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by Big Jim
Tue Jul 25, 2017 9:13 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Hood Frame Measurements
Replies: 8
Views: 2343

Re: Hood Frame Measurements

http://fotoforum.fr/photos/2017/07/25.13.jpg http://fotoforum.fr/photos/2017/07/25.14.jpg That might work good . I want to try to achieve a removable hood . I have a pack away hood frame from an MGB. The measurements are pretty close although it does have an extra hoop in the middle . I intend to u...
by Big Jim
Mon Jul 24, 2017 8:35 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Hood Frame Measurements
Replies: 8
Views: 2343

Re: Hood Frame Measurements

Thanks Rob that helps a lot.
by Big Jim
Sat Jul 22, 2017 9:30 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Hood Frame Measurements
Replies: 8
Views: 2343

Re: Hood Frame Measurements

It would be really useful to me to get some measurements .
Thanks
by Big Jim
Mon Jul 10, 2017 1:10 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Hood Frame Measurements
Replies: 8
Views: 2343

Re: Hood Frame Measurements

Thanks for the reply . I ask because I want to use a non standard frame and want to know if it anywhere near the stock frame dimensions.
by Big Jim
Mon Jul 10, 2017 9:22 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Hood Frame Measurements
Replies: 8
Views: 2343

Hood Frame Measurements

Hi would some one please give me some measurements of the early hood frame ( the one with less hoops ) ?
I would like the measurements from the front header rail back to each hoop down the center line

Thanks Jim
by Big Jim
Wed Nov 16, 2016 7:13 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Stainless exhaust
Replies: 24
Views: 4752

Re: Stainless exhaust

OK I'll start ....
I am with you . I think we should all know who gives good / poor service ?
by Big Jim
Sun Nov 13, 2016 6:09 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: GEARBOX Urgent reply please
Replies: 10
Views: 3280

Re: GEARBOX Urgent reply please

The Ebay box is plus VAT as well ! Plus labour , oil ,maybe a clutch ?
by Big Jim
Sun Nov 13, 2016 9:55 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Pre engaged starter ?
Replies: 4
Views: 1594

Re: Pre engaged starter ?

Thanks for the tips
I have gone for a new standard starter .
by Big Jim
Thu Nov 10, 2016 8:34 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: brakes
Replies: 8
Views: 1715

Re: brakes

I would say live with everything as it is and use it for a while .See what you do and don't get along with. I find most things quite ok , and part of the experience of driving an old car . If you want to upgrade a lot of things perhaps you don't want an old car ? I do'nt have to rely on my car as my...
by Big Jim
Thu Nov 10, 2016 12:38 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Pre engaged starter ?
Replies: 4
Views: 1594

Pre engaged starter ?

I think my starter is duff ,what are my options on a 1275 Midget engine for replacement . It is currently fitted with a M35J .
Thanks
by Big Jim
Wed Nov 09, 2016 8:49 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: speedo needle bounce
Replies: 10
Views: 2674

Re: speedo needle bounce

Do you use the car regularly ? Mine had not moved for 7 years and the needle initially would fly from 0 to 70 and back again . With use it has now settled down to fairly normal .
by Big Jim
Mon Nov 07, 2016 3:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reg plate A reg
Replies: 6
Views: 2583

Re: Reg plate A reg

Did "A" reg come out in August 1963 ?
by Big Jim
Sun Nov 06, 2016 10:19 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Cooling Fan Recommendation
Replies: 15
Views: 3425

Re: Cooling Fan Recommendation

Why are the electric fan sensors always at the top of the rad . I don't understand , surely the only temperature we are interested in is what is coming out of the rad ?
Jim
by Big Jim
Thu Nov 03, 2016 8:10 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake master cylinder
Replies: 10
Views: 2200

Re: Brake master cylinder

Keep pestering them , that is what they told me !
by Big Jim
Thu Nov 03, 2016 7:26 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake master cylinder
Replies: 10
Views: 2200

Re: Brake master cylinder

Proper one , I paid £62 , worth the extra ?

http://www.jagspares.co.uk/Morris/partd ... tno=CBS144
by Big Jim
Wed Nov 02, 2016 8:03 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Brake drums - acceptable scoring?
Replies: 5
Views: 1975

Re: Brake drums - acceptable scoring?

I would not be worried at all by that (but I am not signing anything ).
by Big Jim
Wed Nov 02, 2016 8:02 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Seam Sealer ?
Replies: 10
Views: 3200

Re: Seam Sealer ?

Well to give an alternate view , I use Pound shop gutter sealant . It can be smoothed with brush or rag with white spirit . It seems durable and can be painted over . I use it on top of primer .
by Big Jim
Tue Nov 01, 2016 10:11 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Bonnet support extension
Replies: 3
Views: 1896

Re: Bonnet support extension

He was at the national this year selling them , the club HO should know .
by Big Jim
Mon Oct 31, 2016 7:39 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Strange crystalline substance in coolant
Replies: 4
Views: 1597

Re: Strange crystalline substance in coolant

Mine had stood for a few years and had exactly the some stuff in the thermostat housing , so much that the housing had corroded away under the rubber pipe . A good flush and all ok
by Big Jim
Thu Oct 20, 2016 6:58 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: Where's Roy?
Replies: 76
Views: 25457

Re: Where's Roy?

R.I.P Roy .
A most generous man , will be missed by all of us here .
Our thoughts and best wishes go to his family .