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Didn't know that! I thought the rad mounting brackets were welded on to the chassis. I was going to remove the front valance to clean and possibly repaint so I'll take a look. Iain

I think it's going to be a bit of bonnet fiddling and radiator angle. Iain

I'll perhaps play with the rubber cone height.

No pads, that would be too easy!

More chaffing than a new pair of leather underpants......

No the ears are pointing across car. It's obviously not hitting hard or there would be a witness on the bonnet outer but it's rubbed off all the inner side paint. Iain

Metre long scaffold pole over the spanner and quick sharp push? It worked on my crank bolt. Iain

I'm happy with those gaps, nothing will ever bind! What prompted me to investigate was a slight tinny rattle from the front of the car when accelerating at higher revs. At first I thought pinking but no evidence at wot from low revs and high gear. I think and hope it's the cap chattering against the bonnet. I've moved the rad now and I'll stick some thin HD foam on the cap and go for a spin tomorrow, the roads are jammed now, to see if the noise has gone🤞 Iain

Finally got round to taking a peek at why there is a rub mark on the underside of the bonnet. It seems the rad cap is touching. I can't raise the front on the bonnet as it results in a 'effin great gap at the door/bonnet lower area so I looked to see if I could alter the height and angle of the rad. I can't lower the rad so I put packers at the mounting pads to angle to top forward. I tried this first as its difficult to assess as the rad cap is at an angle as is the bonnet. That was worse, although no visible mark on the outer bonnet face, so I angled the top rearwards which is better but still just gives a witness mark. I'm only looking for a couple of mill clearance so I'll try moving the rad rearwards but with the 12" sucker electric fan it's already mighty close to the water pump. Anyone else had this problem. Note I have a Bastuck rad. Photos of current gaps. Iain

Sorts out the true friends from just acquaintances!

Numb bum and bad back after two days in a Vitesse or any of our Triumphs and baked beans are banned🌬️ Iain

I can't remember, my late teens and twenties are an alcoholic fuzz🍻🍺 Iain 🤪

I don't want to know!

Very 1960's. But I don't get sunburnt!

I don't fancy my chances if my saloon rolled over as I'm sure the roof wouldn't be much protection. Iain

You and the car made it, a great result! London-Peking next? As to the next rbrr it's on my must do list but I'll need a co-driver as none bar one of my friends are old car nuts and the one that is likes his 8 hours kip. Applications on a postcard please... Iain

Sandles are a must, bare knees optional😂 What's this thread about..... Mick, You have a '68 Vitesse snap! Good choice. Is it a proper car or a soft top? I can hear the bullets coming! Iain

Excellent day out but I forgot going through Khan land is 20mph which was painful. Came back via M25! The Tallboy is still there and a unique Leyland special with a straight eight 7.3litre engine. The Napier Railton was also back from it's promotion outing.

Thanks Pete, I think West Yorks is a bit too far from Brooklands! I've been to Brooklands a couple of times but never to this event. I'll take some photos and post. The weather is predicted to be sunny and 24C so I might even give my knees a last outing! I've rarely been up your part of the country other than to buy machinery from a company near Halifax and one outside Manchester. I remember the drive across to Manchester was absolutely gorgeous. Rolling hills, drystone walls so nice we had to stop and admire the views and a drivers paradise. A bit different to me driving through London Sunday attempting to avoid the congestion charge area or the wife will give me hell.... Have a nice weekend everyone, if your in Scotland put your life jacket on. Iain Dark rum or beer always makes me feel better. A couple of glasses of Goslings Black Seal went down a treat last night.

What a thread drift! Anyway I take it no one is joining Billy No Mates at Brooklands? I'm getting a complex, no one at Sheer either, fink of my mental 'elf! Iain

It does very much depend on keeping up the maintenence. How things change, for 30 years I've never put any oil or coolant in my modern cars only petrol, air and washer water. The only times my Vitesse has let me down its been my fault not the cars. Iain

Oh yes old Heidenhain, Fanuc cnc controllers with lots of buttons and twiddle knobs😁

In any historic or vintage car it's best to cross yourself, quick prayer, face west, spit on the ground and turn round three times or do whatever floats yer boat for a safe journey! Iain

Ta Pete my phone still doesn't like links or adding photos. It's most annoying but some might say a blessing! Iain

But you're soooo close! Of course the new pump will now over pressurise and cause different problems....... Iain