Peter Bell

What a great story and car! I took pictures of one about a year ago in Bedford, I had never heard of them but it did look very nice.

If it revs ok under no load I suspect its a fuel supply problem.

Are you sure it’s a lightweight? All aluminium monocoque. I suspect it could be a fuel supply problem, check any filters in the line. It could be crap in the tank blocking the outlet. Will the engine rev ok when stationary?

Any more takers?

I assume you mean cycle wings? If not I’ve got some clamshells.

I’ll check but as I remember the gates open from 9 for entrants and they like you to be there by 10 ish. and leave at 4. public comes in at 11. But I’ve never noticed them being heavy handed and our usual pitch is near the exit so I’m sure you could leave whenever you wish.

The Kimbolton show is on the July 14th this year, I am arranging the Tickets/wristbands for all who wish to go. Please let me know soon if you need any so I can order the correct numbers. Thanks.

What carb have you got?

Yes it was yours parked next to a mk ii escort! Was it a good show?

I was sent a picture of a nice blue 2b at Horsepower at the Hall, Newark? Anyone one here?

Hi Andy, I have a DTi (dial test indicator) if you wish to borrow it. I would check the caliper/sliders that is not locking first, may be that that is slightly siezed causing the other side to lock.

Did the gauge and sender come together? They will need to be matched. Oil pressure light will have its own switch/sender.

There are at least 2 different column switch arrangements, do you know which one you have, I think the earlier ones part no. start with 83, and has a square hazard button, later 86? With a round button. They have different earthing arrangements but hopefully Longboarder can explain.

What the duck is saying is the original cortina parts were from a 63 reg car, these were then built into a kit built in 84 which could/would have retained the the original donor reg or equivalent age related plate. E.g. my Robin Hood has an 83 plate which was the original Sierra but the car wasn’t built until 94. So you are lucky that you presumably don’t have to pay road tax or even legally need an mot. Any pictures? To post them on here you will need to reduce them to a small file.

It was sad to have gone to Grahams funeral, but it was nice to see his family again, and was good that a few ‘Hoodies’ went. I don’t think he had been on this site for a few years now but had been very active and helpful man, building cars to a very high standard. R.I.P. D.A.D.

The old SU pumps are still around but not cheap, about £100. But will probably last 30 years.

The standard mechanical pump works fine and used to be cheap. Needs no wiring or cut out switch.

They are not needed for an mot but hard to check mileage if you haven’t got one.

Why do you want it printed? It would be easy to turn it from solid.

I’ve volunteered to take this on from Dave so please be gentle with me. It’s july 14th this year and a great show as anyone who has been will know. I’ll send a reminder later in the year.

Sad indeed, bit of a shock, but thanks for the information Phil.

We’re all anoraks on here, I think it’s a series 2 but possibly the Friar Tuck variant. What was wrong with the engine do you still have it?

I did my apprentiship at Vauxhall so I know it quite well. They do have a nice 'Heritage' museum still at Luton with interesting cars, going back to 1905 I think? there is a Prince Henry in it and a couple of 30/98s, I wonder what will happen to that now they are owned by PSA? As a pub quiz answer, Vauxhall is the oldest British? car producer.

My wife had a Christmas card from Germany, with this rather nice stamp. What do you think of the chances of a Vauxhall Cavalier on a UK stamp?

No, children and grandchildren! Nothing for the car either.