Manky Monkey Motors

I know I'm early posting this but just came across the date for this one. This year, (2008), was a huge success with our little website stand and hopefully we will have something working for this, (2009), one. I'm not sure as always if work will overlap with this but I hope not as it's a great event, rain or shine. I will sticky it for now or it will end up lost a million pages back.

We hope to be there on the trike!

Better get down the workshop then a s'pose!  ::)

You 'n' me both mate!
We managed to rustle up 24 vehicles for this show in 2008. Hoping to improve on that for '09 so get building folks!

Just opened the post & found the entry form for the 2009 Basingstoke show.
The official closing date for entries is the 1st of April '09, (although late entries may be accepted at the organisers' discretion, but won't appear in the programme). So we need to start compiling a list people.
This show's becoming a bit of an unofficial forum get-together so would be great to see as many of you there as possible.
Who's up for it then?

I'm not in France this year :'( :'( so might be able to get along with something, Pop with Bobcat in the back would be nice ;D ;D

That'd be cool!  8)

Hope to be there again this year.

Hope so Doc. You were one of the first there last year as I recall.
Better start pushing this one & drawing up a list then. 24 vehicles on our pitch last year. Can we beat that this year?

Sorry to disappoint not going to be there, my fault should have checked the calendar before posting.

If I'm there....
....The helmet's coming.

(Google, Images - Picklehaube)

99%

Like this one?

YUP.

Superb! Always wanted one of them for when I'm ridin' the trike.

Why dyerthinkIgoddit !

If you want one, I could see about getting you one...They cost.

The Pointy Helmet Mk1

Awww Doc! We're gutted. Sure you can't make it?

i might come but it will be on me gpz 900.

Build something quick!

'Fraid not the 9th is my dads 80th and have to be at the party.

Think I have enough helmets thanks, must admit those have a lot of class.

At least it clears up the "pointy helmet" name.

So much for supporting yer club.

The excuse being-
You are going to your dad's 80th birthday party...
...I feel sure he won't be at yours!

Happy 80th Twisted Senior!

 ;D a bit rich from a noob eh!

But I will be on the Monkey Run!

Looks like you need to ask your missus for an NVQ in spelling lol  ;D

You'd better get your eyes checked Zippy

"Cough cough EDITED cough"

Blast rumbled!

Get back to work Zippy! ;D :P

The Noob would like to know when The Monkey Run occurs.
Does anyone know?
Spew forth details, at wiil (sorry) will.
(wEars thi sbellchequer, Iem a biit noob tuwall ths)
"cough, cough HELMET, cough"

I wonder if it hurts?!  ???

here's the link Picklehaube

http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4306.0

...only when me zip catches me wanger (wince!)
"coff, coffHelmetwangr,coffwang.    spluttr."

An as a Noob I expect you to be there ;D ;) :P

What's it like folks? Classic Car/bikes. Static or events. Big or small...
Useful point for posters of events....
Any CAMPING facility?

Check the Rally/Show Photos section of the main site Gary. Here's the write-up & photos of last year's meet.

Basingstoke Transport Festival 08 (http://mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/Photos/bstoke11.05.08/bstoke08words.html)

No camping -it's a one day event, from 11am to around 5pm. A good mixture of classic cars, bikes, trucks, military, custom etc, etc -& us.  ;D

I will be there for sure but not sure if i will be in the charger or bringing the altered.

You could always do both like last year then I can move it about for you again  ;D

Just spoke to Pete, book a spot for the altered. :)

Count yourself booked  ;D ;)

I'll definetly be there again! just spoke to perry (55convetible) and he's not sure :( but gonna let me know for definetly next week also if my mates 68barracuda is ready he'll come along but will let you know for sure

Hey Steve where have you been hiding. No problem just let us know.

not been on the computer alot..broke the chev in october, trying to get it all sorted for the end of this month (fingers crossed!)

Good luck! It'll be nice to see you again mate.  ;)

Yep, i'm really looking forward to the show! It was a blinding day out last year :)
Be nice to catch up with everyone

 ;D Can't guarantee the same heat-wave weather as last year, but we'll do our best.  ;)

Got a text from Dave to say that Perry with his 55 Belair will be there again on our stand.

I'll be there!!! And it looks like it'll be the 'unveiling' meet for my chopper too! Can you just turn up, or does it need booking and all that!?!?!

Clive

You have to have a pass to get in with your vehicle so if you wish to put it on our patch we can get you in.

If you're sure that's okay with you guys, then, Yes please!! ;D

Clive

Ok I'll start a list. If i've forgotten someone then I'm sorry and please add yourself to the list.

1. Manky - Pop
2. Manky - Trike
3. Tazet - Trike
4. Perry - 55 Belair
5. 65Nova - Chevy Nova
6. Brock - A drag car of sorts
7. Dave2lanes - Scorpion Stinger
8. Flap - The Flapster
9. Muffin - Trike
10. Dave - PsycoTriko
11. Clive - Chop
12. 68 Barracuda?
13. Byzmax - Trike???
14. Panthershaun -Something???
15. TonyB - Something???
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.

We've only got a couple of weeks till this show guys & space will be limited. It was a bit of a squeeze last year & there's no guarantee we'll get the same size pitch or even the same spot on the show field this year. So if you fancy coming along, put your name & vehicle down as soon as poss please.
Those that were there last year know there's nothing organised about it -just arrive, park up & enjoy the day. Unfinished projects are very welcome -we'll certainly have a few of our own, but obviously you'll need to sort out your own transportation for them. We've found from previous shows that the general public are fascinated by the "behind the scenes" bit of project builds. They don't usually get to see the bare metal, bare bones jobs, just the shiny finished vehicles.
If we have time & you give us the info, we'll run off some laminated cards, giving owner's name, vehicle description, points of interest etc.
Anyone fancy a day in the park?   

7. Dave2lanes - The Stinger????,
its= scorpion stinger.

Oops! Sorry Dave! Sorted.

1. Manky - unfinished Pop
2. Manky - unfinished Reliant trike
3. Tazet - unfinished Reliant trike
4. Perry - 55 Chevy Belair
5. 65Nova - Chevy Nova
6. Brock - A drag car of sorts
7. Dave2lanes - Scorpion Stinger drag car
8. Flap - The Flapster Reliant trike
9. Muffin - Reliant trike
10. Dave - PsycoTriko VW trike
11. Clive - Chop
12. 68 Barracuda?
13. Byzmax - Trike???
14. Panthershaun -Something???
15. TonyB - Something???
16. Scottie - Tiki Munki drag car
17. Triker Pete & Chrissie - VW trike
18.
19.
20.

Come on guys. more names please & definite confirmation of the ? ones.

Just added Jacko, if thats ok?

1. Manky - unfinished Pop
2. Manky - unfinished Reliant trike
3. Tazet - unfinished Reliant trike
4. Perry - 55 Chevy Belair
5. 65Nova - Chevy Nova
6. Brock - A drag car of sorts
7. Dave2lanes - Scorpion Stinger drag car
8. Flap - The Flapster Reliant trike
9. Muffin - Reliant trike
10. Dave - PsycoTriko VW trike
11. Clive - Chop
12. 68 Barracuda?
13. Byzmax - Trike???
14. Panthershaun -Something???
15. TonyB - Something???
16. Scottie - Tiki Munki drag car
17. Triker Pete & Chrissie - VW trike
18. Jacko - VW trike
19.
20.

That's ok sorry we forgot to do it.
Also Added it Si - Strokerblue

1. Manky - unfinished Pop
2. Manky - unfinished Reliant trike
3. Tazet - unfinished Reliant trike
4. Perry - 55 Chevy Belair
5. 65Nova - Chevy Nova
6. Brock - A drag car of sorts
7. Dave2lanes - Scorpion Stinger drag car
8. Flap - The Flapster Reliant trike
9. Muffin - Reliant trike
10. Dave - PsycoTriko VW trike
11. Clive - Chop
12. 68 Barracuda?
13. Byzmax - Trike???
14. Panthershaun -Something???
15. TonyB - Something???
16. Scottie - Tiki Munki drag car
17. Triker Pete & Chrissie - VW trike
18. Jacko - VW trike
19. Strokerblue - Petty Roadrunner, (as featured in this months Classic American)
20.

Ok so here is the list so far again but edited. Perry has had to pull out as his engine is not well.

1. Manky - unfinished Pop
2. Manky - unfinished Reliant trike
3. Tazet - unfinished Reliant trike
4. Jacko - VW trike
5. 65Nova - Chevy Nova
6. Triker Pete & Chrissie - VW trike
7. Dave2lanes - Scorpion Stinger drag car
8. Flap - The Flapster Reliant trike
9. Muffin - Reliant trike
10. Dave - PsycoTriko VW trike
11. Clive - Chop
12. Scottie - Tiki Munki drag car
13. Strokerblue - Petty Roadrunner, (as featured in this months Classic American)
14. Panthershaun -Something???
15. TonyB - Something???
16. Byzmax - Trike???
17.
18.
19.
20.

We've decided that we will hand you the passes as you drive in. This way we don't run the risk of it getting lost in the post or you forgetting to bring it with you. I will try and put up the directions on here so you know where to go if you haven't been before.
We would really like to have this as a forum thing so come one guys it's only once a year. We have a sofa if someone afar needs to crash for the night.
Please can the ones with ?? by their names please confirm either way and if yes then what.

1. Manky - unfinished Pop
2. Manky - unfinished Reliant trike
3. Tazet - unfinished Reliant trike
4. Jacko - VW trike
5. 65Nova - Chevy Nova
6. Triker Pete & Chrissie - VW trike
7. Dave2lanes - Scorpion Stinger drag car
8. Flap - The Flapster Reliant trike
9. Muffin - Reliant trike
10. Dave - PsycoTriko VW trike
11. Clive - Chop
12. Scottie - Tiki Munki drag car
13. Strokerblue - Petty Roadrunner, (as featured in this months Classic American)
14. Panthershaun -Something???
15. TonyB - Something???
16. Byzmax - Trike???
17. Tbone and Mrs T  (again work allowing) ???
18.
19.
20.

Hi guys i am doing by very best to make it as i thought last years event was one of the best i attended all year, the situation is that my crank is having a grind even as i type this post .if there is a good outcome i see no reason why i shouldnt be there.FINGERS CROSSED x  ???

We have everything crossed for you too Perry. We hope you can make it.

Tbone what ya bringing other than the Mrs

Come on guys, get out from behind that keyboard & come & join us!

Good question, Does it have to be vehicles? we seem to have a full quota of trikes at various stages.......
So i was thinking about bringing down the reliant engine and box, mounted in a steel frame, hopefully working, if i pull my finger out, sort of stationary engine.

That sounds like a good idea. How about supplimenting it with a copy of your thread of the top end strip down/rebuild (I know this would be teaching how to suck eggs to most people there, but it would provide an insight for the beginner).
Just my thoughts but as a novice I would find it fasinating (if I hadn't already read it ;D )

Great idea TB. How about mounting it on a plinth of some sort? A stand, a few feet off the ground, bolted to the engine & gearbox mounts. Obviously health & safety's a big issue with the general public wandering about -can't afford to have some nosey kid sticking his fingers in the fan belt. So it'd need a guard over any moving parts or a barrier to keep Joe Public out of arm's reach.
Could look very cool with the aluminium nicely polished.  8)

As these 2 have said it sounds like a good idea but we will have to put a barrier up around it. Same with Daves car we'll have to have a zone around the car void of public and puppies when he starts it up.

LOL...puppies  ;D

Polish it ???? gotta get it running first  ;D. I`ll know for sure by mid week if my shift swap request has happened or not so will let you know when i know. Yep, i thought of a frame around 3 feet tall, tall enough to see, but not to tall. I have access to some of those metal crowd barriers, the low ones, so if it goes to plan, i`ll bring 4 with me to box it in. Gotta keep the health n safety executive happy  ;). Am working the next few days so time will be against me,we`ll see.

Yes a lady with her puppy walked right past the exhausts of the original Black Pig just as Steve started it. I spotted it but half a second too late and just as I shouted stop it was too late the car fired up and the poor puppy was absolutley petrified. It was no ones fault but I still picture it and feel for the poor little thing. I know Dave still thinks about it too and we do not want a repeat of that this year so a barrier and firing up times will be displayed.

Alright TB, if not polished, how about painting the rocker cover a funky colour, (Halfords do a range of marble & metalflake aerosol paints for push bikes), or knocking up a crazy twisty exhaust or something? Have a word with Lunatic -he bought Toad's old trike project, which came with a part finished supercharger set-up.
Huge crash barriers might be a bit over the top, but Taz uses white tapes to divide up her fields at work so they can put several groups of horses in one field. Something like that would probably be enough -especially if she borrows the electrified ones!  :P

so, what time are you getting to the show ground?

Basingstoke War Memorial Park

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=War+Memorial+Park,+Basingstoke&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&split=0&ei=g4r8SZ_ND5LMjAeU7NyZAw&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1

Hey Tazet, Think I'd best take a bib this year  ::) :) ;)

 ;D Yes Pete but I'm sure we will have T-shirts we can sell you  ;)

We'll probably be there by about 7.30/8.00 Pete -got a lot of vehicle moving about to do.

1. Manky - unfinished Pop
2. Manky - unfinished Reliant trike
3. Tazet - unfinished Reliant trike
4. Jacko - VW trike
5. 65Nova - Chevy Nova
6. Triker Pete & Chrissie - VW trike
7. Dave2lanes - Scorpion Stinger drag car
8. Flap - The Flapster Reliant trike
9. Muffin - Reliant trike
10. Dave - PsycoTriko VW trike
11. Clive - Chop
12. Scottie - Tiki Munki drag car
13. Strokerblue - Petty Roadrunner, (as featured in this months Classic American)
14. Panthershaun -Something???
15. TonyB - Something???
16. Byzmax - Trike???
17. Tbone and Mrs T  (again work allowing)
18. Steve   - Rover 100
19.
20.

Got another car for the show. Dave 2 Lanes' mate, Steve, is bringing along his injected Chevy engined pro-street Rover 100.
Still got a few places to fill guys & some question marks to confirm.

Just been told the XS1100 Yamaha trike Byzax built will be there, kindly brought along by it's owner Chris. Those who saw our pitch at the last Shepton Mallet show will have seen it almost complete. It's big n black & gorgeous. Also 2 of Jacko's mates are bringing along their trikes, A Chevy V8 & a VW respectively. Sorry, didn't catch their names.
Can you guys who are question marked please contact us & confirm whether you're joining us please.

1. Manky - unfinished Pop
2. Manky - unfinished Reliant trike
3. Tazet - unfinished Reliant trike
4. Jacko - VW trike
5. 65Nova - Chevy Nova
6. Triker Pete & Chrissie - VW trike
7. Dave2lanes - Scorpion Stinger drag car
8. Flap - The Flapster Reliant trike
9. Muffin - Reliant trike
10. Dave - PsycoTriko VW trike
11. Clive - Chop
12. Scottie - Tiki Munki drag car
13. Strokerblue - Petty Roadrunner, (as featured in this months Classic American)
14. Panthershaun -Something???
15. TonyB - Something???
16. Byzmax - Trike???
17. Tbone and Mrs T  (again work allowing)
18. Steve   - Rover 100
19. Chris    - Yam XS1100 trike
20.

As 'Voodoo Overload' has just PASSED it's MoT I'd like to confirm I'll be there!! Where and when do you want me!?!?!?

Clive

That's great Clive! Well done. Bet you're chuffed! Just in time for the glorious heatwave Summer I'm told we're going to get.  8)
Triker Pete posted this link to the Memorial Park in Basingstoke where the show's taking place.

Basingstoke War Memorial Park

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=War+Memorial+Park,+Basingstoke&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=UTF-8&sourceid=ie7&rlz=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&split=0&ei=g4r8SZ_ND5LMjAeU7NyZAw&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1

We can send you a photo copied map if you need one, (PM us your address). Not sure what time the organisers will be onsite, but we're aiming to be there by around 8.o.clock on Sunday morning. We've got some running about to do, trailering a couple of vehicles from various places, but someone should be there. Nobody's ever kept a check on who comes & goes before but this year they're asking that every vehicle on the show field has a vehicle pass -just a photo copied ticket. We've been issued with 20. It's a council health & safety thing apparently. If we had more than 20 vehicles on the day we could re-use the tickets -who's going to check? The 3 we're bringing along are all unfinished, unregistered projects, so if we had to we could argue they don't need vehicle passes. It's not normally that official -it's run by genuine vehicle enthusiasts so I'm sure they'll turn a blind eye if necessary.
Between now & the end of the week we'll PM or email everyone our mobile numbers so just give us a ring when you arrive & someone will nip up to the gate with a ticket for you.
It's no big deal -just turn up, park up & enjoy the day. All show vehicles need to be onsite by 10.30am at the latest ready for the 11.o.clock opening. Officially the show runs till 5pm.

A couple of late entries:

1. Manky - unfinished Pop
2. Manky - unfinished Reliant trike
3. Tazet - unfinished Reliant trike
4. Jacko - VW trike
5. Jacko's mate, (sorry didn't catch the names),   -VW trike
6. Jacko's other mate     -V8 trike, (Chevy I think)
7. 65Nova - Chevy Nova
8. Triker Pete & Chrissie - VW trike
9. Dave2lanes & the crew  - Scorpion Stinger drag car
10. Flap - The Flapster Reliant trike
11. Muffin - Reliant trike
12. Dave - PsycoTriko VW trike
13. Clive - GPZ750 Chop
14. Scottie - Tiki Munki drag car
15. Strokerblue - Richard Petty tribute Plymouth Roadrunner
16. Steve   - Rover 100
17. Chris    - Yam XS1100 trike
18. Goforest  -  VW beach buggy
19. Gorest's mate Des  -  VW beach buggy
20.
21.
22.

We've now got 2 extra passes, so 22 in total. 3 left to fill.
Panthershaun, TonyB & Tbone- any of you guys coming & if so, are you bringing anything along with you to show? Need to know soon please. Still waiting to hear from Perry as to whether he's managed to rebuild the engine on his '55 Chevy Belair. If anyone else fancies bringing a vehicle down to Hampshire to show off to the assembled masses for the afternoon, let us know as soon as poss please. Unfinished projects most welcome, but obviously you'll need to arrange your own transport.   

Little space for my mini please

thanks
James

PS. will email spec sheet

Hi James ok will add you to the list. Email the specs to me please and I'll get a sheet done for you like the one I did for Dave as I presume that's what it's for. Also maybe some photos and a write up for Manky while you are at it  ;D ;D ;D ;D

1. Manky - unfinished Pop
2. Manky - unfinished Reliant trike
3. Tazet - unfinished Reliant trike
4. Jacko - VW trike
5. Jacko's mate, (sorry didn't catch the names),   -VW trike
6. Jacko's other mate     -V8 trike, (Chevy I think)
7. 65Nova - Chevy Nova
8. Triker Pete & Chrissie - VW trike
9. Dave2lanes & the crew  - Scorpion Stinger drag car
10. Flap - The Flapster Reliant trike
11. Muffin - Reliant trike
12. Dave - PsycoTriko VW trike
13. Clive - GPZ750 Chop
14. Scottie - Tiki Munki drag car
15. Strokerblue - Richard Petty tribute Plymouth Roadrunner
16. Steve   - Rover 100
17. Chris    - Yam XS1100 trike
18. Goforest  -  VW beach buggy
19. Gorest's mate Des  -  VW beach buggy
20. James  -  Mini
21.
22.

For those that don't know, James crews for the Scorpion Stinger drag car, which will also be on our pitch, (& hopefully firing up several times during the day). His car's not just any old Mini -it's a supercharged Mini!
Welcome aboard J.  ;)

and all round good guy (thats enough crawling for now,lol).

James, Taz is currently busy de-coding your XL spec sheet into Word.  :)
All those bringing a vehicle to the show, if you can email us a basic spec' sheet, (don't need an essay -James- just the basics & any points of interest etc), we'll Taz, will weave an A4 laminated card for you.   

Clive's is now sorted too just got to print and laminate them.

Had an email from one of Perry's mates asking if he can bring his 59 Buick. We said yes and at least Perry can turn up in that if he can't get his car finished. Perry if you read this please don't rush your car just to get it done for this as we'd hate for something else to go wrong on such a lovely car.

1. Manky - unfinished Pop
2. Manky - unfinished Reliant trike
3. Tazet - unfinished Reliant trike
4. Jacko - VW trike
5. Jacko's mate, (sorry didn't catch the names),   -VW trike
6. Jacko's other mate     -V8 trike, (Chevy I think)
7. 65Nova - Chevy Nova
8. Triker Pete & Chrissie - VW trike
9. Dave2lanes & the crew  - Scorpion Stinger drag car
10. Flap - The Flapster Reliant trike
11. Muffin - Reliant trike
12. Dave - PsycoTriko VW trike
13. Clive - GPZ750 Chop
14. Scottie - Tiki Munki drag car
15. Strokerblue - Richard Petty tribute Plymouth Roadrunner
16. Steve   - Chevy engined, pro street Rover 100
17. Chris    - Yam XS1100 trike
18. Goforest  -  VW beach buggy
19. Gorest's mate Des  -  VW beach buggy
20. James  -  supercharged Mini
21. Mick - 59 Buick convertible
22.

So. To re-cap, we've now got

10 trikes
3 Yanks
3 Brits
2 drag cars
2 buggies
& a chop.   :)

I still have my spec sheet from last year :)

Great Pete. I've too still got everyones sheets from last year on my computer so if anyone has lost theirs let me know and I'll print you off a new one. Also if anyone wishes to add to theirs let me know.

 ;)Can you take some spare spec sheets an we'll fill them in when we get there ;D

Sorry  ::)

 ;D Only joking James. Your sheet ran to 2 columns! Always better to have more info rather than less. Looking forward to having a nose around that engine bay on Sunday.
Mr Forest. No problem. Obviously won't be able to laminate them onsite, but can bring some spare laminating pockets to slip the completed sheets in if the weather turns damp.

Just get Twolanes to run them over a couple of times :)

Ta looking forward to it

 ;D
We could probably find a plug socket to plug a laminator into, but might not go down too well if the tannoy system suddenly goes dead cos we've unplugged it!

from what I remember That wouldn't be such a bad idea :)

 ;D I don't know where these shows find their announcers. Maybe they all use the same guy, but some of them are odd to say the least.  :) Mind you, I wouldn't fancy having to sit there for 6 hours, talking about buses & lorries & trikes n stuff. Oh wait, I do that here every evening! Maybe we could hijack the tannoy & launch our own pirate Monkey station. Radio Mank.  ;D

I'm sure they would like "Jesus Build my Hotrod"  ;D

Or anything by The Monkees.

sshhhh dont say words like that :) im gonna take my sun cream

we're taking the genny if it helps - need it to pump up the tyres (via compressor) and charge the battery (via battery charger) on the altered. 8)

As i already said to Andy, i wont be displaying anything this year, my work pattern has left me no time to get the reliant engine up to show standard, let alone anywere near running.
My apologies to all here.

You're forgiven just this once TB, but we fully expect to see you there on the finished trike next year.
Who knows, I might even have mine done by then!

I have some laminated plain sheets with our logo on left over from last year so anyone wishing to do their own spec sheet can write on those. Just got to remember to collect the laminator from work today.

All allocated passed are now taken

1. Manky - unfinished Pop
2. Manky - unfinished Reliant trike
3. Tazet - unfinished Reliant trike
4. Jacko - VW trike
5. Jacko's mate, (sorry didn't catch the names),   -VW trike
6. Jacko's other mate     -V8 trike, (Chevy I think)
7. 65Nova - Chevy Nova
8. Triker Pete & Chrissie - VW trike
9. Dave2lanes & the crew  - Scorpion Stinger drag car
10. Flap - The Flapster Reliant trike
11. Muffin - Reliant trike
12. Dave - PsycoTriko VW trike
13. Clive - GPZ750 Chop
14. Scottie - Tiki Munki drag car
15. Strokerblue - Richard Petty tribute Plymouth Roadrunner
16. Steve   - Chevy engined, pro street Rover 100
17. Chris    - Yam XS1100 trike
18. Goforest  -  VW beach buggy
19. Gorest's mate Des  -  VW beach buggy
20. James  -  supercharged Mini
21. Mick - 59 Buick convertible
22. Perry  - 55 BelAir, (his own) or 65 fury wagon, (courtesy of Mick)

The address for those with sat nav is

War Memorial Park,
Crossborough Hill,
London Road
RG21 4AH
(1/2 mile from junction 6 on the M3)

There are road signs up so you should be able to pick up and follow those with no problems. When you turn up the road going to the entrance of the park is the best time to call either Manky or myself and one of us will see you at the gates. If you don't have our number/s then PM one of us and we'll give it to you.

Safe journies to everyone. Looking forward to seeing you all.   ;D

 ;D been out on my trike today for test ride after making a few little alterations to it over the past few months. even took of exhausts and gave them a shot of high temperature paint, chrissie bought me some spray paint that is used to recolour artificial coals on a gas fire, withstands heat to 1250 degrees. its the highest rated paint ive come across. if it stays on for the ride to basingstoke, i'll know if it works :)

Great day guys - I'm now rubbing in the after sun. Knew I forgot something this morning.

 ;D

It was a fantastic day (even if we did get told off). We had loads of kids wanting to sit in the car again. A huge THANK YOU to Andy and Taz for inviting us again this year. From all in the team.

You're more than welcome guys and gals! A huge thank you to all those that came. Without you lot we wouldn't have had such a great day. It was YOU that made the stand what it was. Also it was great that some forum members who didn't have a vehicle still came over and squatted with us for the day. We've literally just got in from returning the hire van and only just sat down to our computers. We're thoroughly shattered and glad the day went so well. It was also good to meet some new forum faces and have a chat. My brain has completley collapsed along with my back and feet so will be going to sleep very shortly I think. Thank you again to all of you.  ;D :-*

Photos online over the next couple of days. We're off to bed now! Absolutely shattered.
Hope you all got home safely.
As Taz has said here & I've said in other threads, you lot are all absolute stars. We did our best to get to you all, but if we missed anyone -thank you. Thanks for making it a bloomin' brilliant day.
Can't wait to do it all again next year!  ;D G'night all.  :-*

Great day THANK YOU Andy and Taz I'll try and be a bit more organized next year and give you a hand,is that the only show you have a stand on

 :'( :'( :'( wished I could have made it, but time in the workshop is so scarce at the moment I felt it had to be done ::) ::) ::) but maybe I will be there with the pop and something else ;) next year ;D ;D ;D

Another great day out, we enjoyed meeting up with everyone. The exhaust/artificial coal paint stayed the course :D
Thanks Andy & Taz for the doughnuts/jaffacakes  ;D

Thanks for another great day out, and the lovely donuts. Everyone at work today wanted to know where I'd been to get sunburn, heehee. Photos are on their way

Our pleasure  ;)
I've had a couple of days of just 2 or 3 hours sleep a night & today was my first day back at work after a week off, so I fell asleep on the sofa when I got home this afternoon! It's my age you know. Woke up mid evening when Taz came home from work & I'm still a bit woozy, so apologies for not posting more today.
I promise we'll sort out a write-up for this event, plus the recent MonkeyWorld run, in the next few days. If you were at the Basingstoke show & have any photos you'd like to share with us, bung 'em on a disc & post them, (PM us for the address), or email them if you only have a few. We'll make up photo galleries for them all. Also, why not jot down your take on the day. Just a few sentences, or a 3 page essay. Up to you. Did you enjoy the show? Had you been before? Any problems or constructive criticisms for the organisers -or us? What was your favourite show vehicle? (I quite fancy one of the 30 ton Antar tank transporters myself). Will you be back next year? How was your journey there & back? Are you as sunburnt as I am? We'll add any we receive to the photos.

Definitely not planning on doing any work in the shed for the next couple of days. Lots to catch up on here, plus Taz & I need some time to recover! Normal service will be resumed soon though, promise. Got to push on & get all our projects finished ready for next year's show!
I spoke to one of the organisers today & he reckoned there were 100 trade stalls, 1,000 vehicles & around 20,000 visitors -& all for free. Certainly lots of people there, but that sounds a very high figure. I'll grab the local paper when it comes out on Thursday & see what they say.

Almost forgot -everyone who had a vehicle booked in to the show was entitled to a commemorative brass plaque, (about 2" x 3"). I know most of you claimed them, but if anyone missed out, we've got a couple of spares here. PM us & we'll send you one.

I wouldn't mind one of them if it's spare

Hi All,

It was a lovely day and it was great to see so many vehicles in the Manky section - maybe my trike will be there next year.  It was nice meeting owners of names I have seen on the site and thanks to all those brains I picked!   

I really enjoyed looking at the lorries and trucks and I think I am with you Andy, those Antars were something else.  There were lots of interesting stalls as well which was fun - I am now the proud owner of some skull braces.

My arms (and other sensitive bits) are bright red so from now on (even if it is raining) I must wear sun tan lotion.  I am going to Tunisia in July so if British May sun is anything to go by I will be looking like a lobster even with sun cream in July.  We had a nice picnic by Chevy Rick's Nadine - got to think about what we are going to eat next weekend at Hayling now though.  Really looking forward to that as I have never been there.  Hope the weather is as good.

Looking forward to seeing all the photos posted for Basingstoke, JayJay  :)

No problem Mr Forest. PM me your address & I'll get one in the post to you.
Nice to see you too JJ  :) Sorry to interrupt your picnic lunch with Rick on Sunday. :) You guys make a nice couple -we don't get many lady trikists here! Know what you mean about the sunburn. The back of my neck was definitely a bit stingy on Monday morning. I'm a typical British tourist -never go brown, just different shades of red.  :(
I'll be at the Hayling Island rod run on Sunday, possibly with Lunatic in tow cos Taz will be working. I believe Dave & Janie are going too.

Count me in for next year !! Great day out  ;D

Ive just had email from Justine from Hampshire Bygones, she was awarded prize for best club stand. Maybe we had better have ballons on our stand next year ;) ;D
Anyway, it was cracking day... I think you'll all agree :)

She brought the trophy over to gloat show it off, then turned camera shy & wouldn't let Taz photograph her with the cup. Maybe we need a theme for next year.
I wanted to create a metal Monkey sculpture of some sort, maybe built from old car & bike parts, but just ran out of time. Maybe we need to start preparing now.  :)

YEP!

Hmm, i`d ask for a recount!
With my completely unbiased head on, i still maintain that the triple M stand was the best, as Ali has just said, with the others, people were just drifting past looking at the vehicles, we didnt see anyone stop and actualy interact with the exhibitors, who from what i saw were burried in the centre of their displays, seemingly unapproachable.
Maybe the organisers look for different things when judging the best stand, and our opinion is, if you want rows of highly polished vehicles that no one is allowed to touch, then give the award to them, If you want a stand that drew the crowds and offered a variety of interesting vehicles, allowed total interaction, aways had someone on hand to chat to and answer questions, allowed photo opertunities..........
Sorry about that, what do i know? i only went along as part of the non paying british public

I agree with you. Would be interesting to know how it is judged.

I reckon you might be ever so slightly biased TB!
I didn't think we were working particularly hard at courting the punters, just being ourselves, but when you looked at the other clubs you're right. Most were enjoying the day as a club get-together for their members, with the general public as an added extra. We were there to meet the visitors & grab a few minutes to chat to each other when we could -different approach.
Seriously, maybe we can build on our success to come up with a bigger, brighter display for next year. I'm thinkng maybe a couple of trikes raised a foot or two off the ground on stands so people can get a good view all around them, properly presented information boards for each vehicle, with a couple of build photos etc, information on building a trike & registering it for the road, more information on the drag cars with links to associated race organisations, a list of dates & venues where the cars can be seen in action, a similar list of cruise dates & venues where punters can get involved in the custom car scene. More info on display answering some of the more commonly asked questions. Maybe a small merchandise area, selling T shirts & stickers? If we wanted to, we could make a real splash at that show -more so than we already have. Or do we prefer to keep it on a more informal, turn up & enjoy a laid back day sort of level? Have a think about it. Some feedback on just what you guys would like would be useful. No reason why we couldn't do other shows, but we just seem to have adopted that one as our event.
One thing that did niggle me all day was those bloomin' MMMotors banners. They were hung on lightweight plastic poles, (actually plumbing fittings), with short pegs holding them in the ground. They got knocked over, blown over by the wind etc all day. With help from Simple Simon & Scottie I repaired them several times. So next year I'm determined to create something more substantial. I was thinking life sized monkeys, built from scrap car parts, dressed in MMMotors T shirts, holding the banners. Wouldn't want to block the view of anyone's vehicles though so maybe they'd have to be squatting down. -well why not?!   ;D

Might be worth one year of all out monkey madness just to see the difference.

Could be a laugh couldn't it.  :D

Oh Yes! ;D

Our meagre photo offerings online now. Words to follow as soon as I've written some. More photos as soon as you lot send them in.  ;D

Photos (http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/photos.htm)

I understand both Emily & Chrissie have sent you discs with photos :)

Yup, safely arrived Pete. We'll get them sorted this evening.
Checked the local paper today. The Basingstoke Gazette. Not a single photo of us lot in there of course.
They confirm visitor attendance as "more than 20,000 people". The organisers are quoted as saying "we had to stop accepting applications to exhibit at 1,257 because we were just overwhelmed with the response".
The Gazette's photos can be viewed & bought at www.basingstokegazette.co.uk/photosales

Em and Chrissie's photos are now added to the Basingstoke page. Thanks gals  :-*

great pics.

Hi guy's,we've got some balloons if you want some,spent most of the day on your stand  ;D
Mind you didn't get offered any jaffa cakes,thats how you win  :-*

See you soon xx

photos are on their way Andy :)  or can be viewed here if anyone cant wait :) write up to follow this weekend ;D

http://community.webshots.com/album/572096919EyXSIJ?vhost=community (http://community.webshots.com/album/572096919EyXSIJ?vhost=community)