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by Dean
Sun Apr 23, 2017 4:11 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: MMOC National Rally 2017
Replies: 82
Views: 111417

Re: MMOC National Rally 2017

Is there a way of paying electronically? I find the cheque, A5 SAE thing troublesome as my bank account doesn't support this method.

I've taken to just turning up and paying on the day, which is generally more expensive.
by Dean
Sun Apr 23, 2017 3:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rust proof covering
Replies: 3
Views: 1374

Re: Rust proof covering

I'm using epoxy mastic on my old mini, from www.rust.co.uk. I am painting it on rather than spraying. First impressions are excellent, I would use it again. As the car isn't on the road yet, I can't comment on it's rust proofing qualities. I would recommend purchasing the plastic tubs to help you me...
by Dean
Fri Jan 13, 2017 8:47 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: Never slam the door with the keys in!
Replies: 6
Views: 4249

Re: Never slam the door with the keys in!

Keyless start is not for the over 40's. Start car and realise you have left your wallet in the house and return to get wallet, leave car running with wife in passenger seat. Then, arriving at your destination and the obligatory perusal through the pockets to find you have left said keys at home in t...
by Dean
Fri Jan 13, 2017 8:19 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Flying Scotsman
Replies: 19
Views: 5465

Re: Flying Scotsman

Lovely locomotive. Is it just me or does anyone else think the "G" in "Flying" on the brass loco plate looks like a "C"? I spotted it when it was a tyseley.
by Dean
Mon Nov 07, 2016 10:11 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Engine oil in gearbox
Replies: 9
Views: 1646

Re: Engine oil in gearbox

Thanks gents I am reassured and will proceed to launch some 20 50 in there ,as wrong as it seems ! The diff , I hope and trust , still languishes in a nice bath of ep90 I too, love simple, and hate 'ka-boom' gauges and unnecessary electrickery Not any ol' EP90 though. You'll destroy the yellow meta...
by Dean
Sun Oct 30, 2016 9:48 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Front wing for Series II
Replies: 8
Views: 3228

Re: Front wing for Series II

Ah, the series 2 has two types of front wing. I guess Graham has the later one and I have the early one.
by Dean
Sun Oct 30, 2016 8:42 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Front wing for Series II
Replies: 8
Views: 3228

Re: Front wing for Series II

See link for visual help. http://potteries.mmoc.org.uk/ID/Grille.htm I bought a later second hand wing that was in fairly good condition and filled the indicator hole using fibre glass and filler. I then fitted the wing to the car and married up the front panel. Use a G clamp if necessary to hold in...
by Dean
Sun Oct 30, 2016 5:14 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Anyone for Christmas shopping?
Replies: 4
Views: 1611

Re: Anyone for Christmas shopping?

And there was me thinking... wow a hypermarket for classics, some complete, some usable and some needing a lot of TLC. Would be disappointing if some had.. lets say, a questionable history. Look at these: http://www.stolzeclassiccars.nl/aanbod/1300/jaguar-mk2-rhd-to-restore/ http://www.stolzeclassic...
by Dean
Sat Oct 29, 2016 4:44 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vale: Roy Allingham (BMCecosse)
Replies: 72
Views: 24850

Re: Vale: Roy Allingham (BMCecosse)

Some nice comments from the mini forum coming in.

http://www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums/to ... bmcecosse/
by Dean
Sat Oct 29, 2016 3:49 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Massive thank you to Phil - and more advice please?
Replies: 51
Views: 7031

Re: Massive thank you to Phil - and more advice please?

Well done, a nice bit of toolmaking being done there (I am a toolmaker by trade :wink: ). Don't be tempted to use a drill if you want to tap something out. It may break and embed into cast. Also, cast tends to just cut into dust, so I'd be surprised if it's anything you may have done. The obstructio...
by Dean
Fri Oct 28, 2016 2:17 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Anyone for Christmas shopping?
Replies: 4
Views: 1611

Anyone for Christmas shopping?

Something for the other half perhaps?

:o

http://www.stolzeclassiccars.nl/classics/1/cars/
by Dean
Thu Oct 27, 2016 3:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vale: Roy Allingham (BMCecosse)
Replies: 72
Views: 24850

Re: Vale: Roy Allingham (BMCecosse)

It's not only here he will be missed, AC Dodd put a condolences message on Facebook and got responses from several Mini forums, Roy will be sorely missed in many places. I couldn't find a message on the mini forum I frequent and I know Roy has 10,000 post on there, so I started a topic. He seems to...
by Dean
Wed Oct 26, 2016 9:52 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: New restoration project 1963 ,4 door
Replies: 3
Views: 2042

Re: New restoration project 1963 ,4 door

Looks like a runner, will it be coming off the road or a rolling restoration?
by Dean
Wed Oct 26, 2016 9:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vale: Roy Allingham (BMCecosse)
Replies: 72
Views: 24850

Re: Vale: Roy Allingham (BMCecosse)

http://www.mmoc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f= ... lit=cheers

About half way down with a picture of the man himself having a beer. Said in his own words.
by Dean
Wed Oct 26, 2016 10:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vale: Roy Allingham (BMCecosse)
Replies: 72
Views: 24850

Re: Vale: Roy Allingham (BMCecosse)

So sad reading about Roy's passing.

RIP my friend.
by Dean
Sun Jul 03, 2016 9:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: National Rally photos
Replies: 24
Views: 7305

Re: National Rally photos

My effort :)

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by Dean
Sat Jul 02, 2016 7:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: catton roll call
Replies: 16
Views: 5326

Re: catton roll call

I decided not to attend in the end because my understanding was, you had to submit your vehicle registration. Not knowing which car to take (the Minor or my everyday vehicle) I couldn't fill the form in. Already in this post some people are leaving their Moggies at home. Have I missed out, bearing ...
by Dean
Fri Jul 01, 2016 2:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: catton roll call
Replies: 16
Views: 5326

Re: catton roll call

I'll be there tomorrow.
by Dean
Wed Jun 08, 2016 6:40 pm
Forum: Do you know....?
Topic: REQUEST FOR HELP WITH MY SERIES 2'S HISTORY
Replies: 4
Views: 2278

Re: REQUEST FOR HELP WITH MY SERIES 2'S HISTORY

Apply to DVLA to get all the previous owners names and addresses. There is an online form and a £5 charge.

You could always try your luck and see if any are still with us and at the same address to tell you any tales.
by Dean
Sat May 21, 2016 10:06 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Flying Scotsman
Replies: 19
Views: 5465

Re: Flying Scotsman