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by Masher
Wed Sep 14, 2011 6:15 pm
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Pickup restoration part three
Replies: 2055
Views: 1187328

Re: Pickup restoration part three

Hi David I have been watching this thread from the beginning and can no longer resist making a comment! I think your enthusiasm and dedication is quite inspirational and I'm sure most (well me anyway) would have given up by now! Well done but I worry what I will read every day when you've finished! ...
by Masher
Sun Jul 25, 2010 8:17 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: measurement please?
Replies: 5
Views: 1105

Re: measurement please?

417/8" :wink:
by Masher
Fri Jul 09, 2010 10:23 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: leather restoration materials
Replies: 3
Views: 1020

Re: leather restoration materials

I have used one of the kits to restore/revive the leather seats and console in my E-type jag. The one I used is the one you see at all the shows in the midlands - leather forever who are supplied (I think) by furniture clinic I was a bit sceptical/worried before using it since I didn't expect it to ...
by Masher
Thu Jul 01, 2010 6:20 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: Tyre sizes for 4 1/2J Van wheels
Replies: 22
Views: 4097

Re: Tyre sizes for 4 1/2J Van wheels

I've just put the Toyo 155*80's on mine and am happy with them. I looked at 165's but my wheels are LP917's and with 155's the front's are as close to the Kingpins as I would want to go
by Masher
Sun Apr 04, 2010 11:14 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: Pick up Restoration (Part 2)
Replies: 1497
Views: 281682

Re: pickup restoration project

David I too very much hope that you ignore the advice from Mr Perfect and keep posting! I have been involved with classics for about 35 years and still didn't have the courage to do a restoration. I chickened out and bought a "fully restored" van but through reading articles such as yours,...
by Masher
Wed Feb 24, 2010 6:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Poor quality battery cut out switches
Replies: 2
Views: 744

Re: Poor quality battery cut out switches

I had exactly the same problem with one purchased at Bath show last year. I asked a couple of other sellers where they got their supplies from at later jumbles and there was a common reply. Probably shouldn't say who supplied but rodent explains it!
by Masher
Tue Feb 02, 2010 9:15 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Kick plate fixings
Replies: 2
Views: 793

Re: Kick plate fixings

Thanks that would be great if you could
by Masher
Tue Feb 02, 2010 8:53 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Kick plate fixings
Replies: 2
Views: 793

Kick plate fixings

Hi Please can somebody tell me if I'm right in thinking there should be self tappers fixing the top edge of the kick plates against/to the top of the sills? If so, how many and what measurements across top and do they actually go into the inner sill or just act against it to anchor the kick plate I ...
by Masher
Sat Jan 30, 2010 8:32 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Voltage Stabiliser
Replies: 14
Views: 2490

Re: Voltage Stabiliser

PC have pushed their luck a bit. If you do use an IC regulator, make sure you put a capacitor across i/p to gnd and o/p to gnd to avoid oscillation
Martin
by Masher
Sat Jan 30, 2010 5:05 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Wiper wheel box
Replies: 6
Views: 1987

Re: Wiper wheel box

Thanks all - it was the splines that the wiper fits on that were worn. Anyway job is done now - not as bad as I expected if a little greasy! Also pleased with decent Bullmotif parts after a couple of false starts with wrong items advertised on Ebay!

One down, plenty more to go!
by Masher
Sat Jan 30, 2010 1:09 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Wiper wheel box
Replies: 6
Views: 1987

Re: Wiper wheel box

Thanks David
I was hoping there was a simpler answer. It's the passenger side that's worn so now I'll have to get at the driver's side too!
by Masher
Sat Jan 30, 2010 12:03 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Wiper wheel box
Replies: 6
Views: 1987

Wiper wheel box

Hi
I have a worn wiper spindle on my '69 van and have purchased new wheel box. How do I change it?! It seems it's not possible to simply pull the existing wheel box off the cable so before I strip the whole lot out I thought I would seek advice
Can anyone please advise on how to do this?
Thanks
Martin