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by Conrad D. Conelrad
Thu Mar 11, 2021 11:03 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourselves
Topic: This feels odd!
Replies: 25
Views: 9834

Re: This feels odd!

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by Conrad D. Conelrad
Thu Nov 05, 2020 8:13 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Mk4 Golf
Replies: 31
Views: 12280

Re: Mk4 Golf

Bangernomics wrote: Wed Nov 04, 2020 8:42 pm I think under the bonnet was the shiniest part before the buffer man won it.
I detailed the engine bay.

(jet washed it and then sprayed contact cleaner on all the connectors until the CEL went out)
by Conrad D. Conelrad
Wed Nov 04, 2020 2:25 am
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Mk4 Golf
Replies: 31
Views: 12280

Re: Mk4 Golf

Wow! I always thought it would polish well.
by Conrad D. Conelrad
Tue Nov 03, 2020 2:26 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Wheeler Dealers. Yet another new co presenter
Replies: 17
Views: 6878

Re: Wheeler Dealers. Yet another new co presenter

Bazfr69 wrote: Mon Nov 02, 2020 6:06 pm When they went to the US the network wanted less focus on the workshop pieces and more or the bullshit and manufactured jeopardy iirc.
In other words, they wanted more of the bits I fast forwarded through. That sums up television execs quite well.
by Conrad D. Conelrad
Tue Nov 03, 2020 2:23 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Mk4 Golf
Replies: 31
Views: 12280

Re: Mk4 Golf

I had this one for two months. golf.jpg It was thoroughly underwhelming. It was slower than I expected a two litre hatchback to be, much slower, the handling was wholly disappointing and the interior quality was so poor that my current Rover 45 felt like a real upgrade - and the drivers seat fell ap...
by Conrad D. Conelrad
Fri Oct 30, 2020 8:38 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Squire's voitures
Replies: 1601
Views: 574746

Re: Squire's voitures

There can't have been a single worthwhile part left on that scrap Allegro once you'd removed the engine.
by Conrad D. Conelrad
Fri Oct 02, 2020 2:40 am
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Squire's voitures
Replies: 1601
Views: 574746

Re: Squire's voitures

fried onions wrote: Sun Sep 27, 2020 8:36 pm I refitted the road wheel and went back indoors.
I think we all know this feeling too well.
by Conrad D. Conelrad
Fri Aug 28, 2020 12:40 am
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Squire's voitures
Replies: 1601
Views: 574746

Re: Squire's voitures

I bought Paul Skilleter's Minor book in 1981 along with the original Brooklands Books road test thing. 39 years later, I have never owned a Morris Minor. Coincidentally when I was first developing an interest in old cars, these two books were the first I bought. I also have not owned a Morris Minor.
by Conrad D. Conelrad
Thu Aug 27, 2020 6:36 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: Squire's voitures
Replies: 1601
Views: 574746

Re: Squire's voitures

The correct support member has been sourced. Not long to go now before I am ready to start the job. I admire your work ethic with these projects. If I was trying to fit overdrive to the Humber the timeline would be something like December 2019: google "overdrive" and open wikipedia page M...
by Conrad D. Conelrad
Wed Aug 26, 2020 5:24 pm
Forum: Motorised Conveyances
Topic: What did you do today?
Replies: 15377
Views: 3095494

Re: What did you do today?

fried onions wrote: Wed Aug 26, 2020 5:09 pmDunno what the special tool is.
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18G 1001: A screwdriver and a hammer.