Practically Classics Forum

Jump started the Dolomite, put some petrol in, jet washed it, pumped up the tyres and now I need a new fan belt because it is constantly squealing. Good job I get paid tomorrow.

sunday i washed & polished mr2 as a bloke was coming to view the car sunday at 2.... 2.30 he rang & said he forgot & couldnt afford it anyway.. annoying! in the process i left the door slightly ajar & now have a flat battery..

Swearing at steering boxes.

Over the weekend I re-fitted the exhaust & carbs;

I've just been unloading the Matra after a 700 mile round trip to France to celebrate 40 years of the Bagheera at the Montlhery Autodrome. Made the journey without incident and the UK club's little convoy attracted a lot of favourable attention from the locals during the trip.

Replaced the fuel tank sender in the series 3.

I'm not going to discuss the mentality of someone who put silicone sealant and an oversized O ring instead of a gasket on the old one.
I love the bodges I find on that vehicle.

There is creative and then there is dumb

yesterday did 700 km round trip in mr2, mostly motorway...

I have been swearing at mine, does that count?

oh yes.....

TerryG wrote:I have been swearing at mine, does that count?

Its not swearing, its a magical incantation to get the ....ing thing to work

(Well thats what I tell the kids anyway)