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by Robbiee
Sat Aug 08, 2026 5:34 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: What's it like living with a moss box?
Replies: 10
Views: 605

Re: What's it like living with a moss box?

I have moss box on my 1962 3.8 …personally I love it It makes the correct sound in first. DD clutching is fun especially 3 to 2 whilst slowing for a corner, it’s always a joy when it works smoothly The moss box requires a mature timely approach when shifting ..very appropriate I have an Etype Fab 5 ...
by Robbiee
Sun Feb 08, 2026 6:30 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Window winder repairs
Replies: 7
Views: 5997

Re: Window winder repairs

Hi chaps I had a “jumping” winder on my S1 RHD driver door. The passenger side was fine(presumably used far less) So I thought …Where do I find an original (used) RH Side window winder mechanism that was not worn out?? Answer …the country that most Etype’s were exported to (The USA) So I went on lin...
by Robbiee
Sun Jan 11, 2026 5:13 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Stuck distributor
Replies: 15
Views: 5405

Re: Stuck distributor

Have you tried with a hot engine block?
Might be enough to shift it?
by Robbiee
Sat Jan 10, 2026 11:19 am
Forum: General
Topic: Content not viewable
Replies: 11
Views: 7134

Re: Content not viewable

Thanks but that doesn’t look like something I want to do

Is there no other way of seeing images?

Why has it changed?

Robbie
by Robbiee
Mon Jan 05, 2026 7:06 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Content not viewable
Replies: 11
Views: 7134

Re: Content not viewable

Thank you all
Unfortunately I’ve no idea what all those stuff means , VPN , virtual stuff etc
I guess I’ll just have to make do without pictures😩
by Robbiee
Sat Jan 03, 2026 6:42 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Content not viewable
Replies: 11
Views: 7134

Content not viewable

Hi all
I’m getting a lot of blue blanket pages with “Content not viewable in your region”
Can anyone advise?
Robbie
by Robbiee
Sat Sep 06, 2025 7:12 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Milestone
Replies: 4
Views: 2318

Re: Milestone

OSG is very beautiful and looks good even when not perfectly clean
Good luck with your choice
by Robbiee
Sat Aug 30, 2025 11:32 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Chrome trim finisher cappings
Replies: 4
Views: 2357

Chrome trim finisher cappings

Hi does anyone have a photo of how the bullet shaped metal chromed finisher cappings fit/sit on the top of the internal trim where the rear of the door meets the window on a coupe?
Robbie
by Robbiee
Fri Aug 01, 2025 9:46 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Cooling fan options
Replies: 19
Views: 14715

Re: Cooling fan options

Hi
My ‘62 3.8 has an original “fan” (2 blade)
I fitted a Marston rad from Radtech and the temperature stsys stable even in really hot weather in traffic
by Robbiee
Tue Jun 03, 2025 6:32 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: to underseal or not!
Replies: 11
Views: 14997

Re: to underseal or not!

H B Body
Toughliner
by Robbiee
Sun Jun 01, 2025 9:57 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: to underseal or not!
Replies: 11
Views: 14997

Re: to underseal or not!

Hi
My coupe has a stone chip (body colour over) in wheel arches, floor and kinda “blended” as the sills curve under the car..really good
My OTS has a smooth tough coat with body colour over which seems good …I’ll find the name of the product this week and let you know
by Robbiee
Fri May 30, 2025 7:03 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Locating the VIN/Chassis Number
Replies: 8
Views: 8867

Re: Locating the VIN/Chassis Number

This is interesting. When I was sorting my car the chassis number(VIN) was not present (replaced by a Dutch customs number stamped over it! I had the engine, gearbox and body number (written on the back of dash) Mary at Jag heritage specifically asked me where I’d found the body number and then said...
by Robbiee
Tue Apr 29, 2025 9:05 am
Forum: General
Topic: Drive it Day
Replies: 4
Views: 90344

Re: Drive it Day

Great day out on Derbyshire in the OTS
Saw lots of TVRs, 2 MGBs and a Morgan
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by Robbiee
Wed Apr 23, 2025 10:13 am
Forum: General
Topic: Etype stamps
Replies: 1
Views: 24104

Etype stamps

Hi
Just found this in my parents collection of old stamps..I guess it’s probably been mentioned before but I thought I’d share anyway
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by Robbiee
Mon Dec 30, 2024 6:39 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Rear handbrake calipers
Replies: 2
Views: 45799

Re: Rear handbrake calipers

Here are some photos
Will they fit a 1962 3.8??
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by Robbiee
Mon Dec 30, 2024 6:36 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Rear handbrake calipers
Replies: 2
Views: 45799

Rear handbrake calipers

Hi
Did the handbrake calipers change in dimension or design at any point ?

ie Does a later caliper fit a 1962 3.8??

Robbie
by Robbiee
Sat Dec 21, 2024 11:15 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: What are these?
Replies: 7
Views: 47115

Re: What are these?

Many thanks
by Robbiee
Mon Nov 18, 2024 5:22 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: What are these?
Replies: 7
Views: 47115

Re: What are these?

Lucky you
Mine were missing
I’m not sure if they are available to buy?
by Robbiee
Wed Jul 17, 2024 10:29 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Senior Moment Choke Cable
Replies: 12
Views: 9914

Re: Senior Moment Choke Cable

I have a Seamstress for a wife and 5ft 2inches with excellent fine motor skills and special awareness ..does the underdash stuff with no effort
Glad our advice helped !