Ben Hutchings Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 This thread is dedicated to jobs that you REALLY WANTED TO DO but can't because you've run out of time (or other more important jobs have over taken).I'll start:- Relay up the lights - Didn't get them done Saturday as planned, rained off on Sunday. The headlight are halogen and pretty bright so I hope it won't be a problem.- Fit the old lucas spots - Almost got one fitted, but then got foiled by not being able to get any or my spanners, sockets or wrenches behind the over-rider to do them up.- Replace water pipe under manifold and re-attach the heater valve so we have some emergency 'radiating' ability if things overheat.- Fit a couple more speakers for some resfull tunes as were driving through the night.- Insulate tunel cover more. we are going to COOK.- Find and fill all the holes in the bulkhead area that seem to allow it to rain on feet when driving in a downpour.- Fix/replace slack clutch pedal to cylinder linkage. Rattles annoyingly.. but thats all.There... nothing REALLY important. Surely some of you must have run out of time too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6 John Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 In my case I've either just run out of time or quite frankly run out of money!Right my list of things I'd have liked to have had:A modicum of mechanical skill to enable me to fix anything en route! :PFull bare metal respray - no timeReclining passenger seat - no moneyPolybushes all round - no moneyAlternator - no moneySpot lights - no money and no alternator. Don't know how good my dynamo is!A radio/cd player and speakers - no moneyAgain, nothing major as such.My thanks for all the work that has been achieved must all go Adam Chignell of Mobile Triumph Repairs. Top bloke!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRoger Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Nope.... all fine here! :PWell, I wanted to have the cvjoint conversion ready, but I haven't. All my own fault as the machining of the hubs went wrong. Hopefully the rotoflexes will survive another 2000 miles. The only thing I haven't done and I know at some point I will regret this is buying a coolbox. Me and James had this plan of eating vlaai (our traditional local pie) at JoG and LE. The only way of keeping it fresh is putting it in a coolbox. Well... I don't have one so there will be no vlaai at JoG. :'( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Hutchings Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 No Vlaai at JOG!!!!!? BUT THATS THE ONLY THING HE's GOING FOR! Now i'm gonna have to find another co-driver, cus he's gonna be insufferable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRoger Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 I know it will be a total shock for him. Although I will bring vlaai on thursday, hope that will do! ::) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Hutchings Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 Ah yes well that might be fine. But wait a sec, we have coolboxes.. well what i mean is we have shops that have cool boxes and we would buy one at the drop of a hat if it means keeping this new tradition alive. I offer to transport the 'product' if you don't have room. (not that your GT is any small than mine). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTRoger Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Well space is the main problem. We are staying in the UK for another week so have quite a lot of luggage to bring. Also not looking forward at having this coolbox in the car all week... But don't think we should bother too much. Eating vlaai in Enfield is also kinda special! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted October 3, 2006 Share Posted October 3, 2006 Well - let down by two people... Hutch's lack of prep, but more disturbingly Roger's lack of commitment to the vlaai... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Hutchings Posted October 3, 2006 Author Share Posted October 3, 2006 Cheeky git... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave2000 Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Trying to steer this thread back on-course, I din't get round to / couldn't be arsed to:Fit stereo - have borrowed a power inverter instead to use a domestic one (and to test the output strength of my alternator! :o)Fit hazard lights - anything that involves me either wiring something in or wielding powerful electric tools anywhere near anything that can get damaged is a recipe for either disaster and/or serious maiming. Will leave this job until an unschduled stay in hospital dosn't affect my social plans quite so much ::)Fit dash-top rev counter - Needs dash-centre speaker for original 1971 radio removing (see point 1 above) and also involves electrical connections (see point 2) 'Nuff said ;DSee you all tomorrow....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfie70 Posted October 5, 2006 Share Posted October 5, 2006 Well my car was ready all planned for an MOT this wednesday then get it taxed on thursday, last minute is good. But slight problem as engine now sealed, literally, dad sealed the engine with petrol sealent grrr anyway see you all tomorrow and good luck everyone, oh and you don't need music, the engine should be music to your ears, 'Clunk , clunk, clunk,clunk...........cluck....(off into the scottish hills) bi ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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