Bones

Just checking on Flybe's site for flights to Brest from Manchester in October. Can't seem to find any. Not even listed as a destination on the 'online timetable' thing. Do they not fly there in the autumn/winter?

Cheers everybody, for once things seem easier than I thought! [:D]

Cheers SD. So, just to confirm, I could travel to the UK in the car without being stopped at the border (so to speak)? I just thought you might only be able to do that with some kind of trade plate arrangement. Would it be like having the tear off from a V5 whilst awaiting the new V5 from the DVLA? I wonder, hypothetically speaking, if I could register it in the UK without ever having registered it in my name in France?? I'm guessing the guy would need to sell it to me marked as 'for export' in that case? Sorry for all the questions, it's been forced on by personal circumstances and I'm just hastily reviewing my options.

Okay so the title might not be all that clear... If I bought a used car privately in, say, Callais, and wanted to drive her more or less immediately back to the UK via the chunnel, what's the procedure? The reason I ask is that I live in the south of france and don't fancy driving all the way back down just to register the car in my dept, then drive all the way back up just to get back to the UK! I'm assuming the seller marks the CG 'for export'. Will they let me through customs? Will I be legal? Will my insurer (got a small car that I'm leaving here) insure me? Any info much appreciated except "why not fly?", "why not buy one down south?" etc please: suffice to say I have my reasons! Cheers.

I'm not so sure about that, Sid. Granted, smaller classics aren't exactly crying out for conversions of this sort, but it's a safer drive and the French certainly don't like rhd cars, so resale value would most likely be improved. Obviously I wouldn't dream of doing this to a Ferrari, but an MG? Why not! I've seen one for a good price in France, rhd, and was just wondering how difficult it might be.

Aloha. I'm trying to find information on a left hand drive conversion for a rhd mgb (rubber bumper model). So far I've come if with: Cowl, steering rack, er... [blink] Has anybody on here performed a conversion like this? Any MG experts? (I'm clueless, but I know a good mechanic!). Cheers, Steve.

Give over, you're telling me that you've never copied a vinyl record to a tape that ended up at a mate's or family member's house? That's copyright infringement. I agree that copying films and selling them for profit should be prosecuted. But to me, theft is charging a fortune for a cheapo dvd that 80% of the time you wish you hadn't have bought in the first place. I won't play that game, I can't afford to play that game, and I'm fully prepared to face the consequences.

I have a static IP address and all that malarkey for torrents. I think the occasional update for the livebox sets it back to dynamic, not sure. Go to portforward.com - it  walks you through it.

If you're going to have a daft car, you could do worse than a Tuscan. Built in Blackpool, insane looking, not a Porsche/Ferrari etc. I had an imported Subaru in north Manchester (4 doors, big boot....). 2k a year third party insurance. Attempted theft every week I had it. It was eventually nicked from a secure car park and smashed to pieces - but not enough to write off! If someone only stole my dust covers I'd be pleased. It's all relative.

They're one of those dogs that you buy on a whim, 'tis true! I think, for once, almost everything we had read about the race before picking her up became true. 1) She slobs after drinking, badly. 2) She hates being alone. 3) She's as strong as an ox. 4) She's excellent with children. Apparently they're good swimmers too, with slightly webbed toes, but she refuses to swim. Adores water, splashes around like mad. The swelling came around very suddenly at midnight. It was disconcerting to say the least. Eyes and mouth, but she was perfectly content throughout. We woke the vet up (for the second time - first time she had licked a toad, again at midnight...). He said it was a common reaction to an insect bite but to keep an eye out for breathing abnormalities, which is exactly what he said about the toad incident. "Perfectly normal, just bring her in if she starts, you know, dying". [:-))] So of course this entails staying up all night whilst she sleeps like a baby! Took well over 24 hours to get back to normal. I had pretty bad allergies as a child and often ended up with eyes swollen shut like that, grass fights on the way home from school didn't help, mother was so very proud. [:D]

There was a post on here recently where a bloke imported a very modified vintage US car, lacking major safety features. He said he had lots of experience with this kind of thing and was certain there wouldn't be a problem registering it. You see Mustangs that used to be 6 cylinder cars with V8's fitted, and I'm sure there are plenty of other classics with replacement engines (Citroens etc) in France. I can't see there being a problem fitting a replacement engine as long as it's age and marque related. But always better to ask before your friend dives in at the deep end.

Nah, we just had a good laugh about it and locked her in the cellar - in fact she's still there. You do think she'll be okay?? [:-))]

I don't know what bit my poor Lola the other night but the rection wasn't pleasant. [IMG]http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h92/bonesey123/lolaeyes.jpg[/IMG]

Reading a menu the other night. It described one dish as containing "muff of duck". [Www]

Not sure. But RDC (rez de chaussée) seems to be the term used most often to describe something on the ground floor. In fact I'm pretty sure that's correct.

Do a search for registering classic cars on this forum. The place you apply to should be able to give you a definitive answer before doing the engine conversion. My guess is that sticking in an equivalent Landy motor would be okay, a 6cyl Japanese beast probably not, but that's strictly a guess. There's a knowledgeable contact that speaks English too - can't recall whether he's with the classic car registration office or a private insurance dude, but SD recommends him from time to time. I think new rules have just come in, or are about to, where classic registered vehicles in France can now travel outside their own dept but have to be over 30 years old. Again, don't take my word for it, check it out (for your friend) yourself and good luck. PS. If you're in the south I'd tell your friend to keep an eye on his prophaft UJ's cause the heat rips through the grease, or so I was told. In fact one of mine went on a long trip up north, friday night in Le Mans with a mangled rear prop and no mobile phone; not recommended. [:(]

"I really do not like losing sight of £14000+ for too long; hours are OK, days I find worrying." ----------------------------- Ha ha! Squeeky bum time I think Alex Ferguson calls it? Cheers for the info; looks like I've imagined the wait times. We'll see what Natwest and La Poste have to say then. (I worry that La Poste will charge something at my end - they're funny like that)!

No way I'm dropping my 205 for one of them now. [:D]

I would imagine it will run from the date you have it done.

I like the old shape Saab 900's and read recently that they really are a piece of cake to convert, no wiring worries they are made to lhd spec and the wiring is extended for the UK (I think... beyond my ken tbh). A half decent 900 cabriolet (if you can find one with no rust) would be worth the effort, they sell for muchos in France.

My mother is sending me over a couple of grand (or so) soon. For small amounts she uses Western Union (thought that would be the cheapest?). She's with Natwest and I'm with La Poste. How much would we save by using a company? About 2 Euros? [:D] I always thought that it took a couple of weeks to transfer money over to a French account (just via the banks themselves -Brit to French)? I was surprised to read some of the comments on how quick the transfer was when using a company.

They did a similar thing about a week ago in the Aude. Apparently it's always been illegal but tolerated. Insurance-wise there's an issue with having a can in your boot, which could conceivably endanger police, medical staff etc in the event of an accident. Or so the station attendant - who was told by police - told me. I suppose you could park around the corner and fill up, I mean if your car isn't in sight...?? I don't blame the authorities though, you should have seen all the idiots cramming the stations during the invisible fuel shortage, they were actually blocking roundabouts. Old ladies - who do about one mile a week - were filling up their 60mpg Citroens and then getting the jerry cans out. I actually needed fuel, which was annoying!

The French seem to use this. http://www.argusauto.com/

Hmm. I'd say - considering you're in a foriegn country - that you've done really well there. Plenty of folk would've just swallowed the bill, you took them to the brink of withdrawing the offer; well done! Is it a new box or repair to certain parts or full refurb? I'd hate to think this was going to carry on and on (not wishing to put a hex on you). Anyway, well done.

[quote user="ErnieY"][quote user="Bones"]So, she's roadworthy but seemingly everything needs replacing! [/quote]Doesn't quite gell with my understanding of 'roadworthy' [8-)] [/quote] Mine neither! I think the fact that half the cars in France would've been refused when they first introduced the CT explains why they are 'easing in' the procedure. I once followed a white van down the road - directly behind - and I could see all four wheels at the same time, twas interesting viewing.