Jonty Wild

niduncan Yep that is pretty much exactly want I want - If only I had a sowing machine - and could use it! What is it like on the sides? Generally I am pleased with my car, apart from some B*****d has scratched front wheel arch already! I swear that it wasn't while I was in the car.

Richy66, that look very interesting. I assume that is is a top that you can drive with. I have a soft top hood, albeit that I have no idea how to fit it yet (hoping to see a few cars with fittings soon!). What I wanting is something I can put over it when parked on a day out, so that I don't have to run back to it at the first sign of rain! I have looked at cheap half hoods/caps (e.g. Halfords and similar on eBay etc.) but they are difficult to size for a 2B, will be a very poor fit and most seem to have terrible reviews.

I am waiting on pone company who has responded (not SoftBits, who haven't), but I have found another company who say they will make me one, so I am busy measuring up for one. However, I think that I will take my measurements and mock one up to allow them to be tweaked' before I order. When I know more I will post again - it may be sometime!

No problem. I'll look at the date and might go.

Errrrr Alan where did that come from? I am looking at a possible track day visit, but hadn't thought about the Boston event at all and don't anything about the event. Mind you I might be interested in going if others are. Did you ask for volunteers and everyone but me took a step back;)

Tried ringing a couple of times, the line goes through and then they hang up or at least that is what the message says - to be frank they are not leaving me with a good impression, may be others have had a better experience.

I think you are probably right, but I guess they could ask for proof in which case I would be equally stuffed to prove that. They are probably just to busy / disinterested either way. They should be really because it makes no difference to the MOT test and it is correctly insured, but I will probably wait until I can definitely find some suitable documentation about 205 blocks being 2 lire or find a mechanic who is confident enough to give me a brief report confirming 2 litre.

Thanks

Interesting. I haven't lost any fuel driving (as far as I know) even after the blow back incident. I was assuming that the filler pipe was a throw back to unleaded days and therefore too large a diameter and therefore fuel could go passed the nozzle too easily - I will have another look and think and fill up more slowly!

I am waiting for them to respond.

With a small fuel tank, I would like to fill it fully, especially for longer trips and until l am more familiar with the consumption and gauge accuracy. Has anyone 'cured' the significant blow back at automatic flow cut off - maybe some sort of pipe reducer to take the pipe down to the size of current nozzles?

To fit a 2B (with windscreen) preferably tailored or suggestions for someone who can produce one.

That might help. I will check it out and report back. Than, you.

Thanks. The trouble is that I need a definitive statement from someone who the DVLA will accept, e.g. Ford - local garages say they don't have records for that long ago, a garage/mechanic - they don't seem to want to put their name to a document unless they can also find something definitive online, which confirms block numbers to CCs or maybe a car club statement on headed paper would do - I don't know who to ask in the RHOCaR. Basically I don't want to open a can of worms with the DVLA, by which I mean if I tell them correctly that it is a 2 litre but cannot back that up if they ask questions, then I don't know what action they may choose to take (if any), e.g. insist on a report that I can't yet get.

Thanks I will have a look.

I would like to get my 2B done, mostly for interest really, although I suspect she may be running a little rich. Any recommendations in Lincolnshire or nearby?

Sorry to have missed it. Been looking at member's map, am I the most northerly member in Lincolnshire (only Horncastle way)?

I would be interested in the tonneau cover and fittings if you split to sell. Alternative 1: does anyone know where I can buy or get one made? Mine would need head rest shapes. Alternative 2: perhaps the new owner might let me make a pattern - I have the tube supports for the roof which could be used to copy.

What would worry me is if you tell them it has changed and they ask questions and want documentation what might be the implications if you don't supply it?

Interesting suggestion about the Club though.. Are any Club officials prepared to write on headed paper that a Ford Pinto 205 is 2l and not a 1600cc?

Interesting, because I have almost the same problem - mine says 1600 but I am confident it is a 2 litre. Everyone confirms that 205 blocks are 2l, but I have yet to find any official source to reference to confirm that to the DVLA. Ditto for my local garage who say it is but won't put in writing! I'm thinking of writing to Ford to see if I can get a reply from them to quote or booking it in to Ford garage for them give me a report. Another option is that I am thinking about getting it tuned on a rolling road - can anyone recommend one in Lincolnshire (or close)? - and maybe they would have the confidence to confirm the engine size at the same time. Personally I am not too worried, but I would like to correct it just in case I ever want to sell as any other prospective owner might not believe me. It is insured as a 2l.

Very sorry to be away then.

Was it an unleaded head?

Brilliant, thank you everyone, what great community! I was pretty sure that 205s were all 2 litres, but I will have to prove it to the DVLA as the car is incorrectly registered. You'd think it would be really easy, but I have yet to find any 'official' source to confirm it, and the nearest Ford garage, which I visited yesterday, were friendly but apparently unable to help! Apparently Google can't answer every question asked either - looking forward to a car and full membership next week.