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~*~*Retro the Fasty*~*~

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PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·

#492038
2 weeks 'til he's due! 😁

bubblez Learner Dubber

18 posts · joined May 2006 ·

#492063
this is a beautiful bug...you've done a great job...looking forward to seeing the new pics!!

deedee

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·

#494299
.... contractions.... are.... starting..... :o

hipichic Insano Dub Head

763 posts · joined Jun 2005 ·

#494306
I've had a tummy ache all afternoon...
Sympathy pains.... 😁
Time is a great healer. Unless it's a rash, then you're better off with ointment.

empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#494453
waiting with cigars poised.
"If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you." - Anonymous 🥷

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·

#494498
I think PBB is getting the urge to push! :duh

mscabrio Cabriolet Queen

2,308 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#494514
This would have to be the world's longest pregnancy I am sure ......... Cant you be induced??????
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PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·

#494523
Maybe... :P

oval TOFU Bitte, ein Bit!

2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#494525
C'mon, dialate that.. that... um.. i'm not sure what...
...and Robert's ya father's brother...

mscabrio Cabriolet Queen

2,308 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#494530
oval TOFU wrote:C'mon, dialate that.. that... um.. i'm not sure what...

PMSL ........ I can just picture that !!! Poor little PBB, hopefully there is a lots of pain killers on hand for the big arrival or better still I would insist on an epidural
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oval TOFU Bitte, ein Bit!

2,946 posts · joined Jul 2003 ·

#494533
go the spine blocker, i mean tunnel blocker. You might wanna take off her deck lid so she doesn't tear...


ouch
...and Robert's ya father's brother...

mscabrio Cabriolet Queen

2,308 posts · joined Jan 2004 ·

#494534
What sort of cream did PBB use to minimise her stretch marks??????, her belly looks awfully smooth for a pregnant lady .......
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empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#494536
dont damage her Zoom tube!!!!
"If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you." - Anonymous 🥷

squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#494544
I hate overdue babies. Induce, induce! Or at least try the natural induction technique! Push harder Larry!!!!!

empi Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,131 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#494546
pusHHHHHH!!!!! NTTTTGGGGGGGG!!!!
"If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you." - Anonymous 🥷

ragged Just ask if you need HELP!

478 posts · joined Jan 2005 ·

#494550
Contractions are getting closer. Prepare the operating theatre nurse Larry. It cant be too much longer until :cry

Dr Ragged

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·

#494557
Lucky PBB has a zoom tube, though it'll be a tight squeeze. Secret to her smooth belly is in the body wax. :P

mackaymanx Custom Title Time!

1,611 posts · joined Jan 2006 ·

#495003
Thought you might find this info on the type 3 auto interesting

http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=35067&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0&sid=2c3a774f4537699168fe8bfe82fba656

if you intend going down the subaru route.

They seem to be a very strong unit (Borg Warner design), from what I've read the main things to watch out for are

1 Flex plate coming lose and being damaged

2 Mixing of the diff and transmission oils ( instant death) . Seal between diff and gearbox should be replace every 7 years or 70 000 miles

3 Spider gear clearance in the diff should be checked

4 Wear on oil pump spline

5 Don't forget the diff is a seperate unit to the transmission and some failures have be caused by lack of oil in the diff.
Quote of the week
"Do I wish to send them to you again, nope, no interest can't be bothered really, to much hassle for little or no return."

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mackaymanx Custom Title Time!

1,611 posts · joined Jan 2006 ·

#495006
Just realized that sounded a bit negative, but as I want to put a type 3 auto in my manx so I've been doing some research. Forewarned if forearmed , lets you know what to check to avoid trouble before it happens.
Quote of the week
"Do I wish to send them to you again, nope, no interest can't be bothered really, to much hassle for little or no return."

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PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·

#495021
Wow.... some good info there, thanx Manxy! :thumb

*returns to the maternity ward*

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·

#495091
PBB SSOOOOOO wants to push!! :cussing

Where's EgeWorks' hand to squish!?!

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·

#495093
She wants this boy to arrive NOW!!! 😵

PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·

#495225
Well! :P



At 8:22pm on 31st May 2006 'Retro' the Fasty arrived, one week earlier than his due date! 😁



He arrived by forceps delivery, but is safe and sound. He cried a little bit when being taken to his snuggy bed, but now he's fast asleep. He will need a big drink of petrol when he wakes up...
... but look at his cute 'lil face!! 😂



I'd take more photos but I can't feel my hands or feet... it's freeeeezing outside. Wait 'til you hear about the horribly painful labour, but 'Retro' was/is so worth it! I called Steve from Showtime (thanx to the positive plug someone posted on AVD a little while ago) to pick up the car in Adelaide and bring him to me in Melb.... but Steve told some other carrier guy to pick it up (not happy Jan), and a week early. So it wasn't the trusted Steve who came, it was Tony. Well... I won't say much more except talk about the mother-of-all-mullet hairdoos! :duh Tony has been on the phone to me atleast 15 times since 4pm, telling me my correct directions weren't right, then it turned out they were right (I wasn't a co-driver in car rallying for nothing!) so he finally found my place but decided to unload Retro halfway down the street opposite. A Hilux 4WD with no keys at all had to be rolled off the truck first, then my Fasty came off (yay!) and then the 4WD was winched back on.... all of this happened in the dark mind you as Tony didn't want to park near street lights? I put up with his queries as to if I'm a nice girl, and am I worth the effort he'd gone to driving from Adelaide to Melb (wish my Eden had of been here for the delivery... 😢)
You think Tony would have known what he was doing since it's his job to drive a truck throughout Oz and when the best time is to drive through a city, certainly not peak hour! 🙄
So after freezing my butt off outside for an hour while he casually unloaded the cars, I finally have a new baby to pamper. Being the snap-happy child that I am, there will be LOTS of pics of his progress from grubby toddler to a handsome young man. He won't be anything special to most of you, but to me he will be a sweetie and will be much loved.

😁

[ Edited on 1/6/2006 by Pretty_Blue_Bug ]

fekkinell Wolfsburg Wizard

655 posts · joined Jun 2005 ·

#495227
WOOOHOOO... Congrats... Hope PBB is recovering well and that all is well with the new addition to the family 😀
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PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·

#495233
Thanx! PBB is still in hospital but will be expected home tomorrow. 😁

fekkinell Wolfsburg Wizard

655 posts · joined Jun 2005 ·

#495235
Awww... poor lil thing... all tucked up in bed... Have to bring her a cup of warm oil to make her feel better 🙂
"Mr Writer, why don't you tell it like it is? Why don't you tell it like it REALLY is?" - stereophonics

squizy Thinking about another dub...maybe

4,082 posts · joined Dec 2002 ·

#495238
Congrats on the birth Larry. Congratulations to you both. That's a heck of a birthmark the bubby has.

boristherat Wolfsburg Wizard

563 posts · joined Mar 2006 ·

#495239
Enjoy it! I was a bit slow after my original thread that discovered this car. My wife analyses things too much....
I'm sure that your new little man will be cared for well and give you many smiles. One day you'll have to drive him back to Adelaide and perhaps meet Boris the rat! After all, 'Retro' was nearly his brother.
Congratulations!!!


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PrettyBlueBug Almost over it...

2,032 posts · joined May 2005 ·

#495332
Thanx Squiz!

Hahaha, PBB looked funny 'pregnant'... damn I was tired when I did that!

Anyway boristherat, who knows... one day I might just trek over to Adelaide. 😉

PBB gets back from hospital today (she spent yesterday at the mechanics having a few things fixed and her tubes tied! LOL) 😂