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by ChrisP
Thu Feb 16, 2023 10:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Another C-V8 found
Replies: 15
Views: 1154

Re: Another C-V8 found

To JGLarkin
tell me whats wrong with the lifting ?
by ChrisP
Wed Nov 02, 2022 9:46 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale
Topic: JH Windscreen - UNUSED
Replies: 3
Views: 463

Re: JH Windscreen - UNUSED

Have sent a PM
by ChrisP
Mon Oct 31, 2022 10:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Electric CV8?
Replies: 62
Views: 3624

Re: Electric CV8?

Again spot on. If any government wanted to really go green its easy. just ban the sale of any vehicle that can exceed the national speed limit. And retro limit all existing vehicles at the next M.O.T. with a limiter. Why do we have cars capable of 150 mph when we are not allowed to drive above 70 mp...
by ChrisP
Mon Oct 31, 2022 9:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Electric CV8?
Replies: 62
Views: 3624

Re: Electric CV8?

Hi Grant
spot on with that one.
did you know they measure the efficiency of coal stations by the amount of nu-burned coal in the ash.
Last time i worked on one it was about 25%
so factor that waste into your Tesla and petrol is not so bad
by ChrisP
Mon Oct 31, 2022 9:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Electric CV8?
Replies: 62
Views: 3624

Re: Electric CV8?

Hi Mojo i take your point but if you consider the performance characteristics and range on a tank of a CV8 and the legal speed limits.As a daily drive it would never make sense petrol or electric. But as a weekend / show car for me it would be OK. provided that the conversion is done intelligently a...
by ChrisP
Mon Oct 31, 2022 8:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Electric CV8?
Replies: 62
Views: 3624

Re: Electric CV8?

Hi Timmo for me its Why not! For as long as i can remember people have been sticking bits on cars twin carbs turbo's even daft looking aluminum fins. So why not move with the times and go electric. i would love to do it to my Healey but here in France i would never get it road legal Have fun with it...
by ChrisP
Sat May 07, 2022 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Issue with Firefox
Replies: 191
Views: 21545

Re: Issue with Firefox

Hi Mike The thing people overlook is that we are not all computer wizards. I see advice posted like empty the cache i have no idea what that means. I am a retired mechanical engineer restoring a 50 year old car. Bill Gates is a clever bloke but is he any good at panel beating. This is a forum for gu...
by ChrisP
Sat May 07, 2022 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Issue with Firefox
Replies: 191
Views: 21545

Re: Issue with Firefox

I have used firefox for years, and i have been in the forum for a few years. But only in the last few days have i been getting the black screen and have difficulty getting in. Nothing has changed my end, I can get into home page models etc no problem it seems to be just the forum. sometimes if i go ...
by ChrisP
Sat Apr 30, 2022 9:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Name that car
Replies: 466
Views: 71077

Re: Name that car

do you want another photo?
by ChrisP
Sat Apr 30, 2022 6:09 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Name that car
Replies: 466
Views: 71077

Re: Name that car

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bit of an unfair photo but i am sure someone will get it
by ChrisP
Thu Jan 20, 2022 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: JH 50th anniversary badges
Replies: 15
Views: 2760

Re: JH 50th anniversary badges

I could be interested in the badges
All mine are damaged or missing
Chris
by ChrisP
Fri Jan 07, 2022 7:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back Where She Belongs (Capri)
Replies: 5
Views: 1217

Re: Back Where She Belongs (Capri)

Looks cool what engine have you got in it?
by ChrisP
Thu Dec 30, 2021 7:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: What Do you Think of This Advert? Inspiring or Irritating?
Replies: 13
Views: 2530

Re: What Do you Think of This Advert? Inspiring or Irritating?

i just wonder, he keeps hanging wreaths on the barn door.
Is his wife buried in the garage?
by ChrisP
Fri Dec 10, 2021 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Name that car
Replies: 466
Views: 71077

Re: Name that car

A latham F2 is correct.
It may not be everybody's cup of tea
but it is someones pride and joy.
Based on a dolomite sprint i am told.
by ChrisP
Thu Dec 09, 2021 2:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Name that car
Replies: 466
Views: 71077

Re: Name that car

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