Fontaine's first week

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Originally posted by Moley

Do you think if 20 + Commers did this over one weekend they would get wise to it;);)

Last time we used the AA he said the most common classic they recovered was VW Campers (apologies for swearing)

Right I'm leaving now for Commerland in 15 mins see you shortly:D:D

Moley and Brian the Snail :)



Phew, just got back home, that was a long trip, had a good day

Moley and Brian the Snail :)
 
Hi all,

Since we limped home...infact we didn't limp, we drove proudly and without fault (ish) home form commerfest fonty has been parked up and pretty much forgotten about. I've been sneaking a peak on the forum but, in all honesty we lost alot of heart and desire. Sad family issues (seams we haven't been the only ones [xx(]:() put her not only out of sight but also out of mind.

HOWEVER.

I got a call from Tim yesterday telling me of a present for Fonty that had crept under the radar on ebay - so we have brought her a play mate - http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230517995099&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dp4712.m570.l1313%26_nkw%3D230517995099%26_sacat%3DSee-All-Categories%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

Like a savage dog she will disguard all but the engine and gearbox - Rover V8 with only 45000 miles on it :). And maybe the horn...:D[xx(]

It will soon be playtime for Tim and I + Mr Grinder....and tea and cake duties for Cara and Chris ;)

I've hopefully already sold on the interior - a neighbour asked me a few days ago (I did put in parts wanted) for an interior for a van he is changing to a camper...it's an LDV so it could be already paying for itself!

It won't be done anytime soon I shouldn't think - but next year she will be on the mend!



Jon&Cara-Gramarye Fontaine
 
I deny everything..................and i have an alibi [}:)]

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"You,re only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
 
And here's me thinking you were going for a Commer engine:I
Silly me - well done you:D:p

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And relax
 
Well "Florence" the LDV turned up today................................and will soon be relieved of her V8 :p

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"You,re only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
 
She took her time seeing as we went to get her yesterday :I! Thanks for taking delivery of your new 'skip'! Please tell me you tried the horn?!

After being sat for a year, other than a drip from the bottom core plug she started so easily, first time - even using the old fuel. The engine looks a cracker - and for only £225 which we may make back from selling her extra bits....my have a porta potti anyone!?

Rather than drive her home with a bit of a leak we drove her off the guys drive and called the RAC :D It saved on the fuel too!

Thanks again Tim - cracking spot. Now, is there anymore chocco hob nobs left?

Jon&Cara-Gramarye Fontaine
 
I forgot about the horn :I, but the recovery guys tried it and were well impressed apparently :D
Damn, i forgot about the hob nobs too [:0]:I[}:)]

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"You,re only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
 
You've ate them ALL? I'd of swapped you the reversing 'beep beep beeps' for them.

Martin may want the horn as a replacement on the fire engine now its not needed on the ambulance? It would make it much classier :D. The ITV newscrew would of featured that for sure!

I do think it is actually a shame to break it up - but it can have the Pinto engine if anyone wants a 3.1 tonne ambulance pulled by a pinto?!

Jon&Cara-Gramarye Fontaine
 
It's been a while....after a lot of thought (and actaul sobs) and a slow down in work the decision was made to sell Fonty. Not one we wanted to make, but as my father was main sponsor with repairs I really felt like we had to show some willing and sell what is really our only asset!

Soooo after trying our best to put him off we have a buyer who is coming up at the weekend to sign on the dotted line. I am sure, if you haven't worked out through several recent questons who the new buyer may be then they will say so at the weekend!

What to do next - well I am looking for a bit more work, it is picking up and does this time of year (I photograph property - www.jonholmesphotography.com - frre plug :D) and when that happens we shall be in a better place to buy again.

However, I have seen a van today which would be a project, but a very doable project, actually it is a wanderer Gladys! It needs new panels and paint etc so I shall be emailing those in the know to price everything up. BUT it won't be fonty, so we may buy something like a Triumph Herald Convertible and a nice new tent to add some extreme camping at these meets in memory to Panky and as neighbours for Lee ;) This would also free up some money for a rainy day.

Being our first classic it has helped us find our feet. Buyng the second Pinto engine was a massive mistake and then the money thrown at that was silly. We will never buy an engine from eBay without seeing it first again! I decided against the V8 swap as I didn't want to cut fonty about to fit it in. A deal may be struck with Tim for him to keep it in turn for welding lessons [:0]:D

Jon&Cara-Gramarye Fontaine
 
That must have been a real hard decision, despite all the grief you had you persevered and almost nailed it, a shame the pinto didn't work out or it would have been a different story[V]
Good to see you are planning for your next van too[^] next time it'll be different, but don't worry you'll still get your value from the breakdown cover;)
The interior of that Portafold on ebay is a bit interesting isn't it:I

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Summer's Coming.....
Trust me
 
A very different story indeed :(

The Portafold is....well, different. I can handle the Leopard print roof lining, with cow print walls and astroturf on the floor BUT Disneys/Pixars Cars curtains??? That is just such a basic interior design no no ;)

Jon&Cara-Gramarye Fontaine
 
That Portafold would look lovely behind a Triumph Herald Convertible and I am sure they wouldn't mind if you changed the curtains.

Fonty will always be your first love but I am sure you can love another

(Bernie says get the sick bucket) [:X]

Gladys :)

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