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by acrobinson
Mon Jul 17, 2023 8:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old English White RAL Colour Code??
Replies: 12
Views: 1058

Re: Old English White RAL Colour Code??

Thanks, Pete. That link was the best way I've seen to view the different colours, many thanks. Not sure I want to buy 3 sample tins to try them all out so hopefully the powder coaters will have some in. thanks When I wanted to colour match something to a RAL colour, I bought a sample tin - much easi...
by acrobinson
Mon Jul 17, 2023 4:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old English White RAL Colour Code??
Replies: 12
Views: 1058

Re: Old English White RAL Colour Code??

Thanks, chaps, that's super useful. :tu1: :D :)
by acrobinson
Mon Jul 17, 2023 1:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old English White RAL Colour Code??
Replies: 12
Views: 1058

Re: Old English White RAL Colour Code??

That's super useful, many thanks.
I'll take a deeper look into 9010 and 9001.
Much appreciated. :D
geoberni wrote: ↑Mon Jul 17, 2023 10:46 am In the past, I've seen it written that 9010 is the nearest if the RAL system is being used.... 9001 also suggested, but not 1013, which I must admit looks far too 'dark'.
by acrobinson
Mon Jul 17, 2023 1:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old English White RAL Colour Code??
Replies: 12
Views: 1058

Re: Old English White RAL Colour Code??

Sadly, these chaps need a code rather than a name, otherwise I would just say paint them OEW.
many thanks :tu1:
Dusty56 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 17, 2023 10:21 am I have been using Rover Arum White which seems pretty close.
by acrobinson
Mon Jul 17, 2023 1:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old English White RAL Colour Code??
Replies: 12
Views: 1058

Re: Old English White RAL Colour Code??

Thanks, Henrik, I didn't realise there were so few colurs in the RAL system. Yes, it's the rims I am painting on my wnter wheels as they are looking a bit grim. Many thanks. :tu1: I would go for 1013, but remember, there is only 216 different ral classic colours. Last time i asked a car painter, hed...
by acrobinson
Mon Jul 17, 2023 8:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Old English White RAL Colour Code??
Replies: 12
Views: 1058

Old English White RAL Colour Code??

Apologies if this has been done to boredom but I could not find any info on my search here. Do folks know the correct RAL code for Old English White? The spray shop are recommending RAL 1013, which is Oyster White. Is this nearest enough? Please don't tell me that it should WT3 as this apprently mea...
by acrobinson
Wed May 18, 2022 6:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HELP: Rocker Cover Seals:
Replies: 6
Views: 554

Re: HELP: Rocker Cover Seals:

Excellent, many thanks. All clear and understood.
by acrobinson
Wed May 18, 2022 2:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HELP: Rocker Cover Seals:
Replies: 6
Views: 554

Re: HELP: Rocker Cover Seals:

That's super useful. Many thanks for all the history and details. I was expecting a JC upgrade part to be better than the original seal but obviously not. FYI, the bottom part of the seal shown is not deformed but shaped to allow a positive fit into the rocker cover. I was merely offering up the sea...
by acrobinson
Wed May 18, 2022 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HELP: Rocker Cover Seals:
Replies: 6
Views: 554

Re: HELP: Rocker Cover Seals:

Massive :tu1: :D thanks for the link, I've sent them an e-mail. Much appreciated.
by acrobinson
Wed May 18, 2022 8:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HELP: Rocker Cover Seals:
Replies: 6
Views: 554

HELP: Rocker Cover Seals:

Hello folks, This is a real rivet counters question but can anyone assist in helping me find the correct rocker cover seals for my 1275 A Series engine? Apparently, in the dim, distant past, someone has swapped my rocker cover for a (Mini?) John Cooper Works cover, or so I am told and it uses differ...
by acrobinson
Sat Jan 08, 2022 3:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: My ultimate upgrade
Replies: 4
Views: 592

Re: My ultimate upgrade

Slap on a 'charger and you're sorted forever. πŸ‘πŸ˜ŠπŸš“πŸš“ (although better with the 1275 to help heat dispersion!)
by acrobinson
Sun Dec 12, 2021 5:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1098 mpg on E5 fuel, what are you getting?
Replies: 24
Views: 2546

Re: 1098 mpg on E5 fuel, what are you getting?

= just under 40mpg in Pds, shillings and pence.
Nickol wrote: ↑Sun Dec 12, 2021 4:03 pm 5,9 lit per 100km
by acrobinson
Sun Dec 12, 2021 10:17 am
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Do you know: decent Minor garage around Bristol??
Replies: 5
Views: 1613

Re: Do you know: decent Minor garage around Bristol??

Brilliant, much appreciated. As you suggested, I've just found an old school garage in Bath and the (elderly) mechanic was jumping up and down with glee when I asked if they could assist with Minors as he was fed up with modern plug and play cars. Thanks so much for your assistance, feeling more rel...
by acrobinson
Sat Dec 11, 2021 4:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1098 mpg on E5 fuel, what are you getting?
Replies: 24
Views: 2546

Re: 1098 mpg on E5 fuel, what are you getting?

The good old VMAX kit. :D
Chipper wrote: ↑Sat Dec 11, 2021 4:08 pm Seconded. Which supercharger setup are you fitting?
by acrobinson
Sat Dec 11, 2021 4:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1098 mpg on E5 fuel, what are you getting?
Replies: 24
Views: 2546

Re: 1098 mpg on E5 fuel, what are you getting?

Certainly. :D
Sleeper wrote: ↑Sat Dec 11, 2021 3:55 pm Congratulations and Happy Birthday....now can you start a thread about your intentions?

Please...

John ;-)
by acrobinson
Sat Dec 11, 2021 12:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1098 mpg on E5 fuel, what are you getting?
Replies: 24
Views: 2546

Re: 1098 mpg on E5 fuel, what are you getting?

Not wanting to hijack this thread but it's my big birthday present to myself. As a teenager, all my mates dreamed of RS2000s but all I wanted was a rat, sleeper supercharged, A series Minor and that dream is finally coming to fruition after many, many years of building the car towards it. Happy days...
by acrobinson
Fri Dec 10, 2021 9:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Charles Ware Liquidator Statement
Replies: 9
Views: 2895

Re: Charles Ware Liquidator Statement

Sad message to read after CW being around for so long but hopefully re-assuring for those with cars currently in their workshops. Not sure how confident people will be buying spares off them knowing part of the business is being liquidated? Same for the cars. How will they be able to warranty the ca...
by acrobinson
Fri Dec 10, 2021 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 1098 mpg on E5 fuel, what are you getting?
Replies: 24
Views: 2546

Re: 1098 mpg on E5 fuel, what are you getting?

Not quite as per the OP Qu but during the recent petrol fill up mania, I drove over 240 miles in my 1275cc Minor and managed just under 54 mpg with a total brim to brim top up. It was all a steady and constant 55 to 60 mph on dual carriageways and motorways and me sh***ting it all the way as all the...
by acrobinson
Fri Dec 10, 2021 6:29 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Do you know: decent Minor garage around Bristol??
Replies: 5
Views: 1613

Re: Do you know: decent Minor garage around Bristol??

Bristol classic car Restorations is very good.They work on all types of classics from nut and bolt resto to odd jobs.Very impressed. Excellent, many thanks. :D I've just got in contact with BCCR to ascertain if they would be interested in helping out with my Minor. It will be excellent to know a de...
by acrobinson
Fri Dec 10, 2021 1:30 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Do you know: decent Minor garage around Bristol??
Replies: 5
Views: 1613

Do you know: decent Minor garage around Bristol??

Hello folks Well for the past 24 years, I've tootled along in my Minor to Charles Ware for all its repairs/servicing/advice etc and now that they are no more, I have no idea who else to take my business to in the Bristol'ish area. Soooo, "do you know" of alternative classic car specialists...