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danthecapriman Rank: Talbot Tagora

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That is absolutely stunning. It could easily have just rolled off the assembly line, in fact I'd say it's even better than that.

Top work and good luck on the MOT, not that you'll be needing any luck of course!

vulgalour Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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I had a dim light on the Renault and it was both a dirty connector and a duff earth point.  Once those were resolved, the light was normal again.

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purplebargeken Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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Cor, the exhaust doesn't half stick out! 

Dick Cheeseburger Rank: Talbot Tagora

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Well I've checked the interwebz, and it's not had an MOT yet... Suspense is building!

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Dick Cheeseburger Rank: Talbot Tagora

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  On 12/08/2016 at 15:20, purplebargeken said:

I know and I ain't saying.

Aha! Just checked again.

4wheeledstool Rank: Citroen Ami

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  On 11/08/2016 at 18:38, agw9262 said:

I've said it before but I'll say it again - what a fantastic piece of work and the speed and care you've taken have made it *this* good - good job sir and good luck for tomorrow's MOT!!

Many thanks!

  On 11/08/2016 at 18:38, purplebargeken said:

That looks absolutely fucking amazing! If there is no MOT pass forthcoming then there is something badly wrong in the world.

 

Cheers Ken!

  On 11/08/2016 at 18:39, purplebargeken said:

Headlight? Bulb or shit earth surely?

It was just a weak earth. :)

  On 11/08/2016 at 18:48, danthecapriman said:

That is absolutely stunning. It could easily have just rolled off the assembly line, in fact I'd say it's even better than that.

Top work and good luck on the MOT, not that you'll be needing any luck of course!

Thank you kindly Dan!

  On 12/08/2016 at 00:10, Ghosty said:

:shock::-D

 

That's wonderful. Great job!

Thanks very muchly Mr. Ghosty!

 

  On 12/08/2016 at 01:34, vulgalour said:

I had a dim light on the Renault and it was both a dirty connector and a duff earth point. Once those were resolved, the light was normal again.

I've just run another earth wire as a temporary measure, it would seem that there is a weak point in the earth wire in the headlight loom. I can sort it out at my leisure now. :)

 

 

Had a quick look about the car this morning, then booked an MOT. I had plenty of time before I needed to be there, so re fitted the tank cover.

 

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Then did something I've never done before - tyre shine!

 

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Waiting for MOT

 

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Job's a good 'un! A most excellent experience - the MOT guy wasn't the usual tester, but was a top bloke anyway. :) Car seen here outside my gaff after a most enjoyable drive home. Done about 30 miles this afternoon, and nothing has fallen off yet. :)

 

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agw9262 Rank: Austin Maxi

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Bet you were proud as punch and I bet the Cav wasn't short of attention either...

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I Like This!!!

 

Congratulations 'Stool for a job well done.

 

Next Stop, the classic car mags "Readers Restos" I reckon!

Pillock Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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If Dollywobbler's next magazine isn't "Classic invalid carriage blue Mk1 Cavaliers" then there's something wrong in the world.

Congratulation on the pass. Don't forget to shut the bonnet properly ;)

Cavcraft Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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Just fantastic.

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Skizzer Rank: Isuzu Florian

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That is every kind of brilliant. Congratulations, what a job! Truly inspirational stuff.

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tooSavvy Rank: Talbot Tagora

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FAB!

 

I earnestly hope never to have to do this to mine ;)

 

TS

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4wheeledstool Rank: Citroen Ami

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  On 12/08/2016 at 18:41, agw9262 said:

Bet you were proud as punch and I bet the Cav wasn't short of attention either...

Indeed - on both counts!

  On 12/08/2016 at 18:47, Banger Kenny said:

I Like This!!!

 

Congratulations 'Stool for a job well done.

 

Next Stop, the classic car mags "Readers Restos" I reckon!

Cheers! Are classic car mags interested in shiny chod? I've never read one!

  On 12/08/2016 at 19:40, danthecapriman said:

Congratulations on the MOT, well deserved after all that work.

Thanks! Now all that work is done, the memory of it is fading already!

  On 12/08/2016 at 20:50, Pillock said:

If Dollywobbler's next magazine isn't "Classic invalid carriage blue Mk1 Cavaliers" then there's something wrong in the world.

Congratulation on the pass. Don't forget to shut the bonnet properly ;)

Ha! Thank you! The bonnet was up and down a lot yesterday - for gawpage fortunately! :)
  On 12/08/2016 at 20:56, Cavcraft said:

Just fantastic.

Cheers! I'll get in touch at some point so you can have a gander. :)

  On 12/08/2016 at 21:08, Skizzer said:

That is every kind of brilliant. Congratulations, what a job! Truly inspirational stuff.

Many thanks!

  On 12/08/2016 at 21:11, adw1977 said:

Brilliant, it's been great watching this come together.

Cheers! Glad you enjoyed the build.

  On 12/08/2016 at 21:28, purplebargeken said:

I also imagine it got some looks!

It certainly did!

  On 12/08/2016 at 21:40, Danblez said:

Outstanding effort. Absolutely superb, hats off!

Thanking you!

  On 13/08/2016 at 07:00, tooSavvy said:

FAB!

I earnestly hope never to have to do this to mine ;)TS

It's a good way to spend a few hundred hours! :)

 

She's out of the dusty unit, sat in her new home now.

 

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A LOT cleaner in there! :)

purplebargeken Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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Yep, I reckon PC mag would eat this up re: readers restoration. PM Sam G maybe?

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oldcars Rank: Lancia Gamma

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Fantastic, love this, and with my addiction to tyre dressing a perfect end to a super restoration.

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320touring Rank: Talbot Tagora

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  On 13/08/2016 at 11:21, Skizzer said:

So, you'll be bored now then.

 

What's next? ;-)

best book the Rancho in;)

 

til top work on the Cav!

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4wheeledstool Rank: Citroen Ami

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  On 13/08/2016 at 10:31, Rusty Sills said:

Congratulations. ðŸ‘

Many thanks!
  On 13/08/2016 at 12:00, 320touring said:

best book the Rancho in;)

til top work on the Cav!

Cheers Neil!
  On 13/08/2016 at 11:21, Skizzer said:

So, you'll be bored now then.

 

What's next? ;-)

Lots to do, starting with a Lambretta I've owned since 1989.

 

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I've been threatening to re do this for years - the last time it had a makeover was 1993. Of course, if someone sold me a Rancho, that would definitely be next. :)

JohnDeere Rank: BL Wedge

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Absolutely brilliant. Wish I had your talent, skills and patience!

purplebargeken Rank: Matra Rancho towing a Tagora

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The Lambretta thread will be interesting :)

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Shep Shepherd Rank: Renault 16

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I liked this car before it was restored, but I love it now :)

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