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Nigel, Had to re-core mine and it came back painted gloss black and I am sure it wasn't high temp paint. The gloss finish is nice as it cleans up nicely. Rob C 75 Midget-finally running right after Summer is over. robbiesg@... 25055... MORE
So I am motoring down a nice quiet highway at 50MPH and come to a leisurely stop at a traffic light. 30 seconds go by, light turns green and I motor on up to 50 MPH again. AFter about a mile, I detect the distinct smell of burning brakes. Dang, I hope that's not me.... unfortunately it was. SO I pulled over to the side and came to a stop. The brake pedal was hard and would not depress very far. Furthermore, the brakes were not responding very well (nor grabbing). After stopping I noticed the stinky smoke coming... MORE
Hi guys Was thinking about painting my radiator - is there any specific paint this should be done in? ie heat resistant? or is regular cellulose ok? I'm assuming it's original finish was satin black, is that correct? tia Nigel "amukdigiphoto" 25045... MORE
Hi, Nigel.... Yes...there is special paint according to Eastwood Automotive Products @ www.EastwoodCo.com Type "radiator paint" into the "search" box and there you have it! :):) Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 25047... MORE
Interesting experiments, Paul. The most simple well-working PCV system I ever had came on the '67 engine 5 main bearing engine which I installed in place of the 3 main bearng which came in my PO'd '64 MGB. Factory PCV valve (rubber diaphragm) intake manifold mounted breathing through the liquid/vapor flame arrestor mounted on the front of the timing case cover with matched vented/filtered oil filler cap. Replaced the diaphragm once and filtered cap once in a while. And introducing a little water into the intake manifold once a year will help keep things clean. There are also a... MORE
Paul... There is probably a formula for this but, I am "not knowing" in this respect. All else being equal... as the track and footprint widen, the wheelbase "effectively" decreases..... think go-kart. The car becomes shorter! All else being equal... as compared to the stock tire/wheel size, as the footprint becomes greater, the vehicle weight load upon the tire will effectively decrease....for this and other technical reasons...all else being equal you will feel this mostly on a wet or contaminated surfaci. All else being equal... the stock suspension was built with the stock tire/wheel combo in mind. As that... MORE
Neat vintage flying helmet!! :) Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 25039... MORE
That does not help me if the car has been reshelled in the past though I want to know what colour my chasis number left the factory not what colour the body was before. "kdb550" 25020... MORE
Gerard, Thanks for the tip on using Metalglaze. Great stuff! Fortunately I live a couple of blocks form Berkeley Color, automotive paint supplies, and they carry it. I like the way it sands and how smooth it feels. Not as hard to spread as I though it would be seeing it is so thin. Don "Don May" 25031... MORE
Reshelled? Seems to me if the color on the bulkhead/areas up under the dash is not the original color then what is left of the car but the engine trans and drive train. :-) As Nigel was pointing out it would be very rare if that is not the original color if it matches one of the few original colors the car came from the factory from. A previous owner would have had to strip the car down to the shell, strip all the paint from all surfaces and repaint in order for hidden areas to be other than... MORE
You need a heritage certificate. Check the archives for details of how to get one. "Jeremy Cogman" 24994... MORE
"Tube or lever shox" I am inclined to agree with you, David C. My current BE came with a tube shock set-up and I don't think it pays to convert BACK! The only reason I became familiar with tube shock kits to begin with (PO'd LBC) was due to the fact I couldn't find a rebuilt that would last more than 6 months and they just wanted too much dough for new. With Worldwide/Peter C. in the picture, this is no longer the case, especially in view of the fact he can supply alternative valves as well. Cap'n. Bob... MORE
Ditto. Info is on my web site along with links to the Heritage site. http://www.gerardsgarage.com/FS_Garage.htm click on BMIHT link. Gerard "gerardchateau" 24995... MORE
David, Check out his car on my web site. I don't know if you've seen it before, but it's in the Hot Rod Healey section, so your thoughts about stock shocks may not be valid. John's is the last in te series of pages (there are about 8) http://www.gerardsgarage.com/FS_Garage.htm use the "Unique Spridgets" link on the main page to find it. Gerard "gerardchateau" 24983... MORE
Hi Don, Then it's similar to the catalyzed type I guess. The only problem with fiberglass to metal is the expansion contrction rate is different, so they can sometimes separate. That's onother reason you don't want to go too thick on the bondo. When you sand, you should use at least a 12 inch long "board" (I'm referring to the block sanders used for auto body work). This is especially important for the broad nearlt flat (but not really) area you are doing. Start with 80 grit and criss-cross from two dirctions to get the form right and contoured... MORE
Drew, This spring I converted to a tube shock suspension and larger front disc brakes. I purchased the full shock kit with mounting components kit from Frontline Spridget. Lots of custom grinding and filing to get it to fit. Worth the effort, but not a bolt on as marketed. The kit included AVO adjustable shocks. (www.avouk.com). No part # was included on the invoice or the one page of lit from AVO. I can't tell from their web site what car they're intended for, since Spridget isn't a choice there. I believe that the eye bores at each end... MORE
Thanks David, I will look out for the different location of the joint. I have tried altering the "set" of the hose, but it then puts undue stress on it when on the opposite lock. Maybe I should have mentiond I am running on 165 tyres sothere is less inner wheel clearance than standard. Guy "Guy Weller" 24978... MORE
Drew.. "tube shocks" On my basically stock BE (except for 3/4 front bar and 175/70 on 13" 5.5 Westerns) I am running the Wheelrite conversion the car came with when acquired from PO but with Corvette-size KYB "GR2's" which are softer than the normal KYB's. I am sorry, but I do not have the model numbers handy. They are still a little too firm, but not by much. They are acceptable. A little softer wouldn't hurt, though, since the stock BE rear was oversprung to begin with. Though I normally do not exceed 70, I have once had the... MORE
Older son is heading to RAF Lakenheath this Novemeber. Anyone around the Bury St.Edmonds, Cambridge or Ely area? Lucky person my son. I spent time there, Mildenhall, Scluthorpe and Greenhan Commons.. Suppose I would not get away with taking his place? No.. eyes wrong color, someone might notice. =) Years age difference a problem? surely not. =) I expect he will be looking to purschase late this year, early next. I will be making the trip to visit him and Father in law (Eastbourne) some time next year or late this year. Would like to ship one back. Wonder... MORE
OK, Claire...let's work the problem a bit. You keep talking of a vapor/oil seperator. Where exactly is this part located on your engine, if not on the timing chain cover. I ask specifically because the year of the car may not be the year of the engine, Claire. Fr'instance, a late 10cc engine (1098) would have the vapor/oil separtor cannster located on one of the valve lifter side covers under the intake manifold instead of attached to the timing chain cover like the later 1275 engines. Factory stock PCV valve: The "appearance" of the rubber diaphragm can be decieving.... MORE
Nigel.... Spridgets wear "beading" on their rear ends between panels just like BE's, which also have "beading" between panels on their bonnets. In near future, my BE will have no "beading" in it's bonnet as it will have a fibreglass one, as the underside of the BE bonnet is not well protected against road splash. Thus..... the seams containing the beading have a tendency to rust from the inside/out, accordingly, despite seam sealer, etc. This.....is a PITA!! :):) Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 24866... MORE
Watch it, Don May...:):) Ahnold is one of my favorite people.... assuming he walks the walk as well as he talks the talk....he's gotta get elected first...then we'll see! If he gets in and doesn't walk the walk....then he bites the bites the big one. You gotta understand...politics today as practiced by professional politicians has nothing to do with serving the majority of "the people"....it's a job....and "they" do what they need to do to keep their jobs, just like the rest of us (only they get free health care...I think for life?) Why else would it be impossible... MORE
Well, Don.... "Your way" of putting together the panels and ADDING the top of the beading may just be a blessing is disguise with respect to avoiding future rust problems in those seams. They are notoriously difficult in this respect when the "full" beading is replaced. Time will tell I guess. Cap'n. Bob '60 :{) PilotRob@... 24839... MORE
Hi, "Cheers"... Let's get our parts straight, first. I am a little confused by your terms and the way they are used. The PCV system on the '67 is very simple. It consists of a factory diaphragm type PC V valve mounted on (in) the inlet manifold, which is fed via a flexible hose from the vapor/oil separator (aka "flame arrestor) mounted on the timing chain cover on the front of the engine. It is a "graduated orifice" (diameter of hole specific to the application). It is an "outlet". The "inlet" consists of a graduated orifice embedded within the... MORE
$1000.00 takes this car home. Forced to sell, getting married and need the cash, bonnet alone is worth $1200.00 andI have put more then that just into restoring the bonnet. It is one of three known Thomas Denner Bonnets left in the world. The car is RHD with a new rack, and tie rods imported from the UK, most parts to finish it needs paint and body for the rear half and there is no motor or trans. I also have custom made glass side curtians. Photos are uploaded to this sites photos section. Southern California 909-947-8099 Mike "Michael"... MORE
