Manky Monkey Motors

Following a mention of it in the General Discussion section, it looks like we'll be having a pitch at this show again this year.

Sunday the 8th May 2011, the Memorial Park, Basingstoke, Hants.
For those new to the forum, this is a classic vehicle show, organised jointly by Basingstoke council & the Thornycroft Society. Thornycrofts were a major employer in Basingstoke for over 70 years, building heavy lorries, such as the "Mighty Antar" tank transporter. The show's a 1 day event, attracting something like 900 vehicles, & 20,000 people. Everything from motorcycles & trikes to buses, lorries, traction engines, classic & custom cars -basically anything automotive & interesting. The Memorial Park's right in the middle of the town, about a mile from junction 6 of the M3, (about 30 miles from London), with 2 fields -one for individual entries, with a few autojumble stalls, & the other for club displays.
Somehow we manage to bluff our way into the club field every year, put up a small gazebo, sit around eating donuts & generally making the place look untidy. Despite our best intentions to line vehicles up in some semblance of order, it always descends into chaos as soon as we've got more than 2 machines there -organised we ain't.
Entry's free for both participants & show goers, all it'll cost you is your petrol & time, but we need to submit an entry form so the organisers know how many to expect. We usually manage to muster a couple of dozen assorted machines, both finished, running examples & part built projects. Seems the viewing public are as interested in checking out "works in progress" as they are shiny show bikes/cars. It's not often Joe Public gets to see what goes on "behind the scenes" of a vehicle build.
Officially the show runs from 11am to 5pm with all vehicles required on site by 10.30am. Transportation is down to you so obviously if you've got something that's not roadworthy, you'll need to arrange a trailer or van -maybe sharing with another forum member in your area?
It's not a huge show but it's a good excuse to meet up with some fellow forum faces & check out the projects you see here in the metal. Bring the family along & make a day of it. Basingstoke has a big new indoor shopping precinct 5 minutes walk from the park, with 10 screen cinema, loads of food outlets etc, so even if the missus ain't into motors, she can spend the day spending your money while you peruse the show.
The group entry form has to be in by the 1st of April.
So. If you're fairly certain you can take part, add your name & vehicle to the list below please.

Twisted Patience    ---------        Suzuki GS850 trike -maybe?
Voodoo & Mrs Voodoo   -----        1 bike  
                                               1 trike
Cabman77   ----------------        Yamaha Virago
Tazet     -------------------        Dodge Charger, unfinished project -if we can arrange a very large trailer
Manky    -------------------        Ford Pop pick-up, unfinished project, (or maybe finished, you never know)
                                               Reliant trike, unfinished project
                                               Yamaha XS650 chop unfinished project

Us with the roadster  ;D

Probably me and Gertie.  I really enjoyed it last year!

Can't get a better recommendation than that!
We can't guarantee the weather, but the welcome will most definitely be warm & fluffy. Already lookin' forward to it.  ;)

Twisted Patience    ---------        Suzuki GS850 trike -maybe?
Voodoo & Mrs Voodoo   -----        1 bike 
                                               1 trike
Cabman77   ----------------        Yamaha Virago
Tazet     -------------------        Dodge Charger, unfinished project -if we can arrange a very large trailer
Manky    -------------------        Ford Pop pick-up, unfinished project, (or maybe finished, you never know)
                                               Reliant trike, unfinished project
                                               Yamaha XS650 chop unfinished project
BikerGran   -----------------        Yamaha GT550 trike
Phunkie Hiboy & Higirl   -----         Cosworth model B roadster
 

Fingers crossed will have a Marina van there this year. 1500hp alky burner, runs 8s.

"The van with no name"? Please, please, please, tell me you've bought it Dave!

me as well does anyone want a large marque size gazebo i know of one for free. about the size of the one we had at the show last year

if you have it dave. and bring it along to the basingstoke show. you can help put it up and take  it down again  ;D ;D

Now..........you know I wrote instructions for the Gazebo and put them.....................................somewhere!!!

Twisted Patience    ---------        Suzuki GS850 trike -maybe?
Voodoo & Mrs Voodoo   -----        1 bike 
                                               1 trike
Cabman77   ----------------        Yamaha Virago
Tazet     -------------------        Dodge Charger, unfinished project -if we can arrange a very large trailer
Manky    -------------------        Ford Pop pick-up, unfinished project, (or maybe finished, you never know)
                                               Reliant trike, unfinished project
                                               Yamaha XS650 chop unfinished project
BikerGran   -----------------        Yamaha GT550 trike
Phunkie Hiboy & Higirl   -----         Cosworth model B roadster
Clive-----------------------------GS550 Chop, or even maybe something with four wheels!!!

Now..........you know I wrote instructions for the Gazebo and put them.....................................somewhere!!!
but atleast you will have enough time to find them ;) ;)

Twisted Patience    ---------        Suzuki GS850 trike -maybe?
Voodoo & Mrs Voodoo   -----        1 bike 
                                               1 trike
Cabman77   ----------------        Yamaha Virago
Tazet     -------------------        Dodge Charger, unfinished project -if we can arrange a very large trailer
Manky    -------------------        Ford Pop pick-up, unfinished project, (or maybe finished, you never know)
                                               Reliant trike, unfinished project
                                               Yamaha XS650 chop unfinished project
BikerGran   -----------------        Yamaha GT550 trike
Phunkie Hiboy & Higirl   -----         Cosworth model B roadster
Clive-----------------------         Suzuki GS550 Chop, or even maybe something with four wheels!!!
terry t---------------------         Honda Goldwing trike?

I know exactly where they are Terry, they were left in Mr Fields capable hands tucked safely in the box with the toggle things, so it's bound to be there still! :) :)

begins with 'b' ends with 's'

That's a bit modern for you!!  ;D

No mate, but trying to get Joe to bring it along, i think this 1 would really freak them all out.For those that havent seen it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ja5YfU5APY

Twisted Patience    ---------        Suzuki GS850 trike -maybe?
Voodoo & Mrs Voodoo   -----        1 bike
                                               1 trike
Cabman77   ----------------        Yamaha Virago
Tazet     -------------------        Dodge Charger, unfinished project -if we can arrange a very large trailer
Manky    -------------------        Ford Pop pick-up, unfinished project, (or maybe finished, you never know)
                                               Reliant trike, unfinished project
                                               Yamaha XS650 chop unfinished project
BikerGran   -----------------        Yamaha GT550 trike
Phunkie Hiboy & Higirl   -----         Cosworth model B roadster
Clive    --------------------         Suzuki GS550 Chop, or even maybe something with four wheels!!!
terry t     ------------------         Honda Goldwing trike?
Renegade   ----------------         Triumph pi saloon

Go for it Dave! We try to keep these things to forum members only, so we don't end up with a pitch full of strangers, but happy to make the odd exception!
Renegade, I'd be interested in the gazebo if it's going for free -when I finish my Pop it'll live outside & an outside workshop would come in handy.
Instructions? Erm, Loony shares ownership of the show gazebo with a mate & it's currently on loan to someone else, so definitely not in my less than capable hands.

Another couple to add. Mr Flap's orange Reliant trike again, (it's currently sat in Loony's workshop awaiting rear mudguards & a freshen up). Also big Darren's quad & 1 or 2 of his off road 3 wheelers, including this little beastie. a 70cc Honda ATC running a 125 motor.  :)
We try to have as much variety as possible, covering the full spectrum of modified vehicles, so if you've got something unusual, bring it along!

Twisted Patience    ---------        Suzuki GS850 trike -maybe?
Voodoo & Mrs Voodoo   -----        1 bike
                                               1 trike
Cabman77   ----------------        Yamaha Virago
Tazet     -------------------        Dodge Charger, unfinished project -if we can arrange a very large trailer
Manky    -------------------        Ford Pop pick-up, unfinished project, (or maybe finished, you never know)
                                               Reliant trike, unfinished project
                                               Yamaha XS650 chop unfinished project
BikerGran   -----------------        Yamaha GT550 trike
Phunkie Hiboy & Higirl   -----         Cosworth model B roadster
Clive    --------------------         Suzuki GS550 Chop, or even maybe something with four wheels!!!
terry t     ------------------         Honda Goldwing trike?
Renegade   ----------------         Triumph pi saloon
Flap   ---------------------          Reliant trike
Darren   -------------------         Quad
                                               1 or 2 off road trikes

was it darren who had his fuel cap nicked last year. i'll email the person who's got the gazebo and arrange to collect it if they still have it. no sure if it has any sides to it.

Thanks Dave. We'll probably use the usual one for the show cos it does have sides & we can't guarantee the weather on the day.
Yup, Darren's first time of attending last year & the first time we've ever had anything go missing. It's not a closed, bikers only or hotrodders only event. It's free & open to anybody, so the odd undesirable's bound to turn up, but don't let that put you off. Darren was just unlucky -we gave him our Best Vehicle trophy as a Hard Luck award. He's more than happy to attend again this year but will be keeping a close eye on the kids admiring his quad bike.

We got an EZ up (1st picture) 10'x15' with sides and a panoramic window on the 15' side if you need to make use of it.
Only problem is that we would need to bring the trailer (2/3 pictures)to carry it

Appreciate the offer Sir. Hopefully the one we usually use will be available, but we'll let you know.
Must come & see you for a write-up on the Deuce & trailer when we sort the main website out.  ;)

Twisted Patience    ---------        Suzuki GS850 trike -maybe?
Voodoo & Mrs Voodoo   -----        1 bike
                                               1 trike
Cabman77   ----------------        Yamaha Virago

Tazet     -------------------        Dodge Charger, unfinished project -if we can arrange a very large trailer
Manky    -------------------        Ford Pop pick-up, unfinished project, (or maybe finished, you never know)
                                               Reliant trike, unfinished project
                                               Yamaha XS650 chop unfinished project
BikerGran   -----------------        Yamaha GT550 trike
Phunkie Hiboy & Higirl   -----         Cosworth model B roadster
Clive    --------------------         Suzuki GS550 Chop, or even maybe something with four wheels!!!
terry t     ------------------         Honda Goldwing trike?
Renegade   ----------------         Triumph pi saloon
Flap   ---------------------          Reliant trike
Darren   -------------------         Quad
                                               1 or 2 off road trikes
Colboys chick & fella --------        1959 mk2 ford consul

Sounds cool, you'll be very welcome.  ;D

the person still has it, just a case of arranging a time to collect.

Cheers Dave.  ;)
And welcome back Janie.

Twisted Patience    ---------        Suzuki GS850 trike -maybe?
Voodoo & Mrs Voodoo   -----        1 bike
                                               1 trike
Cabman77   ----------------        Yamaha Virago

Tazet     -------------------        Dodge Charger, unfinished project -if we can arrange a very large trailer
Manky    -------------------        Ford Pop pick-up, unfinished project, (or maybe finished, you never know)
                                               Reliant trike, unfinished project
                                               Yamaha XS650 chop unfinished project
BikerGran   -----------------        Yamaha GT550 trike
Phunkie Hiboy & Higirl   -----         Cosworth model B roadster
Clive    --------------------         Suzuki GS550 Chop, or even maybe something with four wheels!!!
terry t     ------------------         Honda Goldwing trike?
Renegade   ----------------         Triumph pi saloon
Flap   ---------------------          Reliant trike
Darren   -------------------         Quad
                                               1 or 2 off road trikes
Colboys chick & fella    -----        1959 mk2 ford consul
Dave, (Lunatic's Dad)   -----        VW trike

Me and poss 3 of the lads great day out ;D

Okey dokey Paul.  :)

Twisted Patience    ---------        Suzuki GS850 trike -maybe?
Voodoo & Mrs Voodoo   -----        1 bike
                                               1 trike
Cabman77   ----------------        Yamaha Virago

Tazet     -------------------        Dodge Charger, unfinished project -if we can arrange a very large trailer
Manky    -------------------        Ford Pop pick-up, unfinished project, (or maybe finished, you never know)
                                               Reliant trike, unfinished project
                                               Yamaha XS650 chop unfinished project
BikerGran   -----------------        Yamaha GT550 trike
Phunkie Hiboy & Higirl   -----         Cosworth model B roadster
Clive    --------------------         Suzuki GS550 Chop, or even maybe something with four wheels!!!
terry t     ------------------         Honda Goldwing trike?
Renegade   ----------------         Triumph pi saloon
Flap   ---------------------          Reliant trike
Darren   -------------------         Quad
                                               1 or 2 off road trikes
Colboys chick & fella    -----        1959 mk2 ford consul
Dave, (Lunatic's Dad)   -----        VW trike
GoForest   -----------------        troop of VW beach buggies

Twisted Patience    ---------        Suzuki GS850 trike -maybe?
Voodoo & Mrs Voodoo   -----        1 bike
                                               1 trike
Cabman77   ----------------        Yamaha Virago

Tazet     -------------------        Dodge Charger, unfinished project -if we can arrange a very large trailer
Manky    -------------------        Ford Pop pick-up, unfinished project, (or maybe finished, you never know)
                                               Reliant trike, unfinished project
                                               Yamaha XS650 chop unfinished project
BikerGran   -----------------        Yamaha GT550 trike
Phunkie Hiboy & Higirl   -----         Cosworth model B roadster
Clive    --------------------         Suzuki GS550 Chop, or even maybe something with four wheels!!!
terry t     ------------------         Honda Goldwing trike?
Renegade   ----------------         Triumph pi saloon
Flap   ---------------------          Reliant trike
Darren   -------------------         Quad
                                               1 or 2 off road trikes
Colboys chick & fella    -----        1959 mk2 ford consul
Dave, (Lunatic's Dad)   -----        VW trike
GoForest   -----------------        troop of VW beach buggies
JayJay   -------------------        Trike or Nellie the Austin A30 depending on how things go - is the A30 okay for this occasion?

Of course JJ. You'll be very welcome.  ;)

Twisted Patience    ---------        Suzuki GS850 trike -maybe?
Voodoo & Mrs Voodoo   -----        1 bike
                                               1 trike
Cabman77   ----------------        Yamaha Virago

Tazet     -------------------        Dodge Charger, unfinished project -if we can arrange a very large trailer
Manky    -------------------        Ford Pop pick-up, unfinished project, (or maybe finished, you never know)
                                               Reliant trike, unfinished project, (maybe 2 of 'em)
                                               Yamaha XS650 chop unfinished project
BikerGran   -----------------        Yamaha GT550 trike
Phunkie Hiboy & Higirl   -----         Cosworth model B roadster
Clive    --------------------         Suzuki GS550 Chop, or even maybe something with four wheels!!!
terry t     ------------------         Honda Goldwing trike?
Renegade   ----------------         Triumph pi saloon
Flap   ---------------------          Reliant trike
Darren   -------------------         Quad
                                               1 or 2 off road trikes
Colboys chick & fella    -----        1959 mk2 ford consul
Dave, (Lunatic's Dad)   -----        VW trike
GoForest   -----------------        troop of VW beach buggies
JayJay   -------------------        Trike or Nellie the Austin A30 depending on how things go - is the A30 okay for this occasion?
Kapri   ---------------------        "POS" roadster?

Twisted Patience    ---------        Suzuki GS850 trike -maybe?
Voodoo & Mrs Voodoo   -----        1 bike
                                               1 trike
Cabman77   ----------------        Yamaha Virago
Tazet     -------------------        Dodge Charger, unfinished project -if we can arrange a very large trailer
Manky    -------------------        Ford Pop pick-up, unfinished project, (or maybe finished, you never know)
                                               Reliant trike, unfinished project, (maybe 2 of 'em)
                                               Yamaha XS650 chop unfinished project
BikerGran   -----------------        Yamaha GT550 trike
Phunkie Hiboy & Higirl   -----         Cosworth model B roadster
Clive    --------------------         Suzuki GS550 Chop, or even maybe something with four wheels!!!
terry t     ------------------         Honda Goldwing trike?
Renegade   ----------------         Triumph pi saloon
Flap   ---------------------          Reliant trike
Darren   -------------------         Quad
                                               1 or 2 off road trikes
Colboys chick & fella    -----        1959 mk2 ford consul
Dave, (Lunatic's Dad)   -----        VW trike
GoForest   -----------------        troop of VW beach buggies
JayJay   -------------------        Trike or Nellie the Austin A30 depending on how things go - is the A30 okay for this occasion?
Kapri   ---------------------        "POS" roadster?
Panthershaun --------------        possibly Bobcat, or the Salster, or the Indian or a mix of the bunch

Hurrah! Bring 'em all Shaun.  :)

if I can borrow a big enough trailer I'll bring the Indian and the Saltster down....

Cool!

Twisted Patience    ---------        Suzuki GS850 trike -maybe?
Voodoo & Mrs Voodoo   -----        1 bike
                                               1 trike
Cabman77   ----------------        Yamaha Virago
Tazet     -------------------        Dodge Charger, unfinished project -if we can arrange a very large trailer
Manky    -------------------        Ford Pop pick-up, unfinished project, (or maybe finished, you never know)
                                               Reliant trike, unfinished project, (maybe 2 of 'em)
                                               Yamaha XS650 chop unfinished project
BikerGran   -----------------        Yamaha GT550 trike
Phunkie Hiboy & Higirl   -----         Cosworth model B roadster
Clive    --------------------         Escort van!! (don't laugh!! :) )
terry t     ------------------         Honda Goldwing trike?
Renegade   ----------------         Triumph pi saloon
Flap   ---------------------          Reliant trike
Darren   -------------------         Quad
                                               1 or 2 off road trikes
Colboys chick & fella    -----        1959 mk2 ford consul
Dave, (Lunatic's Dad)   -----        VW trike
GoForest   -----------------        troop of VW beach buggies
JayJay   -------------------        Trike or Nellie the Austin A30 depending on how things go - is the A30 okay for this occasion?
Kapri   ---------------------        "POS" roadster?
Panthershaun --------------        possibly Bobcat, or the Saltster, or the Indian or a mix of the bunch

Will the van be air-brushed by then Clive? Nice big canvas to work on. Look forward to seeing the results.

Yep, that's the plan Andy! In fact, hoping to have it done before the monkeynuts run!

Hurrah!

Twisted Patience    ---------        Suzuki GS850 trike -maybe?
Voodoo & Mrs Voodoo   -----        1 bike
                                               1 trike
Cabman77   ----------------        Yamaha Virago
Tazet     -------------------        Dodge Charger, unfinished project -if we can arrange a very large trailer
Manky    -------------------        Ford Pop pick-up, unfinished project, (or maybe finished, you never know)
                                               Reliant trike, unfinished project, (maybe 2 of 'em)
                                               Yamaha XS650 chop unfinished project
BikerGran   -----------------        Yamaha GT550 trike
Phunkie Hiboy & Higirl   -----         Cosworth model B roadster
Clive    --------------------         Escort van!! (don't laugh!! :) )
terry t     ------------------         Honda Goldwing trike?
Renegade   ----------------         Triumph pi saloon
Flap   ---------------------          Reliant trike
Darren   -------------------         Quad
                                               1 or 2 off road trikes
Colboys chick & fella    -----        1959 mk2 ford consul
Dave, (Lunatic's Dad)   -----        VW trike
GoForest   -----------------        troop of VW beach buggies
JayJay   -------------------        Trike or Nellie the Austin A30 depending on how things go - is the A30 okay for this occasion?
Kapri   ---------------------        "POS" roadster?
Panthershaun --------------        possibly Bobcat, or the Saltster, or the Indian or a mix of the bunch
TrikerPete & Butterfly.......         Virago trike & VW Camper

Good to have you along again Pete.
The entry form's got to be in by the end of this month, so if you fancy joining us for the day, add your name to the list please.

it actually ends in "x" because it`s the plural of the word................pmsl  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Um mine might be 2 Trikes and  bike or possibly 3 trikes and a bike lol....wont know till nearer the time...Voodoo...

That'd be cool. We usually get allocated a fixed size pitch & it's up to us how we fill it. Not managed to create a tidy display yet -it always descends into a jumble of machines parked all over the place, so the more we get, the closer together we'll have to put them, that's all.

Looking for transport to get our own vehicles from Guildford to Basingstoke on the day by the way, (about 40 miles each way). Probably have to rent a big trailer, but will need someone with a decent sized car/truck to tow it. Can anyone help?

If I`m not up to riding that weekend, never sure of the health these days, I`ll be bringing the Viagra on the trailer so I could pull it with the Volvo if you like.

Appreciate that Cabby. Need a definite yes from someone though.  :)

what vehicles are you thinking of taking to basingstoke Andy

Umm, all of 'em!
Might leave the 2 trikes behind this time as we've shown them several times -& they're still not finished.
So probably Taz's Dodge Charger, my Pop truck, plus my XS650 Yam' bobber project.

Just received the entry tickets in the post. Just photo-copied cards. I applied for 25 of them, but if it's the same as previous years, we can ask for more up to a couple of days beforehand, though we won't get a bigger pitch -so if lots of you want to come along, we'll just have to park tidier that's all. Tickets have to be shown on the gate when you arrive. Our normal routine is for entrants to give us a shout when they arrive & we'll bring a ticket up to the gate for you, (saves 'em being lost in the post, left at home etc). The marshals are usually pretty laid back though & often just wave you through if you say you're wiv da Monkeys.
I challenge anyone to organise the vehicles into a proper display this year -I try every time & it never works!  :P

Twisted Patience    ---------        Suzuki GS850 trike -maybe?
Voodoo & Mrs Voodoo   -----        1 bike
                                               1 trike
Cabman77   ----------------        Yamaha Virago
Tazet     -------------------        Dodge Charger, unfinished project -if we can arrange a very large trailer
Manky    -------------------        Ford Pop pick-up, unfinished project, (or maybe finished, you never know)
                                               Yamaha XS650 chop unfinished project
BikerGran   -----------------        Yamaha GT550 trike
Phunkie Hiboy & Higirl   -----         Cosworth model B roadster
Clive    --------------------         Escort van!! (don't laugh!!  )
terry t     ------------------         Honda Goldwing trike?
Renegade   ----------------         Triumph pi saloon
Flap   ---------------------          Reliant trike
Big Darren   ----------------         Bandit street fighter
                                               1 or 2 off road trikes
Colboys chick & fella    -----        1959 mk2 ford consul
Dave, (Lunatic's Dad)   -----        VW trike
GoForest   -----------------        troop of VW beach buggies
JayJay   -------------------        Trike or Nellie the Austin A30
Kapri   ---------------------        "POS" roadster?
Panthershaun --------------        possibly Bobcat, or the Saltster, or the Indian or a mix of the bunch
TrikerPete & Butterfly  ------       Virago trike & VW Camper
Tony Oily Bike  -------------       something 2 wheeled
Dslam  ---------------------       also something 2 wheeled
Jacko & mates  -------------       5 or 6 assorted trikes

Can you add Dizzy n Jayne with chop or zephyr and may be Jaynes 125

Done. Be good to see you again.

Twisted Patience    ---------        Suzuki GS850 trike -maybe?
Voodoo & Mrs Voodoo   -----        1 bike
                                               1 trike
Cabman77   ----------------        Yamaha Virago
Tazet     -------------------        Dodge Charger, unfinished project -if we can arrange a very large trailer
Manky    -------------------        Ford Pop pick-up, unfinished project, (or maybe finished, you never know)
                                               Yamaha XS650 chop unfinished project
BikerGran   -----------------        Yamaha GT550 trike
Phunkie Hiboy & Higirl   -----         Cosworth model B roadster
Clive    --------------------         Escort van!! (don't laugh!!  )
terry t     ------------------         Honda Goldwing trike?
Renegade   ----------------         Triumph pi saloon
Flap   ---------------------          Reliant trike
Big Darren   ----------------         Bandit street fighter
                                               1 or 2 off road trikes
Colboys chick & fella    -----        1959 mk2 ford consul
Dave, (Lunatic's Dad)   -----        VW trike
GoForest   -----------------        troop of VW beach buggies
JayJay   -------------------        Trike or Nellie the Austin A30
Kapri   ---------------------        "POS" roadster?
Panthershaun --------------        possibly Bobcat, or the Saltster, or the Indian or a mix of the bunch
TrikerPete & Butterfly  ------       Virago trike & VW Camper
Tony Oily Bike  -------------       something 2 wheeled
Dslam  ---------------------       also something 2 wheeled
Jacko & mates  -------------       5 or 6 assorted trikes
Dizzy & Jayne  ---------------     chop or Kawasaki Zephyr &/or Jayne's 125

a mate wants to tag along is that ok if so it'll be me and 1 other

Okey dokey Davey.

Twisted Patience    ---------        Suzuki GS850 trike -maybe?
Voodoo & Mrs Voodoo   -----        1 bike
                                               1 trike
Cabman77   ----------------        Yamaha Virago
Tazet     -------------------        Dodge Charger, unfinished project -if we can arrange a very large trailer
Manky    -------------------        Ford Pop pick-up, unfinished project, (or maybe finished, you never know)
                                               Yamaha XS650 chop unfinished project
BikerGran   -----------------        Yamaha GT550 trike
Phunkie Hiboy & Higirl   -----         Cosworth model B roadster
Clive    --------------------         Escort van!! (don't laugh!!  )
terry t     ------------------         Honda Goldwing trike?
Renegade   ----------------         Triumph pi saloon plus 1 mate
Flap   ---------------------          Reliant trike
Big Darren   ----------------         Bandit street fighter
                                               1 or 2 off road trikes
Colboys chick & fella    -----        1959 mk2 ford consul
Dave, (Lunatic's Dad)   -----        VW trike
GoForest   -----------------        troop of VW beach buggies
JayJay   -------------------        Trike or Nellie the Austin A30
Kapri   ---------------------        "POS" roadster?
Panthershaun --------------        possibly Bobcat, or the Saltster, or the Indian or a mix of the bunch
TrikerPete & Butterfly  ------       Virago trike & VW Camper
Tony Oily Bike  -------------       something 2 wheeled
Dslam  ---------------------       also something 2 wheeled
Jacko & mates  -------------       5 or 6 assorted trikes
Dizzy & Jayne  ---------------     chop or Kawasaki Zephyr &/or Jayne's 125

not sure which 2000 mike will bring as he has about 7 i think

Having vehicle logistics problems with our fleet of unfinished projects.
Got no viable way of getting Taz's Charger there -just can't afford to rent a trailer that big for a weekend & haven't got anything to tow it with anyway. That also counts out our 2 trikes which are in the same storage barn in Surrey as the Charger.
Still trying to find someone who can pick my Pop up from the workshop in Basingstoke & transport it across town to the showsite. Can anyone help?
So looks like it'll be my Pop if we can get it there, plus my XS650 chop project, which will hopefully be a rolling frame by then.

Twisted Patience    ---------        Suzuki GS850 trike -maybe?
Voodoo & Mrs Voodoo   -----        1 bike
                                               1 trike
Cabman77   ----------------        Yamaha Virago
Manky    -------------------        Ford Pop pick-up, if we can arrange a trailer ride across town.                                               
                                               Yamaha XS650 chop unfinished project
BikerGran   -----------------        Yamaha GT550 trike
Phunkie Hiboy & Higirl   -----         Cosworth model B roadster
Clive    --------------------         Escort van!! (don't laugh!!  )
terry t     ------------------         Honda Goldwing trike?
Renegade   ----------------         Triumph pi saloon plus 1 mate
Flap   ---------------------          Reliant trike
Big Darren   ----------------         Bandit street fighter
                                               1 or 2 off road trikes
Colboys chick & fella    -----        1959 mk2 ford consul
Dave, (Lunatic's Dad)   -----        VW trike
GoForest   -----------------        troop of VW beach buggies
JayJay   -------------------        Trike or Nellie the Austin A30
Kapri   ---------------------        "POS" roadster?
Panthershaun --------------        possibly Bobcat, or the Saltster, or the Indian or a mix of the bunch
TrikerPete & Butterfly  ------       Virago trike & VW Camper
Tony Oily Bike  -------------       something 2 wheeled
Dslam  ---------------------       also something 2 wheeled
Jacko & mates  -------------       5 or 6 assorted trikes
Dizzy & Jayne  ---------------     chop or Kawasaki Zephyr &/or Jayne's 125
 
 

Andy, as per our half conversation at monkeyworld today, I'm working hard at trying to get the van finished in time, but the paint has 'stalled' at the primer stage at the mo, fingers crossed it'll be done tomorrow, but if not then I'll be on the Bandit!!!

No problem.

Been searching for weeks for someone with a trailer & towing vehicle to run my Pop project from Loony's workshop, across Basingstoke to the show field.
Hopefully it's sorted now & we're going to hitch a lift on a recovery truck. Ash isn't a forum member but he's a regular at the workshop & races a Toyota Supra driftcar, which we've shown in the "What's in the workshop today Loony?" thread.
Assuming there's no last minute problems, he'll bring both my Pop & the Supra along on the 8th.
PD's been looking for a project to play with in his shed & my XS650 Yam's just been sat in my shed gathering dust, so I've farmed it out to him to build.
Come along & see how far he's got.
I'd better get some more vehicle passes.


Twisted Patience    ---------        Suzuki GS850 trike -maybe?
Voodoo & Mrs Voodoo   -----        1 bike
                                               1 trike
Cabman77   ----------------        Yamaha Virago
Manky    -------------------        Ford Pop pick-up unfinished project                                               
PD   -----------------------         Yamaha XS650 chop unfinished project
Ash   ----------------------         Toyota Supra drift car
BikerGran   -----------------        Yamaha GT550 trike
Phunkie Hiboy & Higirl   -----         Cosworth model B roadster
Clive    --------------------         Escort van
terry t     ------------------         Honda Goldwing trike?
Renegade   ----------------         Triumph pi saloon plus 1 mate
Flap   ---------------------          Reliant trike
Big Darren   ----------------         Bandit street fighter
                                               1 or 2 off road trikes
Colboys chick & fella    -----        1959 mk2 ford consul
Dave, (Lunatic's Dad)   -----        VW trike
GoForest   -----------------        troop of VW beach buggies
JayJay   -------------------        Trike or Nellie the Austin A30
Kapri   ---------------------        "POS" roadster?
Panthershaun --------------        possibly Bobcat, or the Saltster, or the Indian or a mix of the bunch
TrikerPete & Butterfly  ------       Virago trike & VW Camper
Tony Oily Bike  -------------       something 2 wheeled
Dslam  ---------------------       also something 2 wheeled
Jacko & mates  -------------       5 or 6 assorted trikes
Dizzy & Jayne  ---------------     chop or Kawasaki Zephyr &/or Jayne's 125

B****x B****x B****x!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This has crept up on me, I honestly thought I had a few weeks to go for this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I may not be able to make it now too many things happening round here at the moment. Will give a definite answer later in the week. Damn damn damn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! >:( >:( >:( >:(

D'oh!
I've asked for a few more vehicle passes from the organisers, just in case, & they've told me we should have an extra 20 feet of frontage on our pitch this year. So room for a few more if you've got a vehicle you'd like to show.

anyone know the  postcode for the park ????  entrance  would be good  ;) ;)

RG21 4AG Its just of junction 6 M3

cheers for that  ;D

any idea of start time ??

open to public 11am .but you can get in earlier than that.they start arriving about 8am

I think they usually ask for exhibits to be in by 10.

Exhibitors to be onsite by 10.30am.

do they / or will the manky one give a prize /trophy for the furhtest  travelled ? ? ?    just a thought  ;)

The organisers give out various trophies Mike, but not sure how they do the furthest travelled -I guess you'd have to go to their marquee with petrol receipts or something as proof.
Every year we say we're going to give out a trophy of some sort & every year we ain't that organised when the time comes. We'll see.
Would be great to see you if you can make it.

thinking about coming down for the day to put some face,s to name,s  etc,etc



but its




nearly  250 mile,s  each way  :o 

in an old landrover discovery  :-\ :-\

plus not got anything suitable/small enough to exhibit  just for a day

On track for it to be the vans unveiling!!! Painting every spare minute at the moment!!!!

Was talking to Lunatic about your van earlier today Clive & wondering if it was in paint yet. Look forward to seeing it.
I'm starting to chase people up now, so if you put your name on the list, let me know if you can still make it please.

Forum member Acme Rocket, (Ian), of Wyliez Autos, & the boys will be bringing their Rover V8 powered Austin, as well as their T bucket to bolster the numbers, but Dave 2 Lanes & PantherShaun have had to drop out, plus we haven't got transport to get Flap's trike there. No Reliant trikes this year?
For now the list comprises of:

Twisted Patience    ---------        Suzuki GS850 trike -maybe?
Voodoo & Mrs Voodoo   -----        1 bike
                                               1 trike
Manky    -------------------        Ford Pop pick-up unfinished project                                               
PD   -----------------------         Yamaha XS650 chop unfinished project
Ash   ----------------------         Toyota Supra drift car
BikerGran   -----------------        Yamaha GT550 trike
Phunkie Hiboy & Higirl   -----         Cosworth model B roadster
Clive    --------------------         Escort van
terry t     ------------------         Honda Goldwing trike?
Renegade   ----------------         Triumph pi saloon plus 1 mate
Big Darren   ----------------         Bandit street fighter
                                               1 or 2 off road trikes
Colboys chick & fella    -----        1959 mk2 ford consul
Dave, (Lunatic's Dad)   -----        VW trike
GoForest   -----------------        troop of VW beach buggies
JayJay   -------------------        Trike or Nellie the Austin A30
Kapri   ---------------------        "POS" roadster?
TrikerPete & Butterfly  ------       Virago trike & VW Camper
Tony Oily Bike  -------------       something 2 wheeled
Dslam  ---------------------       also something 2 wheeled
Jacko & mates  -------------       5 or 6 assorted trikes
Dizzy & Jayne  ---------------     chop or Kawasaki Zephyr &/or Jayne's 125
the Wyliez Autos gang  ------      Austin saloon & T bucket
 

I know it's not a major thing but my trike is a Kawasaki not a Yamaha!    ;)

Oops! Sorry Bobbi!

Twisted Patience    ---------        Suzuki GS850 trike -maybe?
Voodoo & Mrs Voodoo   -----        1 bike
                                               1 trike
Manky    -------------------        Ford Pop pick-up unfinished project                                               
PD   -----------------------         Yamaha XS650 chop unfinished project
Ash   ----------------------         Toyota Supra drift car
BikerGran   -----------------        Kawasaki GT550 trike
Phunkie Hiboy & Higirl   -----         Cosworth model B roadster
Clive    --------------------         Escort van
terry t     ------------------         Honda Goldwing trike?
Renegade   ----------------         Triumph pi saloon plus 1 mate
Big Darren   ----------------         Bandit street fighter
                                               1 or 2 off road trikes
Colboys chick & fella    -----        1959 mk2 ford consul
Dave, (Lunatic's Dad)   -----        VW trike
GoForest & mates  ---------        4 VW beach buggies
JayJay   -------------------        Trike or Nellie the Austin A30
Kapri   ---------------------        "POS" roadster?
Tony Oily Bike  -------------       something 2 wheeled
Dslam  ---------------------       also something 2 wheeled
Jacko & mates  -------------       5 or 6 assorted trikes
Dizzy & Jayne  ---------------     chop or Kawasaki Zephyr &/or Jayne's 125
the Wyliez Autos gang  ------      Austin saloon & T bucket

Have a good day everyone and don`t let Andy eat ALL the donuts ;D ;D ;D ;D

meeting up with mike at 8 ish at fleet services

mike ,,,,,,me or mike,, who   ,,, lol

Artwork on the van is DONE!!!!! :) (Thank f**k for that!!!)

Off to Steve this evening for clearcoating and polishing, re-assembly on Saturday afternoon, and we will both see you all there on sunday, with the van!!!!!!!!!! :) :) :)

a mate

is anyone going to basingstoke that live,s near  or liable to meet cabman in the near future as i,m trying to get some parts to him

                                                                   cheers

Looking good for Nellie (Austin A30 from 1955).
JJ  :)

That's great JJ -haven't seen your Nellie yet!
Mr Spanners. I live in Guildford, Surrey, 5 miles from the M25. Essex is maybe an hour's drive away, (depends whereabouts in the county he is of course). I'm happy to act as middle man if Cabby wants to collect them from me, or can deliver if someone wants to pay the petrol costs.
Really looking forward to seeing the new artwork Clive -should make a fantastic rolling advert for your work.

O.K, we've got most stuff sorted for the show.
Got the vehicle passes from the organisers. Got some banners with the website logo on, working on frames to hang them on, working on a MMMotors trophy, though we haven't decided what to award it for yet, sorting out some spec' sheets for you all to fill in, just to give the viewing public some idea what they're looking at, Loony's in charge of the seating plan, parking plan on the day, we've got not one, but two marquees to shelter in from the rain or blazing heat, whichever we get on the day -not much else to do now except build my hotrod.
The one thing we haven't got is anything to sit on. Last year Taz & I brought along our wooden patio table & chairs, but looks like she's working this Sunday & it won't fit in my little Fiesta. Anyone got some spare room in their vehicle & some deck chairs etc we can use for the day? Of course, a nice comfy sofa would be great if you've got one spare!     

i think you may have to ,,add,, a reliant unfinished to the list (a tad rusty just now 6.45 am friday )  but still working on the rust and other bits  ;)
 ;)
  deck chairs  mmmmmm  let me think  ;)

that'd be good Mike.

Hi all,
Really sorry but I have just got a text saying I'm working Sat & Sunday. A real shame as I was looking forward to meeting you all and putting some faces to names. The Triumph will have to stay in the shed!!. I hate letting anyone down but I have no choice.
Cheers
Andy.

No problem Andy. Thanks for letting us know.  ;)

Twisted Patience    ---------        Suzuki GS850 trike -maybe?
Voodoo & Mrs Voodoo   -----        1 bike
                                               1 trike
Manky    -------------------        Ford Pop pick-up unfinished project                                               
PD   -----------------------         Yamaha XS650 chop unfinished project
Ash   ----------------------         Toyota Supra drift car
BikerGran   -----------------        Kawasaki GT550 trike
Phunkie Hiboy & Higirl   -----         Cosworth model B roadster
Clive    --------------------         Escort van
terry t     ------------------         Honda Goldwing trike?
Renegade   ----------------         Triumph pi saloon plus 1 mate
Big Darren   ----------------         Bandit street fighter
                                               1 or 2 off road trikes
Colboys chick & fella    -----        1959 mk2 ford consul
Dave, (Lunatic's Dad)   -----        VW trike
GoForest & mates  ---------        4 VW beach buggies
JayJay   -------------------        Trike or Nellie the Austin A30
Tony Oily Bike  -------------       something 2 wheeled
Jacko & mates  -------------       5 or 6 assorted trikes
the Wyliez Autos gang  ------      Austin saloon & T bucket

just come back in been tidy,ing trike frame up its in primer now been at it since 7am.. gonna stick axle  an  forks back on tommozz and what ever else i have time for  like ,,engine,,,box,,,tank,,,seat,,exhaust,,etc,etc,  then try and load it about  4or5 pm ,,,then bed ,,,then head south with a little luck  ;) ;) ;)

Have a good journey Mike & we'll see you on Sunday.
The marshals will be around from about 8am onwards, but we probably won't arrive till about 9. See you there.  ;)

o.k  how do we go about gettin in ?

I live 40 miles away but hope to be at Loony's workshop, about 5 miles from the park, by 8.30am. I'll PM you my mobile number, (I'll send an email to everyone on the list tomorrow as well). The marshals are usually pretty good & will often just wave you through if you say you're with the Manky Monkey Motors lot in the club field. If not & you get there before us, just give me a shout & I can be there in 10 minutes with a vehicle pass for you.

cheers andy  :)

just drive in and park over to the left and if some one says any thing say your with the monkeys (and if you want start to sing)  ;D  
i will be there about 8.30 if the trike dont start to play up again

Reckon I'll be there about 9!

Make sure your handbrake works JayJay    ;D ;)


See you guys there!!

I can probably put a couple of extra chairs on the trike - you want a table too?

Just how big's your luggage rack Bobbi?!

Might be there. Perhaps with two Trikes. I'll let you know tomorrow evening.

Always good to see you Iain.

War Memorial Park, Crossborough Hill, off London Road, Basingstoke, Hants, RG21 4AG

900 assorted vehicles on show, plus autojumble etc.
Show runs from 11am to 5pm.

The weather forcast at the moment says "white cloud" for Sunday.

Will be there around 9am as long as I can get these 2 Harley tin sets finished today, will just be 1 Trike as still waiting for the V5 and a reg plate for the bike...Voodoo.....

well engine,s back in frame  allthough  red oxide primer,s still tacky  ,,well ive knocked some off anyhow

painkillers and brew time then start again..

And here's me trying to forget that traumatic time in my life. Mind you, it's hard when Chevy Rick reminds me practically every time we drive off the slip road at Cadnam.

Don't worry, brakes all just been sorted by the garage so hopefully no problems there.

See you and Justine there, JJ  :D

bugger!!!!!!    things have turned seriusley bad >:( >:(

weve got thunder storms,,,,,,,,,  its peeeeeiiiiiing down 

and the trike,s still in  ,,kit  form,, outside in the yard (not got a garage where i live at the mo)  :'( :'( :'(

not shure about tommozz now unless it stops raining

 ;D ;D bloody rain stopped sun came out and i got it together :o


loaded up and ready for the off  8) 8)

Yeah, I had a word on your behalf Mike.  ;)
Torrential rain overnight here in Surrey, but warm sunshine all day today.
As the show's all on grass, they cancelled it a few years ago cos the ground was too wet for the heavy lorries, but it'd been raining for days beforehand, so hopefully we'll be O.K this time.
Taz is working tomorrow, so just me I'm afraid & I'm totally disorganised! No food or drink arranged, so if anyone wants to bring anything, feel free, There are plenty of catering vans onsite too.

just topped up with diesel  £110  :o

Sheesh!

that should get me there and part way back


right i,m off to get some rest if i can ,,


its gonna be an early start from up here

just told the missus to make some ,pack up,,, ;) ;)

I'm making a pick-up.
"Pack Up"? is that one of those quaint Northish colloquialisms?  :D

Have a safe journey Mike. Hope we don't disappoint too much.  :)
Sadly, Doc can't make it this year due to health problems. Get well soon mate.

The list's looking a little short this year guys. C'mon, anyone else got something they'd like to show the class?

Manky    -------------------        Ford Pop pick-up unfinished project                                               
PD   -----------------------         Yamaha XS650 chop unfinished project
Ash   ----------------------         Toyota Supra drift car
Voodoo & Mrs Voodoo   -----        Yamaha Virago trike       
BikerGran   -----------------        Kawasaki GT550 trike
Phunkie Hiboy & Higirl   -----         Cosworth model B roadster
Clive    --------------------         Escort van
terry t     ------------------         Honda Goldwing trike?
Renegade   ----------------         Triumph pi saloon plus 1 mate
Big Darren   ----------------         Bandit street fighter
                                               1 or 2 off road trikes
Colboys chick & fella    -----        1959 mk2 ford consul
Dave, (Lunatic's Dad)   -----        VW trike
GoForest & mates  ---------        4 VW beach buggies
JayJay   -------------------        Nellie the Austin A30
Tony Oily Bike  -------------       something 2 wheeled
Jacko & mates  -------------       5 or 6 assorted trikes
the Wyliez Autos gang  ------      Austin saloon & T bucket

Have a safe journey Mike. Hope we don't disappoint too much.  :)
Sadly, Doc can't make it this year due to health problems. Get well soon mate.

The list's looking a little short this year guys. C'mon, anyone else got something they'd like to show the class?

Manky    -------------------        Ford Pop pick-up unfinished project                                               
PD   -----------------------         Yamaha XS650 chop unfinished project
Ash   ----------------------         Toyota Supra drift car
Voodoo & Mrs Voodoo   -----        Yamaha Virago trike       
BikerGran   -----------------        Kawasaki GT550 trike
Phunkie Hiboy & Higirl   -----         Cosworth model B roadster
Clive    --------------------         Escort van
terry t     ------------------         Honda Goldwing trike?
Renegade   ----------------         Triumph pi saloon plus 1 mate
Big Darren   ----------------         Bandit street fighter
                                               1 or 2 off road trikes
Colboys chick & fella    -----        1959 mk2 ford consul
Dave, (Lunatic's Dad)   -----        VW trike
GoForest & mates  ---------        4 VW beach buggies
JayJay   -------------------        Nellie the Austin A30
Tony Oily Bike  -------------       something 2 wheeled
Jacko & mates  -------------       5 or 6 assorted trikes
the Wyliez Autos gang  ------      Austin saloon & T bucket
Byzmax  --------------------      XS1100 Trike

Great! About 9ish then mate.  ;)

Finished the van about ten minutes ago!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Will still need another coat or two of lacquer in the future, but more than good enough at the moment!!

You crazy paintist you!
Loony & I have been wondering what theme you've gone with. Looking forward to seeing it tomorrow chap.  ;)

Let's put it this way, the swastikas set it off!!! :)

I'll put a camping stove in my bag and some tea etc - dunno how much I can carry, 2 chairs and a table loaded up already.  Tipping down all evening here and looks like loads more to come so I hope it's better in the morning!

Trikes sick only running on three cylinders use nearly 8 litres fuel on a 10 mile run. i will get more if i put a V8 in it  ??? ??? no. so cant ride it  >:(

so i will be in the van  >:( with the trike behind me   :D

Just popped out for a smoke and saw my next door neighbour who's one of the organisers.He said the grounds still solid up there,so should be no worries.
Have'nt really had too much rain here,so hopefully it stays that way.

All loaded up now and even cleaned the cars,don't know why i bothered as i'm sure they won't stay that way!!  ;D

Sorry JJ,we will get bored eventually at taking the mick ;)
Keep on rollin!!!!!

Forcasters say it's going to get up to 30 degrees & stay that way until June -after tomorrow. Why does it always rain the weekend of this show?!
My truck's in bare metal. Looks like I'm going to spend next week de-rusting it.
Ah well, we're British, so will keep a stiff upper whatsit & soldier on.
See you in the morning guys.  ;)

so what weather have you ordered ,,andy,??

and what weather are we likely to get ??

Could be worse...

http://uk.weather.com/weather/tomorrow-Basingstoke-UKXX0011 (http://uk.weather.com/weather/tomorrow-Basingstoke-UKXX0011)

looks like fingers crossed then

 :(
Famous last words. Should have kept my mouth shut. The fuel pump has given up the ghost. Will be travelling up with Rick so perhaps I will find one up there. I need a mechanical fuel pump, as Nellie is an early A30.  I think one from quite a few vehicles will fit her.

Sorry Andy for the short notice but as Rick said, better to find out now than half way to Basingstoke. Still disappointed though.

JJ  :(

Hope you all have a great day and the weather stays dry...looks like I wont be getting much sleep tonight as still got a frame and 2 mudguards to finish painting & 2 Petrol tanks to compound and polish,also got someone dropping in with another Harley in bits that they want me to paint, so I just dont have the time to get to the show sorry all...If they drop off the Harley early enough I will still try to make it so fingers crossed as they said they would be here first thing Sunday morning......Have fun all...Voodoo......

and were off....... see ya,s in a bit :D

Wet on the ground here in Surrey, but the skies are clearing -honest.
Just leaving myself. Seeya later guys.

Manky    -------------------        Ford Pop pick-up unfinished project                                               
PD   -----------------------         Yamaha XS650 chop unfinished project
Ash   ----------------------         Toyota Supra drift car
BikerGran   -----------------        Kawasaki GT550 trike
Phunkie Hiboy & Higirl   -----         Cosworth model B roadster
Clive    --------------------         Escort van
terry t     ------------------         Honda Goldwing trike?
Renegade   ----------------         Triumph pi saloon plus 1 mate
Big Darren   ----------------         Bandit street fighter
                                               1 or 2 off road trikes
Colboys chick & fella    -----        1959 mk2 ford consul
Dave, (Lunatic's Dad)   -----        VW trike
GoForest & mates  ---------        4 VW beach buggies
Tony Oily Bike  -------------       something 2 wheeled
Jacko & mates  -------------       5 or 6 assorted trikes
the Wyliez Autos gang  ------      Austin saloon & T bucket

Apologies to all for not attending but my back is really bad at the moment, I had a new lift fitted to my left boot last week 14mm this time instead of the usual 6mm and now my back is trying to straighten up, painful but it's got to be done, thank god for Codine!

Just returned (a bit early) from the show..... the first time I'd been there and what a great show covering so many aspects of road vehicles, really enjoyed it.

Gotta say thanks to Sir Manky for getting the group of fellow Mankies together, cheers Andy  ;). Hope you actually got to wander around the place. Shame Taz couldn't make it.
Also really good putting faces to names and having chats with other forum members, what a nice bunch of folk!  8)

Somehow all the rain from Saturday night stopped around 7 or 8am (at least in the Guildford direction), the wind gently blew, the roads dried and the sun made itself known, so the journey there was good as well. The show ground grass managed to survive the wetness too, so no muddy areas either.

The 'display' was the only one on site that had a) a variety of vehicle types (cars, bikes trikes & rods) and b) vehicles under construction as well as completed vehicles.
The masses having a good old nose around.

For me, some of the show was a bit like travelling back in time seeing vehicles that were common place when I was a kid/yoof etc. Classic cars can be found at many shows, but its less usual to see historic commercial vehicles at shows (least ways the ones I usually find myself at) and for some reason these had more impact with respect to my 'time travelling', so apologies for some pics of trucks n stuff (expect some other Mankies will cover other vehicles), but those of a certain age will (hopefully) know what I'm on about.  ::)


External combustion engine

First lorry pics - A BRS (British Road Services) Bristol

The paint on this Ford was something else............... camera can't do it justice

Lovely Thunderbird

 Hillman Minx.

Cool looking breakdown truck

Police van (sort of Wallace & Gromit 'Top Bun' style)

Once upon a time most of the vehicles on British Roads said this

If ya gonna have a truck, how about a four wheel drive Matador ?

A Ford truck, now the only place you're liable to see these is repeats of The Sweeney

And a Bedford

Post Office van. For authenticity the guy even has his thermos in his bag  :D

Kinda expect to see The Waltons driving this......

A Crossley six wheeler

Phunkie's Cosworth-powered B with airstream trailer

Was talking to one of the guys, and he was talking about maybe buying an XS650...

Just found this on ebay, and it seems a "steal".....

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Yamaha-XS650-Bobber-/270746462057?pt=UK_Motorcycles&hash=item3f09bf2769

Buy it now for £850  !!!!!!


9pm on 8th May:  its SOLD already!!!! (it was only listed around 2pm, but not surprised at that price)

Good to meet you today Tony!!!

Just back myself, and a great day was had!! Good to catch up with you all again!!!

Well done everyone your stand had some very intresting things on it and i was pleased to see Andy had the pop
there.
Mark

Had a great day - some of my pics are the same as your pics Tony, prolly for the same reasons!  Great to meet some more Mankies -  won't say put names to faces cos I forget them as soon as I'm told.........

The return journey was all going fine till I felt the clutch cable starting to part company!  :o  The last 20 or so miles were done almost without benefit of clutch - luckily I managed to only have to stop twice - so what if I annoyed the people behind by approaching roundabouts and traffic lights v-e-r-y slowly!  Both times it stalled but both time I managed a kind of rolling start and got home!

Not sure what I'll be doing about my planned long trip that's supposed to start on Thursday tho!  Son in law can fit the cable for me but it's getting one in the time - oh well, if I do that'll be great and if I don't, I'll have to change my plans.   :-\

jeep with loads of stuff

even a wind up record player

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aec

war time fire tender

chevy tow truck

a pair of nice old buses

shiny hubcay on old hillman

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pilot hearse

clives van

one very clean sunbeam rapier

the result of meeting a swarm of worker bees crossing the m3  :(

and no water in the washers

finally the view from inside

Ok renegade, where's the 1000 od other pics? I couldent make it today so I was relying on you !

Snafu

That was a really cool day, putting some names and faces to handles on here, Tony, JJ and Rick. The weather made the day all worth while. My Photos are much the same to ones already, except maybe the one below being a bit of a rare find.
Thanks to all concerned for the day and the invite..............................

had a great day was good to see you all  :) now sat with my feet up and a beer in hand  ::) ;D ::)

 ;D Hi Mankey folk good to put a few more names to faces today hope everbody got home safely, we followed the six wheeled Crossley in your photos Tony into the show ground in the morning, changing gear appeared to be a long job allmost coming to a standstill between each gear ::)

I think this says it all about this great event.


(http://i.imgur.com/5x8eA.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/MOrWJ.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/y4VfR.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/4aF0i.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/cy1IL.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/VyJFj.jpg)

It was lovely - immaculate. I bet it is now stored on a lot of cameras.

Nice to meet so many members. The usual suspects plus many new faces such as Hiboy, Spanners and their partners Sue and Pat, and Terry T and Big Darren (not quite sure why he is called that though  ::)).

Well done Team Manky for making organised chaos look such fun. The Manky section attracted lots of interest so I hope everyone thinks it is worth the effort especially when so much work is put in to it.

JJ  :)

Yep nice to see a few familiar faces today and meet a few new ones,think i was talking to "Spanners" this morning while trying to put the kite gazebo up,by god he must be keen to travel that far!!
Nice stand as always Andy, always good to see the Manky mixture of vehicles  ;D

just walked in the door ,,,home,,  knackered,,





     twas  a grand day out,,,

It was a great day and I think the MMM stand was the most interesting one there - certainly the most diverse! 

Hi guys. Sorry, been spending some quality time with Taz since I got home ...we both fell asleep on the sofa!

Well, you did it again.
Every year I say "This is the last time we do this". I get really stressed out for weeks before-hand, trying to pin people down to attend & running about organising all the little details that need sorting. I hate it.
Then the day comes around & somehow it all kinda comes together. I find myself looking at a pitch full of show-goers checking out our array of vehicles & you guys busy explaining how this works or where that part came from -& I think "Y'know what, the hassle was worth it. Let's do it again next year".
You did good people. I'm proud of you all.  ;) 

Not many photos from me I'm afraid -not cos there wasn't loads of gorgeous machinery to photograph, but because I literally hardly left our pitch all day. I had a constant stream of people chatting to me all afternoon. Some were friends new & old, who'd found us in the club display field & come over to say Hello. Others were new to me, but loved our display, our vehicles & our friendly welcome. I had several conversations with people who said we had the coolest collection of vehicles in the show & several more with those who remarked what a nice bunch we were! -that's down to you lot. You're great ambassadors for our cause & every one of you's a little star in your own right. Well done monkeys.  :-*

I didn't get far beyond the club field that we were in & even then, didn't get there until a lot of exibits had already left, so Renegade, we're relying on you for a full photo gallery! My pics of our pitch were all taken as we were setting up or packing away, so don't really show how busy it got in between.
I tried to chat to all of you at some point, but if I missed anyone, thank you for making the effort & bringing your vehicles. I hope you all got home safely.
Thanks to Dave for providing the donuts -no, I didn't have a single one! & Spanners for the Jaffa Cakes -alright, I may have had a few of those.
Tea, coffee & some of the seating came from Bikergran. Also thanks to Ash for transporting my Pop there & back & to the Basingstoke boys for loading various bikes & banners n stuff in Big Darren's van & generally helping out.
Our crack marquee building team struggled valiantly with the gazebo provided by Renegade, finally succeeding in putting together the biggest tent you ever saw -which promptly blew away & broke. Fortunately Loony brought the back up marquee -ha! How organised is that!
The rain that was forcast somehow missed Basingstoke entirely & our rain shelter became a refuge from the sun.
I had a great day & I hope you all did too. Thank you one n all.   
A few of my snaps:

16 year old Ryan's pinstriping.
In the foreground, Dave, (Loony's Dad)'s VW trike, Tony Oily Bike's Triumph & Clive.

Big Darren's red Suzuki Bandit, (he passed his test just 3 weeks ago), & Mr & Mrs Phunkie Hiboy enjoying the sunshine next to their Cossy powered roadster.
My XS650 Yamaha chop, being built by PD & Big D's off road trike.

Ash's Toyota Supra drift car.
Des's Renault Simca.

ByzMax's XS1100 Yamaha trike.

Dave's VW trike.

Bobbi's GT550 Kawasaki trike.

Tony's Triumph Bonneville.

Basil's Mustang trike.

Big Darren's Suzuki Bandit.

Spanners' Reliant trike.

Mike's Triumph estate & Renegade's Triumph saloon.

Clive's freshly painted Ford Escort van.

Spanners' Reliant again. Love the goosenecked frame Mike.

Ian & the Wyliez Customs crowd's diesel Transit powered Chevy truck.

Mike, Renegade & Ian.

Ian's Rover powered "Acme Rocket".

That Manky bloke's pile of poo, Pop.

Darren's trike & Des's Simca.

Terry T's Honda Goldwing trike.

ByzMax, (Iain), aboard the 1100.

Renegade, Mike, Spanners, Clive & Mrs Spanners.

Neil G's Chevy.

Chevy Rick's ...Chevy. It's a Silverado.

That Austin again.

That Pop again.

Some random show shots.

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Double horsebox with lovely imitation woodgrain paintwork on the cab.

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A regular at local shows.
It was built in 1967 by the late Laurie Nelson of Solihull, West Midlands. He called it his steam buggy & it uses a modified 1939/45 Merryweather steam fire pump fitted into a converted London taxi chassis. It's a single cylinder engine, with 5" bore x 4" stroke, & a working boiler pressure of 125 psi, giving a maximum speed of 20 mph.

You're impressed with my knowledge of steam cars aren't you!
-alright, I looked it up on the 'net.

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Bond Bug.

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As I left the showsite in my little Fiesta, loaded up with chairs & marquee parts, one of the marshals asked Did you enjoy the show?
Yeah, we had a great time. Thanks.
Good, we'll let you come again next year then.  :)
-mind you, he hadn't seen Darren hooning round & round the field on his trike.

Loony showing the boy racers in the chav's corner what a proper car looks like.

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Ian, Terry T & Spanners.

Each year we make up a little trophy, then decide on the day what we're going to award it for. This year's was no contest.
A very well deserved Long Distance award went to Mike, ("Spanners"), who drove an amazing 250 miles, towing his Reliant trike, just to spend the day with us. In fact he & his lovely lady were among the first to arrive. We really appreciated it Mike. Definitely above & beyond the call of duty.
I provided the king Monkey from my ever growing collection of monkey souvenirs, Loony painted it & his Dad Dave created the base.
If you want to win next year's award, you'll have to join us.
Same time, same place next year chaps.  ;)

Every vehicle entered in the show received a commemorative plaque, about 2" x 3" in engraved aluminium.
I collected them from the organisers' tent & handed out as many as I could, but if I missed you & you'd like one, PM me & I'll bung one in the post to you.
I think we put on a pretty good display. For the scruffy bunch in the corner, I reckon we did alright.
Thank you. See you next year!  ;D

Well earned Mike, nice to have met you both.  ;)

Well done everyone, your stand was by the far the most interesting :) I popped along to have a quick nose around, briefly said hello to Manky, but unfortunately didn't have long to hang around. Hopefully I can meet more of you at the next event.

Nathan

missed a good one  :'( :'( will defo be there next year with something interesting..... glad the weather held guy's...

Gutted I couldn`t get there, especially as andy didn`t eat all the donuts for once  ;D ;D ;D ;D

and there was even jaffa cake's left at the end of the day  ;D

Melted ones!

Aye, it were hot enough to melt a Jaffa Cake.
Must admit, my heart sank the day before, when it just poured with rain for hours. Even on the day of the show, it was raining when I woke up & I drove down the motorway to Basingstoke dreading a day of sheltering in our marquee, watching my bare metal truck rusting before my eyes.
Amazingly though, the skies cleared, the sun came out & at times it was actually getting too hot.
I'm having a day off from the workshop today & doing nuthin' -I need a rest now!

Nathan, (Galaxie500), in the T shirt, & Doug, both members of local hotrod club The Guzzlers.

just been thinkin,,,, did looney and p.d.(ithink)  get those pegs under the banner frame.s  back out off the ground lol,


 i thought they were pegging england to the face of the earth  :D :D

 ;D
Yup, Loony & PD were our banner erecting team. I gave 'em a couple of 2 foot long metal spikes & a hammer & said just whack 'em in the ground over there & sit the banners over them. I thought all the rain we had the day before would soften the ground up. Apparently not! They were worried they'd hit a gas main! The banners were printed by the guy who does our merchandise & the frames were thrown together from bits of Taz's old garden hammocks. Thanks to Loony for welding them together the day before the show.

looks like you guys had a brilliant day, enjoying all the pics that have been posted.
that red dumper in the pics, we've got same model at work which is still used!!! hand start diesel! belt driven!!

cheers chris.

ive got a winget dumper with a lister  diesel twin in it it want tidy,ing   offered it to a few peeps but no one really wants it appart from the export dealers who just want the engine  :P

a good day had by one and all i think. skipped putting up and bringing down the 2nd gazebo ;D. mike who came along with me has now applied to join and is just waiting on the email addy to be verified as not being a spam application. took some 300 odd pics andy, about half compared to last year.

Mike should be able to post now Dave.

well i went all that way and forgot what i went for  :o :o.





more stickers,,,  and meant to ask if andy had any sweat shirts with him   doh me head leaks likea rusty tank  ::)

Now you tell me!
They were in the car Mike.
Sold a set of stickers & a baseball cap while we were there.
Stickers are 5 quid for a set of 6 or 50p each for the small ones & £1 each for the larger ones.
The embroidered shirts & sweatshirts are done to order as we just can't afford to keep a stock of them, (we've usually got most sizes of printed T shirts in stock). I collected an order from our merchandise guy last week though & he warned me the price of cotton has rocketed -apparently there's a shortage of it at the moment, so he'll have to put up his prices. We can absorb the T shirt increase, but may have to add a quid or 2 to the cost of sweatshirts & workshirts. We don't make a profit from merchandise -I'd rather see 10 guys wearing cheap shirts than charge more & only sell 1. So you get 'em for more or less what we do, give or take literally a couple of pence.
Let me know what you'd like & I'll get it sorted.

Just had an odd email -well, I get odd emails from you lot all the time, but this one was from Doug of the Guzzlers car club.
-but not the Doug or the Guzzlers I know.

Hi Andy,
My name is Doug, I'm the Chairman of the Guzzlers Kar Klub based up here in North Wales.
I have recently found out through your site that there is in fact another Doug and another Guzzlers.
I am trying to contact the Guzzlers in Basingstoke, Hampshire. Do you have any contact details for them please?
 
Our Guzzlers Klub over here in North Wales is a thriving local club with our own annual show.  It would be good to contact the Basingstoke Guzzlers to find out about their club.

How weird is that! I've passed on our Doug's phone number. Just hope we haven't started some sort of international Guzzlers turf war now.  :P
 

I forgot what I went for too - I passed a stall doing numberplates and thought to myself - now what did I want from a stall like that?  But there was no reply from my brain.
So I still haven't got a sign saying "BG Towers" to put outside my mahoosive new tent!

Tony, the green Ford you admired belongs to forum member 40fordsedan, (Keith), & is in our Motors, 4 wheels bit.

Keith's Ford (http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/Hotrodpageimages/1940/ford.html)

Motors, 4 wheels (http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/hotrods.htm)

And there's a YouTube clip of the little Austin van arriving at Milestones Museum in Basingstoke, before heading for the showsite.

YouTube Austin (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQt-_Nf7Dd4)

Did you notice it had the wrong doors? Saloon instead of van ones.

and the van doors differance is --------------------------------------------------hold on=== i,m going to check  ;)

just had another ,look,   me thinks said van could be a bitza !!!!!!

rear 1/4 panels are austin a35 countryman ? ?

doors are late a 30 / 35 saloon

strip/line below window/above lower doorskin doesnt look right

grill= high brid

indicator lights are mounted on some sort of plinth (austin never did that)

all in all something diffo   or  not 100%

politics politics politics  ;D ;D ;D ;D

 :D This is Welsh Doug's truck.

Thats a cool truck  :)
I just did a quick search and found the other Guzzlers have a website http://www.guzzlerskarklub.co.uk/

If there is a turf war it'll be pistons at dawn  ;D

 ;D That pic was taken at The Hotrod Hayride -just down the road from me in Bisley, Surrey.
Maybe you guys ought to arrange to meet up at this year's Hayride -kinda Guzzlers Blind Date.

Like that!

blind date could equel  battle at dawn ,,,,,,if they dont get on  ;D ;D

Will Cilla Black be there too?  ;D

Cilla matt black maybe.

andy,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, youre joke,s are getting worse   ;D ;D ;D ;D

She cant make it ... but she did promise to send her spare set of false teeth though .....   ;D

  ..  Hagar  ..   ;D

my lastest nickname is fester and as i use to work at an undertakers i thought it was quite funny seeing the pickup

aahhhh  uncle fester,,,  thats who you remineded me off on sunday  ;D ;D 
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the adams family started when uncle fester fa,ted,,
he fa,ted through the key hole and
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paralysed the cat  :D :D :D :D 


did dedum   did dedum  did  dedum   etc ,, etc,,  :D :D :D :D ???

 :D

Both lots off Guzzlers meeting at a shooting club that could be intresting as Galaxie500 ( Nathan )
has the nick name of "tommy" after his shooting in Vegas with a Tommy gun!

It was a good shot........how many other people were able to shoot down the target support cables?!  ;D

 ;D  ;D  ;D

I have to say that if the time ever comes when I limit my forum activities to just one - it HAS to be this one!

The day at Basingstoke was great at look at all the idiocy it's produced in this thread - it's great!

You mean there are other forums?

my missus  (cooky) said she forgot to leave the spare/leftover sandwich,s for renegade,s spare driver  ,,the one he left sat in the car allday,,

she says it looked like he hadnt had a meal for quite a while :D :D :D :D

"It was a good shot........how many other people were able to shoot down the target support cables?! "

   me ! same gun too   ::)   
 
 
 

Good to see im not the only great shot about!  ;)
To make it worse, i mean more impressive, it was the first shot of the day!  ;D

Finally - my Basingstoke photos!

This should be an open link that will work for everyone, you don't have to be on facebook...

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.230063413677797.80794.100000224199684&l=91a403fd2b (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.230063413677797.80794.100000224199684&l=91a403fd2b)

Feel free to add details of the vehicles, I haven't labelled many of the photos.

Nice photos Bobbi. Bloody awful one of me -sadly, I wasn't born with the photogenic gene  :(
Not being a member of facebook, I can't label any of the pics for you, so I'll get Taz to add some names to vehicles later.
Oh, & you managed to spell Manky wrong in the title -shame on you!  :P

apart from being on facebook the pics are also here

http://www.renegade53.co.uk/2011may8bfot/index.htm

i'll have to get 'em to yer at some point

I was thinking of the peeps here who ARE on FB putting info about their own vehicles rather than giving Taz another job!


I stand corrected sir  - and so does the title!   ;)