1. chris7

    New Tyres needed but which?

    Binks.... Just a word of caution.... The walls on a couple of those tyres don't look good!! Ive got Goodyear wrangler on my series 3 Reasonably quiet and an excellent road tyre dry or wet
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    Series 3 Help with agreed valuation

    It really is just a case of finding similar on Auto trader etc and arriving at a a value thats fair... The insurance company will agree or disagree but be careful the insurance company will tell you if the think.... Its over valued... But wont if under valued they will just accept it and agree...
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    Over 30 = MOT exempt...new EU directive!

    I meticulously check ALL my historic and Classic cars regularly.... To date ive not had an Mot failure or one with advice notes for many years.... I'm a self confessed Classic car nut.... If every motorist had that same attitude ID be happy for the mot exemption...but There are inevitably some...
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    Fair play Paddocks - good service!

    I'm not surprised it was damaged!... I too used Paddocks but.... They kept sending me damaged goods.... Offside outer wing....dented Pair of rear leaf springs....broken...both! Chrome swivels..... dinged True they did exchange promptly But.... I personally picked the replacement leaf springs up...
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    N372 NHG - Red Defender Stolen 23/02/2016 - Now Found!

    From the picture its easy to see why its her.... Pride and joy.... I hope you get it back .... I really do!
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    Paddocks?

    Stopped using Paddocks after they kept sending .... Damaged parts
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    Spot welding Ali

    Interesting! But using ones hands to test the strength of a weld Isn't really adequate
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    Spot welding Ali

    You need a lot of current to spot weld Aluminium The spot welder will need to have an inverter Such spot welders are far more expensive than those for welding mild steel. But they give a respectable weld.
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    Series 3 slow fire up

    You don't get settled snow because you've all got your modern Central heating on.... Up North we've got... Miser grates... That barely melt the frost on the... Inside Windows!! :eek::D:D
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    Series 3 slow fire up

    What are you doing taking that historic Landy out in this... Icey weather and.... Salted roads? :D:D
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    Small parts source... Delivery costs?!

    Make a list and Take a trip to... Nuts and bolts kings Lynn They have basically everything in nuts and bolts etc
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    May not be Morocco but its not bad....

    Wasn't positive yet it involved... sex?? Couldn't be more.... Positive! :D:D
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    May not be Morocco but its not bad....

    The tent looks so great it just might convert my.... Wife?
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    SERIES 3 WONT START , FULL LIST OF WHAT IVE TRIED!

    If your gonna be a failure? Make sure you are the... Best!! DaMN failure And show those.... Doubters!!
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    SERIES 3 WONT START , FULL LIST OF WHAT IVE TRIED!

    Good! Sounds like you've now got someone that knows What hes doing!
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    Series 1 started first time

    A local Garage owner said to me upon looking in the Engine bay of my Morris minor van.... How did these ever run? He should have been with you when yours started.... First time....and after Months of storage! Its simplicity!! would have answered his question
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    SERIES 3 WONT START , FULL LIST OF WHAT IVE TRIED!

    Perhaps! They are waiting for a Bonnet lifter.... Specialist!
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    Spot the dog

    Yes he never seems to stop.... Purring :D
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    Spot the dog

    Lovely story with a happy... Ending! Human cruelty extends to many different animals... Our cat Stanley was thrown out of a car yards from me in long Sutton?? He'd been badly treated.. Was underfed Fleas and worms, Approximately 3 months old... Callous Bstards!!!!
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    Bit of fabrication

    Looking good!!