Waddo 921 Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 The overdrive was optional, and I think the later one's only had it on 4th gear. Auto was also an option, my friend Dave had one and wished he had the manual instead. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,139 Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 My 1970 J registration B GT had overdrive on third and top as standard. In 1977 overdrive became standard on fourth gear only. You never saw many of the three speed autos. I don’t think it was very popular. In those days it was unusual for a sports car to have auto transmission as most preferred a sports car with a stick shift. Edit. I’ve just discovered that only 25% of B’s sold had overdrive which surprised me! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denshaw 2,872 Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 I heard MGBs were called Austin Cambridge coupes. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philmayfield 6,139 Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 Never heard that one before. Probably said by those who were jealous! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cliff Ton 10,467 Posted April 6, 2020 Report Share Posted April 6, 2020 For anyone a bit bored with viruses, an art gallery in Barnsley has turned old master paintings into online jigsaws. http://www.cooper-gallery.com/cooper-daily-jigsaw-challenge- 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,150 Posted April 6, 2020 Report Share Posted April 6, 2020 Brilliant CT, clicked on and did a puzzle. Took me 19 mins though. Many thanks for the link. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted April 6, 2020 Report Share Posted April 6, 2020 Same as BK, many thanks for the link CT. Just completed 'Watter Joe', afraid it took me 34mins but Hey, no rush'. Really enjoyed it, i'm sure it will help keep my mind occupied over the next few weeks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,150 Posted April 6, 2020 Report Share Posted April 6, 2020 Carni, I've now done a couple of pictures and it's most enjoyable. It says you can share your times but looking at some of 'em , don't think I'll bother. Thought I did well on one at 12mins, but looking at the list, some clever buggers are doing them in 2mins and under. Think I'll stick to 12 piece ones. Stay safe Carni. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,419 Posted April 6, 2020 Report Share Posted April 6, 2020 Either I'm waaay too old and slow or there's a way to cheat! quickest score on the one I tried (No 276) was 3:14! (I did 17:50), took me longer to separate the pieces... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted April 6, 2020 Report Share Posted April 6, 2020 No need to join the competition, just enjoy the moment. I couldn't rush anything these days. I am very much a plodder! Here's another link to some games I play. My favourites are the ones titled 'Differences. Spot the difference is the one I play the most. https://www.hidden247.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,150 Posted April 6, 2020 Report Share Posted April 6, 2020 Have had a go Carni. Thanks very much Chuck. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 The other day another wasgij puzzle arrived along with a puzzle mat. I'm fed up of when doing the puzzle the kitchen table is always occupied and the large pastry board I use is the correct size for the puzzle but the border tends to drop off. I ordered a large mat and when I opened it , it was huge. It takes a puzzle of up to 3000 pieces but also has a deep border so now it's too big for the table. I cut a strip off the length and now although it's still too big it's easier to manage. The new wasgij is Destiny "The Toy Shop" . I think it will take me a while to do it looking at the pieces. There seem to be a million toys big, medium, small and tiny. A thousand cheeky faces and all sorts of animals. There's no clue either and when I've done these before the characters are in a similar position or have similar coloured clothes. The border is done so now tomorrow or Monday let's see how further I can go. I'm getting ready for a rainy week next week. Just going to look for the space station which is due to pass over in the next few minutes. Last night it was very clear and bright and was showing a red flashing light which I've not seen before. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,150 Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 I'm still using the Barnsley museum puzzle link that C.T posted a while back. Lots of simple time wasters on there. Isn't Wasgij puzzles in reverse, like a mirror image so it makes it more difficult? 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 Me too BK. I spend quite a lot of my relax time on the site link that CT gave us. I usually stick to the 60 to 100 piece jigsaws, that way I can fit quite a few in one session. Do you know how to rotate the pieces?. I have only tried to tackle one, which needed the pieces to be moved around, as most of them are already the right way up. I can't see any instructions on how to rotate them? Any tips will be much appreciated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,150 Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 Hiya Carni, how's life in the fast lane? Tell you wot miduck, I'll nip on there and have a look see. I do the hard ones, with 6 pieces, they're the mindbenders, ( I'm a bit thick you see). I'll get back to you on this thread as soon as I've sorted it out. B.x 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 BK. Wasgij puzzles have a picture on the box, usually the characters are looking surprised at something. The puzzle us the 'something'. Often the backs are showing of the box characters. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nonnaB 4,895 Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 56 minutes ago, Beekay said: I'm still using the Barnsley museum puzzle link that C.T posted a while back. Lots of simple time wasters on there. Isn't Wasgij puzzles in reverse, like a mirror image so it makes it more difficult? BK This puzzle the toy shop is called destiny because the puzzle itself on the box is set about 20 - 30 yrs ago you have to puzzle out what it would be like today. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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carni 10,094 Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 Thanks Stuart. I have just tried it by touch. No luck, I can't see the icon for left or right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beekay 5,150 Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 Stuart has beat me to it Carni. Also I'm struggling to post pictures for some reason. When asked on Postimage to choose an image, this I do but instead of being able click onto Hotline to Forums, I just get put on a page of adverts, with no way of moving anywhere except return. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stuart.C 491 Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 I had to use my phone to get this, don't have a tablet , this is how it came up when I touched a piece; 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 Thanks again Stuart. I am wondering if I can't see the arrows because I haven't signed in to join the site, even though I can do the puzzles. I will sign in tomorrow and see if I get the options then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stuart.C 491 Posted September 19, 2020 Report Share Posted September 19, 2020 I joined when the original link was posted but didn't sign in on my phone when I got the above. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oztalgian 3,296 Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 On a cold rainy day I get a lot of enjoyment and relaxation from that site, I am amazed at the content and variety of the puzzles too. Quite a few about Nottingham. I am a bit dubious about how people have done the puzzles in the times shown, they must be using the ghost image in the background which I think is cheating. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brew 5,419 Posted September 20, 2020 Report Share Posted September 20, 2020 4 hours ago, carni said: Thanks Stuart. I have just tried it by touch. No luck, I can't see the icon for left or right? It must be puzzle dependant Carni, none I have done needed pieces turning... Agree with Oz some of the times posted seem .... err... unrealistic shall we say... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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