The Dark Wob

Going to have to swap the wheels back. There's an awful wobbly feeling along with a thud on every rotation. Not balanced and a flat spot I reckon.
Great.

Greased Minor front end and the one end of the propshaft I could reach, I never get them both accessible as they don't line up linear-wise but usually manage one each time. CBA to jack the arse up which would have probably helped. Anyway got the toffee hammer out and found about 5-6 small 50p sized "areas of concern" which will all need welding up.

None of them are MOT worthy I don't think but I will put it through this year I think to see if there is anything I've missed/ignored. Going forward the intended repairs will mean stripping all 4 wings off and the sill cover plates and getting it all priced up, I think. Been with me nearly 20 years now so deserves a bit of love I suppose.....Might even fit the rust-free bootlid I have had in the garage for 15 of those years (hope it is still rust-free).

paulplom wrote: ↑Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:24 pm This really does the trick but I cba and need to wash the van first.

Hope you took care disposing of the cloth you applied the boiled linseed oil with, as it can self combust.

https://journeymansjournel.wordpress.co ... combustion.

I read that warning when I oiled the entire bodywork of the Cowley one year. After my efforts it looked a bit shinier but the effect soon wore off. Anyway, I fancied a bonfire so set fire to the rags I'd been using. Very disappointing.......

Just had a letter from the current owner of my P4 after finding my name in the history. Has given me a load of questions to answer

I'm most glad it's gone to an owner who is going to restore it!

Had another go at the driver's seat. I used the old colour (the new stuff hasn't arrived yet) and while not perfect, it's 'perfect' enough to not annoy me. I am now waiting for delivery of an £18 bottle of dye that I no longer need/want. Think if the weather is nice again (today it was glorious, not even slightly raining... miracle!) I shall put the Merc back on daily duties as, sunshine, roof down and pose until the wheels drop off!

More leather ointments arrived. Did nothing with them.
Instead, I bought a camcorder.

PhilA wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 11:08 pm More leather ointments arrived. Did nothing with them.

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Instead, I bought a camcorder.

I expect that to make an appearance in the final season of stranger things!

Took up the slack on the handbrake of the van and twatted my ear/heed off a spring hanger in the process. Just been in the shower and noticed in the mirros my right lug is swollen.
#notsadsprings #indifferentsprings.

Went to take the spare wheel off to swap it for the buggered front one. I need a five sided allen key to drop the cradle underneath ffs so have ordered a set. I didn't know there was such a thing. I didn't get a toolkit or jack with the van so have been carrying a bottle jack and wheel brace with me. I still would've been fucked if I'd got a puncture.
If you look in the picture above you can see the bit with big cables that the allen key goes into.