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by Des911
Mon Apr 25, 2022 7:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Outdoor weather cover.
Replies: 1
Views: 255

Re: Outdoor weather cover.

I bought one from Halford's for about £70 which did the job for me over last winter. It comes with underbody straps which stop it blowing about too much.
by Des911
Mon Apr 18, 2022 2:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2449
Views: 698537

Re: Spotted today.

It's going for auction at classic and prestige vehicle auctioneers in the North East of England. WB and Sons, Newcastle. No guide price.
by Des911
Fri Apr 15, 2022 7:42 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Questionnaire
Replies: 9
Views: 1372

Re: Questionnaire

Ditto
by Des911
Wed Mar 23, 2022 6:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fun Period Gadgetry
Replies: 6
Views: 663

Re: Fun Period Gadgetry

It's amazing what you can find when you're bored. Having just moved house I thought a couple of diecast models would look nice in the lounge and having bought them I found 2 large boxes of them in my garage which I'm clearing :oops:
by Des911
Sun Mar 13, 2022 3:10 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Car Covers
Replies: 3
Views: 2203

Re: Car Covers

I just bought one from Halfords for £69 and does the job fine.
by Des911
Sat Mar 12, 2022 7:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Recovery
Replies: 5
Views: 468

Re: Recovery

Where are you in Notts Stoddy?
by Des911
Sun Feb 20, 2022 7:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Messageboard
Replies: 31
Views: 2416

Re: New Messageboard

As a request, would it be possible to change the settings on the new board so that users receive an email telling them that they've received a PM? I see that this is something that can be set in someone's control panel, but is turned off by default. I'm currently trying to get in touch with two use...
by Des911
Sun Jan 09, 2022 8:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Carl Talbot
Replies: 11
Views: 797

Re: Carl Talbot

I can now!!
by Des911
Sun Jan 09, 2022 7:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Carl Talbot
Replies: 11
Views: 797

Re: Carl Talbot

Can't see anything
by Des911
Thu Nov 18, 2021 7:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: club subscription renewal due, do I or don't I?
Replies: 42
Views: 5077

Re: club subscription renewal due, do I or don't I?

I get my membership pack every year and search the internet for anything I need to buy. I spend 10 minutes reading the mag and complain about the web site being down.

I still think it's worth it :)
by Des911
Mon Nov 01, 2021 6:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spotted today.
Replies: 2449
Views: 698537

Re: Spotted today.

Bearing in mind the cars are over 60 years old I wouldn't think many are as they were when they left the factory.
by Des911
Mon Oct 04, 2021 7:03 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Morris Eight
Replies: 11
Views: 1725

Re: Morris Eight

Looks very good.
by Des911
Mon Oct 04, 2021 8:44 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Morris Eight
Replies: 11
Views: 1725

Re: Morris Eight

A friend of mine has one, had it for 30-40 years.
by Des911
Thu Sep 30, 2021 6:53 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Can I mix E10 with E5 petrol?
Replies: 15
Views: 2604

Re: Can I mix E10 with E5 petrol?

I've bought some additive, Classic Valvemaster Plus to add to mine if I have to put E10 in.
by Des911
Fri Sep 24, 2021 3:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25th September spares day
Replies: 20
Views: 2906

Re: 25th September spares day

geoberni wrote: Fri Sep 24, 2021 3:27 pm

But it's absence from the relevant section on here just feeds the idea that the MMOC is letting the Forum pass away from neglect...... :cry:
100% agree !!
by Des911
Fri Sep 24, 2021 12:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 25th September spares day
Replies: 20
Views: 2906

Re: 25th September spares day

Where is it being held ??
by Des911
Thu Jul 08, 2021 7:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where to repair my Traveller
Replies: 12
Views: 2766

Re: Where to repair my Traveller

I know the feeling at 70.

Good luck with finding somewhere, when I asked I got no replies. I live in Nottingham.
by Des911
Mon Jul 05, 2021 7:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insuring a grand-daughter for a few days
Replies: 8
Views: 1758

Re: Insuring a grand-daughter for a few days

Last year I put my grandson on my Toyota Yaris for 4 days and it cost me £35 with Veygo Car Sharing Insurance policy. It would be worth doing a Google search.
by Des911
Wed Jun 23, 2021 7:38 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Speedometer Restoration
Replies: 3
Views: 2713

Re: Speedometer Restoration

chriswalker1952 wrote: Tue Jun 22, 2021 11:18 am I have a 1965 Convertible with a "Bronze" speedo - it works fine but I want to spruce up the interior bronze as it looks rusty.

When the speedo unit is removed from the dash how easy is it to remove the glass to get access to this?

Kind Rgds

Chris Walker
Very easy,