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Had about 2 or 3cms of snow here (Southend area) and was watching 'drivers' sliding down a local hill - all wheels locked just going where the hill took them until stopped by kerb or lamp post or the cars that were already stopped!
They didn't have a clue.

Alan

Few weeks ago near Bakewell (main road) it was £2.12!!!!

Alan

Moving in the right direction! Always a good feeling when things start to take shape, especially outer panel work - nice!

Alan

A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do - I'm sure it will be read and enjoyed whatever!

Alan

Great posts James! Looking after vehicles is a full time job as there's always something that needs replacing/fixing or tidying up. Nice job on the A pillars, I chose to paint mine (and headlining) using an artex stipple roller but remember the mess removing the dried up adhesive from the headlining...

Totally agree about lead free solder, horrible stuff luckily I'm still working my way through a 1kg reel of multicore! Real creosote is still available for agricultural use - my mate buys it in 5 gallon drums. I know it is now been banned for many years but we at work used to use a huge vapour clean...

That's one big hunk of mota!

Alan

Shame it's out of sight!

Alan

Forgot about your beastie! Must be bigger than ever?

Alan

Trudging round breakers yards, good times but always keep an eye open for the Alsatian!

Alan

Seen these and the earlier A30's racing at Silverstone - mental!

Alan

Super 'album' James, had a great day there and nice to see you and Lizzie!

Alan

When I bought my CD back in '96 I gave it the 'once over' injecting everywhere I thought needed it and the complete underside with waxoyl or dinitrol. At that time I also unscrewed the adjusters as they looked very 'open' and candidates for future trouble, I reassembled with waxoyl. I had occasion t...

Nice!
Once again not strictly on the road but I thought worthy of a photo!
These didn't survive in any great numbers.


Alan

Congratulations! The suspense in the waiting area is on par with the Dad's room at the Maternity Hospital!

Alan

May I suggest testing the fridge with a 6 pack inside then you will have something to celebrate with!

Alan

Makes me sad!

Alan

Forgot to say there were some lovely examples of vehicles, the standard of restorations has definitely improved over the years. My favourite today would be the Lotus Carlton, underneath was just as impressive as the top. Many hours had been lavished on it.

Alan

Great day! Started off cloudy but then the sun came out and was then quite warm and pretty windy! Spotted by James & Lizzie with Junior then later on spotted by Ian (I don't see anyone!) Good to have a brief chat with you all, James & family were camping but mum & dad were in the luxury ...

Never liked the Joke's and if there apt to self combustion shall steer well clear!

Alan

Giving the CD a once over ready for tomorrow's run to Sywell and found n/s rear tyre had lost about 6lbs? Normally pressures stay pretty much spot on. Anyway pumped it up and went for some E10 (£1.81.9!) came back and decided to jack the wheel up and look for the culprit. Nice Pozi headed screw into...

Sounds like a good result!

Alan

Seen that bus, what a flare up! I reckon the joke had a massive gas leak from the air conditioning?

Alan

Nice one! I've always had to do paint outside and sometimes you have to take a gamble luckily for you it paid off. If it looks like rain I would stick small bits of waterproof tape over any holes where trim is to be fitted and allow paint to cure properly.

Alan

Bit of a scorcher! I can understand why cars get covered in white sheets in the hotter countries. My CD lives outside under a cover that is reasonably light in colour so is slightly cooler than if not covered but it still causes my wax treatment to start running again! My daily Astra is polar sea bl...