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by DanRodd
Mon Jan 02, 2012 9:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ft young drivers scheme
Replies: 10
Views: 3013

Re: ft young drivers scheme

Ive had the same problem,TBH if your under 21 forget anything over 1500cc (this is where MGBs get stuck)
Ive been with FJ for 5 years,the price never came down,the service got worse,as did the mistakes.
ive moved to Lancaster for my 1973 Reliant Rebel, £170 fully comp,opposed to £438 tpft with FJ.
by DanRodd
Sat Dec 17, 2011 6:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: car insurance
Replies: 27
Views: 7606

Re: car insurance

mine was due in Jan and they couldnt insure me after 5 years loyal service,im now with lancaster,who not only do it fully comp but are £300 cheaper than FJ too.
by DanRodd
Fri Dec 16, 2011 6:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: car insurance
Replies: 27
Views: 7606

Re: car insurance

I have been with FJ since 2007 aged 18,on minors and other classics,rang up today to check my renewal price in Jan having heard similar stories,to be told that they are NOT ABLE TO INSURE UNDER 25 year olds on classic policys from the start of the year,and after 5 years,would not be able to insure m...
by DanRodd
Sat Jan 15, 2011 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: charles ware morris minors
Replies: 46
Views: 13515

Re: charles ware morris minors

I dont use them myself as they are dearer on most bits than anyone else,i have had a few bits in the past before that no one else had in stock at the time,but as i generally pay £900 for a minor and not £9000 :roll: people like BM generally get my money,although Minor centre in Brum ive found brilli...
by DanRodd
Mon Mar 01, 2010 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: visor,sun shade,windscreen spoiler help
Replies: 11
Views: 4384

Re: visor,sun shade,windscreen spoiler help

let me know when they are in and ill pop up and get one :D
by DanRodd
Mon Mar 01, 2010 8:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: visor,sun shade,windscreen spoiler help
Replies: 11
Views: 4384

Re: visor,sun shade,windscreen spoiler help

they have one in stock,but no clips :roll: have yours come in Jonathon?
by DanRodd
Mon Mar 01, 2010 7:35 am
Forum: Other
Topic: speedo accuracy??
Replies: 3
Views: 908

Re: speedo accuracy??

ive just had a go at sorting this myself,my original speedo with 95k on it would over read by around 5-7mph.my ideal is 3mph fast,so i can drive with needle on the appropriate limit and be a few mph within the law. i tried another speedo of the same calibration that had seen less use,and brought it ...
by DanRodd
Sun Feb 28, 2010 4:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: brooklands 7th march
Replies: 52
Views: 5871

Re: brooklands 7th march

ive never been before but its not far from my missus in aldershot,so im hoping to come as well :D
by DanRodd
Sun Feb 28, 2010 11:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ideas to attract new young blood into the MMOC
Replies: 241
Views: 29620

Re: Ideas to attract new young blood into the MMOC

you do not need to be a member of the minor club to own and use a morris minor,so the club has to ask itself what can it do to make being a member a vital part of owning one?
by DanRodd
Sun Feb 28, 2010 11:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: insurances
Replies: 10
Views: 2768

Re: insurances

ive been with fj since i started driving in 2007,all on classics,on there young classic car drivers policy.currently,its costing me £465 a year.ive done the same as aupickup and had an online browse at another classic insurer,and got an online(usually more than on the phone) quote of £199.will be lo...
by DanRodd
Sat Feb 27, 2010 11:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Brakes
Replies: 5
Views: 1181

Re: Brakes

how long is a piece of string?! :lol: it generally takes a few weeks to get used to driving any car that is new to you,if youve never driven a classic car before then it could take a lot longer.i would advise getting up early in the morning(say 6ish) and taking it out for a long ride,really get used...
by DanRodd
Sat Feb 27, 2010 10:28 pm
Forum: Concours Forum
Topic: how far do i have to go
Replies: 19
Views: 81887

Re: how far do i have to go

they wouldnt be fabric covered,but would have bakelite caps like these:
http://www.gsparkplug.com/products/cap/

but i couldnt say which type myself.
by DanRodd
Sat Feb 27, 2010 9:39 pm
Forum: Concours Forum
Topic: how far do i have to go
Replies: 19
Views: 81887

Re: how far do i have to go

only things that stick out to me are the halfords battery and the ht leads,they would have had seperate caps.
by DanRodd
Fri Feb 26, 2010 9:33 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: rear screen heater/demister.
Replies: 6
Views: 2081

Re: rear screen heater/demister.

i have a genuine nos 60s smiths heated rear screen kit,still in the box and unused,prob is its a bit too nice to use! :roll: :wink:
by DanRodd
Fri Feb 26, 2010 9:32 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: are van gutters needed
Replies: 5
Views: 1313

Re: are van gutters needed

only if the roof was welded onto the sides somehow.otherwise they are two panels with one loose one :lol:
by DanRodd
Fri Feb 26, 2010 8:53 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: are van gutters needed
Replies: 5
Views: 1313

Re: are van gutters needed

umm,they hold the roof panel on!i went to look at a van once where someone had kindly removed the gutters as you describe to get rid of the rust issue....but done nothing to attatch the roof to the sides! :roll:
by DanRodd
Fri Feb 26, 2010 10:37 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ideas to attract new young blood into the MMOC
Replies: 241
Views: 29620

Re: Ideas to attract new young blood into the MMOC

i totally agree with you there chickenjohn,and im only 21 :D i had a totally original,1981 mini city,complete with economy sized steering wheel and single central speedo,requirements which i had set that i wanted.i went to a massive mini event at santa pod,must have been a few thousand there,mine wa...
by DanRodd
Fri Feb 26, 2010 10:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Improvements to OUR Owners Club
Replies: 58
Views: 5713

Re: Improvements to OUR Owners Club

The exact same thing has happened to the Reliant Owners Club which ive been in on and off for a few years,same sort of issues as well,every year we suggest ideas to the comittee etc on how to improve the national rally and get more members,they are dead stuck in their ways which they have been for t...
by DanRodd
Thu Feb 25, 2010 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Ideas to attract new young blood into the MMOC
Replies: 241
Views: 29620

Re: Ideas to attract new young blood into the MMOC

im 21,always liked minors since a young age,bought my first off my dad in 2007,and have had 2 more since,im lucky as i have bull motif 17 miles away,brum minor centre 15 miles away,etc etc
by DanRodd
Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:41 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: quick question-stem seals
Replies: 22
Views: 4926

Re: quick question-stem seals

right,fit the valves and springs,and the retainer,then apply your valve compressor.compress the spring as far as you can,insert the o ring and push down to the base of the retainer.then fit the collets,and slowly release the compressor,then totally release it.the collets trap the o ring between them...