Anyone started to use their e-types yet?
#41 Re: Anyone started to use their e-types yet?
Hi everyone,
Took mine out Saturday, wolverhampton to bridgenorth I could only park safely on Aldi so Mrs E type went shopping in their, and I finished doing a 50 mile loop,all went well,.....so that's why you were happy to go to aldi she said! .
All the best Rob Gill
Took mine out Saturday, wolverhampton to bridgenorth I could only park safely on Aldi so Mrs E type went shopping in their, and I finished doing a 50 mile loop,all went well,.....so that's why you were happy to go to aldi she said! .
All the best Rob Gill
v12 etype 2+2
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#42 Re: Anyone started to use their e-types yet?
I had to fix a few things before taking the old girl out at the weekend - the modified handbrake needed re-adjusting so that it actually held the car on a slope. Its now back to 3 clicks to fully on and of course the clutch slave cylinder chose this weekend to liberally leak. Luckily I had a Jaguar spare on my shelf.
I think I get through a slave cylinder ever couple of years...
Fabulous drive out with wifey to a country pub for a coffee and then back home avoiding as many cyclists as I could...
I think I get through a slave cylinder ever couple of years...
Fabulous drive out with wifey to a country pub for a coffee and then back home avoiding as many cyclists as I could...
1964 FHC 4.2
Etype restoration blog http://connor.org.uk
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#43 Re: Anyone started to use their e-types yet?
"Fabulous drive out with wifey to a country pub for a coffee and then back home avoiding as many cyclists as I could..."
How many did you not avoid?
How many did you not avoid?
Mark
67 OTS 1E14988, 2015 Camry XSE
67 OTS 1E14988, 2015 Camry XSE
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#44 Re: Anyone started to use their e-types yet?
Try being here in Bristol, they're an absolute nightmare
Cutting in front of pedestrians, going for gaps in crowds that really don't exist, generally being rude or riding at you on the pavement. As Martin Brundle would say, "he's driving into a disappearing wedge" and it only ends badly. You regularly feel them brush your arm as they swoop by and you're always thankful you didn't stumble at that particular moment.
I'll bring my bike down in the spring, and I will be a lot more courteous than they are!
Back onto topic - I haven't had a chance to have a run out in Richard's FHC yet, but my Dad got our Mazda out the other day and did 50 lovely sunny miles in the Peak District. He did see the odd classic, including a S2 FHC which belongs to a Club member in Sheffield.
Cutting in front of pedestrians, going for gaps in crowds that really don't exist, generally being rude or riding at you on the pavement. As Martin Brundle would say, "he's driving into a disappearing wedge" and it only ends badly. You regularly feel them brush your arm as they swoop by and you're always thankful you didn't stumble at that particular moment.
I'll bring my bike down in the spring, and I will be a lot more courteous than they are!
Back onto topic - I haven't had a chance to have a run out in Richard's FHC yet, but my Dad got our Mazda out the other day and did 50 lovely sunny miles in the Peak District. He did see the odd classic, including a S2 FHC which belongs to a Club member in Sheffield.
Simon Johnson
Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Nottingham
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Chasing the dream of a S1 4.2 OTS, but plan on getting an E ASAP!
Lucky passenger in a 1962 FHC - See restoration thread
Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Nottingham
E-type Club magazine contributor
Chasing the dream of a S1 4.2 OTS, but plan on getting an E ASAP!
Lucky passenger in a 1962 FHC - See restoration thread
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#45 Re: Anyone started to use their e-types yet?
The last piece of the jigsaw puzzle is ready, a re-cored radiator. Collecting it today. Rack has been reassembled with a new passenger side bush installed. Nice smooth action, lots of clean grease inside. Header tank and mount are repainted. New hoses and clamps. Now I need to clean and re plate all the fasteners. Many are quite rusty. New wire wheel brushes have been ordered, many hours of patient fiddling ahead. Give me two or three weeks and the car will be ready for its first drive of 2019.
Chris '67 S1 2+2
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#46 Re: Anyone started to use their e-types yet?
Hurry up!
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#47 Re: Anyone started to use their e-types yet?
Took my eldest daughter out for a picnic and to watch the sunset last night in ours - the view wasnt bad...not a cyclist in sight.
MD at SNG Barratt Group
Enthusiastic owner/driver of a couple of complete E-types as well as a warehouse or two of parts...
Enthusiastic owner/driver of a couple of complete E-types as well as a warehouse or two of parts...
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#48 Re: Anyone started to use their e-types yet?
Very nice pictures.
My car was rebuilt with your bits and pieces.
Thanks Julian.
Can you get some Koolmat in please?
My car was rebuilt with your bits and pieces.
Thanks Julian.
Can you get some Koolmat in please?
Its true, but Enzo never said it
Too many E types
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Too many E types
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#49 Re: Anyone started to use their e-types yet?
Not quite taking out .. but took it out to put on a trailer to get its clutch slip and oil leak fixed at Coopercraft.
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#50 Re: Anyone started to use their e-types yet?
S1.5 FHC 4.2 OSB 1968
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#51 Re: Anyone started to use their e-types yet?
Got her out cleaned up ready for the weekend. First trip out too Ipswich transport museum on Sunday with jec
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#52 Re: Anyone started to use their e-types yet?
I’m off to the Members Meeting on Sunday in mine. Parked in the Chicane Paddock if anyone is going.
Been out and about a lot this year already with the lovely weather. Nice run down to Goodwood last weekend as well.
Been out and about a lot this year already with the lovely weather. Nice run down to Goodwood last weekend as well.
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#53 Re: Anyone started to use their e-types yet?
Off to France then Germany next week. Does that count?
Angus 67 FHC 1E33656
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#54 Re: Anyone started to use their e-types yet?
Yes it does count Angus using your gbp savings before a further dip...
Ralph
'69 OTS + '62 OTS - Belgium
'69 OTS + '62 OTS - Belgium
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#55 Re: Anyone started to use their e-types yet?
Also at Goodwood for the weekend with mine. Looks like it might get a shower on the way home !!
Brian
1969 S2 FHC 1R20267
1960 Austin Healey 3000
1969 S2 FHC 1R20267
1960 Austin Healey 3000
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#56 Re: Anyone started to use their e-types yet?
Some night time driving in mine the other night. A new clutch has been fitted by coopercraft, it had a 3.8 clutch in it for some reason apparently.
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#57 Re: Anyone started to use their e-types yet?
I saw a yellow nick-nick on a truck go past on the road outside on Sunday evening.
Taking the mutt out in the morning - THEY'VE SALTED THE B***** ROAD!! When's it going to rain again to wash the road clean??
Taking the mutt out in the morning - THEY'VE SALTED THE B***** ROAD!! When's it going to rain again to wash the road clean??
Jerome Lunt
1970 S2 FHC - Dark Blue, Red Interior, MX5 Seats
2008 MX-5 NC PRHT
1970 S2 FHC - Dark Blue, Red Interior, MX5 Seats
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#58 Re: Anyone started to use their e-types yet?
S1.5 FHC 4.2 OSB 1968
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#59 Re: Anyone started to use their e-types yet?
The trouble with Easter having fine weather is that it brings the rellies put in droves. Had visitations all weekend. Now I get the chance to play with my car, just before the weather turns. And just before I take it for its MOT.
Chris '67 S1 2+2
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#60 Re: Anyone started to use their e-types yet?
Only anno domini and illness has stopped me using her summer or winter, and we are well into six figure mileage together. Here she is on a nice dry day.
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