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by polo2k
Sun May 22, 2011 11:58 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration
Replies: 276
Views: 114444

Re: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration- update 29

Ah cool, I just didnt want to see you get squished :)
by polo2k
Sun May 22, 2011 10:43 am
Forum: Young Members
Topic: whos taking what to the national?
Replies: 13
Views: 4299

whos taking what to the national?

Hi all, whos planning on attending the national this year, what will you be in?

Is there going to be a young members display?
by polo2k
Sun May 22, 2011 10:37 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration
Replies: 276
Views: 114444

Re: Rose Taupe Traveller Restoration- update 29

Hi Taupe, great looking work. Although... ive got to put my 'elf and safty hat on here: Imported Photos 00027.jpg Cinder blocks tend to crumble without warning and vibrations can make this happen. Axle stands are better, cut down railway sleepers are awesome Good to see someone else going down the m...
by polo2k
Sat May 21, 2011 1:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where does yours live?
Replies: 12
Views: 2198

Where does yours live?

Hi everyone, Bit of a related subject to minors. Where does your minor (or other cars for that matter) live? Lets see the garages on here, no matter how small or messy :) PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE ANY IMAGES THAT WOULD ASSIST A THEFT! ie SECURITY INFO! Ill start: http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c171/p...
by polo2k
Sat May 21, 2011 1:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wood
Replies: 18
Views: 4003

Re: Wood

I would imagine that it just bleaches the colour out of it
by polo2k
Sat May 21, 2011 12:59 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Fume vent pipe
Replies: 13
Views: 2236

Re: Fume vent pipe

How did the MOT go? if they passed it while smoke is coming out for a breather, I wouldnt trust it as a safety check ;)
by polo2k
Sat May 21, 2011 12:57 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1971 Met Panda "Rosie" - Now with MOT and TAX :)
Replies: 89
Views: 23223

Re: 1971 Met Panda "Rosie"

Gutted and Gutted!
how is rosie progressing?
by polo2k
Sat May 21, 2011 12:35 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Resto Taxi advertising Need help / advice
Replies: 7
Views: 1602

Re: Resto Taxi advertising Need help / advice

there are conversions out there, there are various hidden strengthening bits too.

You will need to read up very carefully as the DVLA regs have gotten a lot more strict recently. By modifying the shell it may have severe implications on the registration and also mot implications.
by polo2k
Thu May 19, 2011 9:05 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1971 Met Panda "Rosie" - Now with MOT and TAX :)
Replies: 89
Views: 23223

Re: 1971 Met Panda "Rosie"

Looking good!
Glad to see the trailer is holding up well. did the increased hitch height make it more stable?
by polo2k
Sun May 15, 2011 10:52 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: rusty gutter.. uh oh trouble
Replies: 7
Views: 1925

Re: rusty gutter.. uh oh trouble

harsh as it sounds, just go mad on the rust now. find out how big the holes are. Things can be worse than they first appear! (click the middle pic on my signature). From your description, it sounds like the underside of the roof curve, I dont think you can buy this panel, but take your time and be l...
by polo2k
Sun May 15, 2011 10:50 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: wiring loom conundrum
Replies: 9
Views: 1916

Re: wiring loom conundrum

they should push in a fair amount further (I think). that should be sufficent.
by polo2k
Sun May 15, 2011 10:48 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 5 speed Sierra clutch problem.
Replies: 7
Views: 1563

Re: 5 speed Sierra clutch problem.

if the car has been sat since the conversion it could just be siezed.
check that there is resistance at the fork where it enters the bell housing
by polo2k
Sun May 15, 2011 12:42 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: rusty gutter.. uh oh trouble
Replies: 7
Views: 1925

Re: rusty gutter.. uh oh trouble

could you retake those pictures from a little futher away so that we can get a sence of the area and which way the camera is pointing, (I suspect you are shooting straight up)
by polo2k
Sun May 15, 2011 12:39 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Fitting a new boot aperture panel?
Replies: 11
Views: 2248

Re: Fitting a new boot aperture panel?

At the risk of 'throwing a cat amongst the pigeons' ...

I thought we wern't allowed to express our views on parts, or suppliers on the forum???
by polo2k
Sun May 15, 2011 12:37 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: (another) Cigarette Lighter
Replies: 18
Views: 4388

Re: (another) Cigarette Lighter

on that meter the rotary switch needs to point to DCV 20 which is at about 9.30 in that pic. The black probe should connect to Com and the red to the other plug.
by polo2k
Wed May 11, 2011 10:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Problems with new traveller wood
Replies: 10
Views: 1991

Re: Problems with new traveller wood

Obviously everything on here is pure speculation, but could they have been damaged in transit?
by polo2k
Wed May 11, 2011 10:51 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: old plug wiring brown and yellow stripe?
Replies: 13
Views: 1867

Re: old plug wiring brown and yellow stripe?

from reading it again, it looks like he wired it to the earth and the live, im not surprised the RCD blew! I dont mean to be harsh but... If your not certain about something to do with mains electrics, dont mess about! Electricity doesnt care, IT WILL KICK YOUR DONT SWEAR OR YOU WILL BE BANNED IF YO...
by polo2k
Wed May 11, 2011 12:11 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Tele-dampers
Replies: 16
Views: 3105

Re: Tele-dampers

only damped on the rebound stroke and not at all on the bump stroke The late 60's Koni's we have certainly damp on both bump and rebound, but only adjust the rebound. This is why we had the bump valving uprated by Koni themselves. The Koni kit top front mounting is a new bracket on the body and the...
by polo2k
Wed May 11, 2011 12:02 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: 1970 Trav "IGOR" (modified) PIC HEAVY! fuel lines in!
Replies: 138
Views: 36945

Re: 1970 Trav "IGOR" (modified) PIC HEAVY! Ancilleries going on!

Sounds like your getting on well though, am very very impressed with that wiring and full diagram! The software does look fun, i absolutely hate electronics and computers, but theres something fascinating about sitting in a car on a laptop changing the engine settings and advance etc. Oh, thats not...
by polo2k
Tue May 10, 2011 11:44 pm
Forum: Young Members
Topic: Minor Matters Article
Replies: 11
Views: 4047

Re: Minor Matters Article

Without breaching copyright, could you please let us know the "gist" of the letter, :) Hi Ash, there is now a section in each issue of minor matters that features on a certain young member, this issue it was Matt's turn to tell us about himself and his car and why he chose to drive a mino...