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by Sideways
Thu Aug 01, 2019 11:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Got to See a Really Cool Escort
Replies: 15
Views: 16111

angliagt wrote:That's not a Morris - it's an Austin Minor.
Notice that the nose badge says "Austin".
There was an blown up copy of a magazine
article about it in the bed.
Austin Minor - badge engineering at its best :D
by Sideways
Thu Jun 27, 2019 10:09 am
Forum: Classic Skills for Classic Cars
Topic: Using a grease gun to lubricate your car
Replies: 6
Views: 44076

The last time I used one of these was doing the trunnions on my '51 Prefect...a weekly requirement if I remember - (actually you OILED the trunnions but I just wanted to say 'trunnions' once more before I die). And those items which required greasing had NIPPLES - there, I said it out loud. NIPPLES :D
by Sideways
Tue Jun 04, 2019 11:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Vancouver ABFM 2019
Replies: 11
Views: 12544

Yes, it was a great day - bit long on the speechy stuff at the end but not complaining.

I had my M100 in the sales corral but no sale so far, maybe my granddaughter standing on the seat put people off!

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by Sideways
Tue Dec 11, 2018 5:42 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Skimming Chambered Head
Replies: 22
Views: 23379

Langlia wrote: Might be worth it just to get the 110mm valves instead of playing with the geometry.
Amen to that.

Mind you, I never liked geometry at school, so I may be biased. :D
by Sideways
Wed Oct 03, 2018 12:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bogus member
Replies: 13
Views: 12334

Thanks, James. I know how annoying this can be. It takes some work to keep a website clean. I follow other websites and occasionally check out other members on the list to see what part of the world they live in plus share similar interests. If one comes across a site where the last 250 members are...
by Sideways
Tue Oct 02, 2018 12:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bogus member
Replies: 13
Views: 12334

Re: bogus member

Strange that this site tolerates one bogus member ( recent list +250 times ) to invade the registry with graffiti. As it stands no new legitimate members will join. Now it has been clarified somewhat ...while these things are a nuisance, why would that prevent others from joining? Serious question.
by Sideways
Mon Oct 01, 2018 7:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bogus member
Replies: 13
Views: 12334

peteleo wrote:He wouldn't dare respond that would blow his cover. This will continue unless James puts a stop to it now.
Still confused but I will leave it here.
by Sideways
Mon Oct 01, 2018 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bogus member
Replies: 13
Views: 12334

Missed that - do you have a name so we can not respond if he/she/it posts?
by Sideways
Sat Sep 01, 2018 1:24 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: P&P around Vancouver
Replies: 13
Views: 12652

Re: P&P around Vancouver

Langlia wrote:Any good recommendations for a port and polish around Vancouver out to the Fraser Valley?

What should a port and polish cost with a head skim.
Try Richard Chong at RAC - Lotus specialist and doesn't do P&P but does know many in the business.

http://www.richmondautoclinic.com/
by Sideways
Mon Jul 23, 2018 11:22 am
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: SU spacer on twin cam
Replies: 5
Views: 7644

Re: SU spacer on twin cam

I’m toying with the idea of removing the coolant spacer thingy between the head and the SU carbs on my twin cam. Looks like the bolt pattern will match by putting the carbs straight on the inlet manifold casting of the head. My concern is that I won’t have the ‘ soft mounting ‘ with the Tha...
by Sideways
Wed May 16, 2018 1:31 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: 2018 Vancouver ABFM - Whos going?
Replies: 12
Views: 15523

zephyrgary wrote:Is that theone with a V Tech? Sweet.
Yes, B18C - haven't been able to drive it properly yet.

I'll probably find out how it goes at the track and probably stuff it into the wall while doing so!

Plan was to strip the interior, cage it etc but it is a bit too nice for that so, I may just sell it!
by Sideways
Tue May 15, 2018 12:13 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: 2018 Vancouver ABFM - Whos going?
Replies: 12
Views: 15523

I'll be there but I won't be bringing the Frod as it is sold.

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May be there with this though...

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by Sideways
Thu Apr 05, 2018 1:37 pm
Forum: Readers Rides
Topic: 1965 Mark 1 Estate Returns after 32 Years.
Replies: 15
Views: 20895

I wonder why the change for the same sized brakes?? Cheaper to produce and supposedly less maintenance. Even though the dreadful automatic brake lever adjusters were useless. You still had to manually adjust the brakes by removing the drum and turn the adjuster wheel with pliers. Better to use the ...
by Sideways
Mon Mar 26, 2018 12:03 pm
Forum: Readers Rides
Topic: 66 Mk1 GT with Lotus transplant.
Replies: 2
Views: 6119

Brett Wilkie wrote:Nice, and the SU carbs don't seem to pose any clearance issues.
I know they work but SUs on a Twincam just look...?
by Sideways
Sat Mar 10, 2018 3:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off topic question for my BC buds
Replies: 11
Views: 12351

zephyrgary wrote:Here's an Austin America for you.

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/cto/d/ ... 15600.html
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