Ben Freer
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Mine were welded in
. Which means pulling the half shaft out and a world of hurt!
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On 8/14/2023 at 7:21 PM, DOG_MORGAN said:
What do you think about our weekend at the international my opinion it was very poor a waste of good money
I’m sorry that you feel that way. It was certainly cut down and the weather didn’t cooperate, however the main reason I attended was to meet up with people and that was satisfied. The autojumble and Bring&Buy were great and MUST be a major part of future events. I was disappointed that the trade suppliers weren’t there but on reflection I understand why they weren’t and in any case if I want new bits I go on line. Finding bargains in the Bring&Buy or autojumble is FAR more satisfying!
The camping facilities were just as good as at Malvern (although I did avoid the cold showers!)
I wasn’t bothered by the potholes on the way in (but then I came in my TRuck), if you lived in Devon those weren’t potholes, just minor irregularities in the road surface! If you saw the size of the Flea market at the other end of the Showground you would understand why our entrance was separate.
All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed the weekend.
Ben
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19 minutes ago, Lebro said:
Shame Stuart didn't make it
Bob
He was there, but no photographic evidence! The spanners (as in dogs) looked to be a bit of a handful. I failed to have a chat with him too!
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15 minutes ago, Drewmotty said:
Thanks Ben….we’re AKA Andrew Willmott and John Blake
I wasn’t going to be the one to blow your cover!
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Of course I’d like to agree with you Ian! However I don’t think I have a leg to stand on as we wimped out of bringing Geoffrey, fully resplendent with Aeroscreens, to the show completely! Of course there were several very “good” reasons why we came in the TRuck but they don’t support your argument!
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12 is Drewmotty and 13 is Chilliman. Great to meet up after so long. Looking forward to Malvern next year 28-30 June!
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2 hours ago, RogerH said:
Camping Gaz stove is your friend
Roger
Surely with your scouting background you can do better than that Roger!
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Happy birthday Bob, hope you’re having a great day!
Ben and Vicky
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Get in touch with the Wessex Group, there are many routes we organised that always ended up at a pub…….
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+2. Clearly North Devonians have taste
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On 2/13/2023 at 7:52 PM, Susan Bonnett said:
Is anyone using Racetorations seat?
Thank you
John
Me also! And I’m a bit nearer to you than Bob. I’ve sent you a PM
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Hope you’re being spoilt Roger! Happy Birthday!
Ben&Vicky
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Thank you all for your good wishes. I had a fabulous day and a very nice lobster for dinner! Getting Geoffrey ready for his next adventure (Wessex tour of Champagne and Alsace) next week.
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6 hours ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said:
Lower windscreen seal from TR2/3 or MGA. Set in a c shaped channel glued to the bottom edge of the aeroscreen. The c shape is aluminium and I have no source now. The nearest is the steel channel used on TR4 door aperture to hold the door seal. Issue with that is that it is steel and needs painting. MGB uses something similar up the side of the windscreen frame, again steel but is supplied plated.
Pt No AHH 6409 https://mgbhive.co.uk/product/ahh6409-mgb-roadster-windscreen-pillar-seal-retainer/ They are slightly curved, but can be eased into shape. To grip the seal either tap the leg of the c down or glue seal in with pu sealer
Peter W
This sort of thing Peter?
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50 minutes ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said:
Also stops the rain filling the screen vents.
Is that cut bits of windscreen rubber? (as fitted underneath windscreen). Is it glued on. Mine have rubber but yours looks more substantial.
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28 minutes ago, Lebro said:
You'r determined to make it rain are'nt you
Looks good
Bob
We desperately need some Bob!
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Well, I’m pretty impressed that I held out for so long! Honoured to have inherited TuRK’s unique screens!
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Another vote for a boot bag, but just be disciplined by removing it before you open the boot (and empty a rack I guess) as the boot lid hinges are not strong.
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8 hours ago, iain said:
I have taken to using Lanoguard. Derived from sheep wool, therefore green. lanolin is highly effective at rust prevention and lubrication. Every seen a rusty field gate where sheep rub themselves?
Iain
Thanks for that Iain, as a result of your comment I’m planning to rub one of our sheep over Geoffrey’s chassis
hope it doesn’t wriggle too much!
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All the best for your birthday despite the circumstances it’s nice you can spend it with your mum.
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As you say the repro ones don’t last 5 minutes!
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Well done Tim, we were unable to participate this time but I know from previous years that you’re still buzzing having completed the event. We brought Geoffrey down to Bude where we were marshalling to cheer you on. He positively purred all the way home, I think he wants to do it again (!) and seeing all of you in the car park at Bude on a high was certainly infectious!
'58 TR3A bonnet fixings
in TR2/3/3A/3B Forum
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Well I can’t be certain why it happened to me, but on removal of the dezus springs one was worn thin and that was enough for it to rattle loose. The other side? well perhaps it wasn’t turned fully. All I know for sure is that the central hook catch is not sufficient to hold the bonnet down when travelling at 60. The other thing to mention is that having a bonnet flip up whilst travelling on an A-road with Aeroscreens effing well hurts! We were very lucky. I’m not prepared to risk a repeat performance hence the solution Drewmotty has referred to in his link.