British Summer Time, Mothers Day and a New G
British Summer Times has begun.........but don't forget to wish you Mum a Happy Mothers Day :-)
I thought that I would start a post/thread to get some information of how to get the best out of my latest G purchase.
Before I go any further apologies to Axel, Tony, Gordon and Gav who have given me so much help, advice and encouragement in one day getting a diesel conversion to my Manual 463 SWB.
However, 'G Fever' as Mr Spider has previously worded it has once again got the better of my brain and my heart and made me join the 'Total Petrol Power' with 'Burr Walnut' and 'Black Leather' Brigade.
I'm off later to pick it up as soon as the papers come through and will also hopefully catch up in Fred on Monday when in Scotland.
Once again apologies to the Somerset Diesel Guru's and hope that my 'Stepping over to the dark side' hasn't made you think any less of me?
I realise that fuel economy may be a issue and perhaps Joe can let me know what fuel economy he gets out of his 'Black Leather Pimp Mobile' ?
Thanks
Tim
so , lets get this straight , you bring your 463 swb 300ge down for me to sort out the the 'undiagnosed' long term vibration problem. i find the cause and sort it out , and you then rush off into the 'wide blue yonder' and buy a v8 500 lwb fully loaded blah blah blah .
you sir ,are a gimp - and that is an end to it.
p.s. i hope you remembered to take the extra seat belt out of your swb (the one for your poodle)
HAHAHAHA Gimp 
So after buying a petrol and having your leg lifted, you have gone and bought another petrol ?!?
Just bigger and less economical.... That's my kids future you're destroying...
Wait till Mr Bruegger finds out.....you will be glad your in Norfolk!!!
And as for old 8 legs....don't even go encouraging him, we will never hear the last of it 
Looks like we have a splinter cell on our hands, SPLITTERS...
Gav, proud member of the Utility Rubber Mat and Cloth Division
Gav,
The lure of the Elephant you know what ruffled leather door cards was just too much.
Please can you look into the black mats and load cover as I have sent you the pictures.
I'm sure 'The Wurzels' will get over it :-)
Mr Sheen.......Oh sorry that's what I buff the walnut with
OK, I got the pictures, not sure MB still do the Black Lambs wool carpets anymore, but i will come back to you ASAP....they will not be cheap but i guess i am missing the point now...?
I see you have changed your "location" to North Norfolk? A better kind of dwelling away from all those farmers... or is that where you have the boat moored now for the summer?
Are you driving that v8 up north tomorrow ?
Fred,
I will catch up with you in Edinburgh tomorrow but I haven't even picked up the New G yet as I am still waiting clearance on it from where it is located in Scotland. It may be a couple of weeks before all done but it was too good to miss. I'll explain more tomorrow night
I have packed the bullion for you from Axel.
Regards
Tim
Gordon,
Is that a V8 on your profile pic ? 
Tim
Gordon,
Is that a V8 on your profile pic ?
Tim
So now when us oily boys want to have a serious thread you and the arachnid will be pushing your bromance in our faces
even deeper sigh
Ahem....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esEcwAWi6dk
Welcome to the Wood, leather and Carpet Brigade - Power Division
Spider1V
Joe,
Thanks for your kind welcoming voicemail but I am stuck in boring meetings in Princes Street, Edinburgh at the moment. (Great view of the castle though)
Hopefully, I should be free later as I should be traveling northwards to collect my new G.
It is a long story about my find as it has been privately used on a Scottish estate and is on personal plates. Only Brendon Rogers (Liverpool top of premier league) can be as excited as me :-)
Another one ticked of the bucket list........unfortunately I'll never be able to tick Jill Dando, a beer with George Best or a round of golf with Seve off :-(
I've upset Axel and Gordon but ces la vi !
Appropriately I will be eating French as I will hopefully seeing Fred tonight :-)
Regards
Tim
Spider,
Good to chat and catch up soon.
Tim
Cr*p story so I apologise beforehand.. But I've had a beer with George Best! I worked in a bar in Wimbledon in the mid nineties and his missus (Alex) used to work there and brought him in. My surname is Best.. so we were introduced and we had a brief chat but he wasn't much interested and we didn't talk football as I have no interest in that!
See, told ya! Awful story but at least I get to say I met him once.. I was also working there when Andre Agassi and Brooke Shields used to come in for breakfast during the tennis..
But I've had a beer with George Best! I worked in a bar in Wimbledon in the mid nineties and his missus (Alex) used to work there and brought him in. My surname is Best.. so we were introduced and we had a brief chat but he wasn't much interested and we didn't talk football as I have no interest in that!
Can't best that .....but meanwhile back on topic, can we have a few details of the new Wagen?
Pretty pleeeeeaaassse.....
Mr Tango...surprised I don't know you as spent many a day in the Ferry at Symonds Yat
Currently with Mr Fred on the lash in Edinburgh....great foot and off to have some fun :-)
Cruising Princes Street tomorrow in a tandem of G 500's.....
Walnut Polish .....perleese. Spider.
Norfolk and Good :-)
ps. Uncle Richard will meet you at Newark with those 463 seats.
Mr Tango...surprised I don't know you as spent many a day in the Ferry at Symonds Yat
I'm a relative newcomer around these parts and besides the Ferry is the other side of the river, I'd have to take the ferry to get there! Saracens Head is my local but it's a bit of a trek back up the hill
Last time I was in Edinburgh was to watch Wales v Scotland last year, good fun, great city!
Nobody told me Fred could drink........now of to the golden triangle......
With your buying habits lately, drinking in Scotland with a Frenchman i would watch yourself....
Make sure you don't wake up tomorrow owning a matching pair of V8's!!! A LHD one for the holiday home in the Algarve... 
certainly don't go to that casino he owns uses...
Anyway i have been chatting to Mike earlier and he thinks to cheer Tony up, that maybe he could do you a proper deal on an OM606 LA conversion before May after all..... I think Tony has blown his Lawnmower engine and thinks the M113 V8 might just have enough torque 
Mr Tango...surprised I don't know you as spent many a day in the Ferry at Symonds Yat
Currently with Mr Fred on the lash in Edinburgh....great foot and off to have some fun :-)
Cruising Princes Street tomorrow in a tandem of G 500's.....
Walnut Polish .....perleese. Spider.
Norfolk and Good :-)
ps. Uncle Richard will meet you at Newark with those 463 seats.
AAHHH Geography lessons too, i always thought that Norfolk and Good was all one village not two, i have always understood it to be Norfolk In Good ?
Gav,
Casino......yes I put all my money on red and Fred Black and guess what? It came in Green :-)
Filled the G up early this morning £147 and have drove 48 miles and it is on just over 1/4 full.....is that right? If so, Mike will have to do his business....
And thinking of posts last night from Mr Tango....Symonds Yat and Ross on Wye what a beautiful part of the world that is...one of the best places in the UK.
Anyway must dash as need to find a petrol station :-(
Tim
this is a load of industrial strength 'wind up'
the norfolk gimp has indeed scooped himself one of the nicest 463 lwb's for sale recently , it is NOT V8 it is 300 petrol.
APRIL FOOLER
he was overcome after taking possession of his lwb with leather and wood ,and conjured up this work of fiction to catch himself a SPIDERIV .
anyone who has seen the film pulp fiction will know what can happen to 'the fly' if the spider catches up with it....
best you stay hidden in norfolk boy.
i think you should put us all out of misery and post up some pictures of your new 'g'
Hee, hee Very good...
power division membership........ now revoked! 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11Ee02WLxGk
Spider1V
Joe,
You have helped me keep the faith :-) ......sorry seems to be the hardest word!
Had a great meal and beer with Fred and I want him to record an answer phone message for me. It's like having David Ginola as a fast dial contact on your phone.
Now meeting Richard Well to drop off some 463 seats.
All above is true.....promise.
I know it will come back with interest but you more than anyone told me to meet face to face where possible and have a bit of fun.......
Incy Wincy Spider1V please don't fret.
This story developed a bit of a bet!
We had to cajole and set the right bait.
I have a new truck but it's not a V8.
The post unfurled lips started to quibble.
Whilst we patiently waited for old Spider1V to nibble.
True to form you didn't let us down.
However, for a while we did start to frown.
As always you'll be Wood 'n' Leather.....The V8 king.
I'll await the abuse when you decide to ring :-)
Good humour and banter was was the theme of this thread.
Petrol V Diesel can now go to bed.
Whatever your flavour or size of the block.
It's your own preference.....what makes your tic tock.
Each to their own to make their choice.
Share on the forum with pics and a voice.
The new truck is a joy it's got full burr walnut wood.
Not quite like yours when you lift up the hood.
It suits my needs and is a great tool.
Have a great day Spider1V and Happy April Fool
You are a top guy and keep smiling.
Regards
Tim
HAHAHA
Love it
Spider Vader...has quite a ring ....
Tim, if that little ditty is all your own work.... either....
a) You have too much time on your hands 
b) You're in the wrong job
c) The 300 has broken down on the way home from France Scotland and the AF is on you
You now best avoid large swathes of Southern and Western England 
Don't want any mid 90's 463's ending up for sale like this....
You have been warned...
Think its known in G Wagen parley as "an oil burner" 
You for got to add the word 'filthy' .......or 'smelly' .... or my personal favorite.........' the devils own waste product'......
Hurmph
Spider1V
I hope Tim enjoyed "both seconds of the rest of his life"
Gav,
A surreal day......now having a McDonald's with Richard Wells in Newark.
Perhaps I should start a G Wagen Good Food Guide?
10/10 for L'escargot bleu from last night, McDonald's always gets a big 7/10 and I've even tasted Muffins in Somerset and Jam Tarts made in Beaconosfield :-)
Tonight is my favourite......Cromer Crab
Tim
Gav,
A surreal day......now having a McDonald's with Richard Wells in Newark.
Perhaps I should start a G Wagen Good Food Guide?
10/10 for L'escargot bleu from last night, McDonald's always gets a big 7/10 and I've even tasted Muffins in Somerset and Jam Tarts made in Beaconosfield :-)
Tonight is my favourite......Cromer Crab
Tim
Have you actually a death wish?
Are you trying to insulate and aggravate all the G500 owners in the UK?
Comparing Fred's establishment on the same scale as a McD is surely bad enough, but just 3 points to separate...
pour l'amour de Dieu!!!
Gav,
A surreal day......
Tonight is my favourite......Cromer Crab
Tim
Would go and see a doctor about those if I were you...........
As for my mate Gav....... you are correct.... just told my cat what I will do when I see the 'Dirty Diesels'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_S5cXbXe-4&list=PL15FB7AF275BC7C57
Humpy
Spider1V
Gav,
A surreal day......
Tonight is my favourite......Cromer Crab
Tim
Would go and see a doctor about those if I were you...........
As for my mate Gav....... you are correct.... just told my cat what I will do when I see the 'Dirty Diesels'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_S5cXbXe-4&list=PL15FB7AF275BC7C57
Humpy
Spider1V
Sweet litte Mog. I have one like that. Her favourite trick is chasing spiders
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Axel,
Now now.....I've just gone all sophisticated on you darling.
You know I love it when you talk dirty to me :-)
Can you recommend a good wood polish?
Tim
ps. Did you see the pics of the 463 seats that I sent to Richard?