Six Cylinders Motoring Notes - a Workshop Day Today

[Six-cylinder]

On 16/12/2024 at 00:44, High Jetter said:

Roof on the XJ6 tho? Webasto, I guess

Yes.

[Six-cylinder]

Today I collected my Rolls Royce and did about 30 miles. The clutch works really well now it has been replaced.

Trouble is if I crunch gears now it is lack of skill on my part rather than a mechanical fault!

The fuel gauge now works and that turned out to been a wiring problem at the gauge end. Fortunately Ian Rolls Royce who has been doing the work had a wiring diagram for the 3 wire set up.

 

[hairnet]

what an appalling piie of junk (with the square headlamps)

with the other cars

[Six-cylinder]

9 minutes ago, hairnet said:

what an appalling piie of junk (with the square headlamps)

with the other cars

Just for you!

[hairnet]

*scratches out eyes

[Six-cylinder]

40 minutes ago, hairnet said:

*scratches out eyes

Is this more the sort of thing you were expecting!

[beko1987]

Ah good, your posting again 😂 PC going well? 

[hairnet]

28 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said:

Is this more the sort of thing you were expecting!

*heads out to motorway to lie down

[hairnet]

6 minutes ago, beko1987 said:

Ah good, your posting again 😂 PC going well? 

cheap chromebook ftw - fuck windows

[hairnet]

1 hour ago, Six-cylinder said:

 

 

*hears to the manor born theme tune

[beko1987]

13 hours ago, hairnet said:

cheap chromebook ftw - fuck windows

[hairnet]

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1090437125966130

on the back of the truck

 

[Six-cylinder]

I have posted my end of year tat report but here is the extended version with some aims for 2025.

In 2024

1968 Morris 1300 2door

1983 Renault 4 GTL

1995 Volvo 940SE 2.3 LPT auto Estate.

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

1989 Mazda 323 GLX 1.5

Out 2024

1989 Volvo 480ES Auto

2003 MG TF

1995 Volvo 940SE 2.3 LPT auto Estate.

 

I have not run many cars of my existing cars in 2024 and as we all know letting good working car sit is bad for them.  Running all the free tax cars that were not taken out are a priority to be driven for 2025.

1971 BMW 3.0 S

1983 Citroen Visa Special

1978 Lancia Gamma Berlina

1978 Citroen GS

1971 Triumph Toledo

1974 Citroen Ami

1976 Daimler Sovereign S2

1979 Ferrari 308GT4

1963 Peugeot 404

1970 triumph Vitesse 2.0 Convertible

1966 Jaguar E Type 4.2 FHC

 

It has been a difficult year for me with my back and mobility, which explains why I have used only a limited number of cars this year. Also it has been the reason we only did one FoD open weekend.

I have had a lot of help as usual this year and thanks must go out to @Slowsilver who had done something for me most weeks. Along with @Talbot @juular @MrsJuular @Andyrew and @ianbmw

I have also had help from Slowsilvers friend Thomas who has a Mini Traveller and Adrian who sold me the Saab 95.

Last year Colin from Milton Keynes Classic Car Club helped me at the FoD, particularly with the Peugeot Error 404. In April he asked if he purchased a 1979 Mercedes 450SLC from a bereavement sale at a local garage could he have it delivered to the FoD to get it going. It had been off the road for 25 years. He came over often and eventually he got it going.

Colin informed me about a project 1984 Mini Mayfair from the same garage that had been sitting 25 years so I turned him down as another project car was one to many. He asked me again using seductive works like “bargain price” and I still turned him down. Then one evening at the FoD he offered it to Andyrew who also turned it down but still said it was a bargain. It was at that point I caved in and the next day I had a rusty Mini with a seized engine and a door missing.

Colin helped me take the interior out and at that point I realised there was too much welding to do. I told Colin I would be selling it on again because of all the welding. Nonsense he said my mate will weld it up for you and I thought lets pick another welder of the tree fantasy! A few days later Colin said I have spoken to my mate Geoff and he is happy to weld it up for you. I said he had better come and see what is involved and to my surprise he came over and said it is not as bad as I have done for myself. Welding sorted.

The Mini now drives, it needs a couple of jobs and the interior refitted but the weather has shut us down.

 

The big purchase success of 2024 for me has been the Morris 1300 I bought at the beginning of the year from RobT. It has often has been my go to car this year.

I also bought the Volvo 940 Estate from @RobT when the cambelt fell off. I had it transported and repaired then enjoyed it for a few months repaired before selling it on. £345 road tax for an extra car is just so furious!

At the beginning of the year I bought the Renault 4GTL from @wuvvum, but the need to remove the dash because of jamming wipers has put that on hold for now. I still like it and maybe 2025 I can find a way to fix it.

 

Other success for 2024 has been the return to the road of the Carlton Estate .

 

Cars that will become free road tax April 2025

1.     Austin Mini Mayfair date first reg 29-1-84 – Currently on SORN but fit to drive.

2.     MG Metro                 date first reg  23-8-84 – Currently on SORN but fit to drive.

Just one car that will become MOT optional 2025

1.     Citroen Visa Cabriolet        date first reg 1-5-85. Current

 

 

I am hoping in early 2025 the 1976 Opel Manta 1.9 Automatic we got 3 ½ years ago will be ready for the road.

 

We are also hoping the 1989 Mazda 323 GLX will be ready to return to the road early 2025.

Other cars that during 2025 I am hoping to return to the road

1996 Land Rover Discovery 300TDi

1996 Mitsubishi Sigma estate

2003 Fiat Seicento Active

1974 Saab 95

1979 Vauxhall Royale

There is also a plot afoot to return the under nourished 1.8 poverty spec Carlton saloon to the road, if I like it or not!

 

I still find it hard to comprehend that in 8 months the pile of scrap Mini I bought is now a safe, legal, running and tidy Mini!

[hairnet]

22 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said:

 

I have nt run may cars of my existing cars in 2024 and as we all know letting good working car sit is bad for them.  Running all the free tax cars that were not taken out are a priority to be driven for 2025.

1971 BMW 3.0 S

1983 Citroen Visa Special

1978 Lancia Gamma Berlina

1978 Citroen GS

1971 Triumph Toledo

1974 Citroen Ami

1976 Daimler Sovereign S2

1979 Ferrari 308GT4

1963 Peugeot 404

It has been a difficult year for me - doddery aul fart ❤️ 

At the beginnin of the year I bought the Renault 4GTL from @wuvvum, but the need to remove the dash because of jamming wipers has put that on hold for now. I still like it and maybe 2025 I can find a way to fix it.

I am hoping in early 2025 the 1976 Opel Manta 1.9 Automatic we got 3 ½ years ago will be ready for the road.

HNNNNNGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

We are also hoping the 1989 Mazda 323 GLX will be ready to return to the road early 2025.

1996 Mitsubishi Sigma estate

1979 Vauxhall Royale

There is also a plot afoot to return the under nourished 1.8 poverty spec Carlton saloon to the road, if I like it or not!

 

[High Jetter]

26 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said:

I have posted my end of year tat report but here is the extended version with some aims for 2025.

In 2024

1968 Morris 1300 2door

1983 Renault 4 GTL

1995 Volvo 940SE 2.3 LPT auto Estate.

1984 Austin Mini Mayfair

1989 Mazda 323 GLX 1.5

Out 2024

1989 Volvo 480ES Auto

2003 MG TF

1995 Volvo 940SE 2.3 LPT auto Estate.

 

I have not run many cars of my existing cars in 2024 and as we all know letting good working car sit is bad for them.  Running all the free tax cars that were not taken out are a priority to be driven for 2025.

1971 BMW 3.0 S

1983 Citroen Visa Special

1978 Lancia Gamma Berlina

1978 Citroen GS

1971 Triumph Toledo

1974 Citroen Ami

1976 Daimler Sovereign S2

1979 Ferrari 308GT4

1963 Peugeot 404

1970 triumph Vitesse 2.0 Convertible

1966 Jaguar E Type 4.2 FHC

 

It has been a difficult year for me with my back and mobility, which explains why I have used only a limited number of cars this year. Also it has been the reason we only did one FoD open weekend.

I have had a lot of help as usual this year and thanks must go out to @Slowsilver who had done something for me most weeks. Along with @Talbot @juular @MrsJuular @Andyrew and @ianbmw

I have also had help from Slowsilvers friend Thomas who has a Mini Traveller and Adrian who sold me the Saab 95.

Last year Colin from Milton Keynes Classic Car Club helped me at the FoD, particularly with the Peugeot Error 404. In April he asked if he purchased a 1979 Mercedes 450SLC from a bereavement sale at a local garage could he have it delivered to the FoD to get it going. It had been off the road for 25 years. He came over often and eventually he got it going.

Colin informed me about a project 1984 Mini Mayfair from the same garage that had been sitting 25 years so I turned him down as another project car was one to many. He asked me again using seductive works like “bargain price” and I still turned him down. Then one evening at the FoD he offered it to Andyrew who also turned it down but still said it was a bargain. It was at that point I caved in and the next day I had a rusty Mini with a seized engine and a door missing.

Colin helped me take the interior out and at that point I realised there was too much welding to do. I told Colin I would be selling it on again because of all the welding. Nonsense he said my mate will weld it up for you and I thought lets pick another welder of the tree fantasy! A few days later Colin said I have spoken to my mate Geoff and he is happy to weld it up for you. I said he had better come and see what is involved and to my surprise he came over and said it is not as bad as I have done for myself. Welding sorted.

The Mini now drives, it needs a couple of jobs and the interior refitted but the weather has shut us down.

 

The big purchase success of 2024 for me has been the Morris 1300 I bought at the beginning of the year from RobT. It has often has been my go to car this year.

I also bought the Volvo 940 Estate from @RobT when the cambelt fell off. I had it transported and repaired then enjoyed it for a few months repaired before selling it on. £345 road tax for an extra car is just so furious!

At the beginning of the year I bought the Renault 4GTL from @wuvvum, but the need to remove the dash because of jamming wipers has put that on hold for now. I still like it and maybe 2025 I can find a way to fix it.

 

Other success for 2024 has been the return to the road of the Carlton Estate .

 

Cars that will become free road tax April 2025

1.     Austin Mini Mayfair date first reg 29-1-84 – Currently on SORN but fit to drive.

2.     MG Metro                 date first reg  23-8-84 – Currently on SORN but fit to drive.

Just one car that will become MOT optional 2025

1.     Citroen Visa Cabriolet        date first reg 1-5-85. Current

 

 

I am hoping in early 2025 the 1976 Opel Manta 1.9 Automatic we got 3 ½ years ago will be ready for the road.

 

We are also hoping the 1989 Mazda 323 GLX will be ready to return to the road early 2025.

Other cars that during 2025 I am hoping to return to the road

1996 Land Rover Discovery 300TDi

1996 Mitsubishi Sigma estate

2003 Fiat Seicento Active

1974 Saab 95

1979 Vauxhall Royale

There is also a plot afoot to return the under nourished 1.8 poverty spec Carlton saloon to the road, if I like it or not!

 

I still find it hard to comprehend that in 8 months the pile of scrap Mini I bought is now a safe, legal, running and tidy Mini!

Thinking about the classic cars loan project, could you do something similar on a smoller scale? If only to get some used, and extra assistance?

[ianbmw]

All enjoyable @Six-cylinder and especially more enjoyable as it’s not my money I’m spending.

Royale and Carlton saloon are a must as they are fairly easy!

 

 

[Six-cylinder]

9 hours ago, High Jetter said:

Thinking about the classic cars loan project, could you do something similar on a smoller scale? If only to get some used, and extra assistance?

I just need to sell a few cars. I have been buying 1 or 2 more than I sell every year for 10 years now and have find myself with more than I can cope with.

I love new cars but I still have some old favourites I need to get back on the road such as 1983 Citroen CX 2400 Pallas Auto I have had 18 years, 1985 Range Rover we have had 22 years and Alfa Giulietta Mrs6C has had 15 years.

[ianbmw]

shall we prioritise the Range Rover? I guess it can come to mine once the Discovery has gone.

maybe I should just abuse my annual leave and just have a well prepared week at the field!

 

[hairnet]

mrs6c wants to be cameron frye

another appalling heap of bl junk there

[Mrs6C]

5 minutes ago, ianbmw said:

shall we prioritise the Range Rover?

Not in front of the Carlton saloon!

[beko1987]

38 minutes ago, Mrs6C said:

Not in front of the Carlton saloon!

Agreed! 

Would make a nice train station/local pottering car I imagine for a while? And as Chris won't like it it'll be all yours 😂

[ianbmw]

10 hours ago, Mrs6C said:

Not in front of the Carlton saloon!

I have a cunning plan to fix that for the cost of a gasket set and a days work! I really want to have that going by the spring 

[Six-cylinder]

Today did not go well!

It started with the V70 not starting and having a totally flat battery so the dead locks are stuck and I cannot just pull the bonnet catch. It has an intermittent battery drain somewhere as it had only been  2 days  since it was used.

Phil the mobile mech came to finish putting the manifold etc back on the Sigma. The really bad news is when he got it back together he found the engine was locked and would not free. Before we took the heads off it had a sticky spot but then freed up and we spun the engine on the starter motor. We ran out of daylight and gave up to ponder the problem.

I tried to get the bonnet open on the Saab 95 but just could not release it. I think I need a 90˚ pick and 90˚ screwdriver to try again.

On a happy note I sat in the Carlton Saloon for a bit and found there are 5 cassettes in the cars storage draws.

 

[Mrs6C]

39 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said:

Today did not go well!

Ah well, have a photo of the ZXmas sprout collection service instead...

[High Jetter]

Stalky! (Is that a recognized term anymore?)

[Zelandeth]

2 hours ago, Mrs6C said:

Ah well, have a photo of the ZXmas sprout collection service instead...

I need to have a rummage in my garage...I *think* there's still a pair of ZX indicators in there somewhere which came with a bunch of Xantia bits years ago, which when I realised weren't Xantia just got chucked in the "misc" corner.  I don't remember getting rid of them...if I can find them they're yours.  It has been a few years since I saw that box though!

[hairnet]

https://vintagestony.co.uk/

not looking good for next week  

[Six-cylinder]

A nice little car gathering for Lunch today at the Dukes Heath & Reach. It is so nice when the pub welcomes you. A special low cost light lunch menu for our group was provided, as our leader has pushed back the start time from a breakfast meet because it is really rather cold to stand outside and admire cars at this time of year.

It is a joint meeting with the Jaguar Enthusiasts club hence the bias to Jaguar. Usually there are a good spread of cars but today some people choose not to run there cars on dirty damp roads.  Not us the V70 was already dirty and went to the ball.

The Volvo V70 had a flat battery Thursday so I charged it but it did not start so I tried another charger yesterday and still it would not turn the engine, just a clicking noise. I put my high load battery tester on the battery and it is giving 6v just off charge. For a short term fix I borrowed the battery from the Carlton as it was blocked in by the Volvo anyway.

 

[Six-cylinder]

Tomorrow I am planning to go the Brackley town classic car show. A decent weather forecast for this time of year has temped me to get out the Rolls Royce for the show tomorrow. 

The fuel gauge has now been repaired and was showing approx 7 gals petrol. I added 5 gals  of petrol and the gauge now shows 12 gals so I am very hopeful it is working properly.

[LightBulbFun]

21 minutes ago, Six-cylinder said:

it does tickle me quite a bit that "almost empty" on your fuel gage (4 gallons) is almost a full tank on my car (4.5 Gallon tank)