Beans Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Quoted from Raider Top down ... Correct me if I am wrong, but you'll need a can-opener according to the entry list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted June 28, 2015 Author Share Posted June 28, 2015 Quoted from Beans Correct me if I am wrong, but you'll need a can-opener according to the entry list True enough but I was advising old Mr Charlton 😀For us it will just be windows down 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Quoted from Raider True enough but I was advising old Mr Charlton 😀For us it will just be windows down 😎 May be old, but ....but.. er....maybe old, but,but......(think) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Quoted from Velocita Rosso ... May be old, but ....but.. er....maybe old, but,but......(think) Old Git Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted June 28, 2015 Author Share Posted June 28, 2015 Saw a great sticker on a car at Burnley show today.In the style of "Intel Inside" it was "Grumpy Old Git inside" 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted June 28, 2015 Share Posted June 28, 2015 Your car ... ??? ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted July 11, 2015 Author Share Posted July 11, 2015 Well my car is now with my local garage for them to finish the brake rebuild for me. I am running out of time with only 8 weeks to go so I am substituting time with money 😲Might get them to fit rebuilt front struts too.I hope PMW is truly grateful 🤔 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 Now ordered rebuilt front struts with uprated springs and inserts from Chris Witor. I let him know they were needed in time for the 10CR and he said someone else ordered a pair the day before and they were on the 10CR too.Looks like we are good for suppliers 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy66 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 It's Soo QUIET !!! Is everyone's car ready to go ??Just looking though pics of 2013, what a Great time we had ! Is it just me? Not feeling the build up buzz this time ? 🤔Royboy 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepy Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 Quoted from Royboy66 Is everyone's car ready to go ??Royboy 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 We saw Don earlier, He is nearly ready, the MOT is going to be booked for the day before you go. He has faith in Lady Boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 I think my spitfire may need a wash and filling with petrol.I may give it an oil change too. Still, booked into a "taster session" at Brands on Wednesday 2nd Sept, so that should give it a shakedown On the other hand, the backup car still needs a bit more welding. a dash sorting plus checking the untried engine, gearbox and axle all actually work. That could be a challenge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Getting nowhere with re-fitting my gearbox-need 30hr days at pres-work and m25 making life difficult!Otherwise apart from window winders, the car is ready to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted July 24, 2015 Share Posted July 24, 2015 Just ordered some new oil for the gearbox and back axle.About time to start with a service ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepy Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 [quote=timbancroft61Otherwise apart from window winders, the car is ready to go!You don't need them, just drive with the windows open! It's going to be glorious sunshine the whole route! 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Quoted from Sheepy [quote=timbancroft61 It's going to be glorious sunshine the whole route! 😉 Says he with Yorkshire grit.....a piece of dry sea weed and cows standing up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepy Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Quoted from Velocita Rosso Says he with Yorkshire grit.....a piece of dry sea weed and cows standing up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 Wondering how dry sea weed and cows stand up ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky_spit Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Prep on the Spitfire is now more or less done.... Suspension has been overhauled with Canley front uprights, new rear dampers, new rear trunnion bushes (one was partially seized), new halfshaft UJs, and 10mm more ride height on the front, wheel bearings greased and a 4 wheel alignment done. The car now feels really good on the road.Brake fluid change, gearbox and engine oil changed, diff checked, everything else adjusted, greased and oiled. I've made some better arrangements to stow the build-it-yourself hood in the boot properly, so that it does not have to come out to get at everything else. I also fitted the spare wheel using the OE bracket on the boot floor. This gives less rattling in the boot but more importantly a measure of peace of mind, as the wheel is part of the rear end safety design. We were involved in that Ariel Atom crash 2 years ago on the motorway in the rain, and spent a scary 30 seconds stationary in the middle lane waiting to be rear-ended while other cars skidded all around us, so I'm glad I finally got round to doing that job. Feeble as a Spitfire shell is, it might help.The fuel issue I had has not returned (famous last words) and the engine is going as well as it ever has. It now has a new Lucas distributor with locked advance weights, and a 3D mappable ignition system fitted under the dash. I'm using 2 maps and can switch between them without the need of a laptop, so I have a standard 1296FD map running with the ability to switch to a less aggressive map should we have to use some crappy fuel. I'm also taking the original Delco with us ready to swap if need be. What can possibly go wrong?....So, just some cleaning and last minute jobs to do, load the tools and spares, stock up on Werthers and bananas, and we're ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted August 5, 2015 Share Posted August 5, 2015 Quoted from sparky_spit So, just some cleaning and last minute jobs to do, load the tools and spares, stock up on Werthers and bananas, and we're ready to go. Weight saving ....buy banana flavoured Werthers .....you old ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raider Posted August 7, 2015 Author Share Posted August 7, 2015 Quoted from Raider Now ordered rebuilt front struts with uprated springs and inserts from Chris Witor. I let him know they were needed in time for the 10CR and he said someone else ordered a pair the day before and they were on the 10CR too.Looks like we are good for suppliers 😉 Just come off the phone from Chris and it looks like I'll get the struts the week before the 10CR - GULP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Electric fan playing up..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkshire_spam Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Think I might have some work to do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Right, progress as follows:1. Gearbox now in the car, including 3/8 unf dowel/studs at 2 o'clock and 8 o'clock-thank you, Richard.2. Witor big brakes now on the car, just need to bleed them.3. New secondhand speedo and new speedo cable fitted.4. New ring gear fitted to flywheel this in conjunction with the new starter will mean I no longer wake the neighbourhood up when I start her!5. New Minilite wheels fitted.So what is left?1. Windows2. Valve clearances to be checked.3. Tune carbs and Dizzy.4. Oil change.5. Possible UJ changes to driveshafts.6. Paint underside of floorpan as some surface rust showing.Blimey, may get everything done in time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don cook1 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 1. Today I got rid of all the old fuel (red/brown colour!). 2. Will start her up on Weds after more than four years laying idle .3. Refit gearbox tunnel etc and a fair bit of the dash. 4. Rebuild passenger door innards.5. Get the indicators to work.6. Check brakes.7. Run in the rebuilt engine then change the oil/filter, tighten head bolts and set valve clearances.8. Get insurance.9. Get an MOT.10. Get Tax11. Get on the overnight ferry on the 8 Sep and get pissed.Driving (in a surprisingly fast 1.6D Fiesta) to the South of France on the 23 Aug and back 1 Sept so precious little running in time, especially if MOT throws up problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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