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by Simon P
Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:54 am
Forum: General
Topic: Christopher Storey
Replies: 28
Views: 1203
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Re: Christopher Storey

Only just seen this. Very sad news. Always very knowledgeable and 'correct'. He sent me a very nice PM a few years back after I'd been off-air for a while due to illness. He'll be missed.

Rest in Peace.
by Simon P
Tue Jan 23, 2024 2:06 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Tracing an E-Type Series 3 for a friend
Replies: 6
Views: 787
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Re: Tracing an E-Type Series 3 for a friend

The original chassis number quoted will not be wholly incorrect. The 'P' prefix denotes power-steering - relatively uncommon on a Series 2 car.

Late '69 (which from the chassis number will likely be right) to Feb '71 was a long time for the car to have sat around unsold

Simon
by Simon P
Mon Dec 18, 2023 12:13 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Panel gaps at the factory
Replies: 3
Views: 1080
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Re: Panel gaps at the factory

Just to add for context that by that point the car would have had around 70-80,000 miles under its belt - although the passenger door would have seen far less use than the driver's door of course.

The less said about the bonnet gaps the better! :bigrin:
by Simon P
Thu Dec 14, 2023 1:19 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Door handles
Replies: 2
Views: 781
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Re: Door handles

As the owner of a Webasto-roofed car I've never bothered too much about the security or otherwise of the door locks. Any car that a child can break into with a pair of scissors........

:oops:
by Simon P
Mon Nov 13, 2023 9:49 am
Forum: Pub Chat
Topic: Building a Realm C type
Replies: 28
Views: 11202
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Re: Building a Realm C type

:thumbsup:
by Simon P
Fri Oct 06, 2023 5:05 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Fresh air intake on bonnet mounting
Replies: 9
Views: 899
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Re: Fresh air intake on bonnet mounting

Danny - looks like you're missing a set of the signature 'ovaloid' washers from under the bolts on your snail (picture taken from the S1 3.8 Factory Original thread):

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HTH

Simon
by Simon P
Fri Sep 22, 2023 8:56 am
Forum: Pub Chat
Topic: World Car-Free Day
Replies: 5
Views: 975
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World Car-Free Day

Today, apparently, is World Car-Free Day, when, according to an email I've received from Transport for London and the Mayor of London*, each year people around the world celebrate by leaving their cars behind and enjoying freedom from motor traffic, whilst children dance and play in the streets (not...
by Simon P
Fri Sep 22, 2023 8:35 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Back hatch cable - info please!
Replies: 8
Views: 852
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Re: Back hatch cable - info please!

I've had this happen before. Before you start dismantling things, check that the problem isn't solved by simply pushing down firmly on the hatch with both hands directly above the area where the latch is located (you might need to bump it a couple of times whilst doing so). With luck the catch reeng...
by Simon P
Thu Sep 21, 2023 8:19 am
Forum: General
Topic: Parts quality!?
Replies: 46
Views: 5019
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Re: Parts quality!?

SESH wrote:
Wed Sep 20, 2023 6:54 pm
However, it is still important that the Company should be judged on the way it handles complaints


:bigrin:
by Simon P
Tue Aug 29, 2023 2:30 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Window wipers
Replies: 10
Views: 1293
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Re: Window wipers

Not all all. I distinctly recall that as recently as 1976 we actually had quite a nice summer......

:bigrin:
by Simon P
Tue Aug 29, 2023 11:13 am
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Window wipers
Replies: 10
Views: 1293
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Re: Window wipers

abowie wrote:
Tue Aug 29, 2023 10:23 am
My approach is to not drive in rain.
Sadly, not an option in Blighty.....

:sad:
by Simon P
Thu Aug 17, 2023 8:46 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Has anyone got any experience re-doing these?
Replies: 2
Views: 797
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Re: Has anyone got any experience re-doing these?

If you haven't already got a copy, the original workshop fitting manual is here: http://www.tudorwebastosunroofs.com/downloads/tudor_websasto_Sunroof_manual_part1.pdf http://www.tudorwebastosunroofs.com/downloads/tudor_websasto_Sunroof_manual_part2.pdf That should at least tell you how it all went t...
by Simon P
Thu Jun 22, 2023 8:41 am
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Rev counter
Replies: 19
Views: 2912
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Re: Rev counter

Had you recently topped up the coolant? They will happily burp out any excess via the overflow pipe that comes out of the neck of the expansion tank if so. Perfectly normal.

Simon
by Simon P
Mon Jun 19, 2023 8:48 am
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Rev counter
Replies: 19
Views: 2912
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Re: Rev counter

:yeahthat: A surprising amount of "mission critical" stuff runs through the No.6 fuse: brake lights, horn, cooling fans, and rev counter. Easy enough to check for - see if your horn's working, and if not just bear in mind that your brake lights won't be working either. Change the fuse though and imm...
by Simon P
Wed Jun 07, 2023 10:44 am
Forum: General
Topic: Project ZP
Replies: 10
Views: 1348
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Project ZP

Yours for £950,000 (plus local taxes) the pair (and they are only available to be bought as matched pairs):

https://www.jaguar.co.uk/about-jaguar/j ... ction.html

:shock:
by Simon P
Thu May 18, 2023 11:26 am
Forum: General
Topic: Colour choice, Return to France, Customs etc etc
Replies: 7
Views: 1232
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Re: Colour choice, Return to France, Customs etc etc

Looks fab! Now looking forward to seeing the fully finished product!

:thumbsup:
by Simon P
Tue Mar 21, 2023 3:22 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Series 2 aesthetics
Replies: 309
Views: 179814
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Re: Series 2 aesthetics

:thankyouyellow:
by Simon P
Tue Mar 21, 2023 1:06 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Series 2 aesthetics
Replies: 309
Views: 179814
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Re: Series 2 aesthetics

Oh ye of little faith.......


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:bigrin:
by Simon P
Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:41 am
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Series 2 aesthetics
Replies: 309
Views: 179814
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Re: Series 2 aesthetics

Just to bring this long-running thread finally to a close :bigrin: can I just point out that I've managed to achieve a life-long ambition by: i) Not only succeeding in getting a Series II on the front cover of this month's Club magazine; but ii) Getting its un-molested, un-modifed arse end on there ...
by Simon P
Mon Feb 20, 2023 10:58 am
Forum: General
Topic: Calling Any Italian Owners
Replies: 5
Views: 1256
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Re: Calling Any Italian Owners

Thanks - that's very kind. There's no great rush about this, so I may well take you up on the offer :salute:

Simon