colr6 Posted November 8, 2017 Report Posted November 8, 2017 Nah, Colin's not sleeping. Just come in after loading the old girl up. Just hope the weathers ok for traveling down in morning, fingers crossed. Just on a foot note those tyres for your Capri, I've dug them out and they are 215/50/13 khumos, appear to be still ok and have 95% tread on them. I've put them in the van if any good to you.
colr6 Posted November 8, 2017 Report Posted November 8, 2017 Just got my photo files finished ! ...Done two, one for the younger generation with good eyesight and another for the poor sods like me who worked on these first time round...LOL Off to my Horlics now ready for the drive early morning, give Daisey plenty of feed to get her revved up for the long haul !!
colr6 Posted November 9, 2017 Report Posted November 9, 2017 Well we all arrived safely at the NEC, some earlier than others. Suppose coming from the sarf it's uphill !! Got the stand up and set out the cars. Must admit under the lights in the NEC the cars do twinkle, on saying that Stevens Xpack left his twinkle at home as can be seen in the pics of which are up to my usual standard...lol Don't think any 4 year old with a phone has anything to worry about. Just a couple of pics. Will let you know on the feedback of the cars and stand tommorow....Can't wait can you !!! 3
stephens_xpack Posted November 9, 2017 Report Posted November 9, 2017 Must admit i am cream crackered, 4am start a little earlier than i am used to. Currently enjoying a Indian meal for one, glad the Resturant isn't that busy.... The cars look lovely, think we done the stand proud..
Admin Vista Posted November 9, 2017 Admin Report Posted November 9, 2017 Well done guys, I am sure you'll all be pulling a crowd. oh and I drove my van to the NEC and back the year I displayed. Found a local garage with a jet wash and jobs a goodun! #MadeForDriving
stephens_xpack Posted November 9, 2017 Report Posted November 9, 2017 There's twinkle on my photo....? 1
khanlad Posted November 9, 2017 Report Posted November 9, 2017 Shouldnt they be parked on carpet, or maybe a bit of soft moss, something gentle?
colr6 Posted November 9, 2017 Report Posted November 9, 2017 22 minutes ago, stephens_xpack said: There's twinkle on my photo....? That's been photo shopped !!.....lol
colr6 Posted November 9, 2017 Report Posted November 9, 2017 4 minutes ago, khanlad said: Shouldnt they be parked on carpet, or maybe a bit of soft moss, something gentle? Don't want to be standing on the RS owners club toes now do we, upstaging them.
stevegav Posted November 9, 2017 Report Posted November 9, 2017 She looks absolutely stunning col. I'm looking forward to seeing her Saturday. Seen all the hard work that you put into her. Quality fella ?
DT36 Posted November 10, 2017 Report Posted November 10, 2017 Looking really good. I will be waiting for more pics and updates from the pool in Phuket.
nosher 64 Posted November 10, 2017 Report Posted November 10, 2017 Looking good Chaps... We'll see you tomorrow..
colr6 Posted November 10, 2017 Report Posted November 10, 2017 Well the higherachy at the NEC shifted our stand when we'd left as it appears we oversized the pitch !....do they know who WE are ! after all the effort we put in getting all the lines of barrier straight and have to put up with OCD anal Gary insisting we had no twists in the flag tape, com on get a life ! Then insisting the cars in a line and are at the exactly the same angle. Got to be a sarfy thing. Had a visit from one of our forum members from Denmark which was good and was impressed with the British show and the stand so alls good. The OSF flyers seem to be getting picked up by potential members so another plus. A lot of Irish enthusiasts visited the stand and were interested in our type of approach to members, a lot were put off by the clicky type of forum and the don't do this and don't do that on certain forums. Will try and get some pictures tommorow of other fords around the hall. Rays car has attracted a lot of attention which rightly so it's gorgeous. Same with Gary's with it been such an in your face colour with contrasting stripe is a right eye catcher. Stephens X pack Cappa is also getting its fair shard of inspections think mainly because there ain't to many about in that condition along with its history. Then someone dumped a scabby Tina on the end to fill the space up, Nuff said about that one. Hope to see all member pop in to the stand to see us and say hello, don't think you'll be disappointed with the quality of cars there this year. see ya soon Col. 2
Admin Vista Posted November 10, 2017 Admin Report Posted November 10, 2017 Thanks for the update Col, great to hear the stand is getting good attention. Sorry I can't be there but I have a date tomorrow with what have to be the oldest working ship's diesel engines still in service in the world. 6 cylinder naturally aspirated slow speeds built in 1929, open rocker lubrication the lot. Can't wait to hear them burst into life again. 1
Jerrytom161 Posted November 10, 2017 Report Posted November 10, 2017 The stand looks great guys ............ the cars look fantastic , can’t wait to see them tomorrow in the flesh so to speak and meet you guys , Ray i reckon there is a car missing .. no not my Mex !!! .... there must be room on there for a Twincam !,,, what do you reckon ?
nosher 64 Posted November 11, 2017 Report Posted November 11, 2017 Stand looked awesome.. Didn't get to chat to anyone is you all looked busy spreading the word..
stephens_xpack Posted November 11, 2017 Report Posted November 11, 2017 Cheers Col, Ray and Gary. The banter is good and made me feel very welcome, not that would matter too much if you hadn't as i ain't been there much, been on walk about for two days. I will be stand bound tomorrow, i promise.....well maybe an hour of walk about - but that is it.... Great show, loved it. Defo again next year..
Milkybow Posted November 11, 2017 Report Posted November 11, 2017 Great to meet you guys today and fantastic stand. The cars are looking stunning and it’s immediately obviously how much time and effort has gone into them. Cracking effort Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1
mk1del Posted November 11, 2017 Report Posted November 11, 2017 Called at stand Friday ,looked good, bit of banter with col,met ray and Popeye, , good day caught up with a few folks usually see out and about 1
colr6 Posted November 11, 2017 Report Posted November 11, 2017 Cracking day on the stand today, pity we missed the osf members but the enquirys from the public about joining the forum was a lot. Think Ray was most of the day showing his car to a lot of very interested parties. Tbh Ray's car has gone down very very well with the public. 95% of the day foot traffic was a steady pace of admirers of the stand, not just a quick glance at the care either so that was good to see. Took a few pics of other Fords within our area, some exellent cars on show this year. 3
colr6 Posted November 11, 2017 Report Posted November 11, 2017 We also got an invite to the showcase of the new wheeler dealers show coming up in Jan 2018. Which was down to Popeyes arfur daily chit chat with organisers, Mike brewer and co host Ant sat next to us so gary gave him a bit of grief ! Not very often you get the opportunity to sit and talk to TV stars
stephens_xpack Posted November 11, 2017 Report Posted November 11, 2017 A few more pics from my rounds....all OSF obviously.. 1
Jerrytom161 Posted November 12, 2017 Report Posted November 12, 2017 Had a good day yesterday at the show , it was good to meet you guys on osf stand . The cars are a credit to you all and i can appreciate all the hard work thats gone into producing them . It was good to talk to colin ... but i was disappointed not to meet “ Daisy “ after all we have heard so much about her go faster blinkers etc !!!! And being an osf member . Lol. Nice Tina by the way Colin . Well impressed . But for me ... not being biased in anyway !!! Lol.... star of the stand ..... has to be Ray’s stunning 1300e Absolutely beautiful . Just as Henry intended it to be from new . I am not suprised its has caught a lot of peoples attention and interest . Enjoy your last day guys . 1
colr6 Posted November 12, 2017 Report Posted November 12, 2017 30 minutes ago, Jerrytom161 said: Had a good day yesterday at the show , it was good to meet you guys on osf stand . The cars are a credit to you all and i can appreciate all the hard work thats gone into producing them . It was good to talk to colin ... but i was disappointed not to meet “ Daisy “ after all we have heard so much about her go faster blinkers etc !!!! And being an osf member . Lol. Nice Tina by the way Colin . Well impressed . But for me ... not being biased in anyway !!! Lol.... star of the stand ..... has to be Ray’s stunning 1300e Absolutely beautiful . Just as Henry intended it to be from new . I am not suprised its has caught a lot of peoples attention and interest . Enjoy your last day guys . Sorry you couldn't meet Daisy but she was in car park 10, due to the size of her legs we couldn't get a wrist band round them. With all the jobsworths about the NEC they wouldn't permit her in!! Must agree on your thoughts on Ray's car though its stunning and to be on the same stand as it is a pleasure. Just a pity we have to put up with Gary's poor wit and his ocd. But only one day left, be glad to get back to people who can speak proper English !!....LOL
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