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by Toby
Tue Jun 16, 2020 10:15 pm
Forum: 2020 Virtual concours for non JOC members
Topic: Virtual concours for non JOC members
Replies: 7
Views: 7306

Re: Virtual concours for non JOC members

I spoke with Dave Pearce and apologised for not entering this worthwhile initiative. Regrettably my car is minus a drivers door at this time as i am having some minor paint damage repaired at a local bodyshop, i was hoping to get it back before the deadline but we all know bodyshop's work at their o...
by Toby
Tue Apr 28, 2020 2:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best Battery for a Mk3
Replies: 11
Views: 4934

Re: Best Battery for a Mk3

in 2018, on recommendation, i fitted a a Yuasa YBX1072 supplied by a local specialist battery supplier, it is performing well and fits neatly into the original box and tray. The supplier went on to say that sourcing a low volume battery from motorfactors or tyre companies could result in a poor perf...
by Toby
Thu Apr 16, 2020 10:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: JOC Magazine Next Edition no.271 - an announcement
Replies: 3
Views: 1565

Re: JOC Magazine Next Edition no.271 - an announcement

"Toby" on the North Cornwall Coast at Levant Mine.
by Toby
Sun Apr 12, 2020 9:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Musings following a BBQ and drink. Post 2.
Replies: 69
Views: 25361

Re: Musings following a BBQ and drink. Post 2.

Tim SP wrote:Thats a proper genuine Brit muscle car- Didn't even know they made that in estate form.
What a gross shame that car wasn't allowed to live on.

P6B 3500S- would own another- wonderful car.
Parked next to my Son's house in the West Country. The buick V8 with plexiglass rear side windows
by Toby
Wed Apr 08, 2020 6:37 pm
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: Re: My Mk111 Restoration - 136/8620(TBY232L)
Replies: 455
Views: 152725

Re: My Mk111 Restoration - 136/8620(TBY232L)

colin7673 wrote:Those wheels look smart.. enjoy, your notice a real big difference in everything about the car..
Andrew Finch dropped it back and said the same thing
by Toby
Wed Apr 08, 2020 12:51 pm
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: Re: My Mk111 Restoration - 136/8620(TBY232L)
Replies: 455
Views: 152725

Re: My Mk111 Restoration - 136/8620(TBY232L)

Back from Finch's after over winter fettling and just waiting for the day to play
by Toby
Mon Apr 06, 2020 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Interceptor Registration Numbers
Replies: 211
Views: 68572

Re: Interceptor Registration Numbers

Acquired May 2015 - TBY 232L aka "Toby" - Chassis 136/8620 - Engine No. 3C11558 - Gearbox 4094-0964-12-4. Original Reg Number from factory in June 1973 HOC281L changed to cherrished number RD131 in 1977 and TBY232L allocated in February 1980. This car was purchased as a duty free export to...
by Toby
Tue Mar 17, 2020 6:00 pm
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: Re: My Mk111 Restoration - 136/8620(TBY232L)
Replies: 455
Views: 152725

Re: My Mk111 Restoration - 136/8620(TBY232L)

New rims and rubber now fitted, a few more small jobs to be done and then hopefully some smileage to lift the current gloom
by Toby
Fri Mar 13, 2020 5:50 pm
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: Re: My Mk111 Restoration - 136/8620(TBY232L)
Replies: 455
Views: 152725

Re: My Mk111 Restoration - 136/8620(TBY232L)

New rubber on the 17inch rims waiting to be fitted next week. After much deliberation we went for Yokohama Blue Erth-GT AE51 98W 215/55 R17's
by Toby
Sun Mar 08, 2020 8:50 pm
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: Re: My Mk111 Restoration - 136/8620(TBY232L)
Replies: 455
Views: 152725

Re: My Mk111 Restoration - 136/8620(TBY232L)

cannonball wrote:The wheels look great but I can not help but think the tires will look dreadfull 15 profile sounds insane ????
Oops! Well spotted Duncan should read 215/55 R17
by Toby
Sun Mar 08, 2020 8:10 am
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: Re: My Mk111 Restoration - 136/8620(TBY232L)
Replies: 455
Views: 152725

Re: My Mk111 Restoration - 136/8620(TBY232L)

17 inch rim finished and ready for some rubber, I will be fitting 215/15 R17 to keep the rolling circumference the same as the 15inch 205/70 R15
by Toby
Sat Mar 07, 2020 7:53 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Dutch HJGH Autumn weekend 2020
Replies: 96
Views: 48860

Re: Dutch HJGH Autumn weekend 2020

My plan is to head South from Calais towards Arras and then head East towards Namur and Liege. According to most of the route planners it is only 15 miles further and should take only take 20 mins more with hopefully a lot less traffic. Steve That may be the route we take as Brussels always seems c...
by Toby
Sat Feb 29, 2020 6:19 pm
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: Re: My Mk111 Restoration - 136/8620(TBY232L)
Replies: 455
Views: 152725

Re: My Mk111 Restoration - 136/8620(TBY232L)

New 17 inch rims masked ready for painting in original grey/green. I have been advised that the car has better road manners with the 17inch rims and lower profile tyres. I intend preserving the original 15inch rims and Dunlop SP's for shows etc. whilst using the new rims for general use and touring.
by Toby
Sat Feb 29, 2020 3:31 pm
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: Re: My Mk111 Restoration - 136/8620(TBY232L)
Replies: 455
Views: 152725

Re: My Mk111 Restoration - 136/8620(TBY232L)

Tachometer overhauled by Tim Ingle at Speedograph Richfield Ltd. The unit had recently developed a mind of its own and was giving erratic readings.
by Toby
Thu Feb 20, 2020 7:12 pm
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: Re: My Mk111 Restoration - 136/8620(TBY232L)
Replies: 455
Views: 152725

Re: My Mk111 Restoration - 136/8620(TBY232L)

cannonball wrote:great work
Thanks Duncan, hopefully by keeping on top of things it will bear fruit further down the road

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