Classic Cars - UK

Ashtray wanted

I'm looking for an ashtray to fit a 1966 E-Type; in view of William Lyons' reluctance to spend money I'm sure it was an...

7 comments posted 18yrs

posted by gmac

7 comments posted 18yrs posted by gmac

Vinyl roof for SP250

Been away, just catching up, managed to lose all messages. Therefore going from memory. I hate Bill Gates. As I recall...

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posted by gmac

1 comments posted 18yrs posted by gmac

FA: Car Mechanics - 1950s 1960s

Sorry for first post being an ad. My father has just sold his Triumph Vitesse and i've just listed his old Car Mechanic...

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posted by nospam

0 comments posted 18yrs posted by nospam

Electric fuel pump recommendation

Folks, I need to replace the electric fuel pump on the DS. It's non-original: fitted by the last owner in South Africa...

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posted by ian.groups

9 comments posted 18yrs posted by ian.groups

Q about Triumph Spitfire Tacho

I'm in the process of fixing a few things in my '78 Spitfire and I'm having problems removing the tachometer. The quest...

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posted by paul_silverman

3 comments posted 18yrs posted by paul_silverman

Vinyl roof supplier

A pal of mine has a Daimler Dart (SP250) with a rather scruffy hard top. He's been wondering what to do with it, and is...

39 comments posted 18yrs

posted by ian.groups

39 comments posted 18yrs posted by ian.groups

Jim's Problem Minor

I was giving this some thought on a long drive (Dumfries to Wensleydale and back) and here's what I came up with ... To...

4 comments posted 18yrs

posted by ian.groups

4 comments posted 18yrs posted by ian.groups

rebuild 'contract'

I've spent some time trying to source a 'new' classic and decided that all those available are of too low a standard fo...

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posted by nully

19 comments posted 18yrs posted by nully

New car, new problem

Sorry, deleted original thread about the Minor cutting out or not starting when warm. My money is on the petrol filler...

4 comments posted 18yrs

posted by gmac

4 comments posted 18yrs posted by gmac

finishing paintwork with clear coat

At some time in the past my classic has been resprayed and finished with a clear lacquer coat. I have no experience wor...

3 comments posted 18yrs

posted by peter

3 comments posted 18yrs posted by peter

Advice on battery acid

Hi, I have just bought two! new dry batteries for my MGA and some bottles of acid. Can anyone suggest what precautions...

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posted by dan

11 comments posted 18yrs posted by dan

Keeping the water out... leak sealer ??

HI All Does anybody know if there's a leak-sealing product that can be used on older cars to keep the rain _outside- ra...

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posted by adrian

5 comments posted 18yrs posted by adrian

Painting garage floor.

I'm in the process of building a wood garage for my 1948 Vauxhall 14 and had the raft power floated to get a nice smoot...

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posted by dyolfknip

6 comments posted 18yrs posted by dyolfknip

Hunting engine

Since my wifes 1985 escort was motted ,it has been sick. I suspect they have damaged the carb mixture screw as the co a...

3 comments posted 18yrs

posted by s.r.tames

3 comments posted 18yrs posted by s.r.tames

can anyone with a green hc viva help

a mate at work is renewing his vows in march next year on their 25th wedding anniversary. as a surprise after the cerom...

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posted by t2.500pi

1 comments posted 18yrs posted by t2.500pi