Definition of 'Fun'

Post by **dunketh** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 11:04 am

Fun is....

When your lower trunion decides its no longer for this world whilst you're driving down the road.

Can anyone say 'Crrr....unch!'

Just need some seeds now to put in my freshly plowed road.

Post by **chickenjohn** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 11:45 am

Grease regularly and check for play to avoid "fun".

Post by **dunketh** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 11:56 am

Its yet another job that was never done in the past.
Since I've owned this car virtually every mechanical part has failed on me.

At least now, with new brakes, rear suspension and soon to be front done theres nothing left to go wrong!!!

I always grease my nipples regularly but it seems 'better late than never' doesnt apply to cars.

Post by **Packedup** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 12:11 pm

About that "play in lower bush" the MOT tester mentioned... ;)

I think the curse the Midget carries is spreading to any similar car that goes near it!

Post by **dunketh** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 1:41 pm

Lol.. yes that was only a week ago now that he mentioned a 'bit of play' on the advisory.

Whats even more ironic is I already had my online 'basket' full with the parts required to do top and bottom on both sides. I just didnt have the money (still dont to be fair).

I'm now driving the beetle. 1300ccs of Air Cooled crappy German-ness.
Makes the Minor feel (and drive) like a Rolls Royce in comparison.

Post by **chickenjohn** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 2:05 pm

[quote="dunketh"]Its yet another job that was never done in the past.
Since I've owned this car virtually every mechanical part has failed on me.

At least now, with new brakes, rear suspension and soon to be front done theres nothing left to go wrong!!!

-snip-[quote]

Thats known as restoration! Comes with the territory of old cars, I'm afraid! After the machanics are done, cut out and replace all the rust and paint the car and it will be good for another 40+ years ;-)

Post by **dunketh** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 2:57 pm

Fingers crossed!

Its not the amount of work thats getting me down - its the fact everything's chosen this particular time to break! Over the past few months I've spent silly amounts of money - and thats just on parts.
As quick as I can replace one piece another fails!

The only thing keeping me going is the knowledge (hope) that it will indeed be fine for another 40 years.

Post by **jojax64** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 4:09 pm

I had a similar experience in a Morris 1300 I had in the late '70's. I'd just come down from Perth, over the Forth Bridge (doing 70 almost all the way). Drove along the A8 near Edinburgh, took a left turn...doing about 5 mph....when K_RUNCH! the driver's side wheel folded under the car.

What an embarassment, felt a right plonker standing at the side of the road with a forlorn look...and wished I was driving one of those nice new Japanese motors instead.