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- 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!
- 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.
- 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...
- 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!
- 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...
- 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...
- 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!
- 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!
- 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! It really does make a huge difference to faded/worn leather.
- 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!'
- 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....
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....
- 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?
- 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
- 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...
- 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.
- 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!
- 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.
- 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.
- 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...
- Tue Apr 07, 2020 7:36 pm
- Forum: Bodywork
- Topic: Ashtray Position
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1479