Andyrew Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Fantastic news. Well done that man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omegod Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Yeah..... you did ok kid ! Skut 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted March 16, 2018 Author Share Posted March 16, 2018 Well done man! Imagine she'll be running a good bit better after a proper run! She really isn't. Worse if anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted March 16, 2018 Author Share Posted March 16, 2018 Where's the vid? About four hours of editing needed, and I've been out all evening. NOT IMPRESSED. Slartibartfast 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 And tomorrow sees Kollekshun Kaperz! Remember to buy some Seabrook crisps when OOP North Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyCat Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobblers Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 55mph, jesus man! Have you though about fitting a pair of pedals to make it a bit more driveable? maybe even just a brake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Felly Magic Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Has it actually sunk in yet DW? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Often the distinctive green BCF Halon variety and whilst it was the most efficient extinguishant ever made, it would kill you if inhaled, hence it was outlawed years ago, due also to it destroying the ozone apparently.Off topic, but in our old building a contractor set off the halon system in the server room. Two chaps had to jump out a window onto an adjacent flat roof. Could have went a lot worse. Sent from my F3211 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Wooo! Congratulation on it passing, cant wait to see it on the road some more the vehicle enquiry service page is yet to be updated, the MOT check one has been tho not a single even a single advisory very cool!, loving the pictures you took too, its looking very majestic what did the post office guys think of it? "You can't rest your arms on the handlebars either, as that applies the brakes" I see invacar was ahead of its time, you fall asleep at/on the "wheel" and the car automatically comes to a halt now you have done 55 Mph forward, do that going backwards! hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted March 16, 2018 Author Share Posted March 16, 2018 55mph, jesus man! Have you though about fitting a pair of pedals to make it a bit more driveable? maybe even just a brake? That would destroy the character completely. It's not that hard to push down on a handlebar rather than a pedal. MOT man took straight to it! richardthestag 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren t claim Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 What are your plans for the spare car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
They_all_do_that_sir Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 About four hours of editing needed, and I've been out all evening. NOT IMPRESSED.Literally just caught up with this since the halon stuff. Very very well done sir. Looking forward to the video but an epic achievement in that timescale Sent from my F3211 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 She really isn't. Worse if anything!Hmm... First suspect there would be crud getting into the carb, especially as the movement will have done a good job of sloshing stuff around in the tank. Assume there's an in-line filter been fitted by now? Don't forget the gauze filter hiding above the carb needle valve. Oh, there's a gauze filter in the pump too. Next up would be ignition...not sure if you've still got points/condenser in place...if so make sure the points don't need a tweak now the engine has a few hours on. Likewise if the condenser was going to die, now it's got some time on would be likely. Crud floating around in the carb is probably favourite though. Have to admit to this just making me even more excited for the day I (hopefully) manage to get mine roadworthy. warren t claim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cobblers Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 That would destroy the character completely. It's not that hard to push down on a handlebar rather than a pedal. MOT man took straight to it! In my head it feels mega tiring to not be able to rest my arms on the bars without dragging the brakes, but I suppose if there's a decent return spring it'd be OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted March 16, 2018 Author Share Posted March 16, 2018 Crud in carb seems most likely. At least I can clear it out, then go for an actual test drive to see if it's now better. Spares car has been claimed. loserone, richardthestag and Slartibartfast 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted March 16, 2018 Author Share Posted March 16, 2018 Video will have to wait until tomorrow. I'm pooped. Slartibartfast 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Given it's coming and going, a sticky needle valve in the carb would account for a lot. Accelerator jet is usually fed from right at the bottom of the float bowl...so it would still be able to get some fuel even if the level had dropped below the tapping for the main or idle jets...just a thought! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Jimmy Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Fuck, I don't know that I'd be able to keep sensible and upright filling an Invacar in a petrol station. Need to take it into town on a busy Saturday, the traffic will part like the dead Sea ; Joey spud and Joloke 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morrisoxide Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 Smashing news. Roll on the auto solo, green laning, hill climbing and road testing. LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs6C Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 134 days invacar.jpg Superb, I join in with the cap doffage. Now you can spend 3 months driving it to shitefest!FTFY... beko1987 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilA Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Congratulations! We watched Wall-E last night with the kids and fifty-five in an Invacar brings to mind the captain when he hits hyperdrive: Phil Slartibartfast, madrat, red5 and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red5 Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Superb effort chap. Hopefully get to hear it at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skut Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 jumpingjehovahs, captain_70s, Joey spud and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 Given it's coming and going, a sticky needle valve in the carb would account for a lot. Accelerator jet is usually fed from right at the bottom of the float bowl...so it would still be able to get some fuel even if the level had dropped below the tapping for the main or idle jets...just a thought! That makes sense. As you'll see from the video, the accelerator pump really was the only thing that kept me going! I made great use of it. madrat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 davocano, richardthestag, Slartibartfast and 40 others 43 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Oooh Part 15! Good thing, got my self a tub of Ben and jerries chocolate fudge brownie ice cream just for this video *nom* (PS thumbnail says part 14... dont blame ya its 7:16AM and you probably have not had your cup of tea yet ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 Good spot! LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 My heart was in my mouth as you approached some of those bends at the bottom of a hill, looks terrifying! Unergonomic wiper switch location...... oldcars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timolloyd Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Loved the footage of you climbing hills in that amazing scenery. Put me in mind of a low budget opener to the Italian Job yellowperil, Slartibartfast and Datsuncog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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