Bygone days
Bygone days
Sifting through my online image depository, I found a bunch of pics on good ol N361YLS.
Bought her in June 2001 with 114,000 on the clock. Retired to a scrapyard with 195,341 on the clock in November 2007.
She was pulling 110 MPH on the German Autobahns in July 2007 with a full load... had so much life left, but her new owner couldn't afford the £350 bill to fix some parts in the suspension.
Rest in peace my faithful chariot.
Shot with FinePix A405 at 2005-05-06
Shot with E-20,E-20N,E-20P at 2005-06-06
The day I got her, June 2001. 5 Years old with 114K miles on her clock.
Shot at 2005-05-06
Shot at 2006-04-01
Just after installing D9 wing mirrors.
Interestingly, neither of the 3 cars in frame are on the road any more.
First to go was my 406, scrapped 2007. The Prelude was written off at the end of 2007 by a careless Ford Fiesta driver and the Renault Megan in the drive way skidded on wet mud from a field dragging onto the road by the local Farmers tracktor. Megan ended up on its side in a ditch. Driver OK if rather narked.
Shot at 2007-02-18
Old windscreen taken out after I cracked it in a botched attempt to remove the drivers side wiper arm
Shot with E-20,E-20N,E-20P at 2007-05-09
Brand spanking new Windscreen
Shot with E-20,E-20N,E-20P at 2007-05-09
The only "action" I shot I have.
Shot at 2007-05-25
Returning from what ended up as her retirement cruise across Germany. Waiting for the ferry back home in Amsterdam:
Shot with E-20,E-20N,E-20P at 2007-06-29
Her replacement I bought 2 days later:
Shot with E-20,E-20N,E-20P at 2008-05-25
Bought her in June 2001 with 114,000 on the clock. Retired to a scrapyard with 195,341 on the clock in November 2007.
She was pulling 110 MPH on the German Autobahns in July 2007 with a full load... had so much life left, but her new owner couldn't afford the £350 bill to fix some parts in the suspension.
Rest in peace my faithful chariot.
Shot with FinePix A405 at 2005-05-06
Shot with E-20,E-20N,E-20P at 2005-06-06
The day I got her, June 2001. 5 Years old with 114K miles on her clock.
Shot at 2005-05-06
Shot at 2006-04-01
Just after installing D9 wing mirrors.
Interestingly, neither of the 3 cars in frame are on the road any more.
First to go was my 406, scrapped 2007. The Prelude was written off at the end of 2007 by a careless Ford Fiesta driver and the Renault Megan in the drive way skidded on wet mud from a field dragging onto the road by the local Farmers tracktor. Megan ended up on its side in a ditch. Driver OK if rather narked.
Shot at 2007-02-18
Old windscreen taken out after I cracked it in a botched attempt to remove the drivers side wiper arm
Shot with E-20,E-20N,E-20P at 2007-05-09
Brand spanking new Windscreen
Shot with E-20,E-20N,E-20P at 2007-05-09
The only "action" I shot I have.
Shot at 2007-05-25
Returning from what ended up as her retirement cruise across Germany. Waiting for the ferry back home in Amsterdam:
Shot with E-20,E-20N,E-20P at 2007-06-29
Her replacement I bought 2 days later:
Shot with E-20,E-20N,E-20P at 2008-05-25
Re: Bygone days
Nice pic's there Blue and fine examples of pugs , wish you lived closer
i'd have you cleaning mine !!
Thought depository's were what you shoved up your bum
i'd have you cleaning mine !!
Thought depository's were what you shoved up your bum
.. ooh are those drugs for me Matron
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It's sad to see an old friend go, that was a cracking car Blue
1996 406 1.8LX Got a bad case of hydro lock!
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
1996 406 Executive 2.0 Turbo XU10J2TE No longer hangin' on in there
1997 Honda CB500V
2003 Volvo V40 1.8 GDi SE killed by a nutter in a beemer 5 series
2008 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi Titanium X
"Always look on the bright side of life, dedo, dedo dedodedo"
Re: Bygone days
Thanks guys.
I have been putting thought into starting a valetting service but have no money to get started.
I have been putting thought into starting a valetting service but have no money to get started.
Re: Bygone days
Funny you say that, my nephew started a mobile valeting service with money he got from some enterprise scheme, can't remember which it was, Prince's Trust or something, one of those things to get people into business with a little help, maybe you could make enquiries in your area, see what might be on offer.
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Ah, the original Bluey Bling
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Anyone else notice it looks like he's got two massive blokes sat on the passengers side? Looks a bit on the wonk...
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How does one do the "Bluey Bling" thing with the chrome on the lower front grille? What do you buy and where do you get it from? I like the chrome effect, works nicely with the blue.
2002 (D9) Peugeot 406 Coupe SE, 2.2 litre Petrol. Scarlet Red/Rouge Ecarlate/Rosso Scarlatto. Black Leather interior. SOLD
2008 (E60 LCI) BMW 525i M-Sport, 3.0 litre Petrol. Carbonschwarz Metallic. Black Dakota Leather and Myrtlewood interior.
2008 (E60 LCI) BMW 525i M-Sport, 3.0 litre Petrol. Carbonschwarz Metallic. Black Dakota Leather and Myrtlewood interior.
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[quote="HimBigChief"]Anyone else notice it looks like he's got two massive blokes sat on the passengers side? Looks a bit on the wonk...
Indeed!, those two blokes in the care are these two:
One on the left is my Brother.
And this be why the car is so low down:
Indeed!, those two blokes in the care are these two:
One on the left is my Brother.
And this be why the car is so low down:
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Go to Halfords and get the chrome detailing strip they sell in red packaging.highlander wrote:How does one do the "Bluey Bling" thing with the chrome on the lower front grille? What do you buy and where do you get it from? I like the chrome effect, works nicely with the blue.
Much like this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CHROME-MOULDING-T ... 27a3711406
Be sure to get the stuff with 3M adhesive... anything else will peel!
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2002 (D9) Peugeot 406 Coupe SE, 2.2 litre Petrol. Scarlet Red/Rouge Ecarlate/Rosso Scarlatto. Black Leather interior. SOLD
2008 (E60 LCI) BMW 525i M-Sport, 3.0 litre Petrol. Carbonschwarz Metallic. Black Dakota Leather and Myrtlewood interior.
2008 (E60 LCI) BMW 525i M-Sport, 3.0 litre Petrol. Carbonschwarz Metallic. Black Dakota Leather and Myrtlewood interior.
Re: Bygone days
this is what i bought for my 407 grill,same stuff tho,mines been on 3 yr now
2004 Iron Grey 407se 136bhp......Written Off
2006 Moonstone blue 407 se 136 bhp.....Written off
2006 silver 407 SW..........replacement
Re: Bygone days
Aye, that's the stuff.
Clean the grill good and well, perhaps use some white spirits or such like to make sure it's free of all the grime.... then cut the trim to length and apply very carefully. Sorted.
Clean the grill good and well, perhaps use some white spirits or such like to make sure it's free of all the grime.... then cut the trim to length and apply very carefully. Sorted.