Glasgow Transport Museum Meet 2nd March 2pm

[FrazzleTC]

Following on from the proposed meet thread on the 2nd of March, it's been decided that we'll meet at the Riverside Museum, in Glasgow, on the 2nd, at 2pm. I'll be there from 1pm onwards. At the moment, we'll meet in the main car park, but I'm in contact with the museum, to see if we can park in front of the museum, should that be preferred by the members?

Now, in terms of those who will be attending, I've got the following names;

FrazzleTC
Simondi
Mastiff2
Yella Fella
BuzzardJohn
AldoR
Keithybhoy (possibly)
JT234ADR
Buster11e
Tim Burgess (possibly)
FLYER
auldsmokymg13
jimbo51 (possibly)
GraemeKinghorn
PBD
Alan G
Parahandy
Jim Jamieson
Flyer
Liaison (possible)
David5000 (possible)

If anyone else is hoping to come, do pop your name on the thread, and if anyone has any questions, or queries, just post up on the thread, and I'll do my best to help.
A little bit about the museum itself:
The Riverside Museum houses a large collection of vehicles, and associated artefacts from Glasgow's own collection. There are many interactive displays, a large number of cars, trains, trams, and so on, to keep everyone interested. There is also a fantastic replica of a street, from the 1930s, with superb levels of attention to detail. Just outside the museum is the tall ship, which is open to visitors as well.
Entry to the museum is entirely free, and parking rates are very reasonable. The entry to the ship is also free, though guides, etc, are all available, for a fee.
There are two cafes in the museum, one upstairs, one downstairs, where members can stop for a late lunch, or an afternoon snack. There is full disabled access for all, as well.
Hopefully everyone will enjoy the meet, and have an opportunity to have a look around each other's cars, have a chat, and enjoy the Riverside Museum.

The address is:
Riverside Museum
100 Pointhouse Place,
Glasgow,
G3 8RS

Any questions, or if you're keen to attend, please just post!

[FrazzleTC]

List updated as of 1:30 12th February.

[FLYER]

Stick me down for it Fraser.

[FrazzleTC]

So done, George! See you there.

[auldsmokymg13]

Hi should be able to make it (need to tax the auld girl first) Will be good to put faces to names (met simondi the other day in irvine)

[FrazzleTC]

Consider yourself added to the list, Sir!

[jimbo51]

I will try to come along if I can get away from the wife and kids

[Graham1961]

Just checked my shift pattern...I'm working till 10.30am till 7pm.

[FrazzleTC]

I will try to come along if I can get away from the wife and kids

I'll add you to the list as a possible, Jimbo!

Graham, sorry to hear that you can't make it, but hopefully I'll catch up with you at another meet soon!

[AldoR]

Am in for this and il be there around 1pm:}

[FrazzleTC]

Will be great to see you there, Aldo!

[Graemekinghorn]

Count me in for that Fraser! Work permitting of course. :}

[FrazzleTC]

Will pop you down on the list, Graeme.

[FrazzleTC]

Anyone else fancying this? Still a couple of weeks to go.

[PBD]

Hi, I'm hoping to come along :) this would be my 1st
meet

[FrazzleTC]

Excellent! Would be good to see you there! I'll pop you down on the list.

[pab]

Excellent! Would be good to see you there! I'll pop you down on the list.

Look after him, he's a good friend of mine. :}

[FrazzleTC]

Look after him, he's a good friend of mine. :}

Will do, Paul! :}

[Yella Fella]

I have one of these . . .

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Car-Van-Under-Wheel-Flag-Pole-Mount-Kit-/00/$(KGrHqEOKpgE4k)w2cLQBOTSksck-w~~0_12.JPG

. . . and I'll bring it along with my flags.

[Alan_G]

I quite fancy this Fraser, put me down as a possible for now, a chance for some to peruse the MG3 if they haven't already seen it. Just need to check what I am working that weekend.

[parahandy]

Looks like I can make this one, glue me down too.

[FrazzleTC]

I quite fancy this Fraser, put me down as a possible for now, a chance for some to peruse the MG3 if they haven't already seen it. Just need to check what I am working that weekend.

Of course, Alan! I'll pop you on list! Look forward to having a good look at a 3.

[FrazzleTC]

Looks like I can make this one, glue me down too.

Of course! I'll just update the list!

[Jim Jamieson]

I haven't been to a meeting for some time so put me down for this one.

Most likely be in the V6

or is it V8 !! ;)

[FrazzleTC]

Excellent, Jim! Look forward to seeing you! I'll pop you on the list.

[FLYER]

I have one of these . . .

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Car-Van-Under-Wheel-Flag-Pole-Mount-Kit-/00/$(KGrHqEOKpgE4k)w2cLQBOTSksck-w~~0_12.JPG

. . . and I'll bring it along with my flags.

Yes and I know where you got it. :D

[Yella Fella]

Yes and I know where you got it. :D


Actually, you'll remember, we have two! :D

The other one needs a bit of cleaning up though

[Graham1961]

I have one of these . . .

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Car-Van-Under-Wheel-Flag-Pole-Mount-Kit-/00/$(KGrHqEOKpgE4k)w2cLQBOTSksck-w~~0_12.JPG

. . . and I'll bring it along with my flags.

Snap....I have one of these as well...:D

[FrazzleTC]

Another bump, as this is next week!

[keithybhoy]

Il hopefully be getting my new bonnet and waistline trims on sat so if i get them on in time il be there :} :}

[FLYER]

I may be a tad late but intend being there :duh:

[FrazzleTC]

No problem at all, George!

[FrazzleTC]

Not long to go now, for anyone else who fancies it!

[Liaison]

Can I be a maybe as I am no longer going to Crail?

[FLYER]

Can I be a maybe as I am no longer going to Crail?

You will be very welcome , hope you can make it.

[MASTIFF2]

Unfortunately I have car trouble, it is unlikely to be fixed by Sunday so it looks like I won't make it unless I can round up another body :(

[FrazzleTC]

Can I be a maybe as I am no longer going to Crail?

Of course, I shall do that now!:}

[FrazzleTC]

Unfortunately I have car trouble, it is unlikely to be fixed by Sunday so it looks like I won't make it unless I can round up another body :(
Sorry to hear, Brian! Hope you can get something sorted, and that we'll see you there!

[Yella Fella]

So . . . maybe about 20 car on Sunday :}

Fraser, are we in the car park or at the entrance?

[FrazzleTC]

Looks like we could have as many as 20.
I was given the option of displaying them outside the entrance, but thought that since people will probably be coming and going at different times, we'd be as well in the car park. They can't rope off parking, but say we should find spaces pretty easily. Parking is very reasonable for four hours. Do you think we'd have been better at the entrance? If so, I can PM you the number of the lady to contact.

[FLYER]

Looks like we could have as many as 20.
I was given the option of displaying them outside the entrance, but thought that since people will probably be coming and going at different times, we'd be as well in the car park. They can't rope off parking, but say we should find spaces pretty easily. Parking is very reasonable for four hours. Do you think we'd have been better at the entrance? If so, I can PM you the number of the lady to contact.

Just like helensburgh it could drum up interest in the marque.

[David5000]

Could you put me down as possible.

[FrazzleTC]

Will do, David.

[David5000]

Cheers. My dilemna is which car. 75 or 6!

[AldoR]

Have A rear puncture and am out all day tomorrow so pending on the time finished will see if i can get it fixed.

[AldoR]

http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd16/aldov6/003_zps38f9665d.jpg

:mad:

[FrazzleTC]

Cheers. My dilemna is which car. 75 or 6!

Either would be most welcome, David! :}

[FrazzleTC]

Have A rear puncture and am out all day tomorrow so pending on the time finished will see if i can get it fixed.

Sorry to see your puncture, Aldo! I hope you can get it sorted in time, but you're more than welcome to come, even if the ZT needs to stay at home.

[Tim_Burgess]

Our airport run is tomorrow afternoon, we will try to get along but might not get there till 3:30ish.

[FrazzleTC]

That's no problem, Tim! We'll just be in the car park, so it's not a problem turning up mid-afternoon. See you there.

[FrazzleTC]

Final call! Meet is tomorrow, and I hope to be there from 1pm onwards, roughly! Just in the normal car park, so look out for 75s and ZTs! Look forward to seeing you all there!

[Simondi]

Likewise, looking forward to it:-) looks like we will need waterproofs!!!

[keithybhoy]

Dont think im gonna make this one troops,im still out with the family :( :(

[Yella Fella]

Some pics from today.

Before meeting up I noticed the helipad next to the Riverside Museum was full of choppers, well three of them so I headed to take a few pics.
http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x405/Bullitt160/75%20Riverside%202014/Riverside2014017_edited-1.jpg



I timed it nicely. Two were taking off.

http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x405/Bullitt160/75%20Riverside%202014/Riverside2014001_edited-1.jpg
This looks like the replacement for the crashed Glasgow Police helicpter. Looks like the livery needs changing.


http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x405/Bullitt160/75%20Riverside%202014/Riverside2014007_edited-2.jpg

The red one is the Northern Lighthouse Board.


http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x405/Bullitt160/75%20Riverside%202014/Riverside2014014_edited-1.jpg


http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x405/Bullitt160/75%20Riverside%202014/Riverside2014022_edited-1.jpg


http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x405/Bullitt160/75%20Riverside%202014/Riverside2014025_edited-1.jpg


http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x405/Bullitt160/75%20Riverside%202014/Riverside2014023_edited-1.jpg


http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x405/Bullitt160/75%20Riverside%202014/Riverside2014028_edited-1.jpg

Busters new ZT. Goodwood Green?

Thanks to Fraser for organising :}

[munroman]

Sorry I missed this guys as I was working, good to see such a good turnout!

For info, Bond Helicopters are building a new heliport across the Clyde beside the Thales factory, it's going to give them quite a bit more space.

[FLYER]

Enjpyed the visit.

Puty it turned foul later , ah well thats the Clyde for ya.....:D

[keithybhoy]

Gutted i missed this too but after spending most of saturday at duncans the boss made sure it was family time lol. Glad to see a great turnout despite the weather :} :}

[Simondi]

A very enjoyable afternoon, although it did get a tad damp.

Very interesting to see the MG 3 & 6 alongside the 75's & ZT's

[Jim Jamieson]

I enjoyed the day out except the rain.

A bit of a mix up with road directions when leaving though !!

I thought I was leading onto the M8 and just followed the two 75's in front.
But in actual fact we were all travelling up a one way street :eek: :eek: :eek: the wrong way :o

As soon as I had turned right I noticed the arrows on the road pointing towards me and thought Oh! have they just changed priorities then realised oh! :devil: we are all going the wrong way.

We got some odd looks and someone even peeped their horn, how dare they we are respectable 75 drivers.

All turned out in the end though with no blue lights.


Yet :getmecoat:

[Yella Fella]

I enjoyed the day out except the rain.

A bit of a mix up with road directions when leaving though !!

I thought I was leading onto the M8 and just followed the two 75's in front.
But in actual fact we were all travelling up a one way street :eek: :eek: :eek: the wrong way :o

As soon as I had turned right I noticed the arrows on the road pointing towards me and thought Oh! have they just changed priorities then realised oh! :devil: we are all going the wrong way.

We got some odd looks and someone even peeped their horn, how dare they we are respectable 75 drivers.

All turned out in the end though with no blue lights.


Yet :getmecoat:


The junction when leaving the museum is shocking. I was thinking that as I was sitting st the lights. A mistake at this junction is easy.

[MASTIFF2]

It was nice to catch up with some of the guys, hopefully next time I'll have the 75 and won't have to hide at the back of the car park :)

ps , walked round a corner in the museum and ran into Chris from the TV show Eggheads !

[FLYER]

I enjoyed the day out except the rain.

A bit of a mix up with road directions when leaving though !!

I thought I was leading onto the M8 and just followed the two 75's in front.
But in actual fact we were all travelling up a one way street :eek: :eek: :eek: the wrong way :o

As soon as I had turned right I noticed the arrows on the road pointing towards me and thought Oh! have they just changed priorities then realised oh! :devil: we are all going the wrong way.

We got some odd looks and someone even peeped their horn, how dare they we are respectable 75 drivers.

All turned out in the end though with no blue lights.


Yet :getmecoat:very badly planned set up jim so it's not just you.

[FLYER]

It was nice to catch up with some of the guys, hopefully next time I'll have the 75 and won't have to hide at the back of the car park :)

ps , walked round a corner in the museum and ran into Chris from the TV show Eggheads !

Were you the stormtrooper in the glass case ....:D

[FrazzleTC]

Thanks to everyone for coming along! I was pleasantly surprised by the turnout, and it was great to see such a wide variety of 75s, and ZTs there today! I really enjoyed chatting to as many members as I could, but apologies to those that I missed!
Unfortunately, the weather turned against us, particularly as the afternoon progressed, but thankfully there was plenty to see in the museum, and a decent cafe to enjoy!
Perhaps we can add this to the calendar as an annual meet, if people would be interested? Ideally, we'd have the cars on the front, outside the museum, in future.
I only got a few photos, and they're not great, but I will upload them as soon as photobucket starts to behave!
http://i891.photobucket.com/albums/ac112/FK1991/FK1991024/IMG_8879_zps8a881897.jpg (http://s891.photobucket.com/user/FK1991/media/FK1991024/IMG_8879_zps8a881897.jpg.html)
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http://i891.photobucket.com/albums/ac112/FK1991/FK1991024/IMG_8886_zpsaad83d89.jpg (http://s891.photobucket.com/user/FK1991/media/FK1991024/IMG_8886_zpsaad83d89.jpg.html)
http://i891.photobucket.com/albums/ac112/FK1991/FK1991024/IMG_8881_zpsa8b2a424.jpg (http://s891.photobucket.com/user/FK1991/media/FK1991024/IMG_8881_zpsa8b2a424.jpg.html)

[FLYER]

Thanks to everyone for coming along! I was pleasantly surprised by the turnout, and it was great to see such a wide variety of 75s, and ZTs there today! I really enjoyed chatting to as many members as I could, but apologies to those that I missed!
Unfortunately, the weather turned against us, particularly as the afternoon progressed, but thankfully there was plenty to see in the museum, and a decent cafe to enjoy!
Perhaps we can add this to the calendar as an annual meet, if people would be interested? Ideally, we'd have the cars on the front, outside the museum, in future.
I only got a few photos, and they're not great, but I will upload them as soon as photobucket starts to behave!
Thanks for setting the meet up Fraser , nice to meet your family today.:D

[MASTIFF2]

Were you the stormtrooper in the glass case ....:D

Damn, caught, I was incognito :D

[Alan_G]

ps , walked round a corner in the museum and ran into Chris from the TV show Eggheads !

That's who it was! I spotted him and recognised the face but couldn't place him. I assumed it was a 75 owner I had seen at previous meets! Haha

[David5000]

Thanks for a good day.

[Simondi]

That's who it was! I spotted him and recognised the face but couldn't place him. I assumed it was a 75 owner I had seen at previous meets! Haha

Yep I did that too until Frazer told me who it was. :o

[Tim_Burgess]

Thanks to Fraser for the organising. Nice to get out and meet up, seems like ages since I've seen anyone.

Agreed, the signposting is atrocious as is the state of the car park.

Some pics from today.

http://i1180.photobucket.com/albums/x405/Bullitt160/75%20Riverside%202014/Riverside2014028_edited-1.jpg

Busters new ZT. Goodwood Green?

Thanks to Fraser for organising :}

I think that's Aquamarine Glenn, just done a very nice Facelift ZS saloon for a local dealer in that colour.

[FrazzleTC]

I entirely agree, the car park is in dire need of resurfacing, and, that junction caught out a lot of people, I understand! It's very poorly signposted indeed.
Glad to hear you all enjoyed it!

[AldoR]

Good turn out folks will try and get to next one. Getting flat tyre fixed today as am off work:}

[FrazzleTC]

Sorry you weren't able to make it, Aldo, but we'll see you at the next one! Glad you're getting the tyre sorted!

[Jim Jamieson]

Just an update on this car park, I was back up on Saturday and used this car park while attending at the SECC.

The whole of the second half i.e. the rough bit which we were in was all cordoned off and looks like they're laying mono block.

It was causing mayhem as to exit you had to go against the in flow to get to the exit. The overflow car park was also jammed full.

I managed to get onto the motorway this time without breaking the law :eek: :eek:

[Walter]

Glad you have seen the light JIM :devil:

[FLYER]

Just an update on this car park, I was back up on Saturday and used this car park while attending at the SECC.

The whole of the second half i.e. the rough bit which we were in was all cordoned off and looks like they're laying mono block.

It was causing mayhem as to exit you had to go against the in flow to get to the exit. The overflow car park was also jammed full.

I managed to get onto the motorway this time without breaking the law :eek: :eek:
Maybe a coonsil spy was watching our forum...:D

[FrazzleTC]

Good to hear that they've sorted out the car park, as it really was atrocious!