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- Sat Jan 16, 2021 1:05 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: rear brake/backplate - order of re-assembly
- Replies: 3
- Views: 60
Re: rear brake/backplate - order of re-assembly
Hi, The springs / brake shoes are the (second from**) last things I refit and it does take a bit of fiddling. I use a combination of a hook tool (link below) and long nosed pliers, attaching the springs through the holes in the bottom shoe first and then pulling / levering them into position and th...
- Thu Jan 14, 2021 7:52 pm
- Forum: Free!
- Topic: Can’t give them away!
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1306
Re: Can’t give them away!
I have been amassing all the stuff I either no longer want or will never use again and putting them in a couple of boxes. I have quite a bit now, so when we have our next National I will do what always used to when I attended in the past and put it all out in front of my car with a clear notice for...
- Thu Jan 14, 2021 7:42 pm
- Forum: Restoration Projects
- Topic: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration
- Replies: 223
- Views: 15430
Re: 1953 (March) Series II Restoration
My Dad smoked roll-ups and I remember him 'repainting' the headlining in the family Triumph Herald when I was a child.
I was always amazed at how white it looked after.........
Not sure what he used though, this was back in the early 1970's.
Happy days.....
Best wishes,
Mike.
I was always amazed at how white it looked after.........
Not sure what he used though, this was back in the early 1970's.
Happy days.....

Best wishes,
Mike.
- Mon Jan 11, 2021 10:31 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Sender unit gaskets
- Replies: 4
- Views: 113
- Fri Jan 08, 2021 8:02 am
- Forum: Series MM Register
- Topic: 1948 MM arrived
- Replies: 11
- Views: 146
Re: 1948 MM arrived
Very, very nice!
Good luck, you soon pick things up and there are plenty on here who will help you with anything you're not sure of.
Best wishes,
Mike.

Good luck, you soon pick things up and there are plenty on here who will help you with anything you're not sure of.
Best wishes,
Mike.
- Thu Jan 07, 2021 10:31 am
- Forum: Problems with the Messageboard
- Topic: Server Errors?
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1107
Re: Server Errors?
Sadly I think the damage has already been done, as noted by someone's 'where have they all gone' comment in a post I perused a few days ago, mourning the fact that there are not so many posters / contributors to this site anymore / alot of those that used to be regular contributors seem to have dis...
- Sat Jan 02, 2021 9:40 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Gold Seal Engine Painting
- Replies: 15
- Views: 546
Re: Gold Seal Engine Painting
Hi,
Nice to see Gold Seal engines being kept gold and not just painted green like all the rest.
Good luck with your hunt for a paint match, post a link up on here for others when you find one.
Best wishes,
Mike.
Nice to see Gold Seal engines being kept gold and not just painted green like all the rest.
Good luck with your hunt for a paint match, post a link up on here for others when you find one.
Best wishes,
Mike.
- Sun Dec 27, 2020 12:11 am
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: repairing doors.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 299
Re: repairing doors.
Very interesting, I like his 'freehand' method of making up repair sections for around windows.I have learned a lot from a user called Fitzee's Fabrications on Youtube
A very talented chap.
Best wishes,
Mike.
- Wed Dec 23, 2020 10:31 am
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: Merry Christmas
- Replies: 25
- Views: 500
Re: Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas Alice (and everyone else too!)
A here's hoping for a far, far better 2021, restriction and lockdown free!
(At least after Easter?)
Best wishes,
Mike.
A here's hoping for a far, far better 2021, restriction and lockdown free!
(At least after Easter?)
Best wishes,
Mike.
- Sat Dec 19, 2020 8:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Old but New
- Replies: 3
- Views: 276
Re: Old but New
If the build quality and reliability of our cars in the '70s and '80s had been up to scratch then we might still of had a motor industry today................
Of course all the 'political' in fighting didn't help, too may marques under one roof......
Best wishes,
Mike.
Of course all the 'political' in fighting didn't help, too may marques under one roof......
Best wishes,
Mike.
- Sat Dec 19, 2020 8:06 pm
- Forum: Do you know....?
- Topic: Lost Moggy
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3273
Re: Lost Moggy
Hi, thank you all for your helpful comments - I have not logged in for a while as other things to deal with..... I have been to Ripley and asked around - it is a one road village - I think Mr Hill left long ago so no-one seems to remember him. amazing how many garages are in that village! I looked ...
- Thu Dec 17, 2020 3:28 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Fuel pump
- Replies: 10
- Views: 303
Re: Fuel pump
Hi,
When I replaced the diaphragm on mine with a E10 resistant one from the States I found that if I screwed it in too tight it didn't work, so it sounds like you need to slacken it off a little.
Best wishes,
Mike.
When I replaced the diaphragm on mine with a E10 resistant one from the States I found that if I screwed it in too tight it didn't work, so it sounds like you need to slacken it off a little.
Best wishes,
Mike.
- Thu Dec 17, 2020 10:26 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: What do you make of this?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 591
Re: What do you make of this?
mmmmmmm..............
Definitely wants rescuing................
Best wishes,
Mike.
Definitely wants rescuing................
Best wishes,
Mike.
- Thu Dec 17, 2020 10:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lurking in the background FL? 782C
- Replies: 9
- Views: 285
Re: Lurking in the background FL? 782C
Ah, '55', I thought it was a bit risky for a German company to employ those initials, even if they had stood for 'Super Sports'.
Good idea to put up a link to the advert.
Best wishes,
Mike.
Good idea to put up a link to the advert.
Best wishes,
Mike.
- Wed Dec 16, 2020 10:21 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lurking in the background FL? 782C
- Replies: 9
- Views: 285
Re: Lurking in the background FL? 782C
Am I reading it wrong or is the model designation of the Merc 'CLS SS'?? I suppose it could stand for Super Sports............. Or does it??.................... :o Standartenfuhrer Kessler lives!! :wink: (Though I suspect only those who remember 'Secret Army' from the 70's will know who I'm on abou...
- Wed Dec 16, 2020 10:13 pm
- Forum: Wanted
- Topic: Split windscreen chrome centre pillar
- Replies: 9
- Views: 494
Re: Split windscreen chrome centre pillar
Well Maureen has very kindly helped me out with regard to the pillar, for which I'm extremely grateful. Now I need to source some new fixings, does anyone know a source for the four machine screws that were used to hold the centre pillar in place, or even what size / thread they are? As always all ...
- Wed Dec 16, 2020 8:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Lurking in the background FL? 782C
- Replies: 9
- Views: 285
Re: Lurking in the background FL? 782C
Blow wasting money buying the Merc, chase up the owners of the Moggy instead and make them an offer! It'll be cheaper than the Merc in that state anyway..... And be worth more than it, once restored! Plus no future depreciation! Win, win! :D Better looking than the Merc too, IMO anyway...... :D Bes...
- Wed Dec 16, 2020 8:22 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: London Moggy Owners
- Replies: 3
- Views: 150
- Wed Dec 16, 2020 8:20 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: London Moggy Owners
- Replies: 3
- Views: 150
Re: London Moggy Owners
Any other things to be wary of owning a London Moggy? I'll get a good wheel lock and a good breathable cover but it will be on the street. I'd invest in a wheel clamp too. I think it was 'Bulldog' ones recommended on here in an earlier post, I'll do a search and see if I can find it. Whether it's d...
- Sat Dec 12, 2020 9:55 pm
- Forum: Mechanical
- Topic: 1098 Gearbox Rebuild
- Replies: 22
- Views: 668
Re: 1098 Gearbox Rebuild
Very interesting, with useful links.
I have a non-functioning spare 1098 box sat at the back of the bench awaiting attention, so I suspect this will prove a very useful point of reference.
Best wishes,
Mike.
I have a non-functioning spare 1098 box sat at the back of the bench awaiting attention, so I suspect this will prove a very useful point of reference.
Best wishes,
Mike.