Mathew
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Are the hoses old? Could they be expanding? What bore is the master cylinder.
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You have done a good job on it, hope it never needs to be used in an emergency! But now at least you have peace of mind.
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27 minutes ago, Nigel Clark said:
My impression is that demand is currently driving prices up for good, usable classics. Expect this trend to continue through the summer. Post lock down, enthusiasts seem to want to get their hands on classics they can drive straightaway rather than a project or fixer upper.
Nigel
Not many people want to get there hands dirty these days. So they factor the price of repairs by a tradesmen before purchase . This means a drivable car has alot more value than book price. So if you don't mind getting your own hands dirty there could still be some bargains out there.
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I had an alpine, unfortunately it was a talbot alpine, complete with five diffrent body colour body panels! Yours will look alot better than mine.
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Love the inca yellow.
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This is what your after
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Got some drill bits and taps from the london tap company as recommended on this site. Drilled stainless like butter all day long with them. Would recommend them.
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How far are you? I have spare hubs with standard wheel studs, front and back.
Just took out std to put m12 in , as installed alloy hubs.
Have a few of these. If you can collect at a very reasonable price.
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My clothes go from bought to "you sould not have worn that" . Socks take too much of a religious state to be used.
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Copper slip the bolts/threads to stop seizing. Just remember the lube affect will allow the bolt to go tighter and if your a bit heavy handed snap a head off a small bolt!
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Sometimes its quick, often 6 to 8 weeks. You can always ring them tuesday, if on system that should put your mind at rest
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If you know the sizes a bearing supplier will get you the bits you need, good quality and price. I use BRT in Wisbeach. I have use one in Thetford as well but can't remember there name.
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2 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said:
its a bit quiet i may remove the falcon tail and use a straight alloy tube time will tell
Pete
Quiet is good, for a saloon. Loud is ok for short blasting but you soon get bored/tired of it.
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These for mine?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mazda-Eunos-MX5-Seats-/224440100870?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286
If you like cloth.
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2 hours ago, Pete Lewis said:
finding something which is not crime related or depressing is a challenge
the repair shop ?? maybe
Remember "why don't you" Saturday mornings . Hated it, went outside as soon as it started. Pete you did the exhaust too quickly. You could lend a hand sorting the pumaspits one, need to raise the front about an inch to two! Keeps hitting any bumps!
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80's ford stuff has gone mad over the last couple of years!
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I met him at a show a few years back, him and the at the time team from practical classics. Tore them off about there restorations, how everything was dipped, sent off to be done at this and that specialist! Said most can't afford there type of restoration, and needed more arcticals on how too. They did take it in good spirit and I'm sure they must have had others say the same . I did notice there was an increase in more do it yourself features! So well done to them.
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17 hours ago, Jeff said:
Scrapman
Yes, I would love to pop up to Colchester to try your car. I am only 30 mins away
Here are my MX5 seats, with removable headrests.
They are black velour and in immaculate condition.
I have one pair of custom made mounting brackets for the drivers side, which bolt into the original fixing points of a Herald or Vitesse
This enables the seat to be positioned further back for taller people. They are a perfect fit for a Vitesse/Herald and suit the car.
I would want £250 for the pair. Nice ones like this are not easy to find.
Those are the type i put in my last gt6. Fitted fine and were really comfortable. In 2012 i paid 60 pounds from a breaker, i was in there when the car was carried in and they did need a good clean. Im after some leather ones, preferably heated.
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Broken thumb anyone?
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18 minutes ago, PeteH said:
One good recomendation. Is NOT to put it in a Diesel. (Don`t ask me how I know this!).
Pete
Yes, my dad did that! Half filled, drove it a couple of miles then realised. Then left 3 months in welwyn garden city as he lost the keys! They as if by magic turned up in my washing machine! Just after someone working for us visited! I still don't know how i should have had them as he was driving it!!!!
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Funny you say mazda seats, looking for some for my spitfire, so the original ones can go in the inca one im doing.
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2 hours ago, Jeff said:
Thanks Matthew
I was in that vicinity today ironically.
Yes, I would appreciate that
How easy are the Alfa seats to get hold of?
They come up on ebay quite regularly
Rover 2600 in a Spitfire
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Puma 1.7 vv with rx8 gearbox 125hp ish.
Snug but fits well. The rads been changed since then (too big) .