Project Dollywobbler's Invacar - Ongoing

[madrat]

You could try wiping the inner windscreen with detergent to stop it misting-up.

 

Good luck Ian@

 

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Shaving foam

[AndySnapper]

Shaving foam

I'm not sure if DW is inclined to anything shaving

 

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[Felly Magic]

Even if Lord Wobbles of Welshland had a balaclava on his bonce, everyone in the area would still know it's that nutty Brummie druid bloke, as he's the only one hatstand enough to buy something like an Invacar

[AndySnapper]

Even if Lord Wobbles of Welshland had a balaclava on his bonce, everyone in the area would still know it's that nutty Brummie druid bloke, as he's the only one hatstand enough to buy something like an Invacar

True enough!

 

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[madrat]

He could do a black country accent.

[Tadhg Tiogar]

...it's that nutty Brummie druid bloke, ...

http://youtu.be/CGowOnmEHBc

[Felly Magic]

Could just see Ian bouncing to that LOL

[oldcars]

You could try wiping the inner windscreen with detergent to stop it misting-up.

 

Good luck Ian@

 

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It will be dirty, good glass cleaner once a month and that really helps. Also one of the moisture absorbing pillow things you can buy under the seat. Helps on my Reliant. 3m glass cleaning foam seems the best one i have used.

[dozeydustman]

One more step to go before TWC is on the road! Fingers crossed for you now sir!

 

The excitement in your face driving her without her doors on   just like a little boy with a brand new Hornby train set.

[Alan_Green]

I'm sure it's been posted before, but just in case:

[The Reverend Bluejeans]

Brilliant!

[Cavboy80]

Rain X is good for anti misting. I used it in the visor of my crash helmet (i was a 'ped rider years ago) and it was brilliant.

[dollywobbler]

Balljoint covers arrived. They're not the right ones, so we'll see whether they pass. They are covering the important bits. Easy to change if not.

 

So, I decided to book the MOT! 2pm Friday.

 

Have just remembered that I haven't fitted the low panels on the engine. I'd better do that.

[dozeydustman]

Many excitings ahead!

[Eddie Honda]

How near is your choice of Class III testing station? (If it's less than 24 miles you're a lucky bastard)

[Tadhg Tiogar]

Rain X is good for anti misting. I used it in the visor of my crash helmet (i was a 'ped rider years ago) and it was brilliant.

Seconded. The windscreen outside formula works well; the inside antifog formula can be a bit hit and miss. I only say that because it doesn't really work on Cit CX glass, which carries on fogging over as if nothing had happened!!

[Felly Magic]

Oh my goodness, fingers, toes, arms, legs and eyes crossed for you Sir Wobbler of Dollys. Eeeeeek

[dollywobbler]

How near is your choice of Class III testing station? (If it's less than 24 miles you're a lucky bastard)

 

A mere 12 miles! Thankfully. Well, 15 if I take the main road. 12 miles is tiny back roads, which I'm tempted to take...

[Exiled_Tat_Gatherer]

Very best of luck fella. I'm sure the plastic fantastic will do you proud.......... back lane run for a proper test methinks...... chodspeed n all that.

[Tadhg Tiogar]

Balljoint covers arrived. They're not the right ones, so we'll see whether they pass. They are covering the important bits. Easy to change if not.

 

So, I decided to book the MOT! 2pm Friday.

 

Have just remembered that I haven't fitted the low panels on the engine. I'd better do that.

 

Given the effort and hilarity crammed into getting this historic example going again, I'd be surprised if it failed.

[madrat]

Balljoint covers arrived. They're not the right ones, so we'll see whether they pass. They are covering the important bits. Easy to change if not.

 

So, I decided to book the MOT! 2pm Friday.

 

Have just remembered that I haven't fitted the low panels on the engine. I'd better do that.

I'm so glad I read this post, it reminded me I hadn't booked my car in for MOT, runs out on Sat   Best of luck TWK

[dollywobbler]

Will we get to see a 0-60 in an Invacar ?

 

Hope so. Might wait for it to be fully legal first...

[puddlethumper]

0 to 60 ? Will it do 60 ? Can't say I would fancy doing, well, much more than 40 in it even though it is epic, if not legendary, shite.

I'd have a Nurburgring sticker on the back.

[Cavboy80]

Good luck with the MOT, the tester will probably be so baffled by it he'll just pass it.

It goes without saying that you'll film the event including the run there and back.

[dollywobbler]

20mph is pretty scary, but then my driveway isn't the smoothest...

 

I can also confirm that despite single shoes up front, it's pretty darned easy to lock-up.

[Felly Magic]

I think a hubnut vid to that bouncy druid song will be needed when it passes the John Motson

[LightBulbFun]

Woo! hope it passes

cant wait to see its first MOT to show up on the DVLA website   (did invalid carriages need MOTs back in the day?)

 

DVLAs site still says it has 10L engine will that be "fixed" when the MOT goes through?

 

 

(also First Post FTW )
 

[Slartibartfast]

Hope so. Might wait for it to be fully legal first...

If you are going to do a 0-60, please don't be like Colin Furze and wear no protective gear. An incident at 60mph in that thing could leave you needing to use one for the rest of your life.

[dollywobbler]

Woo! hope it passes

 

cant wait to see its first MOT to show up on the DVLA website   (did invalid carriages need MOTs back in the day?)

 

DVLAs site still says it has 10L engine will that be "fixed" when the MOT goes through?

 

 

(also First Post FTW )

 

 

And a fine first post too. I will get the engine size sorted. I need to change the tax class, so I'll aim to do that at the same time. They did need MOTs as far as I'm aware.

 

If you are going to do a 0-60, please don't be like Colin Furze and wear no protective gear. An incident at 60mph in that thing could leave you needing to use one for the rest of your life.

 

Well, as I haven't got any protective gear, I guess I'll be taking my chances. Like the 2CV (or the Nippa for that matter), I accept the danger and it'll certainly keep me on my toes. 

[AndySnapper]

A mere 12 miles! Thankfully. Well, 15 if I take the main road. 12 miles is tiny back roads, which I'm tempted to take...

 

24/30 miles of twisty roads and hills sounds pretty dangerous for a first serious outing DW. 

 

Remember, other road users will not be expecting (or even able to see) an Invacar. Added to that, you are a relatively (hmmm, totally) inexperienced pilot when it comes to the handling of it on public roads.

 

Take care old chap and the best of luck to you both!

 

Oooer!!!

 

Andy