Jeffds1360 Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 Don't know if this applies to all models but on my 13/60 it worked well. Those popper screws that hold the chrome trim around the back can be a right pain when the hole has 'stretched' so I got some U nuts, number 6 are good. Just hold them inside after wriggling hand under hood in half open... or half closed? position and tighten up. When you cannot reach, unless you are twizzel, put some tape on them and stick them in place, then twist your back getting out and screw in. Lovely feeling when they nip up More tips to follow but if you've heard it all before, just let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 I remember twizzel.... Just!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 2 hours ago, Badwolf said: I remember twizzel.... Just!!! Are they like the turkey ones that got banned?? Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 I think that the age difference between Tony & me is not as great as he likes to think!! One of Gerry Anderson's very early productions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted September 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 but is that tip any use? or does no one have a soft top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted September 12, 2020 Report Share Posted September 12, 2020 Sorry Jeff, I have a Spitfire and don't think it will work for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 14 hours ago, Badwolf said: I think that the age difference between Tony & me is not as great as he likes to think!! One of Gerry Anderson's very early productions. I used to watch Gerry Anderson productions BW, but can't remember Twizzel for the life of me...... Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 The very first Gerry Anderson series, to be followed by Torchy the Battery Boy, Four Feather Falls, Supercar (certainly not a Triumph) etc. etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 20 minutes ago, Badwolf said: The very first Gerry Anderson series, to be followed by Torch the Battery Boy, Four Feather Falls, Supercar (certainly not a Triumph) etc. etc. I remember all those Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted September 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 It was torchy, torchy the battery boy Twizzle had arms and legs that extended by screwing out! We'll be onto the flowerpot men next. Even muffin the mule (but that is illegal in Ireland) ... oh dear what a pity for someone Had my first relaxing run out of over 10 miles this morning even refitted the radio, AM & LW only but Led Zeplin was on so I turned it up with top down and had cyclists furiously pedaling to keep up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 Jeff, yes I have corrected. I did know that, but typing on this tablet thing with a rapidly expanding puppy on my knee is not easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 2 hours ago, Jeffds1360 said: Twizzle had arms and legs that extended by screwing out! Surely you can be arrested for that as well Jeff? Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 i dont remember any of them , but do recall muffin, flowerpots weed and andy pandy and billy bean who built a machine Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted September 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 You must be toooooo old Pete. Or you didn't have a telly? About 1955 I think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 Its really sad, but before Pete posted the link to the torchy theme, I could have sung it for you (not something that I would recomend without some sort of anasthetic) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 Thanks all, i still don't remember Twizzle but all the rest i do Talk about thread drift..... BW i haven't been able to get that bloody tune out of my head all day......... Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 Tony - So you really are that old....but I didn't post the tune! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 I don't remember Twizzle - apparently he could stretch his arms to any length he wanted (unlike today where people can't even stretch out for the remote control) but I do remember The Flowerpot Men and Andy Pandy (who kept Looby Loo in a hamper at the end of his bed???), but there's no way I'll admit to remembering Muffin the Mule. That was someone else, Officer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted September 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 You see that Pete was about 12 and too 'grown up' for these kiddies programmes. One black and white channel and it had intervals....! 6" screen? Refitted radio... oh? Did I say that before? No FM. BIT LIKE THE 50S Damn... shouting. Tired! What tyres are best for 2k miles a year ? Soft rubber? Good grip? 20 quid a corner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyman Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 1 hour ago, Badwolf said: Tony - So you really are that old....but I didn't post the tune! You mentioned torchy first though...... and then the tune wouldn't stop....... Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted September 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 Torchy torchy the battery boy, he's a walking talking toy. So, what tyres for low annual mileage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 34 minutes ago, Jeffds1360 said: Torchy torchy the battery boy, he's a walking talking toy. Jeff - Stop it. I'll get the blame for that. .....'press my switch, see my light start to beam. It's the most magic light you, have, seen. ...from memory (...sad...), I haven't looked at the video in Pete's post. Apologies to Tony (Earworm alert) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 2 hours ago, Jeffds1360 said: So, what tyres for low annual mileage? I've just bought 4 x 155/80 13R for the Herald 1200, cost me £42 per tyre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted September 13, 2020 Report Share Posted September 13, 2020 What brand are those please Colin. I got Yokohamas (Yokoonos or similar) for my spit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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