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Post by gar1380 on Apr 27, 2008 20:24:57 GMT 1
looking good, are those seats comfy they look as if they are.
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Post by hailthegreatman on Apr 27, 2008 21:50:17 GMT 1
Thanks Phil, Gar & JC
Seats are very comfortable and are able to accomodate the larger arse (yes I am carrying an ounce or two above my fighting weight)...
Apart from the additional lighting and generally tidying up I migh seek out a decent sump guard, again a period piece rather than one of the newer copies, might be calling Mr Boswell again, he had several New Old Stock Paddy Hopkirk sumpguards!
Then I might just break cover and meet up with you all...!!
Stuart
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Post by minichick on Apr 27, 2008 21:52:13 GMT 1
Then I might just break cover and meet up with you all...!! Stuart Don't be shy, we won't bite, honest  ;D |
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Post by jc1380s on Apr 27, 2008 21:55:23 GMT 1
Then I might just break cover and meet up with you all...!! Stuart Don't be shy, we won't bite, honest ;D Now where have I heard that one before!!!!!!! ;D jc |
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Post by hailthegreatman on Apr 27, 2008 21:56:51 GMT 1
Ha...don't mind the biting, try anything once!!!! Would be great to get out and about during the summer and buy everyone a lemonade to say hello!
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Post by hailthegreatman on May 20, 2008 22:09:23 GMT 1
Hi Folks...here's an update....
As soon as the sun started shining so the temperature of my S started going up and up and up and up....
Two words with two syllables both begining with b soon followed!
So at the moment, the lamps as above are being fitted, plus after several tests and flushing a hi performance super cool uprated 2 core radiator is going in....the engine upgrades proving too much for the old original radiator, took the opportunity to replace the water pump and slap a kevlar bypass hose in at the same time...
As always keeping the original parts if needed for a return to original spec if required.
Fingers crossed it will get some testing at the weekend.....praying for an N reading consistently on the temperature guage!!!
I will break cover soon, honest!!!!!!!
STOP PRESS...just go a set of 5 original magnesium NOS Minilites...33% lighter than the alloy ones ..good for speed and a super sexy period look!!
JC where's your cheque book?
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Post by jc1380s on May 20, 2008 22:14:32 GMT 1
Cheque book on stanby Stuart! ;D Sounds outstanding, but need more pics please!  jc |
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Post by hailthegreatman on May 20, 2008 22:25:13 GMT 1
Pics as soon as I promise.....
JC what's this nonsense about an MG........... if you do that a flat cap, pipe and slippers will surely follow!!!!! mind you if you decided to go for a 60's/70's Lotus Elan I could forgive you!!!!!!
MG's come with free bus passes so I've heard....
Stuart
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Post by dai9fxey on May 20, 2008 22:28:07 GMT 1
Hmmm. The Age old problem of the "S" getting a bit warm. I had similar problems with my old Rally Mini. The cure eventually was by fitting a Blanking Sleeve instead of the thermostat. A header tank, (under the wing) to catch all the water that was forced out of the rad under pressure. A second small rad, (heater matrix) plumbed into the normal system. That cooled it down a bit, but i still think it was running too hot. Is the timing spot on with you, because sometimes that can cause overheating Problems.  OH, yes. You jammy person you, getting hold of Genuine Minilites.  |
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Post by jc1380s on May 20, 2008 22:44:03 GMT 1
Pics as soon as I promise..... JC what's this nonsense about an MG........... if you do that a flat cap, pipe and slippers will surely follow!!!!! mind you if you decided to go for a 60's/70's Lotus Elan I could forgive you!!!!!! MG's come with free bus passes so I've heard.... Stuart ;D ;D ;D Only got the slippers so far Stuart! Someone on here's got a big mouth though!!!!! ;D ;D Bus pass still a little way off hopefully ;D Would love an Elan but good ones are as rare as rocking horse poo!!!!! ;D Can have an MG and a Mk2 'S' as well though jc |
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Post by minichick on May 20, 2008 22:49:29 GMT 1
Now that's what I want to here. You CAN have both  ;D Finally ;D |
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Post by biker on May 20, 2008 22:50:02 GMT 1
Pics as soon as I promise..... JC what's this nonsense about an MG........... if you do that a flat cap, pipe and slippers will surely follow!!!!! mind you if you decided to go for a 60's/70's Lotus Elan I could forgive you!!!!!! MG's come with free bus passes so I've heard.... Stuart ;D ;D ;D Only got the slippers so far Stuart! Someone on here's got a big mouth though!!!!! ;D ;D Bus pass still a little way off hopefully ;D Would love an Elan but good ones are as rare as rocking horse poo!!!!! ;D Can have an MG and a Mk2 'S' as well though jc thats right mate you not far away from the bus pass are you!!!? |
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Post by jc1380s on May 20, 2008 22:57:37 GMT 1
;D ;D ;D Only got the slippers so far Stuart! Someone on here's got a big mouth though!!!!! ;D ;D Bus pass still a little way off hopefully ;D Would love an Elan but good ones are as rare as rocking horse poo!!!!! ;D Can have an MG and a Mk2 'S' as well though jc thats right mate you not far away from the bus pass are you!!!? The way you are going mate, you won't live long enough to get your bus pass!!!!!!!  jc |
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Post by biker on May 20, 2008 23:00:04 GMT 1
thats ok dont want to live till that age anyway, you know blue rinse, old cars, fluffy caps, and goggles etc etc etc o and buse passes ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by minichick on May 20, 2008 23:02:35 GMT 1
Go Jc go Jc ;D ;D ;D You tell him ;D ;D ;D
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Post by hailthegreatman on May 22, 2008 18:58:57 GMT 1
Sorry to interrupt the ageist theme that seems to have overun my thread (not that I didn't have a good giggle.....)
The auto electrician has done my wiring and I get the car back tomorrow!!!
Can't wait, will get some pictures up asap, if anyone wants to pop over to Llanharan for a cuppa over the weekend I will be cleaning polishing and blasting around for most of the weekend!!
Stuart
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Post by dai9fxey on May 22, 2008 19:20:17 GMT 1
Tidy. Someone will have a MANIC grin for a few days, and It's a long weekend as well. Bonus. |
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Post by jc1380s on May 22, 2008 19:23:22 GMT 1
;D ;D ;D Sorry Stuart, we tend to overrun threads at will here as I'm sure you've noticed !!!!! ;D ;D Now get busy with that camera !!!  jc |
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Post by hailthegreatman on May 23, 2008 23:14:50 GMT 1
Right then guys......got the car back at lunchtime today...I know what I think.... Nice touch for the first image,  Seeing this next one in your rear view mirror will wake you up..  But not for long 'cos you will soon be seeing this.... overiders added just for JC  I love the detail of the Works Lamp Plug and socket (a great find)  Lamps set up to give a good spread of light  Lots of switches giving plenty of lighting options...  Rear seats, pocket trim and ashtrays now back in, serious cleaning and slicone spray tomorrow..  I'm loving my brightwork now!! Hope I haven't gone over the top on the pics....don't forget if you're in the LLanharan area over the weekend, the kettle's on! Stuart |
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Post by miniandmodels on May 23, 2008 23:31:25 GMT 1
Cars looking great Stuart. Will have to catch up soon.
p.s, hows the alternator conversion i did working?
Jamie....
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