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by myoldjalopy
Sun Apr 26, 2020 11:08 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Ashtray Position
Replies: 10
Views: 1479

Re: Ashtray Position

Then you now have the correct pair for your '68 car! 8)
by myoldjalopy
Fri Apr 24, 2020 1:47 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Door cards
Replies: 7
Views: 798

Re: Door cards

Its worth a try, Seth. Always nice to keep the original parts, if possible. :D
by myoldjalopy
Fri Apr 24, 2020 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member
Replies: 24
Views: 2549

Re: New member

All MMs, whether high or low headlamps, had the sidevalve engine originally. All SII cars had the OHV engine and correspondingly different transmission details. The early SII cars do, however, look like the raised headlamp MMs until you open the bonnet! Having said that, a closer examination reveals...
by myoldjalopy
Fri Apr 24, 2020 12:09 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Starter Motor Woes
Replies: 47
Views: 5909

Re: Starter Motor Woes

How nice to be able to park right outside the pub door! :D
by myoldjalopy
Fri Apr 24, 2020 11:55 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Door cards
Replies: 7
Views: 798

Re: Door cards

It's worth at least trying to tidy the existing one before buying new and then having one that looks 'different' to the rest. Without seeing yours it is hard to know, but maybe just the card itself needs replacing and the old material can be stretched over it (maybe carefully ironed on the underside...
by myoldjalopy
Thu Apr 23, 2020 12:26 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Front Wings & Sealer
Replies: 5
Views: 1024

Re: Front Wings & Sealer

The earliest cars used a plastic wing piping the same as used on the rear wings but that was deleted during Series11 production I think. After that, the front wings were fitted as you suggest and simply bolted on before a sealant being used to fill the gap. Any idea why the front wing piping was di...
by myoldjalopy
Sat Apr 18, 2020 12:50 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: which parcel to look for
Replies: 8
Views: 900

Re: which parcel to look for

Aha! Not so brave after all! :wink:
by myoldjalopy
Sat Apr 18, 2020 12:00 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: which parcel to look for
Replies: 8
Views: 900

Re: which parcel to look for

Brave man with no heater! I remember driving a SII back in the 80's with no heater - bloody freezing in the depths of winter! :o
by myoldjalopy
Sat Apr 18, 2020 11:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Seat cleaninig
Replies: 9
Views: 1366

Re: Seat cleaninig

I told you you couldn't go wrong with it! :wink: It really does make a huge difference to faded/worn leather.
by myoldjalopy
Sat Apr 18, 2020 11:52 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: ROSPA Road Safety film 1938
Replies: 9
Views: 1572

Re: ROSPA Road Safety film 1938

Yes, Sooty and Sweep was a fantastic show when they had the original, and best by far, presenter - Harry Corbett OBE. So funny. He was always exasperated, but ultimately resigned to Sooty and Sweep's chaos at the end of each episode......'Bye bye, everyone, bye bye!' :wink:
by myoldjalopy
Thu Apr 16, 2020 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Seat cleaninig
Replies: 9
Views: 1366

Re: Seat cleaninig

Well, if the seats are leather, try this: https://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/product/ ... er-cleaner
Or if they are vinyl: https://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/category ... renovation
Woolies also do products to re-colour leather if it has faded and, I think, spray cans to re-colour vinyl....
by myoldjalopy
Thu Apr 16, 2020 10:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Seat cleaninig
Replies: 9
Views: 1366

Re: Seat cleaninig

I would say it depends on the covering - are they leather or vinyl?
by myoldjalopy
Tue Apr 14, 2020 10:32 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: ROSPA Road Safety film 1938
Replies: 9
Views: 1572

Re: ROSPA Road Safety film 1938

That was a wonderful film. For a few extra laughs, here's my contribution from a slightly later period: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaLza5IJonk 8)
by myoldjalopy
Mon Apr 13, 2020 9:58 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Electronic ignition
Replies: 40
Views: 3626

Re: Electronic ignition

My car was fitted with points and drum brakes back in 1955. It is still starting, running and stopping as it should with them 65 years later, so they can't be that bad! I am with 'liammonty' and 'manyminors' and have noted that there are many posts on here where some poor soul has fitted a seductive...
by myoldjalopy
Mon Apr 13, 2020 1:55 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: 1098 engine starts, runs, cuts out, starts, runs....
Replies: 20
Views: 2056

Re: 1098 engine starts, runs, cuts out, starts, runs....

And check there is sufficient oil in the dashpot.....unlikely to be the coil, especially if its a good, old one.
by myoldjalopy
Sun Apr 12, 2020 5:34 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: EBAY SCAMMER AT IT AGAIN
Replies: 47
Views: 27603

Re: EBAY SCAMMER AT IT AGAIN

Well, of course its not right - they pinched the pic from WRCC. Anyway, seems its been taken down now!
by myoldjalopy
Sun Apr 12, 2020 1:04 pm
Forum: Useful Tips
Topic: EBAY SCAMMER AT IT AGAIN
Replies: 47
Views: 27603

Re: EBAY SCAMMER AT IT AGAIN

If you look closely at the numberplate, it says 'West Riding Classic Cars'! The photo angle is one of their typical ones too. :-?
by myoldjalopy
Thu Apr 09, 2020 6:39 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Strange ticking noise
Replies: 34
Views: 3981

Re: Strange ticking noise

Remove the fanbelt and go for a short run. This will eliminate the alternator and the water pump - or not, depending if the noise goes or is still present.
by myoldjalopy
Wed Apr 08, 2020 6:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Coronavirus - classic delivery OK?
Replies: 11
Views: 1142

Re: Coronavirus - classic delivery OK?

Exactly. It doesn't matter what you are driving if you are delivering essential supplies to a vulnerable, isolating individual, or just getting your own essentials - as long as the vehicle is roadworthy, insured etc. and you have a licence to drive. I have no choice anyway, as I don't have another c...
by myoldjalopy
Tue Apr 07, 2020 7:36 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Ashtray Position
Replies: 10
Views: 1479

Re: Ashtray Position

No.