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kevin2306
Joined: 01 Jul 2013 Posts: 1359 Location: nr Llangollen, north wales
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Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2018 8:17 pm Post subject: What are your classic plans for 2019 |
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As above, what plans do you have for 2019 (classic car related).
Mine are to sell the Singer in the spring and buy something else, current thoughts are early xj6 or (other side of scale) TR6.
Regards
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Rick Site Admin
Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22458 Location: UK
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Ray White
Joined: 02 Dec 2014 Posts: 6342 Location: Derby
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Posted: Wed Dec 19, 2018 11:58 pm Post subject: |
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I am planning on selling the Dodge and possibly the Swallow and (if I can persuade the wife to part with some of her recent inheritance) see if I can buy a Suffolk SS100 replica kit to build myself. These are fabulous cars but eye wateringly expensive.
The other option is to buy a MGTC in reasonably sound condition and restore it to very good if not concours condition. I am not too precious about originality so a supercharger would probably be fitted. |
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Vulgalour
Joined: 08 May 2018 Posts: 474 Location: Kent
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 1:28 am Post subject: |
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Pushing on with the Daily Driver Challenge in the Princess. It's trying my patience at the moment throwing up all manner of irritating problems that are impacting reliability. |
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Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 3831 Location: The Somerset Levels
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 10:02 am Post subject: |
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Plans for the New Year, firstly complete the restoration of my Commer lorry and actually get it out on the road. Its almost there, just some tinkering left to do now and tidying up here and there.
Next, to re-start the restoration of my 1937 Ford 7W now that I have found a correct grill for her. _________________ Various Rootes Vehicles. |
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badhuis
Joined: 20 Aug 2008 Posts: 1392 Location: Netherlands
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 10:58 am Post subject: |
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Try to move on with all the little things that needs to be done on the Jensen and use it a lot more.
Investigate what the source for the oil leak of the TR4 is. Change the softtop and mechanism for one off a TR4a which is much easier to put up.
Get the P6 running, then get a yearly inspection ticket for it. Probably means renewing all brake components and brake lines, and I think the radiator has a leak. _________________ a car stops being fun when it becomes an investment |
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Rootes75
Joined: 30 Apr 2013 Posts: 3831 Location: The Somerset Levels
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 12:01 pm Post subject: |
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I tell you what I have missed, actually driving a classic during the summer. Last year was the first I have not had one on the road in 10-15 years of classic motoring. Getting the lorry on the road will be a huge thing for me, its been under restoration in the shed for 10 years now, only trouble will be is that I can't just take it out like a car! _________________ Various Rootes Vehicles. |
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Bitumen Boy
Joined: 26 Jan 2012 Posts: 1737 Location: Above the snow line in old Monmouthshire
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 12:15 pm Post subject: |
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Vulgalour wrote: | Pushing on with the Daily Driver Challenge in the Princess. It's trying my patience at the moment throwing up all manner of irritating problems that are impacting reliability. |
Keep going! Eventually you'll get there and you'll wonder why it was ever so unreliable - at the moment you're dealing with years of neglect but it will get better. |
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Bitumen Boy
Joined: 26 Jan 2012 Posts: 1737 Location: Above the snow line in old Monmouthshire
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 12:20 pm Post subject: |
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I'm hoping to sort out some alternative storage for the Herald and some of the stuff in the garage so I can sort out improved damp proofing and insulation for the garage at home, maybe fit new doors too.
Longer term I'd like to fit a servo to the hydraulic clutch so I can drive it for longer distances again in ordinary footwear - the clutch isn't overly heavy but the offset pedals have caused some sort of problem with my left foot and ankle that really shows up when driving it. No problem with the modern which has a lighter clutch anyway and in a sensible position so hoping a lighter pedal will help. |
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MikeEdwards
Joined: 25 May 2011 Posts: 2479 Location: South Cheshire
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Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2018 7:30 pm Post subject: |
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I want to do a few more miles in the hatch. I'm a bit nervous about using it, about how reliable it will be, but of course the way to improve it is to get some miles on it and let things settle down. And I've got a list of things to do on the Firenza over winter as well.
I was thinking the other day, it's actually now closer to the start of next years show season than it is to my final show in 2018, so I'm over half-way through the winter break and haven't started on any of the "over winter" jobs yet. |
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OuBallie
Joined: 02 Mar 2013 Posts: 225 Location: South Norfolk next to Suffolk
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Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2018 5:15 pm Post subject: |
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Actually do something, as 2018 has been a complete waste, much to my annoyance.
I don't heal as fast as I once did.
Geoff - Sod this getting old lark! _________________ Too many hobbies, not enough time!
1935 Austin Seven Ruby ARQ
1957 Austin A35 2-door
1967 Morris Minor 2-door
2007 Fiat Doblò MultiJet (It carries the spares etc)
Model Engineering |
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JohnDale
Joined: 19 Mar 2008 Posts: 790 Location: Kelvin Valley,Scotland
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Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2018 5:06 pm Post subject: |
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Most of what I wanted to do has now been done - gearbox,overdrive,rear axle all oilseals/gaskets replaced & oils changed. New radiator fitted. Still to do - servo is away for overhaul so to refit - New brake shoes to fit to front, rears already done. Just waiting for warmer weather so I can get finished.
Best wishes to all - hope 2019 is good for everyone,cheers,JD. _________________ 1958 Ford Zephyr Mk2 Convertible
1976 Ford Granada Ghia. |
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lowdrag
Joined: 10 Apr 2009 Posts: 1585 Location: Le Mans
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Posted: Sun Dec 30, 2018 10:37 am Post subject: |
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Sell one of my cars and buy something more befitting my age; something I don't have to climb out of and which has a roof! A Magnette is foremost in my thoughts at the moment, but that may well change when I get closer to the time. |
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Farmer John
Joined: 18 Feb 2010 Posts: 181 Location: Manawatu NZ
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Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2018 12:36 am Post subject: Mk2 |
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Hi John, gazed at the Zephyr for quite some time. Really nice.
John |
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old iron
Joined: 22 Mar 2016 Posts: 185
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Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2018 11:46 am Post subject: |
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Use and improve my newly acquired Bedford CA campervan. Mechanically it seems spot on, cosmetics need a wash and brush-up.
Plan to attend my usual fave steam rallies and shows perhaps adding one or two further from my home patch. |
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