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terryr · Post by **terryr** » Mon Feb 17, 14 1:44 pm

Welcome back cecil

RobTwin · Post by **RobTwin** » Mon Feb 17, 14 1:53 pm

SOMtastic wrote:Hello
Been lurking for a while, but decided to join on account of my purchase :
Just parted with some cash for a 73 Plymouth Barracuda 340 4bbl.
I don’t have it yet – it’s being prepped for shipping in Des Moines, Iowa.
Should have it in 6-10 weeks according to the shipping co.

I’m more than a little nervous to be honest.. I’ve never owned an American car, never bought a car from over seas, and never bought un-seen… so there is plenty of potential for it to go horribly wrong !
Hugely excited though !

I do have one (for now) question …
I’m having some difficulties with insurance.. I’ve not made a huge effort so far, but the companies I’ve contacted to date have declined cover because I don’t (or rather will not) have a “regular” car.
I do so few miles in my current stead – A 2004 Monaro – That I’ve decided to get rid of it as I don’t really need a daily driver of my own. Mrs SOM’s motor is perfectly adequate.
So the hopefuly quick question is – is this something anyone has come across before ? and can anyone recommend a decent insurer for “Sunday use” of these fine machines ?

Cheers, Andy

Hi Andy, welcome to the club/forum etc etc

Dunno why you've posted in this thread

but to answer your question, quite a lot of us on here use RH Insurance http://www.rhclassicinsurance.co.uk/
They seem to be flavour of the month.... and have been for a couple of years.
I cant see there being any reason to refuse you insurance if you don't have another car to use on a daily basis.
I've been insuring our 2 Mopars for yonks and don't recall being asked that

Mind you, as it's never been a concern (as I do have a daily or two to use) I may have glossed over that question

Certainly worth asking RH about it tho...

EDIT - Sorry Andy, I just re-read the title of this thread. It's not a general Newbie thread, just one created by a member who has just rejoined

SOMtastic · Post by **SOMtastic** » Mon Feb 17, 14 2:04 pm

Woops – looks like I’ve hijacked someone elses thread . My bad – thought it was general newbie thread.

Thanks for the insurance tip - I'll check it out.

Dave999 · Post by **Dave999** » Mon Feb 17, 14 2:34 pm

BUDGIE wrote: But what about the Lammy ( well spotted Ivor )

thats just one of them....

see the pile of side panels under the bench!!!!

Dave

bratfink · Post by **bratfink** » Mon Feb 17, 14 3:52 pm

Hi Andy

Hi Budgie, good to see you again.

Dave999 · Post by **Dave999** » Mon Feb 17, 14 3:57 pm

SOMtastic wrote:Woops – looks like I’ve hijacked someone elses thread . My bad – thought it was general newbie thread.
Thanks for the insurance tip - I'll check it out.

don't worry about driving the thing...takes about 10 mintes and you'll be fine.

if you can't get insurance get a joint policy on the wifes....

i had "classic" on my only car for years. used it as a semi-daily i.e not for work/commute but everything else.

site unseen well always a worry but as long s the body is made of metal everything else is just nuts and bolts. not all easy fixed but damn sight easier than a restoration and plenty of bits here already. theyre all the same underneath.

Dave

RW71 · Post by **RW71** » Mon Feb 17, 14 6:17 pm

Welcome back Budgie!

What happened to the '64 Comet AFX?
Oh, and welcome aboard Andy!

Rich.

BUDGIE · Post by **BUDGIE** » Mon Feb 17, 14 6:38 pm

SOMtastic wrote:Woops – looks like I’ve hijacked someone elses thread . My bad – thought it was general newbie thread.
Thanks for the insurance tip - I'll check it out.

Bloody hell what kind of people you lettin in this club now.
hi jackin me thread

............

Or try Footman-James..........Aderian S Fulx

BUDGIE · Post by **BUDGIE** » Mon Feb 17, 14 6:39 pm

Dave999 wrote:
BUDGIE wrote: But what about the Lammy ( well spotted Ivor )
thats just one of them....

see the pile of side panels under the bench!!!!

Dave

Don't spose you got a TV200 there have you Dave

BUDGIE · Post by **BUDGIE** » Mon Feb 17, 14 6:42 pm

bratfink wrote:Hi Andy

Hi Budgie, good to see you again.

Hey James, hows things in Indy

And how's the bird

..say hi to her xxx

sublimemike · Post by **sublimemike** » Mon Feb 17, 14 6:47 pm

Hey Budge - That irishman ever move that Yellow car??

Brian J · Post by **Brian J** » Mon Feb 17, 14 6:56 pm

welcome to the madhouse cecil....

BUDGIE · Post by **BUDGIE** » Mon Feb 17, 14 7:01 pm

RW71 wrote:Welcome back Budgie! What happened to the '64 Comet AFX?
Oh, and welcome aboard Andy!
Rich.

Hey Rich, Comet went straight to Belgium

Looking for summat similar

This 64 is nice but big Dolla

Steve · Post by **Steve** » Mon Feb 17, 14 7:38 pm

Welcome back your Lordship

BUDGIE · Post by **BUDGIE** » Mon Feb 17, 14 7:40 pm

sublimemike wrote:Hey Budge - That irishman ever move that Yellow car??

Hey Mike, all I know is he killed the motor, i suspect this was because he handn't got a clue with the rev pattern shifter and drove up to Hollyhead in 2nd ( 4.11 gears )

so he got Mr Billdon't to do a quicky rebuild,
which is another story

........I thick he did move it on in the end,
where to I have no idea