This austin was found in a barn , and took one year to restore , going back to the 1980s. Ron
Beautiful!
And this is one I bought new from the MTB showroom. It took twelve months of my Saudi lolly to pay for it! I take it out on Sundays and sunny days. (Much to the joy and happiness of my beloved!!!)
Talking of doing cars up, you might like the picture of my one and only attempt as a callow youth, many moons ago. ( I haven’t changed a bit have I Ron?)
Funny old world Merlin. If you still had the MG, it would probably be worth more than the Chrysler now!
You’re right, you haven’t changed a bit.
(You know my address for the cheque…)
John
Cheque’s in the post! It probably applies to us all ie if we had kept all the cars we have owned in the past, in a barn somewhere, we would be sitting on a nice pension pot… MG TC; MGB; Daimler SP250, to name but three, would probably now be something approaching £50,000 give or take.
Martin you are a one with words ? I have to keep referring to the dictionary , for the explanation .of some of your phrases !! I am a little" disappointed "! That you did not comment on my earlier and much revised word for Saudi money! this shows that nobody really reads the in depth writing !! When I try to bring a smile to all our faces !!! See Sat. July 25 referring to pay out Ron
Hey Ron …I saw a reference to FLOOS but spelt Phalous …Mafi floos now though ■■?
Mah Salaam …from " Abah Ha,mahmah " ( spelling??)… before the KSA I used to keep racing pigeons while out there I was going to try to get pigeons to home back to Jeddah from the desert but gave it away as to hard … so got the nickname from the Saudi drivers …I have checked the translation and it meant "Father of the Birds " It was on my bumper bar for a while …did worry it meant something else!!! but used to get good reception in the port out here in Aus I used to pick up tyres from a middle eastern gent and was telling him and from then on that was all he called me !!!
I must be one of the world’s innocents Ron. Even after you told me where to look I still didn’t make the connection!
Was it too hot for the pigeons Backsplice, or did the Flips see them as a good supper?
John
ronhawk:
Hi A-J I do like the look of this early roadster,and the the. ■■■■■■■ oil engine factory !! Gets me thinking ? Could I make ? a similar car with " Trans Arabia "painted on the bonnet , while I still have that get up go ■■? Ron
Ron Hawkins, nice post…I did sent you a PM some days ago and decided to leave TNUK definitely after some nasty experiences here
A-J !!! Of all the lads on this thread , I felt a bond with yourself and feel that we have lost a friend ,thank you for your In put and sharing with me our common interest the ■■■■■■■ engine If there is any thing that I can do to reverse your decision let me know , my sincere regards to you and your wife ! Ron Hawkins
Welcome back A-J! In this forum, as in all public places, you’ll feel the chill winds and the warm ones. You’ve responded to the warm ones. Good choice. Robert
hi Ron I come from Bradford 6/foot heavy set I new goggi when he worked at R K Crisp on m/s overland before t/a I was very sad to hear he had passed away how long ago do you remember that boat we had Mr Perfect shouted about leo I think it means turn round but we all fell in the drink I got Taffy Bills Mack when he got the new ERF goggi got the other I lost a lot of photos when I split with first wife 25yrs ago I think she nicked em to prove I left her alone a lot ha ha I will post a recent photo when come back from Spain next just helping a mate out for a couple of weeks
regards Alan
Alantruck well I never, still doing a bit!! good on yar .That nautical shout that Mr perfect bellowed was Leee ow!!! Glad you shared that with me ,seconds later I remember him floundering about 40ft back holding a piece of rope after the main sail swung round and knocked him ,clean out the boat , how good was that !!! Bloody fantastic ! Good times ,good memories , Saddened with the loss of good friends , thanks for coming back on board ,here’s a couple of shots for your scrap book Ron
Three Black Country lads , Trans Arabia style up the creek, from right to left ,the good, the bad , and the ugly !!
Jeddha dock unloading of cargo, The container ships are further up the dock, Ron. Ps sorry to hear that Backsplice !!!■■ Those Roos take some catching ■■ Har Har
ronhawk:
Three Black Country lads , Trans Arabia style up the creek, from right to left ,the good, the bad , and the ugly !!
Ron, in all cases (left to right or reverse) you remain the bad 
My sincere appreciation for your warm and true words lately!
Behave yourself and enjoy a nice summer Mr. ■■■■■■■ junior
It’s mutual Ron! By the way, are you related to Mike Hawkins from ■■■■■■■ Belgium? He is from Somerset.
