Thanks for letting me in

[Sadgrandad]

My name is Rod and I’m an old twat in his seventies who’s just acquired a filthy, but seemingly sound, 55 reg 2.0 roadster. It isn’t the low-mileage, fsh, pampered car I’d be advised to seek, if indeed I was seeking one, but it looked sad parked out of the way under some trees and the body looked sound enough, if not shiny. The roof worked fine and, having a drive in it up a twisty rural A road for several miles, I was amazed how enjoyable I found the experience.
Long story short, I bought it subject to satisfactory MoT test. That’s now done, with no alarming advisories, and I’ll be picking it up in a couple of days.
Hence why I’m here, a silver surfer wanting to pick your brains for helpful maintenance and technical tips. Who knows, if all goes well, I may even end up selling my R1100RT to recoup some funds.

 

[Zulu4]

Welcome Rod. Looking forward to the photos

 

[enuff_zed]

Welcome aboard Rod.
Great story and good to hear of someone rescuing one.
I'm sure a bit of reading on here will leave you much better informed, as well as showing you several different ways to spend your money.
Look forward to seeing the pics.

 

[bigwinn]

Welcome! You joined the best forum for input and help; good work saving another one from the scrapper!

 

[buzyg]

Welcome in Rob. Just don't try and get out. :wink: Great little tale behind your new purchase.

 

[enuff_zed]

Just don't try and get out. :wink:

:rofl:
Of the forum, or the car??

 

[Scubaregs]

Welcome Rod. Some shady characters on here but most of us are ok.

 

[Huzee4]

Welcome Rod, your great introduction really made me smile, look forward to seeing some pics

 

[z30Norfolker]

Hi Rod (Stewart? Could be..)

Glad to hear im not the only one taking a risk on one of these recently! Mine came with no MOT so you are already winning!

 

[IRD]

I’m in my 70s too as are a few other Forum members and I bought another Z just before Christmas. Welcome to the Forum. Lots of help available. Some of the usual suspects have already welcomed you. Look forward to seeing the photographs.

 

[Pondrew]

My name is Rod and I’m an old t**t in his seventies who’s just acquired a filthy,

I was hoping this was going somewhere else TBH. :lol:
Welcome Mr Stewart, you are a youngster around these parts. oke:

 

[Mr Tidy]

Welcome to the forum Rod, and well done for acquiring a tired car and giving it some much deserved TLC.

Hopefully you'll share some photos of it - we like photos!

 

[BrianD]

Welcome Rob from one old t**t to another, hope to see some photos soon

 

[ponchi101]

I join in the welcome, and in the request for photos. That's a good story to start your internship here

 

[Sadgrandad]

Thanks for the welcome, everybody - now the first thing is to have two similar headlights. ATM it has one silver and one black :roll:

 

[enuff_zed]

Looks good.
Not sure which you'll be able to find, but I reckon the black light suits the car better.
Stick a 'Wanted' ad up and you'll get more views than just a mention in this thread.

And I hope your better half is more enthralled than she looks in that photo. :rofl: