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by fried onions
Thu Apr 25, 2019 4:45 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Squire's voitures
Replies: 1601
Views: 593763

Re: Squire's voitures

1000 miles regrease interval seems a bit much, can you fit a one shot type system with a pump in the cab like you would have fitted on older wagons etc, hoses run to each nipple and apply a dollop whenever the handle is squeezed? Some of them are 'supposed' to be done every 500... it's a dirty job ...
by fried onions
Wed Apr 24, 2019 8:19 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Squire's voitures
Replies: 1601
Views: 593763

Re: Squire's voitures

This is what I will miss about the MO. IMG_5340.JPG The deep, full width parcel shelf, in addition to the glove box, is a boon I believe to be unparalleled in any other car. You can just pop into the shop and put all the stuff on the shelf, where it stays put - bottles of beer, a loaf of bread, tins...
by fried onions
Wed Apr 24, 2019 8:10 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: My slightly knackered old cars
Replies: 383
Views: 161896

Re: My slightly knackered old cars

You forgot to weld the diff M8!

Good work. That Chevette has a delightful air of gentle decay about it, and is a really well-proportioned design. Must be pretty economical too?
by fried onions
Wed Apr 24, 2019 8:05 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Drum's motorised conveyances
Replies: 197
Views: 111180

Re: Drum's motorised conveyances

Keep at it mate. Can you not fall back on the old Austin for your transport?
by fried onions
Wed Apr 24, 2019 8:01 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Unparallel Renault 16 Happenings
Replies: 346
Views: 161673

Re: The Parallel Universe of R16 Ownership

Nice work! This really looks the bee's knees.
by fried onions
Tue Apr 23, 2019 3:35 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Squire's voitures
Replies: 1601
Views: 593763

Re: Squire's voitures

Good points. I understand the desire for a Yank, and have a similar desire of my own. That is something that takes SPACE though, of course. EFA Yes, the earlier 50's cars were better made. To understand this, you must realise the car market after the post-war recovery was saturated. One of the ways...
by fried onions
Mon Apr 22, 2019 8:45 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Squire's voitures
Replies: 1601
Views: 593763

Re: Squire's voitures

The MO is on eBay, since I adjusted the carb its now returning 30 m.p.g. - why do I always do these things right before I sell a car? I will use the Midget over this summer and probably punt it on. That will leave me with 3 cars which I can just about manage. The shite Minor is essentially sound but...
by fried onions
Sun Apr 21, 2019 9:30 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: EBay Finds
Replies: 12474
Views: 2947014

Re: EBay Finds

by fried onions
Sun Apr 21, 2019 9:23 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: EBay Finds
Replies: 12474
Views: 2947014

Re: EBay Finds

This is what I call a car:

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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1950-studeba ... Sw2hhcqJt9

Note the Quaker State service sticker!
by fried onions
Sun Apr 21, 2019 8:38 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: EBay Finds
Replies: 12474
Views: 2947014

Re: EBay Finds

OK. I thought you saw him now and again through Renault business. I will keep my eyes peeled for him in the car park. *FUCK ME* :-o https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1958-Riley-Two-Point-Six/233195138328?_trkparms=aid%3D888007%26algo%3DDISC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140328180637%26meid%3D51f0a88974af432a83e8f...