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Post by vernon240 on Jul 23, 2019 14:50:25 GMT
After talking to Len, I have at last sorted proper insurance for TBL. They have, however, asked for pictures showing the number plates on the car. Plus pictures from the sides, front and rear. Oh dear, this necessitates some rapid progress in the brakes and wheels and number plate attachment departments, so I can actually roll TBL out of the garage for the first time in 'ahem' a number of years!
Stand by for images coming shortly...I feel aggrieved I'm being forced to make progress!
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Post by boz on Jul 24, 2019 7:35:08 GMT
Photoshop is really good Vernon.  |
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Post by vernon240 on Jul 25, 2019 9:26:03 GMT
As much as it would be easy to use an image of Gareth's car, I guess I should use this as a kick up the ass and get moving. Hubs off last night, replaced the discs with nicer ones...allegedly new, but I suspect they are refaced 'previously enjoyed' items. I've also put on new disc shields, but I want new bolts for the third fixing (5/16 unf x 1/2) so waiting for those. then it's hubs back on, calipers and pads on, brake pipes and I may even see just how good tat NOS master cylinder is. I suspect 'not very' as NOS items have a habit of rusting inside! we will see! Won't stop me getting the old girl on her wheels!
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Post by boz on Jul 25, 2019 10:04:58 GMT
Vernon, if you have any spare time, could you take some measurements of your discs that you have removed? A friend of mine has had some discs made previously and they were quite reasonable. He is going to contact them to see how much they would be for the RS. I was going to take the measurements off mine but they are on the car so a bit tricky.
Cheers Phil
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Post by vernon240 on Jul 25, 2019 12:11:58 GMT
Sure, no problems. What are you looking for, thickness and diameter or some more dimensions?
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Post by boz on Jul 25, 2019 14:09:28 GMT
Thanks Vernon. I have sent a diagram to your bt internet email, I hope you are still using it.
I will let everyone know the outcome.
thanks
Phil
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Post by vernon240 on Jul 27, 2019 14:38:24 GMT
ep, got it. I'll take the measurements this week. If things look reasonable, I can led them a disc if that helps
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Post by vernon240 on Jul 29, 2019 10:17:09 GMT
Well, finally some update pics, using imgur...seems ok... So, one door done:  Rear seats done  Interior getting there:  new brake discs...well, new to me anyways!  and put the new back plates on...3 ltr items...as Len has said, there were some slots on the RS3100 items. I was juist waiting for the small bolts that are the third mounting point of these sheilds, which arrived today!   and rear axle done....a few bolts to tighten    and look, lights!  More updates as they happen! |
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Post by rscapriman on Jul 31, 2019 21:51:18 GMT
Looking great Vernon, how are you posting your pics buddy?
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Post by vernon240 on Aug 1, 2019 15:24:12 GMT
Hi Len, I'm using imgur imgur.com/seems to be easy to use, upload your images, then you can choose a link:  This shows an image and the link options I have..I use the BBcode. some more pictures     Waiting for some lock nuts for the brake hose and I'll get the brakes all buttoned up and bled! |
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Post by vernon240 on Aug 7, 2019 13:08:36 GMT
well, bloody hell, unusually, the progress continues! Bled the brakes and the NOS master cylinder seems fine...right now. Bench bled it and it was fine...but had to tweak all my unions up tighter to get leak free seals. and...back on her wheels for the first time in maybe 4 years?...could be 5!    |
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Post by caprirs00 on Aug 7, 2019 15:07:45 GMT
Looking good Vernon
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Post by rscapriman on Aug 7, 2019 17:42:43 GMT
Totally agree Julian, looks really good keep us updated buddy
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Post by vernon240 on Aug 9, 2019 13:51:08 GMT
Dropped off the original wheel nuts for chroming and some other bits and pieces for plating which should see most things in the engine bay done! Tomorrow I'll be wheeling the old girl out for a wash and photo session for insurance. I'm going use the snow foam stuff to gently lift the dust. Even have a front number plate on.....although will get new ones, but in exactly the same style..pressed.
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Post by darinmds on Aug 11, 2019 7:25:35 GMT
Looking good vern
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