2.) fit an Exedy "Pink Box" kit, which is a straightforward organic clutch kit, up rated (to handle upto 500 bhp) with associated flywheel. Going with choice 2 is a no brainer as it means that Jules can, once again, drive the car. Decision is made and car is booked in for Tuesday next week  🙂

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                                  • GilesG
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                                    @den1mhead:

                                    Have you considered renting a garage close to where you live? You may be surprised and find availability close to your home.

                                    Like rocking-horse shit 🙂

                                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                    • AetasA
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                                      @Giles:

                                      Like rocking-horse shit 🙂

                                      There is one behind Roy‘s Florist on Fortone Road  :D!

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                                      • GilesG
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                                        Thank you, it was a little tongue in cheek, but that is a really good price.

                                        But, this is Gosport, I'd back that in there once, go back the next day, and it would be gone 🙂 🙂 🙂

                                        I really need it here or at the office….....

                                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                        • louisboscoL
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                                          @Giles:

                                          Thank you, it was a little tongue in cheek, but that is a really good price.

                                          But, this is Gosport, I'd back that in there once, go back the next day, and it would be gone 🙂 🙂 🙂

                                          I really need it here or at the office….....

                                          Start a car storage facility business…

                                          @den1mhead keep us updated on the progress.. 🙂 🙂

                                          "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

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                                          • GilesG
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                                            Actually, there is a unit 2 down from us in the Green, that has double doors.  I'd really like to get hold of that, let's hope it becomes available.  Then, maybe I could think of that…...

                                            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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