egg Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 really pleased for you well done. And while there's been plenty of gentle* ribbing on this thread - it's also been full of cast iron solid advice as well. So a classic thread all in all! tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 Fantastic news!! I note from the photos you have a garage, sorted for winter then? Sent from my SM-A510F using TapatalkUnfortunately that's full of stuff and my workshop Also bugger... brickwall 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 Cool drive though danthecapriman and brickwall 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Topped the dashpots up yet? they take engine oil weekly Fixed that for you tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Cool drive though I'm sure the neighbours love you, especially when the Audi is there too! Sell the smart, buy a shed as a workshop. Sorted. Sent from my SM-A510F using Tapatalk SiC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 Oh crap. Forgot the best bit. I won't deny, I was sold on this bit. Also an interior shot in the dark. A giffer trinket. Might keep this on? Possibly damaged the paintwork underneath anyway. Mr Laurence, Dick Longbridge, nacho man and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 I'm sure the neighbours love you, especially when the Audi is there too! Sell the smart, buy a shed as a workshop. Sorted. Sent from my SM-A510F using TapatalkAudi is on the road in front of our house. There was some curtain twitching from the grumpy neighbour when I was moving the cars. Happy neighbour said he will be green with envy when I said I was getting one. Pretty sure he'll want a ride. They_all_do_that_sir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vantman Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Top purchase,identical to one that I had way back whenever,Harvest Gold,1971,KJK12K,which is still on the road somewhere according to GOV.UK. I had a terrible job finding an exhaust system for it once only to discover that it had a USA spec one fitted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skoda_fan Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Yay! Well done and well bought. Have fun with it. I agree this has been an entertaining thread, and one I can certainly relate to. By the way you soon learn to ignore the curtain twitching from pissed off neighbours. I get it all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexg Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 That looks really smart. Never in doubt was it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeJay Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 I think that was pretty quick (about 4 weeks) considering SiC works full time, other half not completely on board, after specific make, loads of tarted up rust buckets to avoid and spending a decent wedge by anyones standards.Well bought. SiC, egg and tooSavvy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercrocker Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Good work! I will echo the many comments from others - chuck something on those rusty bits while its still warm outside. Won't stitch it back together but will stop it getting worse before you have had a chance to prioritise things. Ride is not often as good on these as the bumper-cars but its a trait you get used to. Whatever else you get out of this you will have some great memories..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 I'm sure the neighbours love you, especially when the Audi is there too! Sell the smart, buy a shed as a workshop. Sorted. Sent from my SM-A510F using Tapatalk I already have a shed. It's full of RC Planes. Did I ever say that I'm lucky that I have a wife? Kiltox, Alexg, brickwall and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 I already have a shed. It's full of RC Planes. Did I ever say that I'm lucky that I have a wife?Cool!My sheds full of model trains and tanks! SiC, brickwall and richardthestag 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiltox Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Might need to come and have a nose at this at some point if you don't mind Love the colour SiC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Unfortunately that's full of stuff and my workshop Also bugger... you barstad you've got type-s wheels- i should've bought a set when i had the chance of a cheap set SiC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripped fred Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Well done. That looks really nice and I am a bit jealous. Enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Not too shabby and what a relief you bought one. Blends in with the colour of the house quite well. It has sills, it has jacking points, it appears to have floors, the spring hanger is still attached to the car... you've done okay there. chodweaver, mercrocker and They_all_do_that_sir 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busmansholiday Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Looks nice, glad you've joined the MGB driving clan, now drive it and enjoy the old fashioned seat of the pants driving experiance. Notice overdrive switch on right of dash and is that a map reading light sticking out of the dash by the glove box. Wish I had one of those ! SiC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercrocker Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 is that a map reading light sticking out of the dash by the glove box. Wish I had one of those ! Footwell puddle light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 Notice overdrive switch on right of dash and is that a map reading light sticking out of the dash by the glove box. Wish I had one of those ! I think its an aftermarket addition as the switch is controlled by is exactly the same as the main light switch. I.e. it has 2 positions. Both turn on the light. Not seen one before on any others either. At least it fits in with the keeping in the age of the car though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Notice overdrive switch on right of dash and is that a map reading light sticking out of the dash by the glove box. Wish I had one of those ! its a number plate interior light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inconsistant Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busmansholiday Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 My '71 & '74 GT's have the over drive switch on the right hand corner of the dash like in the picture. The '78 RB roadster has the switch built into the top of the gear leaver. Once altered the wiring on a '71 Sumbeam Rapier with the Holbay engine so I had overdrive on each forward gear. Now that was fun to drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somewhatfoolish Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Range splitting! Pretend to be a truck driver with more ratios than a Halfords bicycle. tooSavvy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooSavvy Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Consider yourself inducted to the '$hiteworthy hall of fame' Good on you for looking hard & holding out.... You were warned of the A$ 'trigger finger of phail', on fleebay booze aided fantasy buying! Looks well mint TS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I already have a shed. It's full of RC Planes. Did I ever say that I'm lucky that I have a wife? This pic is annoying me. What's the FAA model on the left? Sea Fury? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schonker Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Thats just lovely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiC Posted July 26, 2017 Author Share Posted July 26, 2017 This pic is annoying me. What's the FAA model on the left? Sea Fury?Yeah a Sea Fury. A kit made by E-Flite to be exact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hooli Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Good good, it was bugging me I wasn't sure what it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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