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by the_count
Mon Nov 04, 2013 8:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Betty Bones" - 55 splitscreen
Replies: 90
Views: 19816

Re: "Betty Bones" - 55 splitscreen

cheers mate :) well, made it to whitby for Whitby Kustom 2013. couple of photos... the rest can be found here - http://s61.photobucket.com/user/greenvampire/library/whitby%202013 also now done a much needed alternator conversion http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/greenvampire/whitby%202013/IMAG04...
by the_count
Mon Nov 04, 2013 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hot rodding Henrietta.
Replies: 42
Views: 12992

Re: Hot rodding Henrietta.

looks like Henrietta is coming along very nicely... really digging the Matt look :D
sorry to see the hand slice-age, but she does look damn nice with the peaks!
by the_count
Sat Aug 31, 2013 8:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Betty Bones" - 55 splitscreen
Replies: 90
Views: 19816

Re: "Betty Bones" - 55 splitscreen

so... realised I havent updated this thread in quite some time... I've started a bit of a blog on one of my websites, - http://martinholcroft.weebly.com/betty-bones.html but anyway, alots been done since my last update! I aquired some different wheels, got some Van rims for the front, and some re-ho...
by the_count
Wed May 22, 2013 7:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: soon to be owner
Replies: 11
Views: 3650

Re: soon to be owner

welcome! sounds like a good father son project :)

me & my dad always had a car to be tinkering with as I grew up, really good memories. I'm sure your lad will love every second of it!
by the_count
Sat May 18, 2013 2:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Betty Bones" - 55 splitscreen
Replies: 90
Views: 19816

Re: "Betty Bones" - 55 splitscreen

been playing with some chain & padlocks... http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/greenvampire/moggy/P16-05-13_17-54_zps7b99e1ff.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/greenvampire/moggy/P16-05-13_17-541_zpsd563a0e1.jpg Was ment to be on a cruise today, but flooded roads & lots of rain cha...
by the_count
Sat May 11, 2013 6:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hetty Morris is home! Pictures of progress.
Replies: 23
Views: 4366

Re: Hetty Morris is home! Pictures of progress.

looks champion, really nice job :D
by the_count
Thu May 09, 2013 9:17 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: engine cutting out when returning to idle
Replies: 8
Views: 2081

Re: engine cutting out when returning to idle

good to know, cheers!
by the_count
Wed May 08, 2013 5:46 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: engine cutting out when returning to idle
Replies: 8
Views: 2081

Re: engine cutting out when returning to idle

It's NEVER the coil - put the old one back on :lol: Update: Playing around with the mixture has indeed helped 8) no longer dipping below idle, or cutting out. Is still slightly dipping below when the clutch is down, but im going to have another tinker later... I think its running slightly rich as i...
by the_count
Tue May 07, 2013 3:49 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Stopping by to say Hello!
Replies: 7
Views: 1896

Re: Stopping by to say Hello!

welcome!
pickup is looking nice :)

wouldnt worry about no of page views / comments, probably alot of lurkers and / or spambots
by the_count
Mon May 06, 2013 8:59 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: engine cutting out when returning to idle
Replies: 8
Views: 2081

Re: engine cutting out when returning to idle

cheers everyone,
going to have a play around abit more tommorow, I'm definatly leaning toward either the carb or possibly a split vacum. will update when ive had another tinker! 8)
by the_count
Mon May 06, 2013 4:18 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Betty Bones" - 55 splitscreen
Replies: 90
Views: 19816

Re: "Betty Bones" - 55 splitscreen

looks good mate, not sure how mine's coming along! a mate is building me one so dont want to keep hastling him but know it'l be top knotch when done! still regretting not getting those banded steelies, going to make some enquires off some mates & maybe get mine banded up rather than the van whee...
by the_count
Mon May 06, 2013 4:13 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: engine cutting out when returning to idle
Replies: 8
Views: 2081

engine cutting out when returning to idle

hey everyone, the mog has developed a rather anoying habbit... after being reved instead of returning to idle, she dips below & often cuts out. Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions? I've recently give her new coil, points, rotor arm, condencer, leads, plugs, fuel pump, cleaned out carb m...
by the_count
Thu May 02, 2013 8:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Betty Bones" - 55 splitscreen
Replies: 90
Views: 19816

Re: "Betty Bones" - 55 splitscreen

hey mate, things have been slow to be honest! she's being very temprimental, phantom splutters & cut outs. I think the choke & carb have alot to answer for so going to tinker this weekend :) not sure if I uploaded this before: http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h45/greenvampire/378348_1015158...
by the_count
Mon Apr 22, 2013 8:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hello Everyone
Replies: 10
Views: 2859

Re: Hello Everyone

looks really nice man!
by the_count
Mon Apr 22, 2013 8:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Betty Bones" - 55 splitscreen
Replies: 90
Views: 19816

Re: "Betty Bones" - 55 splitscreen

Hey Alan, sorry I missed the auction, lost my internet & phone on Sat so having to do everything from work at the mo... nevermind! your moggy is looking really cool man, love the stance with the wider wheels & those rear lights are killer! I may have to steal a few ideas ;) Love the visor to...
by the_count
Fri Apr 19, 2013 3:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Betty Bones" - 55 splitscreen
Replies: 90
Views: 19816

Re: "Betty Bones" - 55 splitscreen

cheers mate, glad to meet another count ;)

you got some pics of yours up?
by the_count
Sat Apr 13, 2013 5:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Betty Bones" - 55 splitscreen
Replies: 90
Views: 19816

Re: "Betty Bones" - 55 splitscreen

at least the weldings done ;)
I thought winter was our one season a year? :P
by the_count
Fri Apr 12, 2013 7:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Betty Bones" - 55 splitscreen
Replies: 90
Views: 19816

Re: "Betty Bones" - 55 splitscreen

cheers mate, hows henrietta coming along?
by the_count
Thu Apr 11, 2013 8:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Betty Bones" - 55 splitscreen
Replies: 90
Views: 19816

Re: "Betty Bones" - 55 splitscreen

love it! will have to purchase, will look mint :D cheers!
by the_count
Thu Apr 11, 2013 9:02 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Betty Bones" - 55 splitscreen
Replies: 90
Views: 19816

Re: "Betty Bones" - 55 splitscreen

MarkyB wrote:I guess 12 volt candle bulbs don't exist, shame, one would look good in there.
I like your thinking!