brownnova Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 44 minutes ago, LightBulbFun said: Woop! Colour: Green Erm.... Well done on a successful pass Foxanne! Now if you can pass that same luck to my MX5 for tomorrow that’d be great! LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayMK Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Well done DW and Foxanne. I will admit to being surprised, given the starting point and the trials and tribulations of getting it all working again. You should be proud of yourself ?. LightBulbFun and Jerzy Woking 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 1 minute ago, brownnova said: Colour: Green Erm.... Well done on a successful pass Foxanne! Now if you can pass that same luck to my MX5 for tomorrow that’d be great! it says blue here so go figure! LOL (DVLA for you...) and its not the only vehicle I have seen like that either (no im not apologising ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moog Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Did the paint stand up to the british summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fumbler Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 That would be interesting to know about. The Dollywobbler Paint Treatment might be a method for me to use with small outdoot projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 7 minutes ago, snagglepuss said: Did the paint stand up to the british summer? Seems to have... it really did absolutely pelt it down just after the test too. Before going too crazy with internal emulsion, remember it has had a coat of sealer and I gave it some Rapid Aqua Wax too. LightBulbFun, The Moog and Bamboocarman 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 14 minutes ago, dollywobbler said: Seems to have... it really did absolutely pelt it down just after the test too. Before going too crazy with internal emulsion, remember it has had a coat of sealer and I gave it some Rapid Aqua Wax too. happy to hear the paint is holding up and congrats on the MOT pass especially given the length of this project (smaller advisory list then I was personally expecting too) I guess all thats left to do now in terms of paperwork is Tax it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 Tax done. I'd like a set of wheels for it though. I either need to find some Bedford HA wheels (original fitment) or a set of alloys. Quite fancy some slot mags, but they need to be 12"x4.5J with a 4x4" pattern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 could you use vauxhell chefette 13's? isnt that the same pcd as mini wheels? i'm thinking late mini mayfair or mg metroid for allys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 13s too big. 12s are what's needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyersey1234 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Well done on the MOT pass. Could I borrow some of your luck for the Focus MOT on Wednesday? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 4 minutes ago, dollywobbler said: 13s too big. 12s are what's needed. Are narrow 13s with 70 profile too big? Just thinking that choice in 12 is pretty crap these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 By vehicle what wheels will fit your car By tire size what vehicles use this tire size By rim size what vehicles use this rim size Add Wheel Size Widget to your website New! Specify make, year and model to find matching wheels: MINI Cooper 1997 Wheel fitment guide Please, note: highlighted items are for OEM wheels Tire Rim Bolt pattern THD CB Cooper 62hp 145/70SR12 4.5Jx12 ET14 4x101.6 3/8" - 24 UNF 56.5 165/60SR12 5Jx12 ET14 4x101.6 3/8" - 24 UNF 56.5 175/50SR13 6Jx13 ET0 4x101.6 3/8" - 24 UNF 56.5 Cooper S 85hp 165/60SR12 5Jx12 ET14 4x101.6 3/8" - 24 UNF 56.5 165/60SR12 6Jx12 ET0 4x101.6 3/8" - 24 UNF 56.5 175/50SR13 6Jx13 ET0 4x101.6 3/8" - 24 UNF 56.5 Cooper Si 80hp 145/70SR12 4.5Jx12 ET14 4x101.6 3/8" - 24 UNF 56.5 165/60SR12 5Jx12 ET14 4x101.6 3/8" - 24 UNF 56.5 175/50SR13 6Jx13 ET0 4x101.6 3/8" - 24 UNF 56.5 101.6mm = 4" so proper mini wheels will work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 mini wheels on fleabay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Set of Cosmics here, correct 12" and 4.5J but unsure what size a Ford 4 stud pattern ishttps://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Cosmic-Alloys-12-Inch-5-Alloy-S-Cortina-Escort-Works-Out-At-12-Each-/303079412717 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dozeydustman Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Well done on the test, btw LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Tidybeard Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, dozeydustman said: Set of Cosmics here, correct 12" and 4.5J but unsure what size a Ford 4 stud pattern ishttps://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-Cosmic-Alloys-12-Inch-5-Alloy-S-Cortina-Escort-Works-Out-At-12-Each-/303079412717 nah pics 3,4,5 & 6 show 4.25" pcd in description Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braddon81 Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Hillman Imp 12" wheels or indeed Imp fitment alloys will also fit Foxanne . ☺️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BL Bloke Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Well done on the MOT pass. LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 Thanks folks! Had a bit of a break, then did a bit more fettling, then went for another drive. 17th June 2019 18th June 2018 loserone, Skizzer, Broadsword and 23 others 25 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 5 minutes ago, dollywobbler said: Thanks folks! Had a bit of a break, then did a bit more fettling, then went for another drive. 17th June 2019 18th June 2018 you do a good job at rescuing and recommissioning fibreglass cars (love the hubnut in white on the side of the body LOL) (did that lorry ever find its contact lense? ) mrbenn and dollywobbler 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Foxanne you shall go to the ball Pageant! LightBulbFun and dollywobbler 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skut Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Well done on pass. A30 35 wheels same fitment and size as an Imps are they not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saabnut Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Skut said: Well done on pass. A30 35 wheels same fitment and size as an Imps are they not. Imp is 12" A30/35 are bigger 14" if my memory serves me right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Congratulations getting Foxanne on the road. It's come a very long way. I'm impressed. The video series has been most enjoyable. Jerzy Woking and LightBulbFun 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie Honda Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 17 hours ago, Noel Tidybeard said: so proper mini wheels will work The offset is quite a bit out. Would need about 3/4" spacers on the back or else the tyres would be rubbing the leaf springs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 Today, I put about 50 miles on the Fox, including a trip to the new unit to replace diff and gearbox oil. So nice to have working space around the car! The Fox is a big hit with the birds too... The diff seemed to have no oil in it whatsoever, while the gearbox definitely took more than it dropped. Worth doing then! She's not going too badly, but I still need to try and set the ignition timing properly. I have at least three strobes, and can't currently find any of them... 60mph is just about possible, but it's hard work, and the temp gauge sits right at the top of 'I'm not scared just yet' when pushing on. Some tweaking to do I think. On the plus side, you don't really need to slow down much for bends it seems, even on shit tyres... RayMK, Scruffy Bodger, mrbenn and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 22 minutes ago, dollywobbler said: The diff seemed to have no oil in it whatsoever, while the gearbox definitely took more than it dropped. Worth doing then! no oil in the diff? good thing ya checked!, could of been a nasty surprise (especially if the diff sized solid or something at 60) have to say the fox makes a nice engine noise mrbenn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zelandeth Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 3 hours ago, LightBulbFun said: no oil in the diff? good thing ya checked!, could of been a nasty surprise (especially if the diff sized solid or something at 60) have to say the fox makes a nice engine noise Yeah, I've had that happen in an LDV Convoy, it was "exciting" to say the least. We're not actually 100% certain if the gearbox seized first and detonated the diff or vice-versa...a significant portion of both wound up strewn over about 1/4 of a mile of the A90 just north of Dundee however. The total lack of oil on the road was quite obvious and most likely was a major factor we think. LightBulbFun and mrbenn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollywobbler Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 All seems happy enough thankfully. Tomorrow, I need to try and get to the bottom of why the engine feels so flat. It's going to be a long old drive if she doesn't perk up a bit. Given the gearing and the theoretical power, I was expecting her to sit noisily but happily at 60. LightBulbFun 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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