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by Ray-s
Thu Mar 09, 2023 09:42
Forum: General
Topic: Our Cars really are quite low - Aren't they.
Replies: 4
Views: 749

Re: Our Cars really are quite low - Aren't they.

:) Minis aren't mini any more :) ...
by Ray-s
Tue Feb 28, 2023 09:07
Forum: History & Memorabilia
Topic: Riviera launch article from Lotus World
Replies: 7
Views: 982

Re: Riviera launch article from Lotus World

The frightening :shock: thing is Richard I remember it well was working in Nottingham for British Sugar at the time...
by Ray-s
Tue Sep 20, 2022 09:50
Forum: General
Topic: How much is she worth?
Replies: 4
Views: 659

Re: How much is she worth?

Thought about selling mine getting on a bit now (Me not the car :) ) But had a ride out to a classic car show near Boston Sunday about 25m each way changed my mind forgot how good it feels ...Ray
by Ray-s
Sat Feb 05, 2022 09:47
Forum: Spotted/New Owners
Topic: Finding my Dad's '85 Excel
Replies: 15
Views: 2848

Re: Finding my Dad's '85 Excel SE

Yes it makes you wonder what they did in it :cry: ..
I don't know if you still can but you used to be able , in certain circumstances get the DVLA to contact the owners with your request but that was a long time ago :( feeling old...
by Ray-s
Mon Jan 31, 2022 13:40
Forum: Spotted/New Owners
Topic: Finding my Dad's '85 Excel
Replies: 15
Views: 2848

Re: Finding my Dad's '85 Excel SE

B573KUX Hi according to DVLA last passed MOT January 2016 failed July 2017 Reason(s) for failure Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Offside Front Brake pipe ex...
by Ray-s
Thu Jan 13, 2022 20:47
Forum: General
Topic: Clutch replacement.
Replies: 9
Views: 1973

Re: Clutch replacement.

Looks like I could be busy but good suggestions will do what I can while engine is out makes a lot of sense ...
by Ray-s
Wed Jan 12, 2022 20:45
Forum: General
Topic: Clutch replacement.
Replies: 9
Views: 1973

Re: Clutch replacement.

Thanks for all replies looks like it's an engine out job was hoping to find an easier way but will take the opportunity to replace belts etc while it's out. No problem lifting out have an RSJ across middle of the garage & a set of half ton blocks on a scissor clamp. https://www.dropbox.com/s/ho3s5sp...
by Ray-s
Wed Jan 12, 2022 09:28
Forum: General
Topic: Clutch replacement.
Replies: 9
Views: 1973

Clutch replacement.

Time to replace slipping too much :( ..
Is it possible to replace without removing the engine has anyone done it ? ...
by Ray-s
Fri Dec 31, 2021 13:51
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Auction house in Newcastle upon Tyne
Replies: 13
Views: 3390

Re: Auction house in Newcastle upon Tyne

MOT History shows mileage to be correct ...
Could somebody have bid then backed out ??
by Ray-s
Wed Dec 22, 2021 13:00
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Auction house in Newcastle upon Tyne
Replies: 13
Views: 3390

Re: Auction house in Newcastle upon Tyne

Somebody got a bargain that seems a bit low to me ..
by Ray-s
Wed Dec 01, 2021 20:29
Forum: Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Iron cross wheels
Replies: 22
Views: 7453

Re: Iron cross wheels

:( Have to say they do look nicer than my speedlines..
by Ray-s
Wed Dec 01, 2021 07:14
Forum: Wheels and Tyres
Topic: Iron cross wheels
Replies: 22
Views: 7453

Re: Iron cross wheels

Hi Keith I think mine are toyota cost me £ 300 to have mine resprayed would not recommend powder coating heard a lot of bad reports ... https://www.dropbox.com/s/hndsu0bbe1onrl7/b8f973c1-3fcf-489f-b57d-a7dbd7272657_zpspzym3ids.jpg?raw=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/9jgdrp7qksvcp43/DSCF1270_zpsnidu0dxk....
by Ray-s
Tue Nov 30, 2021 21:13
Forum: General
Topic: A quick how to embed a photo from OneDrive
Replies: 11
Views: 4780

Re: A quick how to embed a photo from OneDrive

:D Thanks Alan got it sorted remembered how to do it from Dropbox (old age :oops: )..
by Ray-s
Tue Nov 30, 2021 11:58
Forum: General
Topic: Posting pics...
Replies: 1
Views: 576

Posting pics...

Best site to store and share photos from? Preferably free :) any advice :?
Did use photobucket but now costs..
by Ray-s
Sun Nov 28, 2021 11:21
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Auction house in Newcastle upon Tyne
Replies: 13
Views: 3390

Re: Auction house in Newcastle upon Tyne

Looks nice like the leather interior :mrgreen: ..
Be interesting to see what it goes for...