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by TDV102
Sun Nov 27, 2022 4:00 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Alfred's First Winter Outside
Replies: 19
Views: 25459

Re: Alfred's First Winter Outside

My 55 two door called Tommy lived outside, including the horrendous winter of 81/82. Still started every time at -20c. Most days it then jump started my Dad's three year old Ford Escort. Weather did no damage - just salty roads.
by TDV102
Sun Nov 27, 2022 10:45 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: calling the police
Replies: 80
Views: 31060

Re: calling the police

Every time plod sees an illegal scooter they should stop and confiscate. And how come they allow 350w trial scooters when the limit of assistance for bicycles is 250w? A bicycle is far more controllable and for old farts like me who live in rural locations with hills at least 500w would be more use....
by TDV102
Sun Jan 26, 2020 8:57 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Currently drinking.....
Replies: 116
Views: 22896

Re: Currently drinking.....

I'm also GF - I discovered Monty's Brewery Dark Secret. Dark and delicious.
https://www.montysbrewery.co.uk/beers/dark-secret
by TDV102
Sat Jan 11, 2020 9:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Is he being a bit optimistic?
Replies: 19
Views: 3587

Re: Is he being a bit optimistic?

You'd need a skip wagon...
by TDV102
Mon Dec 23, 2019 8:27 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Split screen windscreen fitting
Replies: 39
Views: 7556

Re: Split screen windscreen fitting

I just used two wooden wedges to hold the glass in the rubber, dropped the bottom edge in place from the outside. inserted nylon cord in the rubber and pulled it in. Then twisted the wedges carefully until to central pillar fitted. Still needed sealant to make watertight though but looked spot on.
by TDV102
Tue Dec 17, 2019 7:28 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Currently drinking.....
Replies: 116
Views: 22896

Re: Currently drinking.....

Gluten free dark ale, the best I've found since diagnosis with Coeliacs - it's well good
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by TDV102
Tue Dec 17, 2019 7:20 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Cheap winter car
Replies: 31
Views: 5419

Re: Cheap winter car

I've had 7 years out of a 2002 Focus 2 litre. Still under 40K on it, and all for £2500. Bangernomics rules

I do tend to agree about some large SUVs, never encountered an Audi Q7 driver with good road sense or manners, and they always park badly
by TDV102
Tue Nov 12, 2019 5:36 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: 1958 charging problem
Replies: 19
Views: 3418

Re: 1958 charging problem

If the battery is OK I'd suspect an earth leak - they can be a devil to find, easiest way is elimination. On a modern car with multiple fuses its much easier. Sadly Minors generally have just two!
by TDV102
Tue Oct 08, 2019 7:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another dodgy minor on fleabay....
Replies: 9
Views: 1947

Re: Another dodgy minor on fleabay....

A whole rash of hooky ads for Minors on Fleabay today. The scammer took a break for a while, my guess 3 months in the big house. Exactly the same cars and MO as before. I've been reporting them but ebay should do more to stop these idiots.
by TDV102
Thu Sep 12, 2019 7:00 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Bojo the Cloan
Replies: 77
Views: 14411

Re: Bojo the Cloan

Many of mine are on the list. Still...I've had a good life...
Not that the Tories would care, I was there through the Thatcher era and will never forgive them. Not that the rest are much better.
by TDV102
Tue Aug 06, 2019 7:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2449
Views: 683421

Re: Spotted today.

ampwhu wrote: Sun Aug 04, 2019 9:57 am Boss 429 mustangs were only built in 1969 and 1970.

if that's a 1967 car, its not a real 429.
Well spotted, a schoolboy error. The 67 has a different front end as well
by TDV102
Sun Aug 04, 2019 6:36 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Currently drinking.....
Replies: 116
Views: 22896

Re: Currently drinking.....

Old Speckled Hen also do a decent gluten-free beer, which is a rare thing indeed! Just been told I have Coeliacs - so cruel for a real ale fan, especially one with a taste for stouts and porters. Home brew may be a good solution. For now I'll just risk the odd cheeky normal beer.
by TDV102
Fri Jul 26, 2019 8:50 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: get you home bodges
Replies: 68
Views: 21941

Re: get you home bodges

Once managed to drive a Mk1 Cavalier 2 miles home on three cylinders - the unusual bit was that No 3 piston and rod had exited the block! It got scrapped!.

One got home with a rubber band replacing a snapped throttle return spring.
by TDV102
Mon Jul 22, 2019 8:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2449
Views: 683421

Re: Spotted today.

2 door post-63 model on a garage ramp in Minnesota on today's Fast'n'Loud on DMAX behind a '67 429 Boss Mustang
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by TDV102
Thu Jun 20, 2019 2:19 pm
Forum: Custom & Modified Register
Topic: A very slow build of a custom traveller
Replies: 56
Views: 24859

Re: A very slow build of a custom traveller

Bet you could plait fog!
by TDV102
Mon Jun 10, 2019 12:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2449
Views: 683421

Re: Spotted today.

Lightly modified '59 in Whitby Larpool area last week
by TDV102
Sat May 18, 2019 7:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: E-bay Scammers
Replies: 27
Views: 5321

Re: E-bay Scammers

irmscher wrote: Sat May 18, 2019 5:09 pm There are still lots of cars requesting your email and it says Germany in the listing :evil:
That's probably the most prolific offender, reported to ebay dozens of times. Police should go after him as I have no doubt its linked to organised crime. He often lists cars owned by WRCC
by TDV102
Sun May 05, 2019 8:59 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Phishing/Virus emails
Replies: 7
Views: 2218

Re: Phishing/Virus emails

If you right-click on the dodgy email and choose 'examine' you can usually see the senders real email address. What you do with this is up to you!
by TDV102
Mon Apr 29, 2019 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2449
Views: 683421

Re: Spotted today.

Talked to the owner, it was actually a more 'oily rag' car close up, very honest and original. There were a number of Minors in attendance on Sunday plus loads of other very nice cars. A good day out.
by TDV102
Sat Apr 27, 2019 8:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Morris Minor Specialists
Replies: 19
Views: 4902

Re: Morris Minor Specialists

My local old car specialist retired a couple of years back. Always used to enjoy going there as you never knew what would be there at the time. Used to be loads of MGs, occasional Astons and Jags and much other interesting oldies along with the moderns. He was also very reasonably priced