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1966 Commer imp, N/S front suspension " H " bracket change .

remmoc Part of things Posts: 931	1966 Commer imp, N/S front suspension " H " bracket change .remmoc @remmoc
	Apr 30, 2013 20:14:51 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Just a small update in the fact that its just passed its MOT with no advisories so ive another year of driving the wrinkly old girl about . Ive had wheel vibration at certain speeds which turned out to be brake drum run out , ive turned all 4 on a lathe at work and its cured . End of boring update
	Last Edit: Apr 30, 2013 20:15:43 GMT by remmoc

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remmoc Part of things Posts: 931	1966 Commer imp, N/S front suspension " H " bracket change .remmoc @remmoc
	Jun 18, 2013 16:51:01 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Right then , due to utter boredom I want to change the colour of the wheels on this , they are steel wellers so easy to paint.. My question to all of you is what colour , do I go subdued or garish . I need some ideas please
	Last Edit: Jun 18, 2013 16:53:54 GMT by remmoc

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markgenesis Posted a lot Posts: 1,322	1966 Commer imp, N/S front suspension " H " bracket change .markgenesis @markgenesis
	Jun 18, 2013 17:02:31 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Well here's a boring answer, leave them as they are, looks perfect as it is (IMHO), cant think of a colour for the wheels that would be an IMProvement.
	72 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400. 95 BMW E34 525i Manual. 80 Lotus Elite, sold 86 Mk4 Escort RWD V8, sold

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m1keh Part of things Posts: 278	1966 Commer imp, N/S front suspension " H " bracket change .m1keh @m1keh
	Jun 18, 2013 17:47:37 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Love it... I'd leave the wheels either white or silver. Silver is probably more period authentic, but white suits the body colour better, IMO.


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bazzateer Posted a lot Imping along sans Vogue Posts: 3,653	1966 Commer imp, N/S front suspension " H " bracket change .bazzateer @bazzateer
	Jun 18, 2013 19:58:23 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Red to match the seats Dave? Need to be the same shade though.
	1968 Singer Chamois Sport 1972 Sunbeam Imp Sport 1976 Datsun 260Z 2+2 1998 Peugeot Boxer Pilote motorhome 2003 Rover 75 1.8 Club SE (daily) 2006 MG ZT 190+ (another daily) 2007 BMW 530d Touring M Sport (tow car)

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wheeler Part of things Posts: 231	1966 Commer imp, N/S front suspension " H " bracket change .wheeler @wheeler
	Jun 18, 2013 22:46:11 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Another vote for leave as is! Cool car
	1977 Volks Passat 3dr - under (re)construction

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remmoc Part of things Posts: 931	1966 Commer imp, N/S front suspension " H " bracket change .remmoc @remmoc
	Jun 20, 2013 17:13:39 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thanks for the replies , looks like they are staying as is which means I'm still bored !!!


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bazzateer Posted a lot Imping along sans Vogue Posts: 3,653	1966 Commer imp, N/S front suspension " H " bracket change .bazzateer @bazzateer
	Jun 20, 2013 17:21:15 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Paint the seats cream?
	1968 Singer Chamois Sport 1972 Sunbeam Imp Sport 1976 Datsun 260Z 2+2 1998 Peugeot Boxer Pilote motorhome 2003 Rover 75 1.8 Club SE (daily) 2006 MG ZT 190+ (another daily) 2007 BMW 530d Touring M Sport (tow car)

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wheeler Part of things Posts: 231	1966 Commer imp, N/S front suspension " H " bracket change .wheeler @wheeler
	Jun 20, 2013 17:51:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jun 20, 2013 17:21:15 GMT bazzateer said: Paint the seats cream? Could just eat a couple of sauce-rich kebabs in the car, no need to paint! I'm looking at the picture of the car now and I can't come up with a single thing I'd change on it
	Last Edit: Jun 20, 2013 17:53:47 GMT by wheeler 1977 Volks Passat 3dr - under (re)construction

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remmoc Part of things Posts: 931	1966 Commer imp, N/S front suspension " H " bracket change .remmoc @remmoc
	Jun 20, 2013 18:13:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Big thanks for the compliment wheeler , makes all the hard work worth it And Bazzateer theres N0 way am i painting these cream !!


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bazzateer Posted a lot Imping along sans Vogue Posts: 3,653	1966 Commer imp, N/S front suspension " H " bracket change .bazzateer @bazzateer
	Jun 20, 2013 18:39:20 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	As has been said Dave, it's perfect as it is. In fact, the only thing that I know bugs you a bit is the paint finish (which I think is absolutely fine!) but I know you don't want to do all that again so just use it and enjoy it mate! If you're really that bored and looking for something to do...... errm........ any news on that starter motor? :-)
	1968 Singer Chamois Sport 1972 Sunbeam Imp Sport 1976 Datsun 260Z 2+2 1998 Peugeot Boxer Pilote motorhome 2003 Rover 75 1.8 Club SE (daily) 2006 MG ZT 190+ (another daily) 2007 BMW 530d Touring M Sport (tow car)

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remmoc Part of things Posts: 931	1966 Commer imp, N/S front suspension " H " bracket change .remmoc @remmoc
	Jun 20, 2013 18:45:59 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jun 20, 2013 18:39:20 GMT bazzateer said: If you're really that bored and looking for something to do...... errm........ any news on that starter motor? :-) Needs an armature rewind or really a new one , field coils re- taping and new brushes and bushes and the brush holders are earthed , biggest issue is that its been run without the rear bush so the armatures hit the pole shoes and chewed the lot to bits basically its not a happy starter I recon 7 hours would fix it give or take 12 hours or so I Bet it made a hideous noise when used ? Verdict SCRAP , But I will keep it here for bits and il see if I can knock up a starter from scratch , or is that scrap
	Last Edit: Jun 20, 2013 19:25:03 GMT by remmoc

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gurnersimps1963 Wales Posts: 1,187	1966 Commer imp, N/S front suspension " H " bracket change .gurnersimps1963 @gurnersimps1963
	Jun 20, 2013 19:01:56 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Its stunning as it is Dave but whatever you choose will be good.


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fr€$h&m1nt¥ Posted hell of a lot Posts: 6,598 Club RR Member Number: 99	1966 Commer imp, N/S front suspension " H " bracket change .fr€$h&m1nt¥ @freshandminty Club Retro Rides Member 99
	Jun 20, 2013 22:16:37 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I was going to suggest red and then I saw the seats were red so that confirms it even more IMHO. Or sideball = yellow.
	Fresh&Minty

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remmoc Part of things Posts: 931	1966 Commer imp, N/S front suspension " H " bracket change .remmoc @remmoc
	Jun 21, 2013 6:41:11 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Whilst it is rather block shaped luckily its not quite like the above. Given me an idea though , maybe a pale yellow would work Thanks , Anyone good with photoshop that can do me pale yellow wheels PLEEEEEASE PS , Love the Cube
	Last Edit: Jun 21, 2013 6:45:53 GMT by remmoc

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bazzateer Posted a lot Imping along sans Vogue Posts: 3,653	1966 Commer imp, N/S front suspension " H " bracket change .bazzateer @bazzateer
	Jun 21, 2013 15:26:59 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jun 20, 2013 18:45:59 GMT remmoc said: Verdict SCRAP , But I will keep it here for bits and il see if I can knock up a starter from scratch , or is that scrap Up to you mate, if you can make a purse from that particular sow's ear!
	1968 Singer Chamois Sport 1972 Sunbeam Imp Sport 1976 Datsun 260Z 2+2 1998 Peugeot Boxer Pilote motorhome 2003 Rover 75 1.8 Club SE (daily) 2006 MG ZT 190+ (another daily) 2007 BMW 530d Touring M Sport (tow car)

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v8ian Posted a lot Posts: 3,832	1966 Commer imp, N/S front suspension " H " bracket change .v8ian @v8ian
	Jun 21, 2013 15:29:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	What are those seats from!!!!!!! ??
	Atmo V8 Power . No slicks , No gas + No bits missing . Doing it in style. Austin A35van, very different------- but still doing it in style, going to be a funmoble

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remmoc Part of things Posts: 931	1966 Commer imp, N/S front suspension " H " bracket change .remmoc @remmoc
	Jun 21, 2013 16:07:22 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jun 21, 2013 15:29:07 GMT v8ian said: What are those seats from!!!!!!! ?? Hi , Not from anything specific they are early 70s Huntmaster seats , got them from ebay for 99p although they did need a bit of work


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v8ian Posted a lot Posts: 3,832	1966 Commer imp, N/S front suspension " H " bracket change .v8ian @v8ian
	Jun 21, 2013 16:35:18 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	I like the result, the starting point was pretty rough, I have been there before with rough seats,
	Atmo V8 Power . No slicks , No gas + No bits missing . Doing it in style. Austin A35van, very different------- but still doing it in style, going to be a funmoble

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fr€$h&m1nt¥ Posted hell of a lot Posts: 6,598 Club RR Member Number: 99	1966 Commer imp, N/S front suspension " H " bracket change .fr€$h&m1nt¥ @freshandminty Club Retro Rides Member 99
	Jun 21, 2013 23:48:01 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Jun 21, 2013 6:41:11 GMT remmoc said: Whilst it is rather block shaped luckily its not quite like the above. Given me an idea though , maybe a pale yellow would work Thanks , Anyone good with photoshop that can do me pale yellow wheels PLEEEEEASE PS , Love the Cube Yes not quite a duplo brick but that stood out the most in a google image search. No worries, and thanks but I've not had to do half as much to it as you have to yours!
	Fresh&Minty

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