D.I.Y. S.O.S. for Wobbly Dave.

**stribo** · Friday 15th May 2015, 20:56

As those who have been fllowing Dave's build thread will be aware, he's suffered another set back with SSB. He doesn't have time to sort SSB, his house, attend to his 4 girls, and spend time with his long suffering wife, Ellen. As the car's build is quite specialist, I was thinking, rather than help Dave with his car, how about we help him with his house. Obviously this will have to have Dave's approval, and a list of jobs will need to be drawn up, along with a couple of dates, so as many people as possible can help, but at the moment what I'd like to get an idea of is people that would be willing to lend a hand, so anyone up for it, pop your name below along with a rough idea of your skills.

1. Stribo (Groundworks, basic plumbing, basic carpentry, basic electrics, capable D.I.Y.er)

**JamesT5** · Friday 15th May 2015, 21:12

Nice idea this, I'll get my thinking cap on.

**Jamest5r** · Friday 15th May 2015, 21:12

2-, Jack of all master of none willing to help and I'll get the beer's in

**MIKESC70T5** · Friday 15th May 2015, 21:14

Originally Posted by JamesT5

Nice idea this, I'll get my thinking cap on.

We could bury you under the patio

**WOODY T5** · Friday 15th May 2015, 21:17

Any carpets wood flooring or vinyl need let me know; )

**Nealevo** · Friday 15th May 2015, 21:22

I'm a qualifed plumber..... You wasn't expecting that was you

**Jamest5r** · Friday 15th May 2015, 21:25

Originally Posted by Nealevo

I'm a qualifed plumber..... You wasn't expecting that was you

And your car had heating problems for a year!!!!!!!

**claymore** · Friday 15th May 2015, 21:26

I'm a qualified Rolls Royce engineer and I can fix sewing machines, but I don't suppose those skills are any use on this occasion.

**Doingitsideways** · Friday 15th May 2015, 21:26

Where does he live?

I'm a builder, plumber mainly these days.
Can also wire, was a joiner for a bit, roofer... You get the picture.
Currently head bathroom fitter for an FMB Masterbond builder.
Also have an excellent vocabulary of swear words and a massive hammer

If he's miles away, I'd be up for mucking in for the day or 2 and maybe find somewhere to stay locally.
With enough notice, I'm sure I could work something out.

**Doingitsideways** · Friday 15th May 2015, 21:28

Originally Posted by claymore

I'm a qualified Rolls Royce engineer and I can fix sewing machines, but I don't suppose those skills are any use on this occasion.

He might need to supercharge his toilet?!

**Nealevo** · Friday 15th May 2015, 21:37

Originally Posted by Jamest5r

And your car had heating problems for a year!!!!!!!

I'm not a auto electrician, I don't know what wires do!!!!!

**JUDGENINJA** · Friday 15th May 2015, 21:37

I hate DIY, but if it's a meet and for Wobbly I'm in for role of "general dogs body" and move rubbish around!!

**stribo** · Friday 15th May 2015, 21:40

Originally Posted by Doingitsideways

Where does he live?

I'm a builder, plumber mainly these days.
Can also wire, was a joiner for a bit, roofer... You get the picture.
Currently head bathroom fitter for an FMB Masterbond builder.
Also have an excellent vocabulary of swear words and a massive hammer

If he's miles away, I'd be up for mucking in for the day or 2 and maybe find somewhere to stay locally.
With enough notice, I'm sure I could work something out.

I think he's in Telford.

**jamesy12345** · Friday 15th May 2015, 21:42

Great idea...I used to be able to weld if that helps! Otherwise champion tea maker (beat Graham to it)

Might be useful to know what jobs need doing on the house.

**Doingitsideways** · Friday 15th May 2015, 21:44

Originally Posted by stribo

I think he's in Telford.

Not too bad. What, about 90 miles or so?

Yeah, count me in.
Like I said, give me notice. It's all about notice.
After 15 years, Mrs Sideways still doesn't get that!

**Doingitsideways** · Friday 15th May 2015, 21:45

Originally Posted by jamesy12345

Great idea...I used to be able to weld if that helps! Otherwise champion tea maker (beat Graham to it)

Might be useful to know what jobs need doing on the house.

Bring your Ma.
She makes a mean bacon buttie

**jamesy12345** · Friday 15th May 2015, 21:48

Originally Posted by Doingitsideways

Bring your Ma.
She makes a mean bacon buttie

probably more useful to send her rather than me!!

**MoleT-5R** · Friday 15th May 2015, 21:50

general all rounder and easily able to do most building jobs from the ground to the roof, just got to finish some of them on my own house sometime....lol

**dtp** · Friday 15th May 2015, 21:52

I am city & guilds plumber. Gas safe registered in all domestic appliances and willing to help Dave. Two years ago the first time I met Dave, it was at a vpc meet. I had forgotten my wallet and Dave offered to lend me some money for my lunch. He didn't know me from Adam but offered because he is a genuine bloke. I'm in.