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New member....

Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2017 2:30 pm
by Yellowduck
Just thought I would post to say hello as a new member....

My first car was a white Traveller that I paid £35 for. It needed a gearbox, so £10 later from the scrap yard, it was running. It served me well for a couple of years and then, being a fashion conscious teen, decided to move upmarket to a Vauxhall Viva :D

Now, 40 years later, I wanted to go back to my youth.... I have rebuilt several cars over the years including a 50's split screen convertible Minor, and a Heritage shell MGB. However, age and health have taken their toll, and I felt unable to undertake another full restoration.

So, after several months looking, I came across 'Apple' that was being sold. It is in near, if not perfect condition, and well suited my requirements.

The car was meticulously rebuilt from the ground up several years ago, to be photographed during it's rebuild for inclusion in Ray Newell's 'The Complete Traveller'.

I am based in Essex, and I look forward to meeting some fellow local Traveller fans in the near future....

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Re: New member....

Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2017 5:05 pm
by palacebear
Welcome! What a great looking Traveller! Woodwork looks superb. More pics please!! (We like pics! :) ).

Don't know which part of Essex you're in but keep an eye out for 'firedrake1942' on here. He's based somewhere around Saffron Walden and often knows of Minor things going on in that part of the county.

Re: New member....

Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2017 6:15 pm
by firedrake1942
Welcome. Ditto on the car, very nice ! Whereabouts in Essex? Anywhere near Uttlesford?

Re: New member....

Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2017 6:20 pm
by Yellowduck
Southend on Sea......

A few more pics......

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I will post some later of the MM 1950's convertible I restored, but that is a sad story.... :cry: :cry:

Re: New member....

Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2017 7:07 pm
by Mark Wilson
Real celebrity of a car, then! Welcome aboard :D

Re: New member....

Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2017 7:18 pm
by simmitc
Welcome, Essex Branch meets at various events, main venue is in Danbury. Your membership pack should include branch contacts who will provide you with the full program. Hope to see your traveller in the car park - bit not too close to mine, I don't want mine to get ideas about being spruced up to match your lovely looking car.

Re: New member....

Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2017 9:03 pm
by Yellowduck
Hi Simmitc

I have the form for membership of the Essex Group from Vicki Merrick, but not got round to sorting it yet. I am thinking of coming along to the AGM meeting which I believe is 26th November?

Probably wont be in the minor though....don't want to get it wet... :D