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201. 1964 pattern Commission Plates (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Fri, 3 May 2002 22:50:44 +0100; Following protracted delays through artwork corredtions, I havetoday received the latest remanufactured commission plates. These are the pattern introduced in 1964 and used through to the following; /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00047.html (7,550 bytes)
202. Re: [triumph_herald] Re: Wheel colour - Spitfire 4 - postscript (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Sun, 5 May 2002 21:02:42 +0100; I will add that very early Mk1 Spitfires were fitted with the Heavy Duty 3.5" Big Slot wheel, as used on the Courier Van and 1200 Estate until mid 1962. Sorry I don't have a change point to hand, I d; /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00087.html (7,846 bytes)
203. Re: Definitions (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 9 May 2002 23:39:01 +0100; Vintage has a rigid definition and is applied to cars built before 1930 This is pre 1902 or thereabouts, but I believe the definition has just been changed, at least as far as eligibility for the Lon; /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00201.html (8,942 bytes)
204. Re: norwegian vitesse (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Fri, 10 May 2002 22:19:31 +0100; Hi Mike, All Herald & Vitesse convertibles have additional catches compared to the Saloons, Coupes, Estates and Vans. They sit below the main door catches and take the form of a tab which locates int; /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00252.html (8,179 bytes)
205. Re: Oddities (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Sun, 12 May 2002 22:40:16 +0100; Mike, The trick is to remove the grommet and feed the cable through it, then feed the cable through the hole in the bulkhead - you can then slide the grommet into position, Cheers, Bill. -- Rarebits4; /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00273.html (8,468 bytes)
206. Re: What Car? (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 16 May 2002 20:58:42 +0100; Looks like a Gentry, an MG TF copy based on Herald/Vitesse running gear - spot the familiar wishbone! Cheers, Bill. -- Rarebits4classics .......just what you've been looking for PO Box 1232 Calne Wil; /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00333.html (7,592 bytes)
207. Re: Insurance (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 20 May 2002 11:38:21 +0100; This is very true, particularly at the cheaper end of the market. I've always tried to avoid buying convertibles in Spring or early Summer as there are far more potential buyers after the same cars,; /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00384.html (7,667 bytes)
208. Re: u joint noises (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Sun, 26 May 2002 21:58:35 +0100; Barry is absolutely correct, this is a regular problem following UJ replacements. Canley Classics http://www.kipping.co.uk/ can supply thicker circlips to order - it's always worth having a few in ha; /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00513.html (8,059 bytes)
209. Re: Fantasy Football? How about Fantasy F1? (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Sun, 26 May 2002 22:06:58 +0100; Hi Laura, I was involved in a Fantasy Formula 1 game at work last year when I was still working in the Electronics industry. I can't say I can remember the rules in detail, but I can ask one of my fo; /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00514.html (7,939 bytes)
210. Re: this and that (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 30 May 2002 11:37:35 +0100; Hi John, The engine temperature goes slightly high then drops back as the thermostat opens - this behaviour is normal. I suspect your low reading is more of a gauge/sender functionality issue rather; /html/spitfires/2002-05/msg00561.html (9,416 bytes)
211. Re: Free Square Tail body in Maryland (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 21:30:50 +0100; There was a GT6 MkIII trailer knocking around the TSSC show circuit (in the UK) about 5-6 years ago - it was painted Saffron I seem to remember, which is probably why it became a trailer :-) Cheers,; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00102.html (7,508 bytes)
212. Re: [spitfire-enthusiast] Spitfire MkI Commission Plates (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 3 Apr 2002 21:34:22 +0100; I actually need the loan of an original plate in order to create artwork and compare throughout the development process. I really need to find someone who has either broken a MkI or is doing a compre; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00103.html (7,562 bytes)
213. Re: Brake Servo (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Sat, 13 Apr 2002 20:40:33 +0100; Hi James, I used to own a 2 owner from new (father & son) MkIV Spitfire which had been fitted with a servo. Well if you really don't have enough to spend your money on, you might consider it worthwhi; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00344.html (8,276 bytes)
214. Re: GT6 Drum Backing plates needed (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Wed, 17 Apr 2002 15:44:15 +0100; Sorry Clark, That's not true. The drum itself is the same , but the backing plates are completely different, the Herald having twin cylinders on the front, Cheers, Bill. -- Rarebits4classics .......j; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00420.html (7,598 bytes)
215. Re: pics on email (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2002 15:09:13 +0100; Hi John, All attachments are stripped out of list messages. It's what keeps us protected from viruses and tediously long downloads (a big issue for those of us on the British side of the Atlantic whe; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00459.html (7,682 bytes)
216. Re: wotsit and wotsit4 ? again and again (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2002 20:17:13 +0100; Hi John, It looks to me like a body to chassis spacer with the bolt rusted solidly into it. Spacers this thick aren't that common, but I have encountered them on several Heralds and at least one Spit; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00470.html (7,860 bytes)
217. Weber (?) Manifold for 1147 / 948 engine (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2002 22:04:07 +0100; Amongst a recently purchased job lot of Herald spares was a combined inlet/exhaust manifold to accomodate a twin choke sidedraught carburettor. The inlet appertures are both 40mm diameter, so I pres; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00480.html (7,769 bytes)
218. Re: Brake/Clutch fluid (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2002 20:28:04 +0100; Whatever you do, don't use an Eezibleed with a fully inflated tyre - drop the pressure to 5 or at most 10psi before connecting. Otherwise there is a good chance that the cap will be blown off the mas; /html/spitfires/2002-04/msg00523.html (8,562 bytes)
219. Re: re-finishing rocker cover (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Sat, 2 Mar 2002 16:58:49 -0000; I've used their Gold spray (I can't remember the exact name) and I wasn't impressed either. Cheers, Bill. -- Rarebits4classics .......just what you've been looking for PO Box 1232 Calne Wiltshire SN1; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00025.html (8,986 bytes)
220. Re: [triumph_herald] Herald Progress (score: 1): Author: "William Davies" <bill@rarebits4classics.co.uk>; Date: Sat, 2 Mar 2002 22:31:57 -0000; 1200 seals were generally grey, though later ones may have been colour coded as on the 13/60. Going off on a tangent (as ever), Mike Costigan only details the early 948 sealswhich were in fact colour; /html/spitfires/2002-03/msg00040.html (8,267 bytes)

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