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  1. It will be great if events are given the go-ahead ... if safe ... but unless they can split the event into batches of 30 people and presumably no general public gathering to enjoy the vehicles ... I don't see how. We're all looking forward to being allowed back out and driving and socializing. Fingers crossed . Good luck though.
  2. David ... the navigation notes they provide are really clear and easy to follow. Like you, my wife had no interest at all in accompanying me hence my son very happily came along. A child can navigate from the route given out. If you join up with another vehicle ... or two just let them navigate and enjoy the drive. Other than that invite a mate ... or take a good neighbour ... anyone will enjoy the occasion. Sorry part of this response is to Neil. I remember you saying a couple of years ago you were considering entering. Find a way if possible ... another magazine article here.
  3. Hi David. I participated in the event in 2019 - took one of my lads with me , who happens to live in London so overnight accommodation was layed on, and we had a good time. It was a nicely organised event and on the run down to Brighton we took time out to stop off at a cousin's place for tea and cake! It would have been even better had we known other participants and been able to partake with them ... but ... that was not to be the case. Might be over priced for what you do/get out of the day but well worth the experience as a one off. I would enjoy the event a second time ... if they offered me free entry!! We had beautiful weather, which was just as well as I didn't take the roof with me ... How does the event meet the covid ... 30 allowed to meet ... instructions though??? We are not all allowed to meet up without restrictions until June 21st are we? Enjoy the day(s) - I see you live down south so no long motorway run to get there the night before. It is worth contacting the organisers and asking for info on anyone from your locality who is entering and making contact with them if possible prior to the event. Covid planning permitting ... enjoy!!! All the best Alan
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    Air horns

    Couldn't ask for a more detailed wiring diagram ... superb response. Many thanks 'Sparepart'.
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    Air horns

    Thank you Bob. Thank you Martin.
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    Air horns

    Thank you Martin. It was actually late 60s when I had my landy ... so same sort of time! Your description sounds like the wiring diagram in my post. When I am given my birthday present ... I'll wire it up on the bench prior to fitting into hoodie. Many thanks. The horns will naturally only be used legally ....
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    Air horns

    Now that I see the steering wheel as a steering wheel ... Doh! ... it makes a lot more sense - thanks Ian Back in the day .... a long, long time ago ... I had triple tone horns on my series I Land Rover which I could switch between a single (combined) note or 'musical' tone - I wondered whether the switch shown on the compressor might facilitate this option? Does anyone have triple tone horns that allow this choice (legal or illegal sound) ...
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    Air horns

    Thank you Ian and Steve.
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    Air horns

    Gentlemen ... apologies ... and Ladies, My original twin air horns on the car have now given up the ghost (after 24 years) and are in need of replacement. I have purchased a set of triple horns ... for my to give me for my birthday!!! So will not be fitting them until the weather improves (I have no garage) The wiring diagram below came with the horns, before I get anywhere near trying to fit them and wire them up, I am seeking your advice. I have pencilled a few questions on the wiring diagram as I am uncertain as to exactly what is what. Could anyone please give me a better indication as to how best to wire them up before I am allowed anywhere near the 'present'? Many thanks ... and please, please let covid bugger off in order that we can once again grace the roads of the UK with our wonderful cars.
  10. I use that one and it is connected permanently to my battery at present as I try to use the car on dry days. Unfortunately the car just sits on the drive in all weathers and the cold can play havoc with the battery, hence keeping it constantly topped up.
  11. Last year, my son who lives/works in London expressed an interest in participating in the London to Brighton Run. My father, who passed away many years back, was brought up in London and then his family moved down to Brighton where he became a member of 'Brighton Shiverers' ... back in the day, and where he was schooled. It seemed an appropriate opportunity to mark the fact that that 'history' led to our existence ... so to speak. Not the most exciting of drives for a hoodie but we had a great time, I drove down, my son drove back and we spent the evening in London celebrating. Will the event ever be the same again? With London's Emissions Zone expanding , Brighton's frontage being (temporarily?) pedestrianised and Covid ???? I am pleased that we chose to enter last year. Value for money .... well, questionable. Good day ... yes. Do it again .. unlikely to be honest - but nice to have experienced it. Evidence of the event ( acquired the photos without the need to pay the extortionate fee asked for them!)
  12. Now those look nice and comfortable ....... very nice.
  13. The hoodie I drive is now about 24 years old and I have owned it for about 6 years. It has its numberplate across the nose cone and no-one has ever made any negative comment ... to date!
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    Camping trailer

    A very good day to you all. My daughter has just bought a LARGE family tent and now needs to have a towbar fitted to her car. She is also looking for a large camping trailer with a hard top/cover in order to put cycles on top. Anybody have one that you might hire out or are considering selling? I would prefer to deal with a fellow club member than a random ebayer. Many thanks. I am located in Sutton Cold field.
  15. Having had to miss the August Wales Road Trip for the past couple of years ... EXTREMELY disappointed - our children and their families can only go away during school holiday time and we all meet up abroad as a large family. This May trip would be an outstandingly brilliant alternative ... but we have planned a wedding anniversary trip away .... How can such happy family events cause such disappointments?! At this rate I'll forget how to drive my hoodie! Have a superb 'weekend' one and all - it will be a fabulous event.
  16. Took my car to that a couple of years ago - it was a great event. Lots to see and extremely well attended. A good day out.
  17. Darn and blast ... we are booked for an outdoor concert with a group of friends that weekend. Would have loved to have attended this event. Did enjoy the London to Brighton run though!
  18. Well, I'm confused ... When I had to complete all my details for entering this year's London to Brighton Run, I found information of about ten other Robin Hood vehicles. I emailed Stephen Smith (organiser) to ask if I could make contact with other Robin Hood entrants in order to make some arrangements for meeting up for the run and I received the reply below. Apparently I was the first with a Robin Hood to enter! I can only assume, that somehow I opened a document/folder/page which showed entrants from a previous year! There is a promise of a free photograph if there a few of us from the club … I am almost overwhelmed with the offer !!!! Seriously though, if there are others joining, it would be good to somehow organise us running the route together (for spare parts and mechanical knowledge if nothing else!). Although we may have different start times, we could meet up at a suitable car park within 5 miles or so of the start and carry on from there. I have some of the old club logo banners stuck to my vehicle … are there any of the new banner which I could replace them with to advertise the club whilst touring 'down south'? Or a small triangular pendant flag on my aerial? Good Afternoon Alan Unfortunately due to the dreaded GDPR introduced last year we are unable to share this kind of data. However I can let you know that you are the first Robin Hood owner entered on the run so far! We usually have a handful of entrants each year with Robin Hoods each year. If you are happy to share details of the run on the RHOCAR forum and social media platforms I am happy to encourage a bigger presence in 2019 and would be able to offer a free 7x5 START photograph for club members and yourself. All they would need to do is let us know they are a member of the club when booking and we will sort the rest! Lets see if we beat the Cobra replica gathering from 3 years ago – they had 24 on the run! Look forward to meeting you both. Regards Stephen D Smith Events Director GE Classic Motor Events 1st Floor, 25 Alcester Road, Bromsgrove, Worcs. B60 1JT T: 07484 151519
  19. Afternoon Rich …. not got plans for an alternative/additional Wales Road Trip have you? I'm gutted to have to miss your August one - yet again - but would love to be able to make another of your fabulously well organised trips, should there be one in the pipeline! Alan
  20. £99! Not an amount I would normally consider … but as a one off … I'm going for it.
  21. Many thanks for all your help. Children have said to leave it to them! Will see what happens!
  22. I have been looking forward with great excitement to this year's Wales Road Trip, as I had to miss last year's. Our children … who still have to work for a living, in order to pay my pension … have once again booked a French Country Home for all of us (15) to holiday together as a full family - for a week in August. They have to choose the month/dates as, unlike us, they have to return to work after the summer break. When have they booked? You are correct … yep … that week of the road trip! To ease my very great pain, one of my lads has arranged for he and I to participate in this year's London to Brighton Run in hoodie. No where near as great a weekend as meeting up with you lot in Wales BUT should be a bit of fun. Anyone else taking part this year? I can see that there are currently 10 Robin Hoods booked in - maybe far more by the time it starts in June. I'll drive down to London the day before the event and stop overnight with my lad who lives in Shepherds Bush.
  23. Many thanks Dan. I have spoken to my 'kids' about my request for a decent camera to record trips and they are also researching. When they have got back to me I'll be in a position to respond to your excellent suggestions. Thank you very much.
  24. Thanks Neil that looks a damn good buy. Thanks Bob, will explore your link.
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