Paul H

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I bought a new set of VL for my Vitesse and one of them wouldn’t line up with only 2 bolts fitting . Canleys exchanged ok . Paul

Just a thought are the chassis bolts in the boot missing . This was the case with my Vitesse resulting in odd noises when cornering Paul

You might find this link helpful Paul

Back to the thread ! All classics leave petrol vapour smell If I follow a classic you can smell the fumes . I wish the smell could be bottled . Paul

Best price I found was Canleys https://www.canleyclassics.com part no 155660 Paul

For me it’s the 1/2 ins sockets 😋 Paul

It’s important to find a garage that understands our classics . I MOT mine at Cracknells in Thurston nr Bury St Edmunds . The mechanic gives me a verbal commentary and advice. Perhaps we need a list . My next door neighbour had a TR4 went to a local garage and they wrote a MOT without inspection 🤕. This was 5 years ago . Paul

I bought my mintex from Demon Tweaks on EBay . I trust Demon Tweaks Paul

I use the Club Shop and Canleys . For front pads it’s best to buy Mintex 1144. These are much more expensive than the standard pads but worth every penny and these pads will stop your car Paul

The Vitesse handbook boasts Air Conditioning , referring to the quarter lights — Trade descriptions 😱 Paul

The V ie larger gap at the top could be excess packing between the chassis and the tub . My Vitesse was an inverted V and improved the gap by adding shims . Paul

Hi Pete , you did mention a van to tow . Have you considered a Portafold. These are 60,s and ideal for a classic . They won’t break the bank either and no depreciation . Id love one for the Vitesse even got the towbar ready but the other half says No. Paul

Keep me in mind , I’m in no hurry at all Paul

What state is the Vitesse bonnet ? As might be interested if you are selling Paul

Gearbox and Overdrive ready for refit The od solenoid lower fixing is a 4ins 2ba screw with tube and nuts . Might be a tad long and will adjust length when fitting . This will ensure the solenoid will never fail 🤔 Won’t be refitting till mid august though as we will be away Paul

In the early 70’s I acquired a pair of large unused enamel circular AA road signs . In and out of Perranaworthal (just outside Truro ) 1 had distances to Lands End and the other to London . The securing holes were still filled with enamel . I was broke so sold them . I always wonder what they would be worth now Paul

On a standard Vitesse dipped = outer main = outer and inner I modified mine dipped = outer and inner . With a remote blade fuse which is removed for mots as it’s illegal to have 4 dipped lights I have 2 relays which are situated by the dynamo , dipped and main Paul

Went past it this morning Paul

A trip to sunny Luton yesterday the box and overdrive were rebuilt , thanks Pete . The refit now starts , called in to a local nut and bolt company asking for a solution to the Overdrive Solenoid . One of the fixings , a 2ba screw is nigh on impossible to remove without taking out the gearbox and overdrive . The right hand chassis rail is the obstruction . The solution is a 4ins 2ba cheese head screw which will need trimming . In future the solenoid can be removed without taking out the box . In due course will advise final measurements for those interested Paul

Just bought one from Canleys £65 plus postage Paul

The TSSC valuation does not include a chassis inspection or even require a valid MOT . This is disappointing as a valuation can be used as a guide for selling Paul

Pity about the intro music Paul

Very informative video https://youtu.be/Ln7LhhYZrgg Paul

Hi Dave , the layshaft only showed very minor wear and could have been reused but could have made the box a little noisy so I ordered a new one Paul