Life in the slow lane

Post by **toomorecol** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 6:30 pm

Hi All
Only one week into a moggy owner, (But I did have one some 15 years ago) But they are such fun, the smell of a old non EEC regulated engine, the lack of a airbag, the missing computer diagnosis, the drum brakes, and a steering wheel as big as fairground wheel. And me been a short a--e I have to use a cushion on the drivers seat. A good set of spanners, a good BL manual and you can repair them. A new Ford no chance just open the wallet, or purse Ladies, and that will do nicely, says the mechanic, Oh sorry these days its technician. As you potter along you dont have to constantly check the rear view mirror, everybody is overtaking you, you chill out and enjoy the scenery. Occasionally the gears grate as you miss-time the change, engine braking whats that says a 17 yr old in his go faster Fiesta. Now double de-clutching thats another world.
All I run is my 1967 moggy (called Molly) not original but my first cat was called Molly and a 1976 Honda 400/4 both clasic both good fun.
Just a little craic.
Colin

Post by **Furrtiv** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 7:09 pm

Stop it, I'm still missing 'Ector.

Post by **MoggyTech** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 7:53 pm

Good to see someone enjoying the Moggy as it should be. Got to say though, I overtake more cars than overtake me, even with a bog standard 1098 engine. Seems lately a lot of folk are trying to save fuel by plodding along at 35 in a 50 zone. Passed a Porche 911 today

Post by **overider** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 8:55 pm

Furrtiv wrote:Stop it, I'm still missing 'Ector.

Ha, ya shouldn’t have got rid of him then

He be sat crying for you now all alone

Only joking sorry

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Post by **minor_hickup** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:22 pm

I miss mine too, I sold it to pay for college, now I've dropped out!

Post by dp » Wed Apr 02, 2008 7:57 pm

In my first Minor I put a lump of wood under the rear of the seat to raise it a bit. In hindsight my Minor didn't have a catch to stop it tilting forward in an accident. If yours does then the piece of wood probably isn't a good idea.

Post by **bigginger** » Wed Apr 02, 2008 8:11 pm

They don't have catches.

Post by **dunketh** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 9:52 am

Life in the slow lane?

Dont be afraid to give it a good thrashing every now and then. They love it.
Ear defenders at the ready for when you really start flying!

Engine braking is a life saver when one of your wheel cylinders fails. Theres nothing like a single-circuit brake system to keep you on your toes.

Post by **mrbenn** » Thu Apr 03, 2008 10:31 am

dunketh wrote:Engine braking is a life saver when one of your wheel cylinders fails. Theres nothing like a single-circuit brake system to keep you on your toes.