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- Fri Feb 19, 2021 7:40 pm
- Forum: Do you know....?
- Topic: Creamy oil
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1500
Re: Creamy oil
Yes I've had a bit of mayonnaise on my standard engine '66 convertible. I wondered about one of those muffs people used to fit on the grille back in the day. I also ordered up a combination radiator cap and temperature gauge but when it came from China it was too small. I took it all apart, ( beauti...
- Sun Jan 17, 2021 7:39 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Which one is original
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3359
Re: Which one is original
I have the original jack and starting handle for mine but when it was restored it lost the jacking points. So I always carry a scissor jack but even then I'd spread the load with a piece of wood. I never had the original hub cap remover. I remember stopping outside Aberdeen in 73 to help a bloke cha...
- Sat Jan 16, 2021 1:32 pm
- Forum: Other
- Topic: Which one is original
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3359
Re: Which one is original
But the other one looks much better quality! I keep my ( upgraded) jack and tools in the original thin PVC bag issued by BMC in 1965 and never cease to be amazed by its flimsiness. Originality is only for shows. Make it all as safe and practical as possible and that includes tools. I carry a small b...
- Mon Jan 11, 2021 6:41 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Convertible with a tonneau - minor matters jan/feb 21
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1794
Re: Convertible with a tonneau - minor matters jan/feb 21
I've run a roof off Moggy Convertible since the summer and I was interested in the idea of a tonneau as well. Another covering I was thinking about fitting is a grille bib to restrict the air flow into the rad in cold weather. I remember they were a common sight on cars back in the 60s when I worked...