Search found 27 matches

by Mike Whiskey
Tue Apr 02, 2013 4:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Volvo Radio
Replies: 16
Views: 3316

Re: Volvo Radio

No idea about ovlov main dealers, but for the Discovery, All I had to do was ask our local main stealer, and provide a chassis number.

Can't do any harm to ask, surely?

MW
by Mike Whiskey
Fri Jan 11, 2013 12:27 am
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: Post pictures of your pride and joy
Replies: 270
Views: 286900

Re: Post pictures of your pride and joy

Image

Current classic, and the daily.

MW
by Mike Whiskey
Fri Jan 11, 2013 12:16 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Have you got a modified classic car remember the EU threat?
Replies: 17
Views: 2836

Re: Have you got a modified classic car remember the EU thre

I'll throw in this as devils advocate. I've seen some pretty shoddy excuses for trailers in my time, and some pretty sh- crappy caravans as well. Would I like to see them properly tested so that at least the 10 year old tyres that they've stood on for 6 months before being taken on a 400 mile trip?...
by Mike Whiskey
Fri Nov 16, 2012 7:51 pm
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: Jensen V10
Replies: 52
Views: 9228

Re: Jensen V10

Didn't take any pictures, but both look very good in the flesh.

MW
by Mike Whiskey
Sun Sep 09, 2012 8:45 pm
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: 1970 Triumph 2500
Replies: 58
Views: 11887

Re: 1970 Triumph 2500

Wheres the advert? Linky please.
by Mike Whiskey
Tue Jul 17, 2012 11:14 am
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: 'Tank' A 'Rolling Resto' Bloggy (of sorts)
Replies: 111
Views: 153901

Re: 'Tank' A 'Rolling Resto' Bloggy (of sorts)

Did you fix the dash lighting whilst it was all apart? :D
by Mike Whiskey
Sun Jun 10, 2012 8:11 pm
Forum: Events / meets / local clubs
Topic: An invite to the Classic & performance car show 9-10th June
Replies: 6
Views: 1713

Re: An invite to the Classic & performance car show 9-10th J

Nice Photos Pete.

Was Nice to see your Murena in the flesh.

It seemed a venue with potential, but the lack of cars was a bit of a problem, and my friend and I didn't stay long.

Maybe Sunday was better?
by Mike Whiskey
Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:59 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: african queen.
Replies: 8
Views: 1291

Re: african queen.

Wiki has this to say. No mention of welding. "On the third day the launch strikes on rocks while passing another rapid; she loses way and does not respond well to the tiller, so they are forced to anchor in the lee of a rock outcropping. Allnutt dives and finds that the drive shaft is bent and the p...
by Mike Whiskey
Thu Apr 26, 2012 10:56 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: african queen.
Replies: 8
Views: 1291

Re: african queen.

Was it welded, or is it an interference fit? I e get something hot so it expands, then slip it over the shaft, and as it cools and contracts it clamps on tight? That would certainly work with just a good hot fire.... Gonna have to watch the film again now. was a very long time ago and I cannot remem...