Dippy

UK during the cold spell.

Dutch Datsun dealership in the Netherlands, 1977:

@Spottedlaurel

Are we ready for a scenic tour of that there London?

Is the motor ready, sorted out the magic smoke? That caff looks nice, might come back for a snack. Kings Cross, 1970's.

Joe Lucas has been appeased, let's go. 'HM The Queen and Prince Philip drive through Tobruk in an open Land Rover, 1954'.

Let's visit the gasworks, shut up Philip, don't be so vulgar. Kings Cross, 1970's.

'Oo woz that?' From the gasworks to the canal, Kings Cross, the 1970's.

'Ungry work, remember the caff? The chips are for Philip, the apple pie and ice cream are mine. Kings Cross, the '80's. And orf we go again, more water to see.

Limehouse Basin, dunno when.

And finally, Canary Wharf, via Charlton. What a wonderful watery Kingdom I rule, and the pie was smashin'.

Today, I modified the alternator bracket to have a little forward-backward adjustment.

Why? New fan belt, correct size. Grips properly, charges better.

Something arrived in! A new thing to replace what was missing. 

Light!

Lift the hood, it lights up. Happy with that, completes the engine bay.
 
Phil

Replaced exhaust downpipe on the940 yesterday and expected a fight with rusty seized bolts but it went perfectly, like a write up in a Haynes manual where it sounds a doddle until real life circumstances kick in.
I was even  expecting the Lamba sensor to be seized in so bought a new one which wasnt needed as the old one came out easily.
As it all went so well and quick I even had time to do a couple of little jobs on the Princess.

Replaced exhaust downpipe on the940 yesterday and expected a fight with rusty seized bolts but it went perfectly, like a write up in a Haynes manual where it sounds a doddle until real life circumstances kick in.
I was even  expecting the Lamba sensor to be seized in so bought a new one which wasnt needed as the old one came out easily.
As it all went so well and quick I even had time to do a couple of little jobs on the Princess.

Replaced exhaust downpipe on the940 yesterday and expected a fight with rusty seized bolts but it went perfectly, like a write up in a Haynes manual where it sounds a doddle until real life circumstances kick in.
I was even  expecting the Lamba sensor to be seized in so bought a new one which wasnt needed as the old one came out easily.
As it all went so well and quick I even had time to do a couple of little jobs on the Princess.

Replaced exhaust downpipe on the940 yesterday and expected a fight with rusty seized bolts but it went perfectly, like a write up in a Haynes manual where it sounds a doddle until real life circumstances kick in.
I was even  expecting the Lamba sensor to be seized in so bought a new one which wasnt needed as the old one came out easily.
As it all went so well and quick I even had time to do a couple of little jobs on the Princess.

Just noticed from your photoshoot n Barnstaple that you are just up the road from me. Im near Bude and have a 2200 HLS which will finally be tax free in a couple more months 😎. Didnt bother using it last year as everything was shit and didnt want to pay the road tax knowing it would soon be free, bit looking forward to getting out in it again soon.
I only know of one more Princess in the area of a guy I met  at a show who lived near Camborne.

I'm waiting for an F reg Sierra estate that my neighbour has - takes it for an MOT every year and that's about it. His daughter says he always talks about not feeling up to driving these days but he will not let it go... But she knows I'll give it the love it needs when the time comes

Cool, maybe once things return to normal we should introduce them!  I have never seen another one on the road so it's good to hear there are a couple about!

Just noticed from your photoshoot n Barnstaple that you are just up the road from me. Im near Bude and have a 2200 HLS which will finally be tax free in a couple more months 😎. Didnt bother using it last year as everything was shit and didnt want to pay the road tax knowing it would soon be free, bit looking forward to getting out in it again soon.
I only know of one more Princess in the area of a guy I met  at a show who lived near Camborne.

Just noticed from your photoshoot n Barnstaple that you are just up the road from me. Im near Bude and have a 2200 HLS which will finally be tax free in a couple more months 😎. Didnt bother using it last year as everything was shit and didnt want to pay the road tax knowing it would soon be free, bit looking forward to getting out in it again soon.
I only know of one more Princess in the area of a guy I met  at a show who lived near Camborne.

Just noticed from your photoshoot n Barnstaple that you are just up the road from me. Im near Bude and have a 2200 HLS which will finally be tax free in a couple more months 😎. Didnt bother using it last year as everything was shit and didnt want to pay the road tax knowing it would soon be free, bit looking forward to getting out in it again soon.
I only know of one more Princess in the area of a guy I met  at a show who lived near Camborne.

Just noticed from your photoshoot n Barnstaple that you are just up the road from me. Im near Bude and have a 2200 HLS which will finally be tax free in a couple more months 😎. Didnt bother using it last year as everything was shit and didnt want to pay the road tax knowing it would soon be free, bit looking forward to getting out in it again soon.
I only know of one more Princess in the area of a guy I met  at a show who lived near Camborne.

Thought about getting a shrinker / stretcher for years but the price is fairly up there for an occasional use tool. But when the price of these from germany was too good to resist i Finally hit the buy it now. 
First test seems good. 

 

Received from Santa. Perfect for my garage bog.  Pictures up on the mirror, Thema book on the shelf to pass the time during you know what..........👍

Im ok with leaving myself out the draw, i get a huge amount of pleasure doing it, and seeing the opening of pressie

Thanks ASSS very happy with my present a 10mm ratchet spanner a funnel and some excellent old reading material that will keep me busy over xmas.
my dog still likes smelling the bag it was wrapped in so it must have had something nice in it before.

Thanks ASSS very happy with my present a 10mm ratchet spanner a funnel and some excellent old reading material that will keep me busy over xmas.
my dog still likes smelling the bag it was wrapped in so it must have had something nice in it before.

Thanks ASSS very happy with my present a 10mm ratchet spanner a funnel and some excellent old reading material that will keep me busy over xmas.
my dog still likes smelling the bag it was wrapped in so it must have had something nice in it before.

Haha! I wrote that! I wonder who gifted it? (No me!)

Thanks ASSS very happy with my present a 10mm ratchet spanner a funnel and some excellent old reading material that will keep me busy over xmas.
my dog still likes smelling the bag it was wrapped in so it must have had something nice in it before.

Pure topshelf porn for your/my Christmas viewing. Thanks Secret Santa, you know me better than my own family!

Just look at the centre spread.

Even the lesser pages look good.

 
If you squint a bit that last pic looks just like my old senator.

Thanks ASSS very happy with my present a 10mm ratchet spanner a funnel and some excellent old reading material that will keep me busy over xmas.
my dog still likes smelling the bag it was wrapped in so it must have had something nice in it before.