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Title: Trailer loan
Post by: Bulldog Bri on 28, August, 2012, 04:10:39 PM
Well, it must be that time of year again..... We hope to pick up another car! but need to borrow a trailer to bring it back this weekend (Sunday) Anna has found a Bulldog she wants (thanks Fullpint) ;D

Anyone able to help? Thanks

Btw. we arn't trying to compete with Pete for the most cars. lol.

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Title: Re: Trailer loan
Post by: fullpint on 28, August, 2012, 06:46:11 PM
Whoops have I gonna cost you guy's money  :o I do tend to surf EBay a per times a day..
Title: Re: Trailer loan
Post by: Moleman on 28, August, 2012, 07:24:33 PM
You could have borrowed mine but I need it sat & I'm away at the haynes show sunday. Also it's the dodington show this weekend so taik about bad timing.  :(
How far you got to go? Is it local? if so I could do it one eve but they never are local.
There is also a weight limit on mine up to 750kg as it's a specialist kitcar trailer, only designed for light weight kits.
sorry if this aint much help?  :(
Title: Re: Trailer loan
Post by: Hairy Santa on 28, August, 2012, 08:57:50 PM
Quote from: bulldog bri on 28, August, 2012, 04:10:39 PM
Well, it must be that time of year again..... We hope to pick up another car! but need to borrow a trailer to bring it back this weekend (Sunday) Anna has found a Bulldog she wants (thanks Fullpint) ;D

Anyone able to help? Thanks

Btw. we arn't trying to compete with Pete for the most cars. lol.

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I recon you are  ;)
Title: Re: Trailer loan
Post by: Bulldog Bri on 28, August, 2012, 09:45:50 PM
The car is in Cirencester so not to far. It's also only a 1300 Bulldog so lighter than mine and that is around 780kg. Hopefully we would need it from early Sunday (around 9:30ish) and be back mid afternoon.

What time are you off Sunday morning?

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Title: Re: Trailer loan
Post by: Lucky Ed on 28, August, 2012, 10:09:52 PM
You're welcome to borrow mine if you like. It's a bit of a beast it's a 16ft tilt bed and you'll need a med/large car to pull it with.

I'm just near Pucklechurch - let me know if it's of any use and I'll PM you my number ;D
Title: Re: Trailer loan
Post by: Bulldog Bri on 28, August, 2012, 10:23:14 PM
Thanks Ed. Would a 1.9DTI Scenic be enough to pull it?

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Title: Re: Trailer loan
Post by: Lucky Ed on 28, August, 2012, 10:28:49 PM
Might just about - you're welcome to come and try it if you like, I'll PM you my number.
Title: Re: Trailer loan
Post by: YellaBelly on 28, August, 2012, 10:29:44 PM
I can vouch for that trailer Bri. Ed loaned it to me for the re-test and it tows really well.

Not sure what sort of pulling power your motor has but most largish diesels should have a reasonable bit.

JB
Title: Re: Trailer loan
Post by: Bulldog Bri on 29, August, 2012, 08:31:21 AM
Quote from: fullpint on 28, August, 2012, 06:46:11 PM
Whoops have I gonna cost you guy's money  :o I do tend to surf EBay a per times a day..

Nah, not really. Annas been wanting her own since she saw mine and we to look at Ebay to much, just you beat us to seeing that one.  ;D

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Title: Re: Trailer loan
Post by: Moleman on 29, August, 2012, 07:55:24 PM
I was planing on leaving early but could drop it off sat eve if you got somewhere to store it until monday eve.
The weight is close but should be ok. I could even help you pick it up monday eve but if you think its easyier to borrow Ed''s then no probs. you might be better off with I braked trailer with the Scenic.
Title: Re: Trailer loan
Post by: peterw on 31, August, 2012, 07:35:40 AM
I got a two wheel towing dolly if that's any help?
Title: Re: Trailer loan
Post by: Bulldog Bri on 31, August, 2012, 08:12:47 AM
Thanks everyone, I've decided to take Lucky Ed up with his trailer to go get 'The Pup'

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Title: Re: Trailer loan
Post by: fullpint on 31, August, 2012, 03:15:04 PM
Forum power rules  8) :P :P :P :P :P :P :P
Title: Re: Trailer loan
Post by: YellaBelly on 31, August, 2012, 04:03:13 PM
And if Brian has done his sums, Scenic power should too :D  :P
Title: Re: Trailer loan
Post by: Lucky Ed on 31, August, 2012, 04:44:22 PM
Could be a case of the tail wagging the dog :o :o ;D ;D
Title: Re: Trailer loan
Post by: YellaBelly on 31, August, 2012, 05:25:38 PM
Let's hope not! :o
Title: Re: Trailer loan
Post by: Moleman on 02, September, 2012, 07:41:22 PM
How did it go? Do you have the new pup now?  8)
Title: Re: Trailer loan
Post by: Bulldog Bri on 02, September, 2012, 08:27:53 PM
THe day went very well. We picked up the trailer from Ed's then trundled up to Cirencester, found the place easily. Had a good look around the car and it was as described, so we loaded it up paid and brought it home.

The bodywork is a little faded and only a few cracks in the gel coat but as we are going to spray it no prob's. I found the throtle and choke cables so they were easy to put back, worked out there was a secret ignition switch  ;) the carb was full of muck so got Anna to clean that out and with the exhust downpipe refitted and a set of jump leads over to the battery we gave it a try. Eventually she fired up and is now running fairly sweetly though a bit smokie. All in all, very happy and it should make a great car for Anna. She even got underthe front of the car to replace the badge off the front of the car with a new Pilgrim sticker.

(http://s10.postimage.org/nr0ph85bp/20120902_120102_1.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/nr0ph85bp/)

(http://s10.postimage.org/pz9u1g645/IMG_0286.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/pz9u1g645/)
See!  :o
(http://s9.postimage.org/u68lq3ptn/20120902_143743_1.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/u68lq3ptn/)

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thanks again Ed, Locost next..  ;)
Title: Re: Trailer loan
Post by: 'The Gaffer' on 02, September, 2012, 09:31:05 PM
Well done both of you. Nice to see you getting your hands dirty already Anna :)
Title: Re: Trailer loan
Post by: Moleman on 02, September, 2012, 10:14:37 PM
Cool.  8)   Sorry I couldn't be any help with my trailer.  :-[  glad you got it sorted.  :)
Title: Re: Trailer loan
Post by: Bulldog Bri on 03, September, 2012, 08:37:43 AM
Anna has now joined the club, just waiting for approval from above  :-*

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Title: Re: Trailer loan
Post by: fullpint on 03, September, 2012, 12:06:06 PM
Look forward to seeing the pair of you next time I make it to a meet  :D
Title: Re: Trailer loan
Post by: YellaBelly on 04, September, 2012, 12:46:03 PM
Brian, I've decided that you have got far too much cash! 2 Bulldogs, a Locost and who knows what next??

Never mind collecting Pilgrims, get that Locost on the road chap ;)
Title: Re: Trailer loan
Post by: Pilgrim Anna on 05, September, 2012, 09:16:26 PM
Heres my new car
(http://s13.postimage.org/4g02dtb3n/IMG_0285.jpg) (http://postimage.org/image/4g02dtb3n/)

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