Re-offered - 145 Roof Rack

john.wigley · Apr 2nd, 2015, 10:36

Last April, in response to a 'wanted' post, I offered my 3/4 length wood and metal roof rack to a member of this forum.

He has encountered some difficulties in arranging for it's collection. I offered to take it to last year's VOC for him, but that was not convenient. We have exchanged emails on a number of occasions, but always with the same result.

The last time was just before last Christmas, when he asked for a further extension. I said that I would give him until March 31st to arrange collection. He assured me that he would do so, but I have heard nothing further from him. In fairness, he did make a modest donation at the time, but has been told that this has been used to defray storage costs.

Clearly, he has no intention of collecting this item. Therefore I am re-offering it as free for collection. If anyone would like this rack and is willing to collect it at a mutually convenient time, would they please contact me. I am located close to J23 and J24 of the M1 motorway.

Please, genuine polite requests only - it is disappointing when forum members behave in this way.

Regards, John.

FrankS · Apr 3rd, 2015, 09:33

John.
I would be willing to collect your rack. i am a VOC member with a 145 which will be back on the road soon so this will be an ideal period accessory. If it is still available we can arrange a convenient time for collection.

Regards Frank

WPR678B · Apr 3rd, 2015, 13:00

Great to hear of another 145 down South, will you be attending the BKV at Popham? I look forward to seeing it if so!

I too would have loved this roof rack, but sadly I have no way of collecting it as my 145 is currently off the road and its way too big to fit inside any other vehicle I have!

john.wigley · Apr 3rd, 2015, 14:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankS

John.
I would be willing to collect your rack. i am a VOC member with a 145 which will be back on the road soon so this will be an ideal period accessory. If it is still available we can arrange a convenient time for collection.

Regards Frank

Thanks for your interest Frank - PM sent. John.

FrankS · Apr 4th, 2015, 00:12

Thank you John. PM sent with my contact details.

WPR678B -I am planning to attend the BKV at Popham if I am back on the road with an MOT by then. I have the same version as yours with the early grill and bumpers so we shouild have a matching pair!

Regards Frank

WPR678B · Apr 4th, 2015, 08:50

Sounds good Frank and fingers crossed for your MOT (and mine, but that's another story!)

I look forward to seeing you there then!

Regards,Carlo

eternal optimist · Apr 12th, 2015, 16:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrankS

I have the same version as yours with the early grill and bumpers so we shouild have a matching pair!

Not BUU 197H by any chance?

FrankS · Apr 13th, 2015, 22:23

Not that one. Mine was off the road for around 25 years until it was recommissioned by John Smith and Nigel Ayling. The restoration was covered in the VOC magazine. It just needs a bit of work before the MOT but hopefully should be ready in time for Popham.
Regards Frank

john.wigley · May 12th, 2015, 18:58

Thank you Frank for collecting the rack as arranged earlier today. It was a pleasure meeting you and Lynda, and I look forward to seeing you again at the BKV later this year if at all possible.

Kind regards, John.

Apr 2nd, 2015, 10:36	#1
john.wigley VOC Member since 1986 Last Online: Yesterday 23:51 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leicestershire	Re-offered - 145 Roof Rack Last April, in response to a 'wanted' post, I offered my 3/4 length wood and metal roof rack to a member of this forum. He has encountered some difficulties in arranging for it's collection. I offered to take it to last year's VOC for him, but that was not convenient. We have exchanged emails on a number of occasions, but always with the same result. The last time was just before last Christmas, when he asked for a further extension. I said that I would give him until March 31st to arrange collection. He assured me that he would do so, but I have heard nothing further from him. In fairness, he did make a modest donation at the time, but has been told that this has been used to defray storage costs. Clearly, he has no intention of collecting this item. Therefore I am re-offering it as free for collection. If anyone would like this rack and is willing to collect it at a mutually convenient time, would they please contact me. I am located close to J23 and J24 of the M1 motorway. Please, genuine polite requests only - it is disappointing when forum members behave in this way. Regards, John. __________________ Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana .....

Apr 3rd, 2015, 13:00	#3
WPR678B Ex 145 owner Last Online: Oct 28th, 2023 16:26 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dorset	Great to hear of another 145 down South, will you be attending the BKV at Popham? I look forward to seeing it if so! I too would have loved this roof rack, but sadly I have no way of collecting it as my 145 is currently off the road and its way too big to fit inside any other vehicle I have! __________________ Last edited by WPR678B; Apr 3rd, 2015 at 14:12. Reason: Spelling

Apr 4th, 2015, 08:50	#6
WPR678B Ex 145 owner Last Online: Oct 28th, 2023 16:26 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Dorset	Sounds good Frank and fingers crossed for your MOT (and mine, but that's another story!) I look forward to seeing you there then! Regards,Carlo __________________

May 12th, 2015, 18:58	#9
john.wigley VOC Member since 1986 Last Online: Yesterday 23:51 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leicestershire	Now taken - thank you. Thank you Frank for collecting the rack as arranged earlier today. It was a pleasure meeting you and Lynda, and I look forward to seeing you again at the BKV later this year if at all possible. Kind regards, John. __________________ Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana .....

Apr 3rd, 2015, 09:33	#2
FrankS Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:11 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winchester	John. I would be willing to collect your rack. i am a VOC member with a 145 which will be back on the road soon so this will be an ideal period accessory. If it is still available we can arrange a convenient time for collection. Regards Frank

Apr 4th, 2015, 00:12	#5
FrankS Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:11 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winchester	Thank you John. PM sent with my contact details. WPR678B -I am planning to attend the BKV at Popham if I am back on the road with an MOT by then. I have the same version as yours with the early grill and bumpers so we shouild have a matching pair! Regards Frank

Apr 13th, 2015, 22:23	#8
FrankS Junior Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:11 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Winchester	Not that one. Mine was off the road for around 25 years until it was recommissioned by John Smith and Nigel Ayling. The restoration was covered in the VOC magazine. It just needs a bit of work before the MOT but hopefully should be ready in time for Popham. Regards Frank

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