Skye !!

[truxdelux]

Hello everyone. I've been registered on here for ever, but, I seldom post (If ever). I think it's about time I stopped Lurking and came out of the closet. If any of you guys ever visit This rain sodden place, you are welcome to visit, our kettle is always on the go. I also have a reasonably equipped workshop in case you need help!!
Cheers!! Charlie!! :cool::cool::cool:

[T-Bird Kev]

Hows things, we've got family in Uig, but you'll never see me up there in my car due to the 12 - 14 miles to the gallon it gets. ;)
What car do you have? I remember seeing a 32 coupe sitting in a layby the first time i visited.

Kev.

[billybones]

our kettle is always on the go!!
Cheers!! Charlie!! :cool::cool::cool:
Sounds like a good excuse to go for a run!;)

[truxdelux]

Yep! That was my coupe. sold that a few years ago. We got a Chrysler powered Moggy (unfinished) a 36 Ford Pick-up (unfinished) an "A" roadster (unstarted) a 37 Hillman Minx V8 Rover ( on the road) ,possibly for sale! And a 59 Royal Enfield "Bullet" (unfinished). Who are your family in Uig??
You are still welcome, even without your "Bird"!!!

Charlie!!

[T-Bird Kev]

Who are your family in Uig??


. It made my day that time i saw your car, it was the last thing i expected to see while i was sight seeing in the pissing rain. :)

[truxdelux]

Sounds like a good excuse to go for a run!;)

Anytime mate!!

[truxdelux]

Christine Ford. It made my day that time i saw your car, it was the last thing i expected to see while i was sight seeing in the pissing rain. :)

I don't know Christine, and it is ALWAYS pissing down here!!

[raz]

The next time you post Charlie it should read

Moggy Finished Pickup Finished

Irene is not shouting at you enough or you are spending too much tme in front of the real wood burning fire.

CHeers Ray

[Andy Dean]

I don't know Christine, and it is ALWAYS pissing down here!!

Allways pissing it down...

... But still beautiful.

Used to go camping at the foot of the Cuillins, great times (along with trips to the Talisker Distillery lol :D)

[truxdelux]

Raymond,leave me alone!!!!!!

[truxdelux]

Andy, yes it is beautiful!!
Charlie!!

[GTODave]

Want to take my car up to Lewis next year as I’ve got lots of family there and normally go up through Sky as it's such a beautiful Island (compared to Harris and Lewis which resemble the Moon, don’t get me wrong I love Lewis and would move there in a heart beat if I could earn a living) Will give you a shout nearer the time as it would be great to meet you and check out your rides.

[truxdelux]

Anytime Dave!! BTW. the Lewis car club have a set of electronic timing lights. They just spent £6.5K buying them from the states. You may be able to time it right for a bit of action!!
Keep in touch!! Charlie!!

[GTODave]

Cool, yeah I'll let you know nearer the time:cool:

[v8leeroy]

i saw the vid o the drag racing up at lewis, the track looks 100 times better than crail,, it would be an excellent rod run from edinburgh in the summer,would proberly have to make it a 5-7 day event tho if any1 was up for it

[truxdelux]

I can't say anything at the moment, but, WATCH THIS SPACE!!!
Charlie!!

[andyl]

from the horn
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlQKQNPtPdM
to the lights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JUdkk1e9hE
my mate was telling me it was snowing up
your way yesterday charlie

[truxdelux]

Yep! Snow on them thar hills behind our house. Only on high ground at the mo.,but, the gritter is out!!:(:(:( Is your mate on the island?
Charlie!!

[andyl]

works for portree comercials
he was saying the hgv test station only
opens so many days every three months ??

[truxdelux]

Andy,
I hadn't seen that clip before. The only problem with Lewis, is, that they can only use the airstrip on Saturday evenings. There is also the added expense of the ferry!! There is a RUMOR that there are talks between the Lewis club and the Skye rally club to hold an event on Skye next year. The strip is much wider and longer and is more available. I will let you all know as soon as I hear anything, but, don't hold your breath. Things move a bit slower up here!!
Charlie!!
ps. I now feel as if I've cotributed something to the site at last!!

[andyl]

charlie he works for sky commercials
craig christie

[truxdelux]

Andy,
Tell him the next time he is up Staffin way to call in. I'm here all the time. My workshop is in my garden. I'm on the main road. Easy to find!!
Not too many HGV's need testing. It's a bugger if you fail!!
Charlie!!

[T-Bird Kev]

Hey Charlie, i've just aquired a scimitar chassis to use for a model A pickup project. Don't supose you've got a spare glass floor pan an wings laying around for your un-started A project?

[truxdelux]

No, Sorry mate, Gonna be cycle guards for me. There's a guy in north wales does one piece floorpans, but, I dont know if it will fit on the Scimitar chassis.You don't want to cut anything off the chassis till it's passed inspection. You should get away without inspection, but, they can ask to see it!!
Charlie!!

[T-Bird Kev]

Who is the guy in Wales, you got a company name or guys phone number?
For a re-body i would need to keep everything, but to take full fenders i will have to loose the suspension towers. Don't imagine a production chassis would struggle with the SVA, or the BIVA as it is now.

[truxdelux]

Kev,
I don't have the guy's name or no., but, I'll try to find it. Do you know Joe who runs Navarac caravans? Well, I gave him the address ages ago, but i don't think he bought anything from him, as Brian Daly is building his chassis at the moment.
Charlie!!

[truxdelux]

Kev,
Got that No. I'll pm you as I don't know if he wants it broadcast!!
Charlie!!

[T-Bird Kev]

Kev,
Got that No. I'll pm you as I don't know if he wants it broadcast!!
Charlie!!

Thanks Charlie.
Turns out the Scimitar spent twenty years in my home town, i remember seeing it when i was a kid and loved it, ironic then that i spent the day with a 9 inch grinder chopping it to bits. :D
Main chassis looks ok but the outriggers a shot, managed to pull the drivers seat belt off with my hands. :eek:

[scottie]

Hey Charlie, i've just aquired a scimitar chassis to use for a model A pickup project. Don't supose you've got a spare glass floor pan an wings laying around for your un-started A project?

kev ive got moulds for model A front fenders/running boards and rear fenders,

[T-Bird Kev]

kev ive got moulds for model A front fenders/running boards and rear fenders,

Great :worship:, could you work out a price for me if you don't mind and let me know. I've tried to send you a pm, but doesn't seem to be going, may have gone twice though, sorry.

Kev.

[soreheed]

I`m not so sure about raining ALL the time:rolleyes: I am working between Invermoriston and The Kyle of Lochalsh and it`s been fine here recently. Been promising myself a trip to Skye in the near future for a spot of sight-seeing. Would be good to see a couple of decent custom cars. The closest thing I have seen yet is a jacked up Land Rover with 31in Mickey Thomsons:p

[truxdelux]

Where are you working?? You are welcome to visit anytime, just pick up the phone and let me know when. I'm here most of the time. The No. is 01470 562216. Anytime!!!
Charlie!!

[andyl]

thought you had fell out with us charlie ;):D

[soreheed]

I`m working on a hydro elecrtic station up in the hills near Lundie and Loch Cluanie. I am home for the weekend and back up next week. I might just take you up on that. How far are you from the Skye bridge?

Steve

[truxdelux]

Andy,
No mate , I'm on here every day, Just don't have much to say. As soon as I do a bit more on Irene's mog I'll do a bit of a build up!!
Steve,
Anytime mate! I'm 51mls north of the bridge. Look on your map and we are right up at the top of the right hand side!!

Charlie!!

[lonewolf]

hi charlie

how are thing up there in skye. Just been reading your post about the unfinished moggy how much further on is it since I was up on the bike a while a go?:D. Are you coming down to Blackford this year there is lots of new plans for the run this year and hopfully the weather will be kind. wrll got to sign off now as I am at work and dont want to get spotted on the skive on the computer say hi to the misses fot me and I hpoe to see you at some point:D

[truxdelux]

Hi Jimbo,
Things are OK. here. I can't remember how much was done when you were here, but, the chassis is all painted, and I have reassembled it. but, I've decided to have the box looked at, as it's the only thing that hasn't been done. No point scrimping at this stage. I'm halfway through the bodywork, but other (Paying) jobs keep getting in the way. Still, when I can get some time it shouldn't take too long. I'm still looking to get it on the road this season. I don't think we can make Blackford this year AGAIN. It falls at the wrong time. We WILL see you at some point!!

Cheers mate!! Charlie!!

[soreheed]

I will call you on Monday and will probably come up on Monday or Tuesday late afternoon/early evening. I will get me out. There is not a great lot to do here. Still haven`t found the pub with dancing girls :p