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My other cars are 8 years 3 months ago #164264
I would show you all a picture of my other vehicle but it's in the garage again needing a new fuel pump . New pump is on back order and will take 3 weeks to get here.I call it the Yankee heep ,so for now I have the TF and my defender 90 in daily use.
I will try to get a better picture of the 90
I will try to get a better picture of the 90
My other cars are 8 years 3 months ago #164459
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My other cars are 8 years 3 months ago #164587
New toy, I was looking for another convertible to replace my TF Steppy, but something with a bit more comfort and space. looked have at a few Boxsters and a couple of Merc SLK’s within my price range, all needed work but the price of parts and limited supply has put me off both.
After a bit of internet trawling I came across a VW Eos which is in need of some serous TLC, it’s a bit of a dog and I think a dog has been living inside it.
I have cleaned and polished the outside and the bodywork has come up quite good, I am about to make a start on the inside (I may need a skip) 1st job removing all the seats and steaming them.
There are a few mechanical tasks to do and one of them is a non functioning hard top which could turn out to be an expensive repair. However when done should be good fun for summer.
I know it’s a bit of a girlie car but I can always take a hairdressers course!
Brian.
After a bit of internet trawling I came across a VW Eos which is in need of some serous TLC, it’s a bit of a dog and I think a dog has been living inside it.
I have cleaned and polished the outside and the bodywork has come up quite good, I am about to make a start on the inside (I may need a skip) 1st job removing all the seats and steaming them.
There are a few mechanical tasks to do and one of them is a non functioning hard top which could turn out to be an expensive repair. However when done should be good fun for summer.
I know it’s a bit of a girlie car but I can always take a hairdressers course!
Brian.
My other cars are 8 years 1 month ago #166120
Went out to bleed and jump start a car yesterday for a mate and saw this on the way back for £300 at a trade sale; couldn't resist, so £300 later here it is.
Apparently it over heats after about 30 miles, I couldn't find any problem but I think I will fit a new head gasket, stat, water pump and timing belt.
Apparently it over heats after about 30 miles, I couldn't find any problem but I think I will fit a new head gasket, stat, water pump and timing belt.
My other cars are 8 years 1 month ago #166124
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Went out to bleed and jump start a car yesterday for a mate and saw this on the way back for £300 at a trade sale; couldn't resist, so £300 later here it is.
Apparently it over heats after about 30 miles, I couldn't find any problem but I think I will fit a new head gasket, stat, water pump and timing belt.
Why not try some dishwasher tablets in the coolant to start with (once you flush with water) - it could be a simple blockage at a valve somewhere - or even the expansion cap not keeping pressure!
My other cars are 8 years 1 month ago #166127
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Those Skodas are bloody good cars!
My other cars are 7 years 11 months ago #167563
Hello.
The family run a round is a Golf. But my other car is a 1960 Ford Anglia 105e.
The car was bought new by my Father in 1960 from Hooley's Garage in Nottingham for £668 7/6p.
It has been in the family since then coming to me in 1984. It has been a wedding car and a play car for younger family members. I only do 1 or 2 shows a year. And only 'goes out' when no salt is on the road.
The mileage now stands at 89,360 miles, which I know to be genuine. Over the years bits have been welded and changed but no searious modifications have been done other than it now is on Radial Ply tyres. The rubber mats, which rotted have just been replaced by carpet.
A picture of the engine bay shows :-
A 997cc OHC engine capable??? of pushing the car up to 76mph and give a 0-60 in 29 seconds. These days I rarely do more than 50, and for acceleration times I would use a calendar. The heater can be seen on the left of the picture and was an extra on the basic model.
I am sure some of you know that the Anglia was used to evaluate/assess the Stopping Distances as given in the Highway Code. Considering the front breaks were 8" twin leading edge (shoe) drum breaks and the rear were same size but only single leading edge things have improved condiderably.
A Wizard of a car, ask Harry Potter.
Tony.
The family run a round is a Golf. But my other car is a 1960 Ford Anglia 105e.
The car was bought new by my Father in 1960 from Hooley's Garage in Nottingham for £668 7/6p.
It has been in the family since then coming to me in 1984. It has been a wedding car and a play car for younger family members. I only do 1 or 2 shows a year. And only 'goes out' when no salt is on the road.
The mileage now stands at 89,360 miles, which I know to be genuine. Over the years bits have been welded and changed but no searious modifications have been done other than it now is on Radial Ply tyres. The rubber mats, which rotted have just been replaced by carpet.
A picture of the engine bay shows :-
A 997cc OHC engine capable??? of pushing the car up to 76mph and give a 0-60 in 29 seconds. These days I rarely do more than 50, and for acceleration times I would use a calendar. The heater can be seen on the left of the picture and was an extra on the basic model.
I am sure some of you know that the Anglia was used to evaluate/assess the Stopping Distances as given in the Highway Code. Considering the front breaks were 8" twin leading edge (shoe) drum breaks and the rear were same size but only single leading edge things have improved condiderably.
A Wizard of a car, ask Harry Potter.
Tony.
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