Weekend in Scotland
A few pics from this weekend’s event in Scotland. The meeting started at Alan Gibsons workshop, where there was a great selection of vehicles, 460’s a 461 290GD and 463’s. Standard G’s along with some very well sorted off road competition G’s, and a very nice 463 with a Sprinter conversion.
Saturday afternoon we did the first of the road trips over to the hotel at Peebles where we had a few cups of tea and a couple of Orange juices.
Sunday saw the second of the road trips which took us through the fantastic snow covered Lammermuir hills, and into Edinburgh where we finished off with a superb meal at Freds restaurant.
Thanks to members who attended, some travelling a long way. A huge thanks to Rakesh, to Alan for letting us have use of his workshop and great hospitality, and of course to Fred who put in a huge amount of work in getting this event sorted.
Bhaarr! :lol:
i like that bottom picture! good to see my old girl out on the road with the rest! really like what you did with the front, dont know why i never took that bar off!
:D Looks like a fun weekend for all .....but cold ....
Twodogs
thanks for sharing mark.
who owned the white lwb?
I have to say this was one of the most enjoyable, and interesting weekends I have had.
A big thanks to Fred and Betty for there hospitality, Alan for using me to tidy his yard and workshop ! and all the g owners who came from far and wide. But most of all was the fascinating stories of fred's grandad when his was A POW in WW11, and betty for a great story of there village in france. Both could be a book.
Thanks for your that guys... will put more pictures up when I am allowed...(please Tim if you see that message).
The white one belong to a member (David/capolongo)from Newcastle and its a lwb gd turbo diesel.
Tom,your car is a real joy to drive now after having spent a bit of time and a few pounds on it.... She is soon going for a bit of paint job... :D
not the one of me though fred, aye.
although what made it more interesting was that both stories were said in a french accent, which sexies any story up, even if it was coming from you fred. LOL
Bhaar!
A few more pics.
i am so gutted, it would have been such a great trip! what colour are you changing her too fred?
great to see a good club event though, from what i observed on here it was hard to organise but obviously paid off, well done fred and those that made the trip!
Keeping same color...great one...just freshing it up....and ho...she will have recaros seat as well...
hi one and all a special thank you to fred and betty for organising event great fun and a thanks to all members present nice to see members from as far afield as London and Ireland, just a quick note to inform members that these organised events are geared not only for enthusiasts but also for families, look foreward to next meet David
recaros! going all out! i never really knew the difference untill i sat in recaros, does make a change!
You lucky, lucky people!
mortinson, you sound like you dont get about.....!!
or you can't get enough!!!
A big thank you to Fred & Betty excellent hosts & for organizing a super weekend. Alan G was great for making the work shop available & a very nice set up too. It was great to meet other G members & put faces to names. Thanks again everyone
Gdiver
anyone know a good carwash my car got dirty on sunday hee hee :lol:
Yes , Thanks Fred , Great weekend , glad everybody enjoyed their visit to Scotland , was really pleased with turn out at workshops on Saturday morning , Thanks for helping clear up the old yard of Freds leftover G wagen parts Ian , much appreciated . Weekend was just the right amount of organising / dis-organising which makes for a nice casual format. Pleasure to meet everyone and put faces to names , Rakesh , we will need to catch up on some of the technical chat again , pleasure meeting you and glad you could make it up , Ian and Mark , nice lady at B&B was asking after you both . :wink: Next time I will need to arrange a days off-roading at Drumclog , will set something up come the better weather ( whenever that is ) I think you would all enjoy that. Thanks again Fred , really enjoyed meal at Petit Paris , was delicious ,Regards to all Allan and Susan Gibson
Hope these pics work . Panoramic photos at workshop
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D thanks Alan..
fantastic place you have up there alan!!wish i could have made it.
you are a credit to the GWOA fred,from what everyone is saying you pulled off a great event.
i am trying to arrange a family trip upto scotland for easter,may see you then hopefully(and your soft top G.)
looks as if one and all had great weekend, great pictures of workshop and
the drive up in the hills, beautiful snow shots. wish we could have made it, gutted :( count us in on the next trip Fred. nice one Fred and Betty :D
[align=justify]Fred, you may post any pictures you like. Within reason. Thanks for organising a great weekend. Pity the snow had all melted, though. Tim
ARE THERE ANY CENSORED PICS WE ARE NOT AWARE OF!!!
lol...let us know if you find anything out Huss!
Nice photos...i wonder if that white G with 2003+ mirrors is a 55..they look a bit weird black on white, but maybe they're just not painted to prevent the inevitable scratches they'll get
:D
[align=justify]Fred, you may post any pictures you like. Within reason. Thanks for organising a great weekend. Pity the snow had all melted, though. Tim
Hi Tim, was talking to tim our web site administrator to get some more space for pictures as my limit was reached... :D :D
Mustafa, the white truck is a l reg 300gd turbo diesel,the side indicators were not painted voluntarily so it has a nice contrast of black & white.
Huss,I do have a couple of censored picture,they will be up on the site when required... :D :D :D :D
they are now required...!
no there not
lol...let us know if you find anything out Huss!
Nice photos...i wonder if that white G with 2003+ mirrors is a 55..they look a bit weird black on white, but maybe they're just not painted to prevent the inevitable scratches they'll get
Naa - look at the bumper. Its pre 1997.
no there not
:D mark i think youd better cut those long blonde locks :D :D
these guys are on your case :lol:
Pity I had mumps in the family :(
hi mirrors were painted black to contrast and compliment exterior trim id seen a g55 on e bay usa with white mirrors, arches, and bumpers and thought it looked plastic, besides coming from newcastle these are home colours. david 8)
aha i see..welcome aboard, nice contrast indeed!
i've seen the nick name b4 but now i can associate it with a car :)
capolongo, nice G !!
I liked it the minute i saw it.
if ever i brought a new G it would be white for sure.
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