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This popped up on one of the local "reuse" groups, and as I'm looking out for a decent radio to go in one of the classics, I asked for it and, as no-one else was interested, the chap let me have it. It had originally been offered as "ideal for a first car", but no-one was interested. I guess first cars have changed a bit when no-one wants a tuner / MP3 / CD Player with front aux input.  What surprised me, though, was that according to the manufacture sticker on the bottom, it's not even a year old. I come from a time when having both fast-forward and rewind on your car stereo was a bonus, so to drop on something like this, for free, still surprises me, and in a way inspires me to (a) get rid of a bit more stuff and (b) not be obsessed with trying to get something for it. Now needs to have apple car play and the android equivalent, well that was a week or two ago so who knows what the latest must have is Ttfn Glenn |
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 Nice to see an old friend still working hard, the Edwards truefold, served my apprenticeship building them. Ttfn Glenn |
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Thank you to everyone for their positive messages, If the weather decides to play nice, this may be road ready this weekend, mind you ready doesn't mean worthy or legal but will be a big step emotionally, my t4 should really take priority but who could resist the chance of playing with a beach buggy Ttfn a very chilled and happy Glenn How did the weekend go? Nothing got done, had dinner out with family on Saturday for daughters birthday, then had a bout of exhaustion and spent most of the weekend sleeping. Plus the weather was abysmal. On a positive note, will be receiving a bonus at work, so compiling a shopping list of bits for the two buggies Ttfn a still positive Glenn |
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Truly an awesome project, seems strange to see so much sheet alloy work going on and never see any cleeco or no mar fasteners
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The usual default for fork oil used to be atf
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Might it be easier to adapt an aircooled beetle fuel tank to fit, or series landrover, Morris minor, might be cheaper than a bespoke one off
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Aircooled vw?
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 Here you go, a beach buggy in the snow, but don't think I am brave or stupid enough to driving on snow with 10 inch wide tyres Ttfn Glenn |
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Thank you to everyone for their positive messages,
If the weather decides to play nice, this may be road ready this weekend, mind you ready doesn't mean worthy or legal but will be a big step emotionally, my t4 should really take priority but who could resist the chance of playing with a beach buggy
Ttfn a very chilled and happy Glenn
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Get in, great outcome! For you at least, i'm guessing the other buggy owner is miffed at best  2022 is really turning out to be a fantastic year for me, too many projects, not enough time, but loving life Have some pictures of the buggy in question    Ttfn Glenn |
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Recieved a letter from dvla today, they will be issuing a v5 with the original registration to me on the 10th of February,
Finally this saga can come to a close.
Thanks to everyone for their support and advice over the course of this oddesy
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No more sandals then?
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Jan 30, 2022 20:11:33 GMT
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I believe you could do with an easy win project, how about a psh bike restoration, then try fitting one of those bolt on engines, start to scratch the 2 stroke pitch, maybe then try a fat tyre conversion or maybe strapping another engine or two, give yourself a home built twin or triple or even a four, been having nasty thoughts about a micro square four
If your head is in a bad place do not be too afraid or proud to seek professional help
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Jan 28, 2022 23:46:25 GMT
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Is there a way of finding out which car a plate was originally issued to ? I have a 3 number/3 letter plate on the Coupe and have often wondered what it was originally issued to. Possibly try a freedom of information request, for a fiver they will give you all the info they have, but without names and addresses Ttfn Glenn |
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Jan 27, 2022 17:18:14 GMT
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Stage 1 is to clean the rust and remove any sharp edges or loose chrome
Stage 2 degrase the leg to ensure the repair sticks
Stage 3 fill all the damage with epoxy
Stage 4 flat with fine abrasive until the surface is completely smooth
The only thing the epoxy does is to provide a flat surface for the seals to slide over, so if the finish isn't good, it will RIP the seals
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Jan 26, 2022 12:22:09 GMT
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Save some wedge by repairing the fork legs, clean the rust off, decgrease, fill the pits with jb weld, sand smooth, jobs done,
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Jan 26, 2022 12:19:12 GMT
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Helped a friend resurrect one that had been tucked away for over 10 years, new plugs and fuel, then running on 6 or 7, injectors were sticking, a few heat cycles and they all came back to life
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Jan 26, 2022 12:11:29 GMT
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Spoke to my caseworker today, currently my case has been shifted to the policy department ?
Also they have tried to contact the keeper of the other buggy, but no reply,
And so the saga continues
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Jan 25, 2022 12:13:51 GMT
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If you do end up with a too low screen, you can try tilting the seat backwards, chop it down to a 4 inch speedster screen, no need for wipers and washers then.
To cut laminated glass, cut both sides, tap to separate, some meths on the join, quick bit of fire to soften the plastic, then slice along with a knife.
With great power(tools) comes great (I)responsibility
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