Radiation Man

Had this car almost 3 years now. I know it was restored around 2011 to 2014 looking at the history I have. Not sure if anything was done to the engine at that time. It goes pretty well for a car from 1977 so wondered if the engine was worked on. Would love to hear from who ever did the restoration. Bit of a long shot perhaps but if you do not ask then you will never know.

Hi, I bought it from a guy who is local to me. I don't have the skills or talent for that.

Had a bit of a drive out now I have a refurbed diff that replaces the old one that sounded like hell.

Thanks all. Think I am sorted with a replacement diff. Ian

Sounds like its about to self destruct. It would have perhaps lasted longer with oil in it apparently.

Hi Afraid my diff is absolutely on its last legs. Have been looking for about a month no trying to find a second hand one with out joy. Anyone have one in good condition at the back of the garage that is not needed and you would part with? Thanks Ian

Very nice looking car indeed.

I just put a hidden Bluetooth amplifier in the boot of my spitfire. Kept the old stereo that doesn’t work well as a nod to the pre Bluetooth days of old. Works a treat streaming music from a phone.

Pretty sure the originals are 40mm long overall. I am in process of swapping over to 12mm Freelander studs and have just knocked a few of the old ones out.

That is looking really good.

Have heard a lot of good stuff about them in the past.

Will have to check that, it was getting pretty cold so wheels on, quick picture and back in the garage for now. got a couple more jobs on the front to do, want to rebuild the front brake callipers for piece of mind as much as anything else. The car has really not done many miles at all over the last five years.

Not really a restoration project as ongoing maintenance and tinkering. Bought my 1500 Spitfire at the end of the summer and its not a bad car at all from what I can see but hasn't been driven much over the last years/ Looking forwards to changing that in 2021 but springtime feels a long way off yet. As bought. I wanted to lower the car, I felt like the rear was sitting a fair bit higher than the front so a 3/4" lowering block was fitted. In reality perhaps the front was lower than it should have been, the coils looked pretty tight and the compressed height measured about 7 inches. Rubber bushes were looking a little tired on the dampers. So some new GAZ adjustable dampers and shorter heavier duty springs courtesy of Father Christmas. Will help to start tidying up the front of the car as well. Always fancied some of these style of dampers and thought why not treat myself. I think the lower ride height at the back and sortign the front out has made a difference. Looks more sorted to me at least. I managed to get hold of a set of Cosmic 2 alloy wheels from Ebay, had to rescue them from the guys front hedge! He advertised them as 5 1/2 inch wide, turns out two are 6" wide. I am not going to complain about that, his fault for not bothering to check what he was selling. Spent some time polishing and painting. Tyres fitted today and on the car at last. I am very happy with the result. Plenty more little jobs to do in January, February, March to hopefully keep me out of trouble.

I like this, a variation of the tube and jam jar... but less agro than asking my wife to pump the pedal https://www.halfords.com/tools/hand-tools/automotive-tools/europat-vizibleed-brake-and-clutch-bleeding-kit-321141.html?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=adgoal_eu&utm_campaign=phgreferral

Hi Roger It sounds like the offset on yours is different to mine so wouldn’t match. Thanks for getting back to me and good luck getting the wheels you want. Kind regards Iab