Graham Thomson Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Ode to Sandy…..or should it be “Owed to Sandy…….”?!?!? I’ve had her since November A 12-seat blue one-ten I’ve driven her six thousand miles Till now from way back then. The journey’s not been trouble free She’s given me some grief… And coupled with a mighty shunt, Sore neck and near-lost teeth! The bits she’s had have cost a bob Or two and frowned the missus And every time new parts arrive I hide “What’s that?!?” she hisses. Two new rear bench seats, vinyl black They sure do look the job Two front seats too with big high backs Have cost a fair few bob A wiper motor, rear with arm Two! Brand new radios too A nice new a-bar, cubby box To name another few… New washer motors, both replaced, A UK-search for grommets And I bought it, sprayed it, didn’t fit A nice shy-er blue bonnet Gauges, dashpod, 12 volt sockets, New headlamps big and brassy Have left me bare of cash in pockets Though the light show’s rather classy…. And mats from Nic the orange one A rubber square compound They line the floor and you can use them Lying on the ground Switches, four, the carling type A new fire ex-ting-gwisher Rear work-lamps and a new CB The console’s looking swisher! And four new tyres, complete with wheels Been fitted just two weeks She rumbles loud Quiets the crowd When she passes, no-one speaks! The jobs not done yet, more to come An Exmoor 3-seat set, The clutch is breathing it’s last breath And wants changed soon, I’ll bet. Seats down to nine, she’s looking fine Though she is a money pit But hey, the joy of driving means She’ll be mine for quite a bit (yet!) With apologies to any real poets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantd5 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Graham.. there lives a poet in you. You better cultivate that talent... Nice one.. Or maybe compose a song on it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Do we have a 'poets corner'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkw90 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 You've got to much time on your hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 stop mucking around & get some LR work done nice effort though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WALFY Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Not O/T then??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Brock Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 If it was about a combined harvester then yes ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Not O/T then??? not to me, because it relates & is about his V8 110. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Not O/T then??? Ouch! Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alantd Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Your little rhyme Was quite sublime And made me smile and ponder Your blue 110's been quite a friend I hope she lives much longer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAttrill Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 If you can afford Carling switches you obviously have too much money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sighnbox Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 Great one just out curiosity why didnt the bonnet fit ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_John Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Very good.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Thomson Posted July 25, 2008 Author Share Posted July 25, 2008 Great one just out curiosity why didnt the bonnet fit ? Different internal reinforcing struts - wouldn't close properly. Might have been a TD5 bonnet...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Different internal reinforcing struts - wouldn't close properly. Might have been a TD5 bonnet...... Thought we concluded it was the slightly taller heater box holding the bonnet off, as the bonnet internal bracing is different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sighnbox Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 Different internal reinforcing struts - wouldn't close properly. Might have been a TD5 bonnet...... Hi Graham thats the exact reason I asked yes diffrent struts on a TD5 one to your old one. I Put a new TD5 Bonnet on my 1990 defender 110 all you have to do is lower thw radiator water tank by about 1/4 inch and it will close lovley. The strut will hit its cap untill you do and stops it closeing but just 1/4 inch and it will close its a realy easy job if you look. Its easy to just lower it as the bracket is a sisscor type so loosen the bolts and push down on it the re tighten them and then CLICK the bonnet shuts. To cheeck if its lower enough just put some greese on the cap and gently lower the bonnet untill you can lower it with out geting greese on the inside of the bonnt. Hope tha saves you some work Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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