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by sawnee
Sun Jun 02, 2013 4:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what manual?
Replies: 5
Views: 1597

Re: what manual?

Had my BMC works manual turn up yesterday :D
Its an ex library book and has been loveingly turned from a ring binder to a hardback book, some people are just so thoughtful :wink:
Haynes hardback is on its way to me :P
by sawnee
Wed May 29, 2013 9:54 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: black stuff on panels
Replies: 15
Views: 3038

Re: black stuff on panels

The black coating should be an anti cathodic primer but like all after market parts there is no telling what it is or even if the metal has been etched before it was applied.
Personally I would remove it all and apply a quality etch primer
by sawnee
Wed May 29, 2013 9:44 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: body panels
Replies: 2
Views: 1012

Re: body panels

Thanks Paul I will google them in a tick
by sawnee
Wed May 29, 2013 9:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what manual?
Replies: 5
Views: 1597

Re: what manual?

Thank Phil, I have got a BMC manual on the way and have everyone I know scouring the local charity shops so fingers crossed one will pop up.
I totally agree, you can never have enough manuals :lol:
by sawnee
Wed May 29, 2013 9:34 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: body panels
Replies: 2
Views: 1012

body panels

Could anyone recommend a good/cheap supplier of body panels, chassis legs etc?
by sawnee
Wed May 29, 2013 7:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: what manual?
Replies: 5
Views: 1597

what manual?

What are the best workshop manuals to get, I like the Haynes for the photo's but any recommendations would be welcome :wink:
I have a 62 two door if that makes a difference
by sawnee
Tue May 21, 2013 9:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: soon to be owner
Replies: 11
Views: 3581

Re: soon to be owner

Thanks Louise
by sawnee
Tue May 21, 2013 9:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: soon to be owner
Replies: 11
Views: 3581

Re: soon to be owner

Thanks for the warm welcome, we are going to give it a good looking at tomorrow and all being well should have the mighty beast sitting in my driveway on Tuesday. Photos will be posted up asap. Whats the easiest way to post them on here?
by sawnee
Fri May 17, 2013 9:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: soon to be owner
Replies: 11
Views: 3581

soon to be owner

Hi guys and girls, I am in the process of buying a '62 2 door in almond green, I have not seen the car yet but its coming from a good friend and we will be going to give it a good looking over next week. The car is going to be a "family" project for me and my son with the intention of gett...