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Aston Martin DB 2/4 Mk III - work continues...
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Rich5ltr



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 10:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

michael1703 wrote:
you let a 'young lad' drive your car? Shocked
Yeah, it's all safe and sound, the other three chaps that work there are all in their 50's so he's learning from some 'experienced' blokes. Apparently the oldest car they test is a 1905 single cylinder London to Brighton job which is apparently interesting to drive! Laughing
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 12:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nic Jarman wrote:
A young tester failed the Midget on emissions because he left the choke out then he lectured me on why the carbs should be set up properly. I don't take my cars there any more.


michael1703 wrote:
you let a 'young lad' drive your car? Shocked


Everyone has to start somewhere Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 2:16 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Guess you've seen this derelict DB 2/4 MkIII by now Rich?
Shocked

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=140&t=814464

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PostPosted: Fri Mar 05, 2010 6:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rick wrote:
Guess you've seen this derelict DB 2/4 MkIII by now Rich?
Shocked

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=140&t=814464

RJ


Yes! It lives in my road! Smile

I went to ask if it was for sale last year sometime, the answer was of course no. We've lived here since 1998, it's been here all that time at least. Very rusty but probably saveable. The owner is a rather strange fellow who rarely seems to leave the (somewhat scruffy) house, and the garden is home to an equally scruffy Mondeo.

I've always wondered what's in the garage for the Aston to be parked outside Shocked

I think I'll go down and get some "exclusive" OCC pictures tomorrow Wink
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 10:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yep, seen that and it's being discussed on the AMOC forum too, Rikki Cann a well known Aston indie in Essex has also approached him to no avail. Richard are you able to get near the car? I'd like to ask a specific question about the car which will need you to look at the dash? Cheers Rich...
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 06, 2010 10:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rich5ltr

PM sent Smile

I did suspect Rikki Cann was the AM specialist who approached him as he lives only about a mile away...his drive is littered with old Astons, several of them race-prepared. Although to be honest the car that interested me most was the shabby Ford Consul Classic he drove as everyday transport a few years ago Cool
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PostPosted: Thu May 20, 2010 5:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hello chaps, back on subject. I picked up a new battery from Lincon Batteries today, very friendly service and cheaper than the "classic car specialists" - looks the part too in a heavy duty rubber case and exposed lead bars. Now fitting this will inspire me to clean the engine bay because where the battery sits is in full view and needs a good clean up! Pictures to follow. R...

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PostPosted: Thu May 20, 2010 8:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Now that is a new excuse Laughing Laughing

Got to clean the car cos the battery puts it to shame Laughing Laughing Laughing
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 9:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well, I've spent the last few weekends cleaning the engine bay and I'm pretty pleased with the results. Lots of wire wool, rubbing down, cleaning, spraying and tidying and it looks a lot better. Here's a few before and after shots...

Battery area





Exhaust manifolds





Tool box





It's quite satisfying when you see the results Smile
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 7:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rich5ltr

Looking good, nice o see a working engine bay as well.
Full set of tools as well
What happened to the attitude adjuster in the battery bay

Saw a car the other day, American, everything under the bonnet was chrome plated.
I'm afraid it's not to my taste.

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PostPosted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 9:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ah yes the 'attitude adjuster' ? I was going to clean it up and re-varnish the handle but I think it may be beyond redemption. In fact I use a more modern 'dead blow' hammer for the spinners, it's got nylon heads and is filled with lead shot, doesn't' damage the chrome at all and is very solid. For owners with wires they are well worth getting.
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 9:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rich, welcome to the "clean engine bay club".
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 9:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm only half way there Nic, I haven't posted a pic of the front chassis / suspension area Wink
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 06, 2010 2:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Roger-hatchy wrote:
What happened to the attitude adjuster in the battery bay...
Here you go Roger, one with the new attitude adjuster in place, together with new dog collar strapping it in place Wink

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PostPosted: Fri Aug 06, 2010 5:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The battery's a big improvement too Smile

Maybe we should have a dedicated 'engine bays' thread?!?

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