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by jollyroger
Mon Oct 29, 2012 6:38 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Heated Front Windscreens
Replies: 20
Views: 3971

Re: Heated Front Windscreens

I have had a heated front and rear screen for the past 5 years and have covered 33,000mile in my daily driver. The front one is great and you can hardly see the wires at all. It takes about 2 mins to clear the screen and is one of the best upgrades I have ever made. The rear is very visible - it loo...
by jollyroger
Thu May 03, 2012 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Finding MM insurance for London. Any tips?
Replies: 7
Views: 2129

Re: Finding MM insurance for London. Any tips?

Try Lancaster Insurance. My car sits in the drive and they were the only ones who would cover it as the others insisted it was in a garage.
http://www.lancasterinsurance.co.uk/cla ... urance.htm
by jollyroger
Sun Apr 22, 2012 8:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Summerlee Show
Replies: 5
Views: 1201

Re: Summerlee Show

Yes, the first two are the Jupiters. They looked fantastic.
by jollyroger
Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Summerlee Show
Replies: 5
Views: 1201

Re: Summerlee Show

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by jollyroger
Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Summerlee Show
Replies: 5
Views: 1201

Re: Summerlee Show

Figured out how to post photos.[frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1335110997_6280 [/frame][frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1335111058_6280 [/frame][frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1335111093_6280 [/frame][frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1335111128_6280 [/frame][...
by jollyroger
Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Summerlee Show
Replies: 5
Views: 1201

Summerlee Show

Hi folks, I ended up at a show being held in Summerlee Heritage park today in Coatbridge , Central Scotland where I live . It was in aid of Childern's Hospice Funds. There were some great cars there. The stars of the show were a pair of Jowett Jupiters - I want one! I will upload some photos if some...
by jollyroger
Mon Apr 16, 2012 3:48 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Security Switches?
Replies: 25
Views: 3166

Re: Security Switches?

I am interested in fitting one too. If someone could pm me with info that would be great.
:D
by jollyroger
Sat Jul 16, 2011 2:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone live near Redcar, Cleveland?
Replies: 6
Views: 845

Re: Anyone live near Redcar, Cleveland?

He might buy it too!
:wink:
by jollyroger
Fri Jul 15, 2011 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Anyone live near Redcar, Cleveland?
Replies: 6
Views: 845

Anyone live near Redcar, Cleveland?

Traveller for sale would like an opinion on it if anyone lives near Redcar.
Let me know? :D
Rog
by jollyroger
Sun Mar 13, 2011 12:41 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Alternator Type
Replies: 11
Views: 2719

Re: Alternator Type

It's completely different - probably 3 or 4 different ones cobbled together! In hindsight I might have been better to order the one Roy suggested from ebay. Anyway needs must. :D
by jollyroger
Sat Mar 12, 2011 7:04 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Alternator Type
Replies: 11
Views: 2719

Re: Alternator Type

I fitted a reconditioned one today cost £35.
The car must be getting old - petrol pump last week now the alternator. I may need to get something a bit more modern - maybe a 1970 one!
:D
by jollyroger
Thu Mar 10, 2011 4:34 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Alternator Type
Replies: 11
Views: 2719

Re: Alternator Type

Went to Shandon Electrical in Bellshill and he will check it out and should be able to repair it. Thanks anyway.
by jollyroger
Thu Mar 10, 2011 7:42 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Alternator Type
Replies: 11
Views: 2719

Re: Alternator Type

Thanks Roy. I have taken it off and the connections seem fine. I'll shop around today.
by jollyroger
Wed Mar 09, 2011 8:55 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Alternator Type
Replies: 11
Views: 2719

Alternator Type

My alternator has just packed in. It's is one of the conversion kits from ESM. Does anyone know exactly what type it is? I want to go to a motor factors first thing and get a replacement. It is wet and windy outside and the car is a mile from home and I don't want to take it out tonight. I have take...
by jollyroger
Wed Aug 11, 2010 8:15 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Bumper nut thread
Replies: 21
Views: 3096

Re: Bumper nut thread

One of the 4 wheel nuts that fit on the wheel studs.
by jollyroger
Wed Aug 11, 2010 2:14 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Bumper nut thread
Replies: 21
Views: 3096

Re: Bumper nut thread

The big nuts were the ones I was talking about.
Definitely a wheel nut.
by jollyroger
Tue Aug 10, 2010 11:04 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Bumper nut thread
Replies: 21
Views: 3096

Re: Bumper nut thread

They are the same size as the wheel nuts. I found this out when I took the bumper off and one of the nuts was a wheel nut.
:D
by jollyroger
Wed Aug 04, 2010 7:48 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Cheap 20/50 Oil - where's it gone?
Replies: 62
Views: 10172

Re: Cheap 20/50 Oil - where's it gone?

Mobil 1 5/30 ESP now £32 in Asda for 5 litres. Need this for the VW Golf Diesel - meets VW 507. spec. Halfrauds £49.99 on special for £39.99 It certainly pays to shop around. I do appox 7,000 - 8,000 miles ayear in my Moggy, used every day, and change all the oils and service parts twice a year and ...
by jollyroger
Sat Jul 31, 2010 7:37 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Cheap 20/50 Oil - where's it gone?
Replies: 62
Views: 10172

Re: Cheap 20/50 Oil - where's it gone?

Managed to find some in Morrison's, petrol station, in Bellshill £5.99.

Thanks or the replies.