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by customjob
Wed Oct 28, 2015 5:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Q plate concern
Replies: 33
Views: 7438

Re: Q plate concern

Sandy Hamilton is your man to ask, but quote him from the National liaison meeting don't worry they will eventually see sense it may take a while but if you persist with them, you'll get them to see sense eventually. As said contact Sandy Hamilton.
by customjob
Thu Jul 02, 2015 12:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: National Rally.
Replies: 38
Views: 7870

Re: National Rally.

For those of you complaining about the national being NORTH of the Watford Gap. I did an approx 700 mile round trip to the National this year in Series 2 with an 803 and no problems. The car in Question is in the photos (NIA) Anyway for those of you still complaining 2017/18 Nationals will be SOUTH ...
by customjob
Thu Jul 02, 2015 12:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Tyres (again)
Replies: 20
Views: 4965

Re: Tyres (again)

I totally agree with Mike 155x14 running at aprox 30 psi. if you run at recommended pressure on 155's the volume of air inside doesn't inflate the tyre correctly thus damaging the side wall. Think of it this way larger tyre more air to inflate smaller tyre less air. We run our 54 series 2 on 155's a...
by customjob
Tue Jun 23, 2015 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mot
Replies: 19
Views: 4816

Re: Mot

That's it there is no problem, they are testing from the book and not allowing for older cars some having fixed seat positions. what would there reaction to a seat in a series II the back rest folds forward and the base tilts up all with no locking system.
by customjob
Tue Jun 23, 2015 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: RAC Breakdown Cover
Replies: 2
Views: 1317

Re: RAC Breakdown Cover

Try this when your next re-newel is due let it laps then re apply as a new customer you should get a cheaper rate for being a new customer did that recently with my insurance. Over a £70 increase on last year didn't re-new before it ran out rang them the following day as a new customer got the insur...
by customjob
Tue Jun 23, 2015 8:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mot
Replies: 19
Views: 4816

Re: Mot

That has been part of the MoT for about a year give or take, what we have to remember is the MoT has left our cars behind and the new batch of testers haven't a clue on how to test our cars. I/we have a combined white front sidelight and indicator it was about to be failed at its last MoT for show a...
by customjob
Mon Jun 15, 2015 9:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Series 2 Saloon & Convertible Register Drive
Replies: 0
Views: 1399

Series 2 Saloon & Convertible Register Drive

For those of you attending the National in your Series 2 saloons the register is planning an afternoon drive out. The drive will start at 3.30pm on Saturday afternoon. It is approximately 60 miles, we're planning two stops on route one for a late afternoon cuppa and another for photo's on the return...
by customjob
Mon Jun 15, 2015 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: breakdown cover
Replies: 14
Views: 3269

Re: breakdown cover

Be very careful when buying Breakdown cover. I used to be with the RAC until 2 weeks ago for my modern. I had full membership £78 a year. I broke down with a snapped drive shaft at 1.30 in the morning, very helpful operator on the phone, transporter was there in under 45 mins. Post arrived this morn...
by customjob
Sat May 16, 2015 9:39 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Fitting a temperature gauge
Replies: 7
Views: 3286

Re: Fitting a temperature gauge

Go on fit one, think of the sense of achievement you'll get when you've done it.
by customjob
Sat May 16, 2015 9:36 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: 1967 number plate
Replies: 15
Views: 5307

Re: 1967 number plate

The law changed as of 1st January 1968 all vehicles registered after that date must use the White/Yellow plates. So yours being a 67 can be black with white/silver. if anyone gives you hassle tell them to look up the Road Traffic Act Construction and use Regulations Regerstration type conformation a...
by customjob
Tue Apr 14, 2015 6:55 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1098 gearbox conversion
Replies: 22
Views: 6569

Re: 1098 gearbox conversion

Surely far simpler to fit 1098 flywheel & clutch and remove remote gear selector on top of 1098 box and re fit.
I have an 803 with 948 internals in the gearbox, removed remote selector and re fitted back to 803 engine.
by customjob
Fri Mar 06, 2015 11:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: NAtionals, cheap hotels close by?
Replies: 13
Views: 3835

Re: NAtionals, cheap hotels close by?

Having lived in East Yorkshire for many years previously. As has been said hotels nearby are 10 - 20 miles away. Malton itself is reasonably sized market town. another similar town is Pickering which further North of Malton again. Then you have the seaside towns of Scarborough and a bit further down...
by customjob
Wed Mar 04, 2015 1:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Large collection of Morris Minors on eBay?
Replies: 14
Views: 5202

Re: Large collection of Morris Minors on eBay?

I'm aware the listing has ended however the start price was for a 2 door saloon only and did not include the rest of the vehicles.
by customjob
Sun Nov 30, 2014 1:28 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Fan blade colour
Replies: 15
Views: 8558

Re: Fan blade colour

Our 54 Series has yellow blades was like it when bought the car. Strange thing is we have 2 blades but the car started life in Northern Ierlend (NIA 4695)
by customjob
Sun Nov 30, 2014 1:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How long have you had yours....?
Replies: 9
Views: 2985

Re: How long have you had yours....?

Have had our Series II saloon for 23 years. Celebrated her 60th birthday last week 17/11/54
by customjob
Sun Nov 30, 2014 1:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interior colour?
Replies: 5
Views: 2004

Re: Interior colour?

Have just fitted new seat covers and trim to our 54 series II (Maroon) noticed on two panels somebody had hand written a date which was really faded and near to date of production. However the trim taken out was Red where the sun hadn't got to it other parts where of maroon colour. I can only sugges...
by customjob
Tue Nov 25, 2014 5:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Changing Taxation Class
Replies: 12
Views: 4050

Re: Changing Taxation Class

You will firstly need to change the V5 to get it updated to the new Red ones, DVLA records may not show it as it still has old type V5. Once you receive the new V5 you must then complete the parts under any changes to details and then send it back for a revised V5 to then be sent back out. Bear in m...
by customjob
Tue Oct 07, 2014 3:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Historic car road tax renewal
Replies: 14
Views: 5669

Re: Historic car road tax renewal

You will still need to apply for Tax in the normal way as you would a modern car. If not it is now a £1000 fine for not paying. If your Tax disc expires after 1st Oct 14 you must still display the disc until it expires, otherwise you commit the offence of failing to display a current VEL (Vehicle Ex...
by customjob
Thu Jun 12, 2014 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just landed today, 1953 Pick up from Oz
Replies: 6
Views: 2086

Re: Just landed today, 1953 Pick up from Oz

Probably would have been built in Aus, as they had a production plant there as they did in N Z
by customjob
Thu Jun 12, 2014 9:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1960 Minor MOT
Replies: 16
Views: 4915

Re: 1960 Minor MOT

You can't just put an MoT exempt vehicle back on the road after it has stood for x years in a barn or has been under restoration. To obtain MoT exemption if the vehicle does not have a current MoT i. e. as above, you must first have the vehicle MoT'd. Then when that MoT expires you then qualify for ...