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  1. Talbot

    Slap!

    Well put.
  2. Talbot

    Driving golden era cars in the modern era

    I haven't done it on anything newer than say 78 (broken clutch cable:() so I can't speak for later model cars I would only do it in an emergency. There can be a bit of grinding depending on the 'box. Important to keep moving, and a sensitive touch with the stick helps. T
  3. Talbot

    Slap!

    Don't feel bad if you look awkward after spending all that money. You're supposed to. I'm not defending it, but I can think of worse alternatives. Not sure what the heavier set style maven is meant to do though.
  4. Talbot

    Let's See Your Watches! The Vintage Watch Thread.

    Stick with the Elgin Tony, its far classier and will only go up in value.
  5. Talbot

    The most frightening motion pictures?

    Just saw the doco 'Inside Job' on the financial crisis. I was scared.
  7. Talbot

    Driving golden era cars in the modern era

    I understand the low mileage part, but would a Poncho moredoor bring in that kind of money?
  8. Talbot

    Driving golden era cars in the modern era

    Not me - more power to you sir!
  9. Talbot

    Slap!

    I thought that modern suit styling was all about awkward fit. Its deliberate.
  10. Talbot

    What Are You Reading

    'Whispering Death' Australian Airmen in the Pacific War. I had no idea that British and Australian service personell were engaged in battle with Japanse forces some 3-4 hours before Pearl Harbour.
  11. Talbot

    What was in my wallet?

    Sounds like 'Operation Mincemeat' http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Mincemeat
  13. Talbot

    It's starting to look like we've come full circle...

    Watching one of the stages of the Tour De France the other night. The stage winner descended the podium and did the usual hand shaking etc. At least one of the French officals had a tag on his sleeve. I was amazed....
  14. Talbot

    Childhood TV kiddie shows...

    Fun show, dedicated following. It was derived from 'Journey to the West' a Chinese classic written in the Ming Dynasty!
  15. Talbot

    Childhood TV kiddie shows...

    Songbird to Mitch, Songbird to Mitch, over...
  16. Talbot

    Childhood TV kiddie shows...

    Back in the early 60's, 'The Samurai' was a huge favourite down under. The schoolyards were full of little ninja's... I dont believe it was distributed beyod the Phillipines and Australia, and was certainly an unusual show to embraced by whitebread Aussie kids of the 60's. When the star of...
  17. Talbot

    Driving golden era cars in the modern era

    Why didn't you push start? Its only 4,000 lb, sixty year old.... No, wait....Where's that autoclub number? :D:D Good luck with the linkage!
  19. Talbot

    The Antipodean thread

    Million dollar medal: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-07-28/vc-fetches-2412-million-at-auction/2814610
  20. Talbot

    Your favorite movie quotes

    Was listening to Richard Diamond the other night. Tough Guy [sneering]: I got 6 ways in my pocket of keeping you quiet. Wanna see them? Diamond [casual]: No thanks. If its a mouse I might scream. I hear Dick Powell and June Allyson are expecting a kid....
  21. Talbot

    Your fashion accessory weakness???

    Mechanical wristwatches, neckties, shoes and cufflinks.
  22. Talbot

    Does vintage clothing attract a rude/violent response?

    Thanks C, much appreciated!
  23. Talbot

    Does vintage clothing attract a rude/violent response?

    Got called the office Cary Grant this morning! I accepted the compliment. No resemblance really[huh].

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