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by alexandermclaren
Wed Aug 10, 2016 4:57 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: TEAM GB
Replies: 19
Views: 4137

Re: TEAM GB

:D :D :D
les wrote:-----and we can do as much about those other things as we can about vest initials. :D. -----nothing wrong with curiosity.
by alexandermclaren
Wed Aug 10, 2016 9:28 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: TEAM GB
Replies: 19
Views: 4137

Re: TEAM GB

Aw I see now , gee whizz many thanks Louise .
You have a job on your hands with us old timers
Thanks for taking the time to explain it
Alex :D :D :D
by alexandermclaren
Wed Aug 10, 2016 6:30 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: TEAM GB
Replies: 19
Views: 4137

Re: TEAM GB

Cheers louise for your reply We all know about acronyms They are formed from the first letter of a name or even the second letter, My question was , why did the R letter have to be included On our cars years ago , if travelling abroad we had to display a country of origin badge .ours was GB=Great Br...
by alexandermclaren
Tue Aug 09, 2016 2:08 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: TEAM GB
Replies: 19
Views: 4137

Re: TEAM GB

:) Can't answer your question but it's typical of media types today, they introduce an idea/word with no explanation and let the public get on with it. I was amused when the word 'brexit' was first thrust upon us, out of the blue. It's all suppose to be clever and tied up with the shallow world of a...
by alexandermclaren
Tue Aug 09, 2016 8:55 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: TEAM GB
Replies: 19
Views: 4137

TEAM GB

Can someone explain to the non sport minded of us in this world why has TEAM GB got GBR on their vests and the results on screen they are refered to as GBR with the union jack ,,, what does the R refer to cant even get an answer on the know it all web site GOOGLE :D :(
by alexandermclaren
Sat Aug 06, 2016 9:57 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: An American Moggie ~ My '59 Morris Minor 1000 2-door saloon
Replies: 470
Views: 130039

Re: An American Moggie ~ My '59 Morris Minor 1000 2-door saloon

Aw gee whiz, thats a bad place right enough,I dont know much about panel repairs but iwas told that anything like that has to be pushed out in the sequence it happened .I.e. starting with the last section that was damaged.i reckon you would need to hire a hydraulic ram with all the accessories. Hopf...
by alexandermclaren
Sun Jul 10, 2016 10:59 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: help morris gold engine ID
Replies: 29
Views: 6382

Re: help morris gold engine ID

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by alexandermclaren
Sat Jul 09, 2016 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: FULL and FRANK CONFESSION
Replies: 34
Views: 8258

Re: FULL and FRANK CONFESSION

:D :D :D
jagnut66 wrote:As an aside, I can't imagine getting to 50,000 plus posts, you must have allot to say about things Roy.
As others have said though, you are a mine of information, so long may you continue.
Well done again.
Best wishes,
Mike.
by alexandermclaren
Fri Jun 10, 2016 9:54 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: An American Moggie ~ My '59 Morris Minor 1000 2-door saloon
Replies: 470
Views: 130039

Re: An American Moggie ~ My '59 Morris Minor 1000 2-door saloon

:D :D :D Alex, when O'Reilly Auto Parts is fully staffed, I work about 55-60 hours a week. When it is understaffed, I've been known to work 70 hours a week or more. :roll: Very hard. But college set me back about $30,000 that I have to pay back, and I don't want to subsist on ramen noodles for the n...
by alexandermclaren
Fri Jun 10, 2016 8:30 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: An American Moggie ~ My '59 Morris Minor 1000 2-door saloon
Replies: 470
Views: 130039

Re: An American Moggie ~ My '59 Morris Minor 1000 2-door saloon

Woweeeee you dont hang around ,,, how many hours a week are you working????,,,,,,thanks for the updates I doesn't seem that long ago you were at college!!!!!!!!!!!!! You have a knack , or even a built in perception for all things mechanical and are willing to give it a go,pushing yourself to a brigh...
by alexandermclaren
Sun May 29, 2016 7:33 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: series 11 buying a new loom
Replies: 8
Views: 1698

Re: series 11 buying a new loom

Many thanks too you both for your guidance and support , somehow I had forgotten how old she is and was built before lucar connections your both correct,
I suppose she is a bit like myself,old but worth holding on to haha
by alexandermclaren
Sat May 28, 2016 7:19 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: series 11 buying a new loom
Replies: 8
Views: 1698

series 11 buying a new loom

Having to go down the route of buying a new wiring loom for the 1953 series 11,as it was totally shot and dangerous. My question is this,,,,, looking at the photos of new looms some,if not all have what I would describe as little to no connections on the ends of the wires ,, can anyone enlighten me ...
by alexandermclaren
Sun May 15, 2016 7:24 am
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Magnetic holders for welding sheet metal
Replies: 6
Views: 3729

Re: Magnetic holders for welding sheet metal

:D What ho, chums! Just bought today from Lidl a couple of magnets to assist in holding sheet metal for welding at £3.99 each. See here and scroll down http://www.lidl.co.uk/en/our-offers-2491.htm?id=840 They also had (in Andover) a couple of arc welders at £39.99 each although these are, of course,...
by alexandermclaren
Sat Apr 30, 2016 11:33 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: First Time Engine Rebuild
Replies: 315
Views: 34391

Re: First Time Engine Rebuild

:D
bmcecosse wrote:And many will recommend RH Insurance for great service and reasonable cost - with Roadside and Recovery included..
Second that
by alexandermclaren
Wed Apr 06, 2016 7:34 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Top hose cracking up!
Replies: 16
Views: 2832

Re: Top hose cracking up!

Snap
Bought the kevlar one from bull motive and is cracked as above
I alwas thought bull motive were first class suppliers
But ?..............
Who knows
Silicone is this a longer lasting (as in more than 2 years and 2.5 thousand miles)?????????
by alexandermclaren
Fri Apr 01, 2016 9:22 pm
Forum: Series MM Register
Topic: series MM Sales brochure
Replies: 3
Views: 1273

Re: series MM Sales brochure

Series 11
It refers to 1952 > 1956
by alexandermclaren
Thu Mar 10, 2016 8:20 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: New rear reflectors (automobile quality)
Replies: 6
Views: 2247

Re: New rear reflectors (automobile quality)

ianmack wrote:That's good. Where do you get them?
Off flea bay....They are BMW door reflectors. Will try and send you a link when i get on the main frame computer
by alexandermclaren
Tue Mar 08, 2016 8:28 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: New highest quality rubber seals
Replies: 9
Views: 1617

Re: New highest quality rubber seals

dudload wrote:could you IM me Declan's website/details please? interested myself
PM sent
by alexandermclaren
Tue Mar 08, 2016 7:49 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: New highest quality rubber seals
Replies: 9
Views: 1617

Re: New highest quality rubber seals

greendefender123 wrote:Iv bought some aswell. Great service. Will be fitting mine soon.
Yes fast service