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Post by coalnewbie » Sun. Sep. 27, 2015 8:44 am

Well CS, of course you identified the real bargain in the auction, the Lister. There is a guy in Hartford who is selling one for $3500. I bought 4 Metro listeroid gensets from a guy called Sam Gott (Marine)10 years ago for $800 each at a clean out auction (pre EPA). I sold two last year for $3500 each and there were multiple offers. The ST gen ends are about $500 so whoever got the Lister got a real deal. Despite Freddy always wanting one, I guess he passed on the Reliants.

 
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Post by confedsailor » Sun. Sep. 27, 2015 10:33 am

coalnewbie wrote:Well CS, of course you identified the real bargain in the auction, the Lister. There is a guy in Hartford who is selling one for $3500. I bought 4 Metro listeroid gensets from a guy called Sam Gott (Marine)10 years ago for $800 each at a clean out auction (pre EPA). I sold two last year for $3500 each and there were multiple offers. The ST gen ends are about $500 so whoever got the Lister got a real deal. Despite Freddy always wanting one, I guess he passed on the Reliants.
Oh that was your Listeroid on CL! I seent it!

 
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Post by Freddy » Sun. Sep. 27, 2015 3:22 pm

coalnewbie wrote: Despite Freddy always wanting one, I guess he passed on the Reliants.
Yaaa.... I wanted one with the idea of building an electric car, but now that I have the Mitsubishi I-miev, that idea is moot. Also, really only one of the Reliants was any good. The other 10 or so were left to sit in the back field & just slowly rusted away. Sad to see.

 
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Post by SWPaDon » Sun. Sep. 27, 2015 9:34 pm

Freddy wrote: Yaaa.... I wanted one with the idea of building an electric car, but now that I have the Mitsubishi I-miev, that idea is moot. Also, really only one of the Reliants was any good. The other 10 or so were left to sit in the back field & just slowly rusted away. Sad to see.
As soon as I looked at the photos and saw the high grass, I said...........they ain't worth a darn, they gotta be rusted away.

 
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Post by coalnewbie » Mon. Sep. 28, 2015 1:22 am

As soon as I looked at the photos and saw the high grass, I said...........they ain't worth a darn, they gotta be rusted away.
Strangely enough, perhaps not. The bodies were completely fiberglass and the chassis very well protected against rust. Look closely at the video on the underneath of the cars, rust free. I fact that was their claim to fame. The cars were a total POS to drive but very easy to work on and you could have a car or two for spares. I would bet that was why he imported so many of them. I think the original engines were two strokes and even I could remove the engine and strip it down in my sleep (Buick owners take note) and they seldom freeze up on storage. Like the Citroen CV, most things were cable driven. 0-50 in 28 secs (on the 650cc models, 33HP) makes for leisurely driving. I bet I could have one of those cars up and running with very little expense long before Richard got his Buick finished. Also, they were very good in the snow and ice. I demand a video of Freddy driving a restored Reliant ICE driven (no electric) through Bangor. Now that I would pay to see. Freddy, you need a winter project. :D Photos please.


 
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Post by SWPaDon » Mon. Sep. 28, 2015 7:46 am

coalnewbie wrote:
As soon as I looked at the photos and saw the high grass, I said...........they ain't worth a darn, they gotta be rusted away.
Strangely enough, perhaps not. The bodies were completely fiberglass and the chassis very well protected against rust. Look closely at the video on the underneath of the cars, rust free. I fact that was their claim to fame. The cars were a total POS to drive but very easy to work on and you could have a car or two for spares. I would bet that was why he imported so many of them. I think the original engines were two strokes and even I could remove the engine and strip it down in my sleep (Buick owners take note) and they seldom freeze up on storage. Like the Citroen CV, most things were cable driven. 0-50 in 28 secs (on the 650cc models, 33HP) makes for leisurely driving. I bet I could have one of those cars up and running with very little expense long before Richard got his Buick finished. Also, they were very good in the snow and ice. I demand a video of Freddy driving a restored Reliant ICE driven (no electric) through Bangor. Now that I would pay to see. Freddy, you need a winter project. :D Photos please.
I tried, but I was laughing too hard and the tears blocked my view of the underneath toothy

 
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Post by SMITTY » Mon. Sep. 28, 2015 11:05 pm

Hit a local airport to see some classic WWII warbirds, fully restored & operational! Sitting on the tarmac was THE ONE and only surviving B-24J Liberator. Got to look it over up close, and watch it taxi out and take off, with it's 93 year old former pilot on board - was honored to shake his hand.

Goosebump central! GOD BLESS AMERICA!! :punk:

Dammit ... can't upload the vids here. My cell uses ancient extensions. I'll work on this tomorrow. :x

 
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Post by SMITTY » Wed. Sep. 30, 2015 10:47 am

Ok here we go - let's try this:

FAIL

Sorry guys - I can't make it happen. :(

 
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Post by SWPaDon » Wed. Sep. 30, 2015 10:50 am

SMITTY wrote:Ok here we go - let's try this:

FAIL

Sorry guys - I can't make it happen. :(
Can the video be uploaded to Youtube?

 
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Post by deepwoods » Fri. Oct. 02, 2015 4:28 pm

Since the forum topic is Freddy's Coffee House, guess I will ask my question here. Today I splurged and bought a small bottle ($25.99) of Baileys Irish Cream. I hear it goes well with coffee, so, what's the standard mix ratio or is it to be sipped along with coffee? Usually when I want to kick back it's a beer or two or a Gin & Tonic. Never got into the liqueur thing.
Coal is such an elegant thing to watch burning I thought I would try an upscale drink :D


 
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Post by freetown fred » Fri. Oct. 02, 2015 5:06 pm

DW, 4 parts Bailey's 1 part coffee--works well here in Freetown! :what: :clap: toothy

 
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Post by gaw » Fri. Oct. 02, 2015 5:12 pm

I mix Baileys Irish Cream directly with the hot coffee. The correct ratio depends on your taste preference. Experiment. I think Fred goes a bit heavy on the Baileys but then again his coffee sucks. :P

 
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Post by freetown fred » Fri. Oct. 02, 2015 5:13 pm

Hmmmmm, lots of people tell me that :clap: toothy

 
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Post by deepwoods » Fri. Oct. 02, 2015 5:53 pm

freetown fred wrote:DW, 4 parts Bailey's 1 part coffee--works well here in Freetown! :what: :clap: toothy
Okee-Dokee Fred :roll: I guess I failed to mention I'd like to still see the fire for at least 10 minutes-------- after drinking that recipe :D

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