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mole42

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  1. Having changed dozens of rear drive shafts on saloons and Stags I know that, on the lift in my garage, it's a simple operation. But at midnight, in the dark, in a fuel station forecourt, tired and cold - and angry because it was a new, reconditioned shaft that failed - it's not so simple.
  2. Nuala's and my DNF in 2021 was due to a failed rear wheel bearing in a new hub on the Stag. Even if we'd carried a spare rear hub, I don't think I'd have wished to change it at midnight at Gledrid. There are limits!
  3. I'm sorry to hear your fate but I'd be inclined to call it a day and check the car over thoroughly before further driving, you never know what else could have become mis-aligned. Richard
  4. This has to be the bravest restoration I've ever seen. Fair play to you!!
  5. Having withdrawn Team Nuala Dowie Memorial, I’m available to marshal - I’m happy to travel. Please let me know if I can help. Richard
  6. Unfortunately there isn't enough time to complete the rebuild and shakedown the car before the event, so I've had to withdraw.
  7. There’s nothing worse than a communications problem leading up to a major event - well done for braving it though!
  8. Team “Nuala Dowie Memorial” has a vacancy for a co-driver for the RBRR. I’d prefer someone who’s done it before, who is happy to drive my Stag, maybe an ex-Police driver? There’ll never be another Nuala but a rally driver would possibly be ideal although, as I told Nuala many times, it’s not a competition….. Interested? Let’s have a chat. Richard
  9. Team “Nuala Dowie Memorial” have got an entry. Now I need to finish the car and find a suitable Co-driver.
  10. Delivered Mabel, my lovely Stag, stripped and ready for her 50th Birthday facelift to the restorers in Oswestry. Here we are loading up:
  11. mole42

    Nuala Dowie

    A fabulous tribute to and send-off for Nuala today. Three Triumphs in convoy with the hearse to Carlisle Crematorium, then a beautiful service in St. Andrews Church, there was standing room only, followed by tea and cakes at the village hall. There were many tears in Carlisle and tears and laughter in Borrowdale. Farewell, Nuala, may your Triumph always get you there ahead of the class. I’ll miss you. Richard
  12. Continued stripping Mabel prior to her holiday in Oswestry. All the trim, lights, glass is off and the engine is nearly out……
  13. mole42

    Nuala Dowie

    This from another site: "Arrangements for Nuala Dowies funeral have been confirmed and the family would love as many cars as possible to form a convoy to accompany her on her last trip. Tuesday 16th August. Leaving Keswick at 9.20am, travelling via Bothel to Carlisle Crematorium for a PRIVATE FAMILY SERVICE. Then on to a Thanksgiving at Borrowdale church. Please wear bright clothes."
  14. All sorted thanks to a fellow member of SOC woh has access to a beaver tail - we're travelling North on August 27th.... Thanks Wendy, Richard
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    Nuala Dowie

    I've got my train tickets, I'm assured that all is well with travel.
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