John K Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 Spoke to Grizlee last night and Mr Grumpys recovery is going blinding well. Griz and BollockyBill have replaced the gearbox, springs, fitted electronic ignition, new head lights etc. After some thought, not going for new seats, I'll explain and ask for alternate advise in another post. He started up fine (eventually) and apart from a binding rear brake (probably down to my cackhanded use of Pound coins as spacers...) he is moving about. He just needs the new stickon plate - I suspect he would pass with the current one, but seeing how the local garage failed his current plate and I will need to use them going forward, so lets get a BS approved one on him. And if the Gods, winds and planets align, he will be MoT'd in the next few weeks..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dolan - Wirral & North Wales AO Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Tyres kicked and nuts tightened. MOT booked for Wednesday, 12th July. Apart from not actually driving Mr G yet, we have no idea how he will perform. Final push on Sunday, wash and wax. Well, at least a wash. Fingers crossed, watch this space. What could possibly go wrong? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzlee Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 39 minutes ago, bollockybill said: Tyres kicked and nuts tightened. MOT booked for Wednesday, 12th July. Apart from not actually driving Mr G yet, we have no idea how he will perform. Final push on Sunday, wash and wax. Well, at least a wash. Fingers crossed, watch this space. What could possibly go wrong? I don't know about a wash and wax, it's going to take a couple of weeks to get all the leaves out of the clam shells Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John K Posted July 7, 2017 Author Share Posted July 7, 2017 3 minutes ago, Grizzlee said: ... it's going to take a couple of weeks to get all the leaves out of the clam shells Leave my compost heap alone..! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzlee Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 15 minutes ago, John K said: Leave my compost heap alone..! Ahhh the mighty crossflow powered compost heap I was just thinking of keeping the weight down and what with all that new paint on the bouncy bit too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Chase (NICO) - Shropshire & Mid-Wales AO Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 Well done boys. Whats the next project in the Holiday Home for Retired Westfields??!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dolan - Wirral & North Wales AO Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 1 hour ago, Nic (NICO) - Shropshire and Mid-Wales AO said: Well done boys. Whats the next project in the Holiday Home for Retired Westfields??!! Might have some spare time for my car now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzlee Posted July 8, 2017 Share Posted July 8, 2017 2 hours ago, Nic (NICO) - Shropshire and Mid-Wales AO said: Well done boys. Whats the next project in the Holiday Home for Retired Westfields??!! Think BB will be glad not to play a round of snooker just to get his cars out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John K Posted July 8, 2017 Author Share Posted July 8, 2017 8 hours ago, bollockybill said: Might have some spare time for my car now. Is there anything left to do on it..? Stupid question, it's a Westfield... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzlee Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 15 hours ago, John K said: Is there anything left to do on it..? Stupid question, it's a Westfield... Well that depends on which of his two cars you are talking about, personally I'm looking forward to pulling out the V8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John K Posted July 9, 2017 Author Share Posted July 9, 2017 38 minutes ago, Grizzlee said: Well that depends on which of his two cars you are talking about, personally I'm looking forward to pulling out the V8 I've worked with you for nearly ten years, I don't need convincing you are a nut job... BTW, did you manage to drop the lower temp thermostat in him..? I can't see the climate getting any colder any time soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzlee Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 22 hours ago, John K said: I've worked with you for nearly ten years, I don't need convincing you are a nut job... BTW, did you manage to drop the lower temp thermostat in him..? I can't see the climate getting any colder any time soon Yes, lower temp stat in place along with matching fan switch and, we had to drill out the connection to the expansion tank as it was blocked solid with calcium and grunge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Colonial Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 1 hour ago, Grizzlee said: ...the expansion tank as it was blocked solid with calcium and grunge. Much like the car's owner, then. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John K Posted July 10, 2017 Author Share Posted July 10, 2017 @Grizzlee come on tell them all about the "rattle" and how it "cured its self"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dolan - Wirral & North Wales AO Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 10 hours ago, John K said: @Grizzlee come on tell them all about the "rattle" and how it "cured its self"... Any particular rattle? Plenty to choose from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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