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by beechford
Tue Sep 15, 2009 9:59 am
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Stripping a Moggie for restoration.
Replies: 5
Views: 2727

thats when a digital camera is handy
by beechford
Thu Sep 10, 2009 11:29 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Himley Hall Car Show
Replies: 7
Views: 1422

jb where are you inwest midlands ? I used to work with simon the harley dealer nice bloke ,bikies have apoor reputation thats not deserved for most of them .We honeymooned at Himly in a caravan 1963.Crooked house would be a good rally finish for a morrie run wouldnt it?
by beechford
Tue Sep 08, 2009 10:37 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Minors arising......
Replies: 21
Views: 2054

brakes what are they we are talking minors arent we
by beechford
Mon Sep 07, 2009 10:03 am
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: Rusty lowlight.
Replies: 24
Views: 5178

did it come with a concrete warranty because once you take it off the concrete there goes your warranty
by beechford
Mon Sep 07, 2009 9:53 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Himley Hall Car Show
Replies: 7
Views: 1422

JB  thanks for the memories Iused to work on the brumegum buses as a mechanic upto 1972 and must have "operated "on the leyland in the pickie. Hope you only had a couple in the Crooked House cheers ceeyas
by beechford
Sun Aug 30, 2009 12:45 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: ignition switch
Replies: 3
Views: 741

ignition switch

gday folks I have a problem on my bedford cf ignition switch in that if you try to start from cold its hard to start ,just winds and winds but as you go to release the key operated switch it will fire up and run ok.just seems to be working on the last part of operation of switch.gets easier once its...
by beechford
Sat Aug 22, 2009 10:01 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: starting o. k. but
Replies: 12
Views: 2206

gday sidsmith maybe going down to 2nd on some corners may help . where in south brum are you . i have a wolsley savvy pal around the glebe area if thats any good .getback thru here if you like.
by beechford
Tue Aug 18, 2009 8:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finaly!!!
Replies: 24
Views: 3129

could that plastic box above battery be flasher unit?and is that a stainless bumper on the front ? nice catch weldone
by beechford
Thu Jul 23, 2009 1:01 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: The 1100 goes!
Replies: 14
Views: 2038

that was right on the tip of my tongue
by beechford
Mon Jul 13, 2009 10:55 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: central heating
Replies: 16
Views: 2204

if you closed down the system to decorate ,have you since then Bled the air out of the system. Our old house in Tamworth had to be bled at the end of summer every year. starting aty the closest to heat source finishing at the furthest away and as long as we kept a fire going that was it .hope its of...
by beechford
Sat Jul 04, 2009 8:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lubrication
Replies: 5
Views: 846

thats the same test used overhere years ago by Wynns and a bit later by Forte, interesting they both sold a warranty with it for extra money to protect engines gearboxes and diffs with suitable additives to match.But it had to be installed by registered dealers and serviced by them for the warranty ...
by beechford
Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:00 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: won't accelerate
Replies: 10
Views: 2963

you are pushing the choke in arent you?
by beechford
Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:46 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: I've become Addicted
Replies: 15
Views: 2082

surely it would only be a little wine ?
by beechford
Mon Jun 22, 2009 9:41 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Random nonsense
Replies: 7
Views: 1054

g day my only new car was a 1963 A35 collected from Longbridge with only 6kms on the clock,purchased through my father being a long serving employee and that they were on a :run out :.We put a bus seat in the rear compartment but no windows as we would then have to pay more tax as a private vehicle ...
by beechford
Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wheels Fall Off!!
Replies: 33
Views: 4942

funny thing I was showing off my mm wheels that have just been sand blasted ,painted and re shod to a neighbour and he said that the wheel centres break out over time . Suggested I check for cracks regularly
by beechford
Thu Jun 11, 2009 9:12 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: seat frames
Replies: 13
Views: 2814

seat frames

thanks one and all for your input.have obtained a sample clip and going to manufacture something like it to complete job .hopefully more robust than the twisted wire ties that were in place when dismantled .onward and upward eh ceeyas
by beechford
Wed Jun 10, 2009 10:14 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Computer HELP please! FIXED :-)
Replies: 26
Views: 2594

computer problems

you could try turning off at mains plug disconnect plug from wall socket ,wait at least 1 minute then replace and turn on power.just in passing worth a go ceeyas
by beechford
Wed Jun 10, 2009 12:15 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: seat frames
Replies: 13
Views: 2814

yes your honour any idea where they can be obtained ?
by beechford
Mon Jun 08, 2009 12:55 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: seat frames
Replies: 13
Views: 2814

seat frames

found pickies how do i post em for you to see?
by beechford
Mon Jun 08, 2009 12:43 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: seat frames
Replies: 13
Views: 2814

seat frames

gday car is mm 1950 2 door saloon sorry no picks the original covers formed a skirt around seat base but was secured to legs by wire ties lots of them . thanks in advance for any more help ceeyas