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Oh dear
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Took my conny to a mates garage to use his pit so i could weld a bit on the inner sill but on closer inspection the old thing needs a fair bit more work than i had bargained for, one side really needs a new inner sill and the other needs a bit of work so its probably gonna be easier to just change both inner and out...
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cutting it a bit fine now
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Berta went for MOT today, failed on a few little bits one of which was handbrake was to the limit had no play, tried to tighten it a bit and left hand side snapped. I now have a big job on me hands as I've never had to deal with handbrake cables before. Will be at Manningtree even if I have to put her on a trailer l...
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Probably a question for mike an fi but someone else might know...
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My Hillman Husky....ok bear with me here. Bought a pair of 1.25" wheel spacers for the rear wheels to make it look a little less "nipped" an fill the arches. I had to get Mini spacers to go with the correct PCD but the extended studs have q too small thread (bore) to screw on my current s...
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White wall tyres
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SOS
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I have a bit of a problem, Berta is booked in for MOT tomorrow at 11:15 and I've just found out that the cap on me washer bottle is knackered, has anyone got one I could beg, steal, borrow or buy, would be a great help. -- Edited by AnitaF on Tuesday 21st of April 2009 09:11:39 PM
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opinions please guys
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want to lower the front of the husky a bit. do i cut a coil off the front springs or get coil clamps? worries me a bit cuttin em cos i wont be able to return it back to standard too easily, but at the same time i dont know much about coil spring clamps safety-wise.
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berta welding
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I'd like to say a huge thankyou to chucky for doing the welding on Berta, you've helped me to get one step closer to manningtree, just MOT left to do and we are away.
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Satin cars
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Not black, but still satin paint Rotten Pop, sorry just had t...
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Engine swap
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I know a few people on here are into Humbers, Hillmans etc. Would a Minx/Humber/Singer 1725cc engine and box be an easy swap into a 1958 Husky? Then i suppose it would be a case of finding what suspension/brakes etc will fit. Its all pie in the sky at the mo but a bit more power over the 1390 would be nice. By t...
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valve radio
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the old radio in the buick doesn't work. has anybody got any idea where i can get it looked at?
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What are the rods on the corner of the front bumpers for.?
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ive seen on alot of old yank clasics have rods on the o/s/f and n/s/f corners of the front bumpers pointing to the floor. what are they for and what do they do?
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Rover V8
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For a long term project/idea I`m looking at the Rover V8 with Auto I know nothing about them apart the usual cars n vans that they can be found in.I reckon I"ll buy a complete running car so I`ve got everything I"ll need and part out the rest. So,the question is " Which is the best to go for &...
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Help needed for Ipswich school prom
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Hi all Don't know if you can help with this one. A guy from your neck of the woods got in touch with me... HelloMy daughter is going to her school prom in June and wants to arrive in something different - doesn't want to go in a limo cause every one else will.What we would like is a custom car/ hot rod to take my d...
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Poorly Berta Beetle-need help welding
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Having found more probs yesterday it now looks like I aint gonna make Southend. I have a slight problem with the frame head it needs a bit of welding doing to it and I don't know anyone that can weld, so if you guys know of anyone either in or near Ipswich I would be most grateful. I'll even sport em a few beers...
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what is it about satin black?
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what is it about satin black ?id like to know the reason for satin black on custom cars.my prefrance is metalics genraly dark.
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Made a list of what I think needs doing to the A40 !
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LOV897F Restoration Proceedure Interior Work Inc Electrics To Be Completed : Headlining to be replaced with new liningFloor to be checked for corrosion/repaired and undersealedSeats to be recovered using reproduction leather to original styleCarpet to be replaced front to back using reprodu...
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One for toe-knee
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while browsing por....errr...the net i found this consul gasser. You probly all seen it before but i fink it looks the nuts.
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The wife's new car
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Just been to get a new car for Sarah. wanted something to replace her renault Scenic. Now need to decide whether to fit revolutions or moon discs. Will be satin blacked by the summer. [IMG]https://i61.photobucket...
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SVA CHANGES TO IVA
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http://www.ampar.com/pdfs/SVA%20to%20IVA%20leaflet.pdf
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Why is everyfing i want so far away???
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Leccy fan
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I want to fit an electric fan to my consul as the one on there is a bit small and isnt to good when sitting in traffic on a warm day. Now, am i right in thinking that if i fit a front mounted fan it needs to be a blower (pusher)?
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Drum brakes
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Been moanin about me wheels for ages now and had another idea. Is there a company round these parts that would re-drill a different stud pattern in the rear drums? Just a fort!!!
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Rover V8 into Velox E!! (hee hee!!)
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Hi All Does anybody know of or can recommend someone who can take on the task of breathing new life into my bruvs `56 Velox. He has got a Rover 3.9 engine and autobox from an ex-military ambulance, and wants to get it shoehorned into a bog standard `56 Velox. He dosnt mind if the column change is lost, just w...
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the right sound
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i want to alter the exhaust on the truck(for more noise) and was wondering if i should go for changing the silencers for some cherry bombs or just take away the silencers and just have it straight through Whats the thoughts of you peeps
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my bike
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i am thinking about re-painting my vespa any suggestions
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Me bike
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Fukstix
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Took the little round lights off Bucks rear arches this mornin and ive got just the very back square lights now. Looks great but with every plus theres a minus. Me front n/s indicator has stopped workin ive tried changin bulbs with the o/s an the bulb works fine. WTF???? If its dry tomorrow ill invest...
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Opinions pleeeeeeze
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Now that my bug truck has been modded to look a little more...err....."trucky" (is that a word)? im debating whether or not to use the baja rear cage. Apparently i have to use it for legal purposes but does it look better wiv or wivout? Bear in mind i can paint it black to lose it a bit.
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My brakes locked up
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Just a quick question! I took the Hillman minx out for a drive today as its been sitting on the drive for a few weeks. And I didn't get far when the car started slowing down so I pulled over and the brakes locked up the pedal was really stiff so I checked there was plenty of brake fluid.. pumped it a few tim...
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dannys chevy parts
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has anyone had dealings with dannys chevy parts only i'm told he is resonably local but i cannot seem to get the web site up to find out how local he is and what sort of stock he holds
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