brachunky
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Rarest car in Britain? brachunky
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I haven't seen the article but it depends how we're defining production car? Not some ultra exclusive hand made sports car that they only made a dozen of at the time and cost a small fortune. I'll presume it's a "normal" saloon from the 70s/80s that just never caught on in Britain rusted badly and most were scrapped because the parts supply dried up. My guess is the Lonsdale This Lonsdale looks pretty similar to the Mitsubishi Gallant aka Colt Gallant in some parts of the world
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May 14, 2023 11:11:34 GMT
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That's actually a better idea than the dremmel
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May 14, 2023 11:09:24 GMT
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Motoring can be as basic as getting to work but I suspect 99% of RR members are into it due to the passion of owning something special to you. That could be as basic as a rat styled pickup truck to an Harrods equivalent VIP land yacht! Now I also reckon RR's membership include those who have no problem handing over the cash to the youngster hitting every shift at Maccy Dee's they can get in order to reach his/her dream, the result is still that dream vehicle. I suppose the question here is how far would you/ have you gone to secure your baby
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May 14, 2023 10:46:53 GMT
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Tedious but I would definitely have a go with a dremmel given the slight adjustment. I know nowt about the value of the wheels but only if they were super desirable would they go to a machine shop to be done.
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May 13, 2023 10:32:47 GMT
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So just revisiting this thread I few personal circumstances mean I’ve completely lost the mojo to go to any shows or meets this year Plus only one year in the new house out on the coast means plenty of work for the wife and me I just find I’m happy in my own world tinkering with my two cars And still enjoying the valeting of friends and neighbours cars It’s a difficult to explain to my pals how I feel atm, but I’m cracking on and sure better times are ahead Still dreaming of that Series 2 1600E! But I’m quite happy with what I see is a modern day interpretation of one my W202, a four door saloon with some nice factory bits Unfortunately I’ll Miss out on RR weekender this year hope to see plenty of pics here Tis crazy Dan but I'm in a similar situation since moving to rural Scotland, house and surrounds have kept me really busy & sometimes out of my depth. Obviously pals are too far away to meet up and virtually no local car meets, only a couple of big(no vibe) semi corporate shows some distance away. The result is that one has to keep your own car motivation going which can be tough. The RR Weekender has never been achievable although I would really love to attend one day. I carry on tinkering on the Chevy which I enjoy so that's all good and at some point, work on the little Daihatsu truck will commence. Moving home comes at a social cost indeed.
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I've never had a set limit but after a hour I'd be surprised if you haven't had enough anyway. I certainly have. Aye, when you start seeing two needle guns it’s time for a coffee. Plenty tea breaks then Thanks everyone especially on the subject of HAVS. I will certainly not be over doing it.
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May 10, 2023 23:11:55 GMT
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Try not to use it for extended periods at a time (hours), HAVS is not a nice thing to end up with and needle guns by their nature produce a lot of vibration. What time period would you say is safe? an hour? and roughly how long a break would one take before continuing work?
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May 10, 2023 19:26:51 GMT
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I have a straight needle scaler, and it gets used a fair bit as it's pretty effective. I will echo comments above regarding ear and eye protection. A decent thick pair of gloves is a good idea too as it gets very cold even on a hot day, and the vibrations aren't going to do unprotected fingers any good at all. I wear a pair of the waterproof work gloves from Screwfix when I use mine as they've a thick neoprene inner that helps prevent both the chill and the tingles. I took the advice on here and went for the straight one. I will also get good h&s kit as recommended!
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Wet blasting yes but with a proper blasting pot would be my choice. Blast then spray with phosphoric acid to kill of any flash rusting. Then dry (helps if it a nice day but warming with a cutting torch helps speed things along. Then again I doubt you have access to any of that wihout serious invstment so needle scaler probably isn't a bad shout. They will knock the loose stuff off. If there's underseal or what not it might end up being a bit gummy tho. Plus obviously only good on thick gauge steel. Wet blasting is a good call but our water supply on the farm is seriously low in pressure and apart from the odd petrol washer, electric machines are just gutless and inconsistent in operation. I think I will have a bash with a needle scaler as it's prime purpose is indeed to knock the loose stuff off before applying Lanoguard. Probably pop in at Machine Mart later.
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In short, the chevys chassis needs some tidying up before any MOT so need tool help other than a angle grinder or drill with a wire brush on it. Now I have either sand blasting or the use of a needle scaler in mind but because of the mess of blasting in an outdoor setting, I am thinking the needle scaler may be the route to take. In typical marketing blurb, the datasheet says it requires 90psi to function so a decent compressor will be needed to function effectively but I have an idea As a possible air system, my old 2009 ex utility Transit has on board air which is supposed to pack a decent air supply so I'm thinking this may work well! Anyhoo, as usual, any thoughts on best use of this tool would be appreciated before an order is placed. Said tool:
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Any exhaust fitters here?brachunky
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Need a bit advice lads! I have fitted new manifolds to my truck and now need to fit the new downpipes but a tad stuck on how tight I should fasten the spring loaded manifold nuts. Surely they wouldn't be super tight as how would the springs do there job? I found out from a Walkers exhaust video that the 3 studs show be torqued in three stages of 20lbs/40lbs and finally 60 but these were for plain non spring bolts so not sure. Mine are the 3 stud flanges but although a 2 stud arrangement is in the picture, it gives one an idea of the setup.
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Well the last few days has been a proper mix of tasks and tbh, I sometimes wonder why I do this for a hobby The tranny I bought last November has rust coming out faster than the Rona in Wohan which winds me up as obviously the p/o did a quick mask up and moved it onto a plonker like me. It's a tranny I hear you say but one thing I hate is rust having lived at the coast most of my life. Anyhoo, the uber reliable XC70 decided to throw a wobbly and now needs a rear caliper. I can't grumble too much with this car as it's a pleasure to drive despite getting on (2006). Managed a good time with the chevy having got rid of those lpg tanks to a local chap. Have you ever tried to dispose of these legitimately? Quite a challenge so I was happy to have moved them! Got new front brake lines made & fitted and once that was done, the replacement flexi pipes arrived from the states which were duly fitted. Last job was to remove the exhaust system as the new downpipes from the manifold should arrive tomorrow so looking forward to ticking that job off. All in all, some progress made despite photo proof.
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Apr 30, 2023 21:37:31 GMT
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...but this isn't why you're here. You're here for full fat V8 LoUdNeSs and if you've read this far you deserve it: This was a cold-ish start this evening 😁😁😁 Watching/listening to this before hitting the sack & thought to mesen........I could fall asleep to the sound of that motor burbling along!
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So, Japan...brachunky
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Apr 30, 2023 21:33:57 GMT
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Some fantastic photo's Akku! What's their obsession with the little Mini? Does it qualify for some local laws like Kei trucks maybe?
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Apr 28, 2023 17:30:15 GMT
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I have hired one a few times from a small setup in Nottinghamshire who ran 3 Renault Masters. He was £100 per day including up to 250 miles. Was extra per mile if you exceeded that. Although I was naive at the time and the chap offered no guidance on weights, I had my ol F100 on the back of it from Andover to Derby . Not clever but also the first time hiring one!
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Emissions, what emissions!brachunky
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Apr 27, 2023 21:25:29 GMT
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Thanks boys for all the info, it's appreciated. For the record it was first registered on 15/9/92. It may be worth presenting it for the MOT and see what happens! The suggestion of a universal type cat may be the best if the tester fails it.
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Emissions, what emissions!brachunky
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Apr 27, 2023 17:58:15 GMT
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what year and engine is it? as I doubt these were ever officially sold here there wont be a record on the MOT database, so will go on the nearest applicable basic emissions limit test as detailed in the manual. Tis a 1992 350 (5.7l)
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Emissions, what emissions!brachunky
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Apr 27, 2023 17:41:36 GMT
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Since moving to Haggisland, I have not as yet had the opportunity of meeting a "friendly" MOT man and with ,hopefully, my Chevy K1500 getting ready for one later in the year, I needed a few answers. Now I had heard of a localish MOT chap and went to see him regarding emissions advice and the thirsty 350 sb. The truck has never had a cat since owning it although they did come out with them in the states. What I didn't really get is this MOT chap alluded to if my V5 had no emissions data or figures, I shouldn't be too concerned about failing the test on this as they had no reference point. My V5 has indeed no emissions data. Unfortunately this chap was leaving the area so his "understanding" is sadly of no benefit to me Now I should make it clear that I am not anti cat but with the price of them and the prohibitive shipping costs from the states, if I can get away without fitting one, I will. Over to the panel........
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Fun On The Farm.brachunky
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Apr 26, 2023 19:33:48 GMT
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I have had some success in the past boring a “pilot” hole for fence posts using the lance of my pressure washer. I can see that working as long as you don't mind getting drowned
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