Wendy Dawes
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Had a good weekend though as the M42 was closed and a major accident on the A46 which was the alternative route- it took 3 hours for us to arrive on the Saturday in Marmite,it should have been just 50 mins 🙄 there aren’t usually many if any cars for sale at Stoneleigh it’s basically an indoor auto jumble. The NEC in March and November has cars for sale but can be quite pricey there, keep looking Gary 😊
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I agree, one of the best events in the calendar ♥️
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Thanks Bruce will be stripping the engine down in a couple of weeks time , getting Mike Papworth to overhaul the diff as well, and fitting new front trunnions. hopefully that’s all the drivetrain sorted 🙄
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I had to think long and hard but one more is the last spend on her
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Yes he was fine, he’s a good friend of Darren’s even offered to help with the engine bless him
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After much deliberation I’ve decided to give Mabel one more stay of execution, I’ve decided to get her engine rebuilt over the spring/summer, she’d better behave after this biggie
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Herald 1200 parts going to Stoneleigh over riders, drive shafts with completely new brakes, cylinders and adjusters, will need new UJ’s. trunnion bush kits, brake pads type 12. Webasto roof,
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You could contact Mike Papworth, he’s near Coventry his number is 07768775170 or he will be at Stoneleigh this coming weekend
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May be lucky and get some parts at Stoneleigh next weekend
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I can afford to have Mabel’s engine reconditioned, I’m just not prepared to spend any more money on her, I’ve spent more than I ever wanted to already, sorry to see her go but sometimes you have to call it a day
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She has been bought by a club member who will sort her out. Happy that someone will take her on further than I was prepared to. she wil still he seen out and about in the future
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Thanks but no thanks Amy lol 😂
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Mabel is now sold 😊
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I’m in talks with Darren about it, but I do know the car and I do know that there’ll be yet another issue, probably the diff , if I change the engine and gearbox, there’s only the diff left to blow lol
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Turner or hooch lol
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She’s for sale at £2000 if anyone wants to buy her and either replace or recondition her engine I’m not throwing any more money at her I’ve spent a fortune and the money pit is too deep 😊 I’ll post a for sale on the forum later
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Thank you Amy, it won’t stop me from enjoying the planned events, old cars, tired engines etc xx see you at Stoneleigh with biscuits 😊
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Thanks Bruce x I have a 1500 spitfire engine but I think I’ll get her own engine reconditioned in the next few weeks, I bought an overdrive gearbox and twin hs2 carbs which I have had rebuilt at cost so I’ll get her engine done and put the whole lot on in one go
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Took Mabel out for a pre Stoneleigh run ran beautifully for a 7 mile drive then blew a big end half a mile from home, limped her back to her garage and shut her away for the forseeable, I did say in the area news in club torque that she would throw up an issue before Stoneleigh, she was meant to be on the stand. I hate that car !!
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We will be visiting Calke Abbey in Derbyshire on Drive it day, should be a lovely day out look forward to seeing you all at the next meeting where the final bookings, details and payment for admission will be collected
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Me too I use lots of Aldi tools, they do the job
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Brilliant, Kevin and Lucy are well loved members of West Mids area, they’ll be raiding again this year 😊
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Hi Gary, maybe you could put a post on this forum under cars wanted section and include your budget price, there’s always a car for sale at some point within the club membership, good luck on your search
