markbagelboy
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yes i no were your coming from! but i am hoping driving will fill that void. that,s why i had the engine mildly tuned, so hopefully it will be fun to drive :car:
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thanks mate, when i first got the car 4 years ago i was adamant i was going with lotus steels all along! but on the 11 hour i bought D1,s :thumbup: so pleased i did now!
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thanks mate, but compared with your restoration mine was just a freshen up :icecream: your restoration to me has been a big eye-opener on what can be achieved with fabrication and repairs, you must have saved a fortune on panels Every time i look on (express steel panels) web site the price,s have gone up. it,s just getting stupid now! what you are showing to us enthusiasts is how it can be done :thumbup:
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Thanks m8, yes she did pass, all I have to do now is pickup my FREE road tax
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Hi all, I got fed up with waiting for my rear screen rubber to turn up so decided to mot it with out rear class while the sun was shining. i original was going with lotus steels, but the D1,s are growing on me at £66 a rim cheap to
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When the green paint run-out!
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Yes I am assuming Fred is a Mk2 type of guy
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You should have a earth cable at the back of the engine connection is made through gearbox bolt and is connected to body. Try using a jump lead from battery earth to car body and see if that helps
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Hi Fred, it is fixed to radiator support panel. Bolt size is 1/4 unf
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Hi lingy if your on a budget don't bother looking at gt models. They fetch top money. Even a basket case does,mk1 2 door gt are rear now Best of luck with your search Mark
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Diff to prop flange bolts size
markbagelboy replied to Derskine's topic in Suspension, Steering, & Brakes
5/16 unf. I'm not 100% on the lengh but I think they are 1 inch -
Tall one is a lotus one. I think the lotus core is approximately 35cm high
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Yes that's a gt rad not lotus to short for lotus
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eHi mate the small plate which was painted is not needed legally, no one has managed to de-code this plate, asyet. I believe G.O had. A good try 2/3 years ago but couldn't de-code it . Cheers. Mark
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Like Sheffieldcortinacenter has said about joggle the lip on the roof then liquid weld it, no distortion What do all the top restores on here think of. Liquid welding
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Thanks for the info! I sent him a email he,s reply was out of stock & are on back order Hi Mark Here you go, this mob seem to have plenty!. and they deliver t your door :thumbup: My link
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185/70/13 I need 5
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Hi. Does anyone know were I can get some firestone tyres for my Mk2 please. Everywhere I try! say No & will not be getting them anymore
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Hi, with your ignition switch on check with a volt meter to see if your getting 12volt feed. at the coil If you get 9volt read you have a ballast wire fitted.
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mk 2 running problems driving me mad
markbagelboy replied to Joe wRIGHT's topic in Engine & Transmission
To me it sounds like fuel blockage, so check your fuel filters & carb for any blockage. Also modern fuel goes of quicker, if sat around for long periods of time -
quote, Been wondering if this would ever happen...i bet you still can,t believe it graham, you must be well chuffed with it. I can just visualise it in silver with D1s :drool:
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I got mine from ken in the us some time ago, when it was not available over here, the upholsterer did say it wasn't the easiest material to work with. but it does look Dame good