Fords and River Crossing

[si_guru]

This has been posted before, but here it is again in the new (and correct) section. Visit the following website for information on local fords and river crossings:

http://www.wetroads.co.uk

Email Lee Chapman with any you know that aren't already listed. Don't be a dummy (like me) and look in the wrong county. N.B. Wetton is in Staffordshire.

[s.stirley]

I got the co-ordinates for all of them off him too (very kind gent) and have converted them to a format most GPS programs can read. I'll attach it here if there's any interest .. about 60KB I think ..

Simon

[OldFart]

I've currently got the flooring removed from my series 2, should I now be fitting drain plugs before refitting the flloorboards :hahaha: :hahaha:

[Lighting90]

Originally posted by OldFart
I've currently got the flooring removed from my series 2, should I now be fitting drain plugs before refitting the flloorboards :hahaha: :hahaha:

hmm, the local cheivot dialect I think for floorboards... :p


Do you need them, they only stop the water from getting back out??

[OldFart]

Originally posted by Lighting90


hmm, the local cheivot dialect I think for floorboards... :p


Do you need them, they only stop the water from getting back out??


Lool ....toook yer long enufff 2 spooot theeee deliberateee mustake eh :p

[Lighting90]

hey, i am working... :goofylook









maybe.... :buck:

[Bush Tucker Man]

Very interesting site. Some of my favourites appear, as I'm sure everybody elses do.

Some of the Somerset fords look to be rather long, could be worth a paddle next time I get down that way.

Remember almost getting stranded at Sunderland Point (Lancaster, Lancashire) in my 1st car (Chevette) and praying that the door seals understood their job-description.

[si_guru]

Chevette - nows theres a cool motor. Skoda man too, obviously a very intelligent bloke.

[Bush Tucker Man]

Yep, it was okay. One of the special editions with brown over gold paint, only ever seen one like it.
It was registered as EJX 675Y

I'd still like a HS or HSR as a 'fun-car', barring that a 'Dolly Sprint' (in Mimosa Yellow), Escort RS1800 or a Talbot (Lotus) Sunbeam

Love Skodas, I'd have an Octavia RS, or an Estelle tomorrow

[si_guru]

My brother had a Bedford Chevanne back into 80's. We painted it white and fitted Rostyle wheels from an Opel Manta. If I can find a pic I'll piut it on. It did look the dogs b------ks - remember things were simpler back then!

I have a Octavia vRS in silver (wanted Yellow but SWMBO wouldn't let me) it's a lovely car. 146mph and 40+mpg. One of the best cars I've had. I'm looking forward to seeingthe new Octavia next year. Hopefully they will make a vRS PDi 150 in that range or a 4x4 PDi 130 Estate.

I have a friend who's selling a Yellow Dolly Sprint. He doesn't want much for it I don't think. It was fully restored a few years ago but has has sat in his garage unused for a while. It is MOT'd but very dusty. Could probably be had for a 5 or 6 hundred quid. I think it has new engine in it too.

Steve