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I think people buying new vehicles should have to do the same to offset the carbon used in producing the things….

Hmmm might take some cleaning !!

Wednesday is drive it round Castle Coombe Circuit day 😜

Hi Wendy, I used JE pistons in my rebuild. They were light and balanced up really well 👍🏻

(Turn with the plugs out)

Before spinning it on the starter, try and turn it over by hand using a large spanner/socket or adjustable on the crank pulley bolt… if the oil in the bearings has deteriorated this will help prevent any damage

Then we shall agree to differ !!

On 15/04/2024 at 18:59, johnny123 said:

I have an Herald 13/60 with an engine number DG28801HE could any one tell me what engine is in it as the distributor is a strange one.

The HE stands for High Efficiency 

The E stands for Efficiency

Ouch !!!

Co not coal tits after all …

18 hours ago, Velocita Rosso said:

For my own peace of mind, I contacted the Certificat.air.gouvr.france, direct and this is the response I received 

contact@certificat-air.gouv.fr

Good morning,

Your vehicle is old: it falls under the less strict anti-pollution standards which result in more polluting technologies. It is not eligible for a certificate.

 

Cordialement,

Le service de délivrance des certificats qualité de l'air.

www.Certificat-air.gouv.fr

How very French !! Our locals contacted the Prefecture when our local Mayor said something similar… after a thorough public finances investigation the mayor was unceremoniously replaced 😆

As a side, it is worth Re-torquing it after the first time it runs and then again after 500 miles or so…

Speedy Cables have alway done good work for me - they can change it to electronic too, just run a single wire from the coil and it’s up n running…

Mine makes 114.8 bhp on twin 40 webers and is still smooth enough to idle properly and drive normally on the road … no superchargers needed

On 03/04/2024 at 16:25, Don Cook said:

Mike

Rouen and St Etienne have been discussed, at some length, on another thread: In short, classic cars are exempt in Rouen https://urbanaccessregulations.eu/countries-mainmenu-147/france/rouen (open the 'Exemptions' box!), and in Sept, St Etienne regulations won't apply to cars.

Thanks that’s really useful 👍🏻

6 hours ago, Rosbif said:

Not at all. It is actually 'Bleu de France'

Or if you prefer, a Norman.

Those A210’s were beautiful 🤩 

18 minutes ago, Beans said:

It's a uni colour based on Topaz Orange but brighter.
It is actually a pretty close match to RAL 2000 (yellow orange)

Cool, thanks !

Lovely colour too - what is it please? (Looks like VW-Porsche 60601 Signal Orange L20E)

On 27/10/2013 at 12:35, Beans said:

Looks like I am going to start another restoration in the not to far future  /static/blahsmilies/roll.png
So a few more pictures from the car. And this time also some of the bits that are not so good ...

Signs of previous repairs to the lower front wings ...


Standard rust patch where inner wing and front bulkhead meet ...


Butchered boot area, missing the spare wheel well ...


Fairly decent interior considering it's 37 years old ...


Engine bay ...


And the shell that I am very much tempted to use for the restoration ...


But first I'll get these refurbished for the DHC ...

Love the wheels 👍🏻👍🏻

2 minutes ago, Velocita Rosso said:

All seems very quiet re `24....generally by now its a buzz of excitement.

Oh I’m VERY excited !!! Get the car back from Moordale on Tuesday following some paint, prep for Castle Coombe track day on 1st May with TR Register, then prep work for the summer and the event of the year, the 10CR … I’ll try not to break my ribs, puncture my lung and have to miss it this time 😂🫣

If anyone is interested, I have a fully balanced & ported 1300 engine with big valve head, fast road cams, upgraded followers and springs running on twin SUs runs very strong, ready to go, collection North London …

On 29/03/2024 at 12:34, frenchiemk2 said:

Hi, 

What i learnt is here in France government chose yellow light because it's easier to see on snowy landscape (yes... no comment).

Well as main laws are not retroactive, you are allowed to still use yellow beams even now and no one will check the conformity/model.

I had 3 Scirocco Mk1 having 4 yellow tinted beams...

All i want, is to make an easy old looking car, reminding sports cars of the 70'S on meetings (Wheels, exhaust, spoiler, beams and bumpers off))

 

The French govt were right … it does !!

I’ve got a pair I don’t use (I have a set of continental units off my Landy I swap over when I go) … if you are still interested I’ll  dig them out and see if they are still serviceable 👍🏻

Living in suburban London I think that's simply fabulous!!
 

Set up a remote camera and watch them develop u til they fly the nest (of course the parents will probably be back for a second clutch later in the year !!