Title: SHOCKINGLY FIT FOR AN OLD GIRL
Post by: vqdave on April 01, 2008, 02:18:35 pm
Was just going over the pre june what needs to be done list and it occoured to me that the humber doesn't feature (probably tempting fate by saying this) but the old girl seems to be in good health.
I will do an oil and plug change but thats it, and i guess i might rub her with a chamois (during which process i shall not be dressed as a nazi) but that is it.
How are all the other old motors looking for the circa 1000 miles du mans weekend?
I will do an oil and plug change but thats it, and i guess i might rub her with a chamois (during which process i shall not be dressed as a nazi) but that is it.
How are all the other old motors looking for the circa 1000 miles du mans weekend?
Title: Re: SHOCKINGLY FIT FOR AN OLD GIRL
Post by: Steve Pyro on April 01, 2008, 03:02:57 pm
The cobra is currently (slowly) underdoing a complete gearbox conversion / transplant (auto box to 4 speed manual - extra pedal / clutch / clutch mechanism etc). Whilst awaiting the return of the modified propshaft, I'm working on sizing a suitable clutch master cylinder to give sufficient clutch disengagement without giving too heavy a pedal pressure.
Dick has the TR6 engine in numerous pieces for a planned rebore / new pistons / rings etc.
So we don't know what we'll be driving to LM in.
The clock is ticking :-\
Dick has the TR6 engine in numerous pieces for a planned rebore / new pistons / rings etc.
So we don't know what we'll be driving to LM in.
The clock is ticking :-\
Title: Re: SHOCKINGLY FIT FOR AN OLD GIRL
Post by: Andy Zarse on April 01, 2008, 03:14:49 pm
Good work Steve! 8) About time the Snake found her way south again.
Dave, you should realise that complacency is your enemy; need I say more? >:D
Dave, you should realise that complacency is your enemy; need I say more? >:D
Title: Re: SHOCKINGLY FIT FOR AN OLD GIRL
Post by: Leftie on April 01, 2008, 05:43:15 pm
The '73 GT6 convertable - Sixfire - cannot be worked on in my garage as not enough space to walk around it or lift the bonnet properly. So it's parked on the drive awaiting the afternoon sun and no frigging wind with a chill in it.
General engine service needed and replacement of all hoses.
New alternater fitted and radio removed so that new guages can be connected - Amps, Volts and Oil pressure, so dash is in pieces!!!
Trunnions need oiling and there is 'clicking from the rear. So I gues at least one drive shaft UJ is on the way out. Due to my back problems, I think I'll get local garage to replace drive shafts and do the oiling.
Then there is the rear brakes and cable adjustment.
It will be at LM this year unless something serious happens -temping fate here
General engine service needed and replacement of all hoses.
New alternater fitted and radio removed so that new guages can be connected - Amps, Volts and Oil pressure, so dash is in pieces!!!
Trunnions need oiling and there is 'clicking from the rear. So I gues at least one drive shaft UJ is on the way out. Due to my back problems, I think I'll get local garage to replace drive shafts and do the oiling.
Then there is the rear brakes and cable adjustment.
It will be at LM this year unless something serious happens -temping fate here
Title: Re: SHOCKINGLY FIT FOR AN OLD GIRL
Post by: garyfrogeye on April 01, 2008, 11:51:09 pm
New engine for the Frogeye is being built but it won't be finished in time for Marham and won't be run in in time for Le mans, but post Le Mans it will be installed, run in and then thrashed (in time for next year).
Title: Re: SHOCKINGLY FIT FOR AN OLD GIRL
Post by: garyfrogeye on April 02, 2008, 12:01:26 am
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2190/2380538517_241dc8fd75.jpg)
Title: Re: SHOCKINGLY FIT FOR AN OLD GIRL
Post by: Perdu on April 02, 2008, 01:55:45 am
Kannell Gary! That is looking very very wicked
On the other hand Lara the green Midget is looking very green and will (Marham permitting) be at Le Mans unbuggered about with..
Roll on!
bill
8)
On the other hand Lara the green Midget is looking very green and will (Marham permitting) be at Le Mans unbuggered about with..
Roll on!
bill
8)
