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Dec 30, 2017 14:46:08 GMT
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It's looking better all the time, nice job ! vulgalour isn't far from you - not sure if he's seen this yet but I'm sure coffee & artistic stuff will tempt him before too long
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Dec 28, 2017 20:58:25 GMT
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A couple of late answers to earlier questions ( skkylinedave etc) Wires - I ran mine down the side of the windscreen, tucked behind the internal trim, to an extra lighter socket behind the glovebox. "Always on" display - I can set the display on mine to be always on, always off, or to turn off after 2 / 5 /10 minutes.
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Dec 28, 2017 19:35:56 GMT
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Dec 28, 2017 18:45:59 GMT
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Check the front seat that *does* come out, to see if you can see a way to "lock" the nut on the problem seat?
Can you drill the head off the spinning bolt to get the seat out?
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Dec 28, 2017 18:33:48 GMT
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There's a solid SWB landrover parked opposite my Hunter, both proper "working" classics. Some of the folk at our local industrial estate have interesting motors as dailies - Cortina Mk5, mild custom Moggy, minis, VWs (beetles / campers / a stickered surf-dude golf). It's always nice to see stuff being used, rather than forgetten in lockups "being restored"
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Dec 26, 2017 17:21:07 GMT
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Are you asking about a single lock-up garage with no power, or a workshop/garage space? I rented a private lockup for a couple of years, no problems. - formal contract, contact details, paying monthy plus 1 month rent as security, etc. It was a while ago, think I was paying by standing order (SO) but it might have been cash. I believe the chap was declaring all his garage rents to HMRC as taxable income, check for yourself what is needed now. As a customer, I'm happy with SO but refuse to sign Direct Debits (problems in the past with dodgy landlords / utilities taking unauthorised payments etc !) I was told a flat locally (Northumberland) would cost about £30 extra a month if the garage was included. For info, if I signed a 6 month contract today I'd be unable/unwilling to give a contact address etc as I know I'm moving soon but don't know when or where. Sometimes people have a good reason for being evasive & wanting storage for "junk"
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Last Edit: Dec 26, 2017 17:21:55 GMT by nomad
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Dec 25, 2017 21:54:33 GMT
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Dec 25, 2017 17:42:17 GMT
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I spent a couple of weeks as a passenger in a Toyota Yaris Hybrid recently and was impressed, maybe look for a write-off to use as a donor? The drive is all electric but it has a petrol motor to recharge the batteries or add boost when needed (almost reverse of the more common "petrol with electric boost" configuration), look up "Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD)" for the details.
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Dec 25, 2017 11:05:25 GMT
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I had problems with something similar, all has been fine for the last few years. Check each fuse carefully (mine all looked ok but 1 had a loose contact inside) Corrosion on the contacts? Clean then wipe with vaseline etc. Add tension to the clips? slip offcuts of cabletie into the slots next to the clips? The other option is a modern fusebox from one of the kitcar suppliers etc?
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Dec 23, 2017 17:20:04 GMT
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kapri many thanks for your advice on these technical questions. I often see conflicting opinions about what is - and isn't legal, which at best causes confusion. You input is always appreciated, thanks again for all your efforts (past and present)
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Not something I've looked into but I'd ask about using something with a seperate chassis that's already registered (a Herald?) and swap your Datsun body onto that ? Fit a modern engine/box (MX5 ?) and you should have most of what you want, done legally.
* Advise you check the details yourself - I might have totally misunderstood what is possible !
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Odd how lots of different stuff has come together in the past few weeks - really glad life looks like it's picking up for you ! I now have an image of a staff car with pennants on the front wings It's crazy that you end up with a live-in maid rather than repair your washer/dryer, but if that's the way it has to be, so be it. Cynincs might be wondering if the machine was sabotaged by persons unknown... We are not at all jealous. Honest
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Dec 21, 2017 23:32:22 GMT
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A mate has a bigger version of this in his workshop (240 volt, side entry, hyraulic and lifts all 4 wheels off the ground - almost like a mini forklift on castors). It's big to store and takes up a lot of floorspace, it's heavy, needs a double garage to slide it into place, and I've only seen him use it twice - his 2 & 4 poster lifts are in constant use. A great idea but fairly impractical. This ebay link is also cheaper at $450 USD if you can find one in the UK. www.ebay.com/itm/Champ-Hydraulic-Side-End-Car-Lift-3000-lb-Capacity-Lifts-from-7-36-4501-/131273887706
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Dec 20, 2017 20:17:33 GMT
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Back to wombling & improvisation stuff One of the better-known car alarm makers from the past is/was Waso, this one turned up a while ago when I was looking for something to tinker with. These are secure as all wires are black so they defeated the typical "hotwire both red wires together to start the car" villans of the time 99p for an unused keyless alarm/immobiliser (complete with no box & no instructions !) sounded like a chance worth taking Then you *just* need to work out what each of the 15+ identical black wires do, and mark them as you go Drill out the pop-rivits to remove the back from the case and get to the circuit inside. The 2 big black cubes are relays and those wires are easy to trace. One of the tracks (see screwdriver) had 3 connections, an educated guess says this wiil be the earth circuit. Keep working through the remaining wires and eventually (with good luck and / or good management) it will all make sense. It turned out to be a very neat system and is still in use today. A good result for 99p This turned up a while ago as a freebie and is a lovely piece but it's just collecting dust. Size is approx 6" diameter. It's untested but if anyone has a use for it let me know. Warning : Daft offers / part-ex may be taken seriously & accepted !
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Dec 20, 2017 19:40:03 GMT
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I'm still finding pics from older cameras - including a Retro "Godin" stove installation, this truly a thing of beauty Some background info forum.retro-rides.org/thread/138937/retro-french-multifuel-stove-tellThis started with an unusable coal fire in an 1840'ish miners cottage. First steps were to remove the modern wooden fireplace, the tiled back, and fit an inspection hatch in the flue at loft level so we could drag about 7 bags (60 years ?) of jackdaw nests and junk out of the chimney to unblock it ! img.retro-rides.org/i/v/nomad/55c4bb1b9516.jpgAn idea of how much we had to raise the top of the opening It's not easy to tell from the photo but the right hand side of the fireplace was made of brick while the left side was a lovely stone lintel. Odd img.retro-rides.org/i/v/nomad/8d151b60d2f8.jpgI moved house about a year before starting this project, and the place I was leaving had a "standing stone" in the garden. SHMBO decided the stone would look better at hers, so her garden soon looked like this Some nearby angle iron was usd to make a 3D "picture frame" to go around the new opening. Great fun was had making a frame to go "across - down - then back" The main ingredients : Godin multi-fuel stove (brought back from France by a local chap - who then decided not to use it. I suspect what we paid didn't even cover his costs to collect it ) Original left-hand lintel + wombled right-hand "standing-stone" Wombled angle iron Flue pipe was made to order (bought !), it's a neat job and cheaper than I could buy the materials so I didn't mind paying I love the way a dated fireplace has turned into a practical feature in the room, and SHMBO likes the end result which a big bonus ! A quick qestion if you have read this far ... the vibe I get is some folk enjoy these random projects, others would prefer car-stuff-only. - are more pics better? or just a few pics + links to extra pics? Sugestions & feedback welcome, I'm happy to adjust the way I do things if there's a better way
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Dec 20, 2017 18:32:42 GMT
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Tyne Tunnel pic dump / history lesson Most drivers have heard of the Tyne Tunnel (located at the mouth of the Tyne, the alternative route is to drive 12 miles up river and use one of the bridges at Newcastle) The tunnel now in use (TT2) was opened in 2011 and replaced the original tunnel which opened in 1967. A hidden gem not well known even by locals is the pedestrian tunnel, it opened 1951 so workers could cross the river to the shipyards in the post-war years. It is still in use and is well worth a visit if you are in the area The 1940s tiles are still in place and are authentic Retro I was often going through on a push-bike and got stopped one time by full-on WW2 German troops who were filming in the tunnels It was a very surreal experince ! The tunnels also have the longest remaining wooden escalators in Europe (they are not normally in use, options are to walk up them or use the elevator) img.retro-rides.org/i/v/nomad/ce6b538de1ac.jpgMany of the railway routes in the area have had the rails removed. The gravel tracks remain and form a large "Waggonway" network which is great for cyclists. Expect some odd sights along the way img.retro-rides.org/i/v/nomad/478b4999c6a3.jpgThe 1951 pedestrial / cycle tunnel under the Tyne :
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Dec 19, 2017 16:09:08 GMT
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Same as other folk - lots of different stuff interests me. The "Readers other modifications" has plenty of variety (bikes, DIY, tools, carboot finds) and is always active. I'm sure a "bikes and other stuff for sale" would be popular, but there's also folk who don't want stuff like that. Shake hands and agree to disagree
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Looking good! Will you be taking payment when folk order, or keeping track so they can pay at the end (how to stop folk "forgetting" to pay before they leave )? Take-away or sit-in only? (office/shop workers might just want to grab a cup and go...) Any plans for staff training before you open? Maybe hold an Invite-only "Family, Friends, Forum-folk" training day? Give everyone monopoly money with their invite, it will give you practice at keeping track of orders, using the till and giving change, making sure you don't run out of clean cups, cashing up at the end of the day... Thoughts from working and eating in cafes : clean the tables as soon as folk leave. Keep a lookout for customer trying to attract your attention, serve everyone in a group at the same time. I find Blackboards invaluable. Find somebody with neat handwriting to update them "Offers / daily specials / managers choice..." It takes a lot of effort to keep the tables cleared when you're busy ! Happy staff (you will have problems - don't let customers see or hear them, or any staff arguments). music? PRS payments? soft background is good. Any local musicians? (play their CD for free - offer some for sale!) Ban staff (you !) from playing with mobiles when you're at work, it takes your attention away from the customers.
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Dec 18, 2017 22:55:57 GMT
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Dec 17, 2017 15:51:15 GMT
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It's not a good time of year to fix leaks (I find rubbers seal better when fitted warm & dry), maybe aim for temp fixes with sealer / mastic / silicone (dry it - clean with thinners - warm with hairdryer first) ? For the back light - try cutting up a cheap rubber backed PC mousemat Remove the wet carpets & seats - dry them in the house? Cheap moisture traps can go in now but won't do much good until the leaks are fixed. Good luck !
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