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by swithland
Wed Mar 15, 2017 1:56 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: Flashing Trafficators
Replies: 9
Views: 5934

Re: Flashing Trafficators

Ive done the same with another of my cars....the LED flashing bulbs were quite expensive though...I think I paid around £20 for a pair. At the time I modified my other car to flash without the special LED bulbs those flashing LED blubs were not around.
by swithland
Sun May 18, 2014 4:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Daisy finally arrives in Hong Kong
Replies: 61
Views: 17307

Re: Daisy finally arrives in Hong Kong

Should be a fun trip. Ive checked online and the vessel arrived in Valencia yesterday and the container was unloaded and placed onto another vessel due to arrive in Naples on Monday ( tomorrow ). I expect it will take 3 or 4 days for the cars to clear customs and be unloaded into the freight forward...
by swithland
Sat Apr 19, 2014 10:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Daisy finally arrives in Hong Kong
Replies: 61
Views: 17307

Re: Daisy finally arrives in Hong Kong

Daisy is off on holiday. I have just loaded her up into a container with a friends Frog Eye Sprite and they are both heading off to Naples, Italy. They will arrive around the 20th May and on the 29th May, Boss Lady and I ( and Keith and his lady boss ) will be meeting up in Naples to collect the car...
by swithland
Thu Jan 09, 2014 2:19 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: LED Instrument Panel Lighting
Replies: 17
Views: 6399

Re: LED Instrument Panel Lighting

Ive been searching through my artwork files for the dial art, but cant find it !! I may have a copy on my back up drive so will search through that. If I can find it then I can easily print off some more and post them.
by swithland
Mon Jan 06, 2014 3:47 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: LED Instrument Panel Lighting
Replies: 17
Views: 6399

Re: LED Instrument Panel Lighting

Yes, these are warm white. The Warm White looks the same as an incandescent bulb although it is not quite as bright.....but I made up for that in the number of LED's fitted. The problem with regular white light LED's is the artificial brightness and whiteness of the light which makes the light look ...
by swithland
Wed Jan 01, 2014 3:30 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: LED Instrument Panel Lighting
Replies: 17
Views: 6399

Re: LED Instrument Panel Lighting

http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1388457437_6391 I've never seen a 'dual scale' speedo for early cars before. Where did it come from? The 'dual scale' was a DIY job. In Hong Kong, by law all cars must have the KPH markings as the road signs are in KPH. So what I did was use photoshop to produce a...
by swithland
Wed Jan 01, 2014 3:20 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: LED Instrument Panel Lighting
Replies: 17
Views: 6399

Re: LED Instrument Panel Lighting

Looks very good! I use similar LEDs for a F1 application. One recommendation learnt from experience though would be to paint over them with electrical conformal coat (clear varnish in effect, used for electrical insulating purposes). It will reduce the effects of any possible damp and condensation....
by swithland
Tue Dec 31, 2013 12:09 pm
Forum: Electrical
Topic: LED Instrument Panel Lighting
Replies: 17
Views: 6399

Re: LED Instrument Panel Lighting

Hi all. These LED's came from Shenzhen through Ebay and were here in Hong Kong the very next day by courier. I think If was ordering them again, I would order those with the Silicone coating as they will probably last longer with the high humidity we have here. Right now, Im searching for a long sha...
by swithland
Tue Dec 31, 2013 2:40 am
Forum: Electrical
Topic: LED Instrument Panel Lighting
Replies: 17
Views: 6399

LED Instrument Panel Lighting

Went to change a bulb in the instrument panel the other day and found that the leathery bulb holder had broken....not bad after 61 years of service I suppose.. however I was unable to locate an exact replacement, so went online and bought some LED technology that works really well.....see these pics...
by swithland
Sun Oct 13, 2013 2:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Daisy finally arrives in Hong Kong
Replies: 61
Views: 17307

Re: Daisy finally arrives in Hong Kong

Today was the Hong Kong Classic Car Show in Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong. here are a few pics......and Daisy won a cup for the best chassis and engine .... great :D[frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1381671802_6391 [/frame][frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1381671998_6391 [/frame...
by swithland
Mon Feb 13, 2012 5:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Daisy finally arrives in Hong Kong
Replies: 61
Views: 17307

Re: Daisy finally arrives in Hong Kong

Here are some more photos from yesterday :[frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1329111424_6391 [/frame][frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1329111450_6391 [/frame][frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1329111472_6391 [/frame][frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1329111497_639...
by swithland
Sun Feb 12, 2012 3:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Daisy finally arrives in Hong Kong
Replies: 61
Views: 17307

Re: Daisy finally arrives in Hong Kong

Lovely car :D how does the registration system work over there ?? we would not get away with that over here :lol: :lol: Hi Hi !! The way private plates work in Hong Kong is that you go online and register your interest in a specific number which can be pretty much anything you like so long as it is...
by swithland
Sun Feb 12, 2012 2:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Daisy finally arrives in Hong Kong
Replies: 61
Views: 17307

Re: Daisy finally arrives in Hong Kong

Today was the Hong Kong Classic Car Club Annual Lunch. Some very tallented photographers turned up and took some fabulous shots. Below is a shot taken just as we were leaving the event.[frame]Image[/frame]
by swithland
Sat Nov 05, 2011 3:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Daisy finally arrives in Hong Kong
Replies: 61
Views: 17307

Re: Daisy finally arrives in Hong Kong

Thought I would take a few photos of Daisy this evening in Central, Soho and Wanchai Hong Kong. Here they are :D :D[frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1320505677_6391 [/frame][frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=1320505698_6391 [/frame][frame] http://mmoc.org.uk/mbimage.php?src=13205057...
by swithland
Wed Nov 02, 2011 1:21 pm
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Remote brake fluid reservoir pipe routing
Replies: 41
Views: 18732

Re: Remote brake fluid reservoir pipe routing

Swithland, Where did you source the 7/16" brake pipe nut for 3/16" pipe? Hi Declan http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brake-Pipe-Brass-Union-Fitting-Female-7-16-x20-UNF-3-16-/290576008196?_trksid=p5197.m7&_trkparms=algo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D5%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D391107865846037...
by swithland
Wed Nov 02, 2011 11:02 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Remote brake fluid reservoir pipe routing
Replies: 41
Views: 18732

Re: Remote brake fluid reservoir pipe routing

Yes thanks for that. Just did a google too. 8.1mm. Cheers
by swithland
Wed Nov 02, 2011 9:05 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Remote brake fluid reservoir pipe routing
Replies: 41
Views: 18732

Re: Remote brake fluid reservoir pipe routing

bmcecosse wrote:Crikey! I'll think of that cost each time i lift my carpet....... :o :D
Thought that would bring a smile :wink: Ah well...will just have to one less Pizza next week :-?
by swithland
Wed Nov 02, 2011 8:13 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Remote brake fluid reservoir pipe routing
Replies: 41
Views: 18732

Re: Remote brake fluid reservoir pipe routing

UPDATE :) :) :) Ive managed to find a brass 7/16" pipe nut that fits to 3/16" copper pipe ! So, the total costs to put this kit together are ( including vat and postage ) : - Girling Remote Reservoir with a 7/16" screw type fitting - £16.70 - 2 x Copper Washer (Small 3/8" I.D.) -...
by swithland
Wed Nov 02, 2011 7:29 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Remote brake fluid reservoir pipe routing
Replies: 41
Views: 18732

Re: Remote brake fluid reservoir pipe routing

JLH do a copper piped reservoir kit. i did indeed adapt my own to use copper pipe instead. but it involved the use of a lathe and a bit of fabrication. http://gallery.myff.org/gallery/1158611/Photo1214.jpg the end cap that originally (from the kit) had a stub to push the plastic hose onto, i drille...
by swithland
Wed Nov 02, 2011 7:27 am
Forum: Mechanical
Topic: Remote brake fluid reservoir pipe routing
Replies: 41
Views: 18732

Re: Remote brake fluid reservoir pipe routing

JLH do a copper piped reservoir kit. i did indeed adapt my own to use copper pipe instead. but it involved the use of a lathe and a bit of fabrication. http://gallery.myff.org/gallery/1158611/Photo1214.jpg the end cap that originally (from the kit) had a stub to push the plastic hose onto, i drille...