Where’s Everyone Gone?

jims-terrano · 27-08-2019, 23:20

Hi guys where are you all? Have you all gone on holiday?

Think the weather is cooling now after the hot bank holiday. I’ve got plans!

Have said for sometime that my fleet needs slimming down a little, 2 terranos and a skoda Roomster not to mention a project mg and the probability of a spitfire joining us too. So looks like both Terranos will be going and being replaced by a vw transporter van to convert into a camper. It’s going to be hard pxing the Terranos as I’ve owned a Terrano since 2002. It’s been a great experience and loved the trucks, still do but I think the time has come to have a change. As most will know I had a bit of a health kick up the backside so me and the mrs have decided we need to spend more quality time together and we think a camper will help us along the way.

The search has only just begun to could be a while yet before we finally take the plunge. It’ll be difficult parting company with them but the reality is that I just don’t think that I am fit enough to keep up to the repairs myself. Not even sure I’ll be able to complete the mg and spit so they may go too.

macabethiel · 27-08-2019, 23:42

You are right Jim - the fight against age is not just about our bodies but also the reality of an ageing Nissan body.

We loved our r3mR to bits but had to jump ship to the unlikely manufacturer of Jeep. As you know I am a great admirer of Mercedes but the elevated price of used ones made us look elsewhere.

The lad at the local car spares emporium has a 4x4 a Ssangyong Rexton thing that his Mum gave him as it's trade in value was about £500 (she had bought it new) - but it is ultra cheap with a Mercedes based 2.9 Litre 5 cylinder engine.

I still love the Nissan Patrol but in reality my next purchase if there is one will probably be a Jeep Grand Cherokee like Lazy-Ferrets.

Banshee · 28-08-2019, 00:00

People are still here Jim, 28 members have logged in today just nobody posting much.

Nobodies doing any work, everyone just seems to talk about it

jims-terrano · 28-08-2019, 00:05

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Originally Posted by Banshee

People are still here Jim, 28 members have logged in today just nobody posting much.

Nobodies doing any work, everyone just seems to talk about it

All the hot weather and holiday season I guess.

FerdiNL · 28-08-2019, 05:58

It's still hot out here and been very bussy at work and at home.
We have 5000 square meters of land and that needs some attention in the hot days.
Going in holiday next monday for a week, been a couple of years since we went away.

elty001 · 28-08-2019, 08:52

Still here.
Just got back from a Coast to coast trip with the guys.
Back to work yesterday to an absolute shit show

Banshee · 28-08-2019, 11:06

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Originally Posted by elty001

Still here.
Just got back from a Coast to coast trip with the guys.
Back to work yesterday to an absolute shit show

Is it time for the next trip yet?

My exhaust is fixed

jims-terrano · 28-08-2019, 12:58

That was an amazing looking trip

Jay666d · 28-08-2019, 13:19

I'm just back from my Holibob!

We went to America and took the little'un to Disneyland!

This year I hired a lifted GMC Sierra 3500HD! (It even makes HUMMER's look small!)

Next to an England sized car.

Next to a HUMMER H2.

Next to us!

Was an awesome holiday. Can't wait to go back.... Might take a while to clear the credit card bill tho!

The coast to coast trip you guys went on looked like a lark... I'd love to be in on the next one!

terranosaurusdoug · 28-08-2019, 19:16

I've not been doing loads of work on truck, I need two new rear shocks now though, I went to cowm quarry off road site and they died a proper death, truck looks like zebede going down the road now

I also wet vacked the carpets due to a muddy water ingress issue

I went to Whitby with my caravan and the boy so I spent a day on the North Yorks Moors laning

terranosaurusdoug · 28-08-2019, 19:19

North Yorks Moors
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terranosaurusdoug · 28-08-2019, 19:21

Cowm quarry
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terranosaurusdoug · 28-08-2019, 19:26

Had to do a wee bit of clearance in the Moors

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Jay666d · 28-08-2019, 19:49

That looks like a good day out right there!

I have the original shocks of my Patrol if you think they'd fit?

elty001 · 28-08-2019, 19:53

Whereabouts is the overgrown lane Doug??
We came across one just like that near sandsend.
Been told that it was open and drivable but still had a no motors sign and no signs of it being driven recently.

27-08-2019, 23:20	#1
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Where’s Everyone Gone? Hi guys where are you all? Have you all gone on holiday? Think the weather is cooling now after the hot bank holiday. I’ve got plans! Have said for sometime that my fleet needs slimming down a little, 2 terranos and a skoda Roomster not to mention a project mg and the probability of a spitfire joining us too. So looks like both Terranos will be going and being replaced by a vw transporter van to convert into a camper. It’s going to be hard pxing the Terranos as I’ve owned a Terrano since 2002. It’s been a great experience and loved the trucks, still do but I think the time has come to have a change. As most will know I had a bit of a health kick up the backside so me and the mrs have decided we need to spend more quality time together and we think a camper will help us along the way. The search has only just begun to could be a while yet before we finally take the plunge. It’ll be difficult parting company with them but the reality is that I just don’t think that I am fit enough to keep up to the repairs myself. Not even sure I’ll be able to complete the mg and spit so they may go too.

27-08-2019, 23:42	#2
macabethiel Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Derby Vehicle: Freelander & Jeep GC 3.0 Posts: 4,415	The reality Terranos are getting long in the tooth ! You are right Jim - the fight against age is not just about our bodies but also the reality of an ageing Nissan body. We loved our r3mR to bits but had to jump ship to the unlikely manufacturer of Jeep. As you know I am a great admirer of Mercedes but the elevated price of used ones made us look elsewhere. The lad at the local car spares emporium has a 4x4 a Ssangyong Rexton thing that his Mum gave him as it's trade in value was about £500 (she had bought it new) - but it is ultra cheap with a Mercedes based 2.9 Litre 5 cylinder engine. I still love the Nissan Patrol but in reality my next purchase if there is one will probably be a Jeep Grand Cherokee like Lazy-Ferrets.

28-08-2019, 00:00	#3
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,525	People are still here Jim, 28 members have logged in today just nobody posting much. Nobodies doing any work, everyone just seems to talk about it __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

28-08-2019, 05:58	#5
FerdiNL Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: The Netherlands Vehicle: SWB Pajero 3.2 DI-D Posts: 317	It's still hot out here and been very bussy at work and at home. We have 5000 square meters of land and that needs some attention in the hot days. Going in holiday next monday for a week, been a couple of years since we went away.

28-08-2019, 08:52	#6
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,825	Still here. Just got back from a Coast to coast trip with the guys. Back to work yesterday to an absolute shit show

28-08-2019, 12:58	#8
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	That was an amazing looking trip

28-08-2019, 13:19	#9
Jay666d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE Posts: 1,375	I'm just back from my Holibob! We went to America and took the little'un to Disneyland! This year I hired a lifted GMC Sierra 3500HD! (It even makes HUMMER's look small!) Next to an England sized car. Next to a HUMMER H2. Next to us! Was an awesome holiday. Can't wait to go back.... Might take a while to clear the credit card bill tho! The coast to coast trip you guys went on looked like a lark... I'd love to be in on the next one!

28-08-2019, 19:16	#10
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	I've not been doing loads of work on truck, I need two new rear shocks now though, I went to cowm quarry off road site and they died a proper death, truck looks like zebede going down the road now I also wet vacked the carpets due to a muddy water ingress issue I went to Whitby with my caravan and the boy so I spent a day on the North Yorks Moors laning

28-08-2019, 19:19	#11
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	North Yorks Moors 20190819_190114.jpg

28-08-2019, 19:21	#12
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	Cowm quarry 20190825_145032.jpg

28-08-2019, 19:26	#13
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	Had to do a wee bit of clearance in the Moors 20190821_180933.jpg

28-08-2019, 19:49	#14
Jay666d Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Patrol GU3 (Y61) 3.0 SVE Posts: 1,375	That looks like a good day out right there! I have the original shocks of my Patrol if you think they'd fit?

28-08-2019, 19:53	#15
elty001 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Aflreton,Derbyshire. Vehicle: 2000se+ 2.7tdi terrano II Posts: 6,825	Whereabouts is the overgrown lane Doug?? We came across one just like that near sandsend. Been told that it was open and drivable but still had a no motors sign and no signs of it being driven recently.