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- Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:49 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: MOT if driving in Europe
- Replies: 6
- Views: 83
Re: MOT if driving in Europe
A good question Steve, I get an MOT every year as its a very cheap safety check and even with full workshop facilities I cannot test the suspension under duress to the same degree the MOT station can with their shaker plates. For anybody in the UK the journey to the International this year will be a...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 7:06 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Chrome Bumper Companies in Devon
- Replies: 4
- Views: 121
Re: Chrome Bumper Companies in Devon
Chroming seems to have jumped massively in price over the last couple of years, but then again hasnt everything. Local to you is SMB who I would strongly advise you avoid, they may be cheap but lack any quality control. I now always use Derby Plating who are probably the most expensive but I have ne...
- Fri Apr 05, 2024 6:43 am
- Forum: Members' Cars
- Topic: New member, 75 interceptor convertible
- Replies: 16
- Views: 326
Re: New member, 75 interceptor convertible
A beautiful car and one that seems to be getting the care and attention it needs.
Im sure having driven it you will know what an excellent and vastly undervalued grand tourer these cars are.
Im sure having driven it you will know what an excellent and vastly undervalued grand tourer these cars are.
- Fri Mar 22, 2024 5:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Understanding the 1972 Models
- Replies: 5
- Views: 211
Re: Understanding the 1972 Models
Both the 383 & 440 engines can be built from standard to extreme with or without a six pack.
There are many parts available for these engines.
There are many parts available for these engines.
- Sun Mar 17, 2024 8:35 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Apparently an SP
- Replies: 17
- Views: 769
Re: Apparently an SP
That is not an SP. It has bumper fillers and the J emblem in the back. It is a newer car. :) I have seen many cars with the J badges added especially G series cars. I think badges were a big thing in the 70s, so many owners may have added them. It was and still is a thing to make your car look like...
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 5:53 pm
- Forum: Cars For Sale
- Topic: Anyone know this car
- Replies: 9
- Views: 515
Re: Anyone know this car
I always like to see the oily bits as many cars have shiny paintwork, but money is often neglected in the engine bay. As soon as I see an old compressor and a/c pipework I think a bill of over £2K will be coming, the £1200 Peter mentioned will buy a Fenair system but then it still needs to be fitted...
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 5:46 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Best Version of Interceptor (Saloon) and Why?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 530
Re: Best Version of Interceptor (Saloon) and Why?
A good topic for discussion Rocky, and Im sure there will be many differing opinions but for looks alone the MK1 wins hands down in my book. Not just for the dash as you mentioned which although a bit fussy with the switches if you are not used to them it exudes 60s class and is only bettered by a F...
- Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:02 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: New member advice
- Replies: 15
- Views: 443
Re: New member advice
Be prepared to travel to find the right car and walk away if you are not sure no matter how much time you have wasted as buying the wrong car can be a very costly mistake. Although some nice cars go through auction a lot of money pits also end up there and if you decide to go this route I would alwa...
- Tue Feb 20, 2024 5:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Interceptor MkIII rims on MkII
- Replies: 17
- Views: 454
Re: Interceptor MkIII rims on MkII
If it's an early Mk2 with pressed steel upper wishbones then that will be your problem :wink: , the later type upper wishbones that are cast steel have the correct clearance :? ..I bet your Mk3 alloys are scraping on the pressed steel upper wishbones..if so just take a bit off of them with a grinde...
- Mon Jan 29, 2024 9:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Interceptor restomod YouTube vids
- Replies: 2
- Views: 179
Re: Interceptor restomod YouTube vids
Ive been watching the Retropower videos, interesting to see their take on the bodywork, they were not impressed by the shape and fit of the doors so removed the skins to reshape them. Also they have done huge amounts of work to make the tailgate fit better and they still need to tackle the bonnet. I...
- Sat Jan 27, 2024 6:42 am
- Forum: Cars For Sale
- Topic: Viperceptor at Historics Auction RUF 340M
- Replies: 30
- Views: 1865
Re: Viperceptor at Historics Auction RUF 340M
Although its not my thing I do like it more as the years go by.
But £27K to recommission after just 2500 miles , thats an expensive car to run.
But £27K to recommission after just 2500 miles , thats an expensive car to run.
- Fri Jan 12, 2024 5:24 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Check your fuel tank inlet hose
- Replies: 6
- Views: 485
Re: Check your fuel tank inlet hose
Youre right with the MOT Steve, I take my car every year and it also looks good for the online history should you ever come to sell. Its all well and good owners saying they check their cars themselves but how many really do it properly, I have only ever had 1 car on my ramp that didnt need somethin...
- Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:38 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Check your fuel tank inlet hose
- Replies: 6
- Views: 485
Check your fuel tank inlet hose
There is much written about checking your fuel hose and replacing with good quality ethanol resistant pipes but how many people check the fuel inlet pipe from filler cap to tank. I have found the same thing on almost every car Ive looked at recently, many of which are very nice cars that have been m...
- Thu Jan 11, 2024 8:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Phil SP Hayes
- Replies: 5
- Views: 622
Re: Phil SP Hayes
Happy Birthday Phil
- Sat Jan 06, 2024 9:19 am
- Forum: Cars For Sale
- Topic: Int convertible project at Appleyards
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1011