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« Reply #90 on: September 14, 2014, 10:29:16 PM »

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« Reply #91 on: September 14, 2014, 10:30:07 PM »

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« Reply #92 on: September 14, 2014, 10:47:32 PM »

Like those headlights and really want that steering wheel.
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« Reply #93 on: September 15, 2014, 08:58:23 AM »

nice one Andy, what did you think of the Turbo'd motor  Cool
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« Reply #94 on: September 15, 2014, 07:06:58 PM »

It was big & very turboey.
I'm never sure about those lights -I've forgotten what make they are. Loony will know as he follows trends far more than I do. They're much sought after by the guys who want all the correct period accessories, so probably horrendously expensive. Personally I always think they look very modern, like projector beam units, rather than vintage looking.
This was quite a big car, with very tall bodywork, but I think the Moggy bonnet idea will work very nicely on your lightweight little Special Dave.
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« Reply #95 on: September 15, 2014, 07:08:11 PM »

Lights are e and j style ones?
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« Reply #96 on: September 15, 2014, 07:09:48 PM »

http://www.hotroddisorder.com/p/e-inside-light.html?m=1
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« Reply #97 on: September 15, 2014, 07:18:44 PM »

There ya go. Archie's a trend follower too.  Smiley (joking Arch'!).
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« Reply #98 on: September 15, 2014, 07:32:33 PM »

Not planning on using those light on this build. Going for something either integrated or agricultural. Not made up my mind yet Undecided
Bit of a catch 22 situation. To sort out the rear body I need to position the seats. To fix the position of the seats it would be helpful to sort out the steering column But then until I know where the seats are ......
Made a guess at it all and have lengthened the column. Not finally welded so changes can be made but it's pressed together so tight it will be a real ####
to take apart (made a label so I don't forget to weld). While the box was apart , I noticed the cam follower peg was worn, so a new one promptly made and pressed into place. Now free play at steering wheel is under an inch. That might sound a lot but it's a big wheel. May re bush the box sometime.
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« Reply #99 on: September 15, 2014, 07:37:10 PM »

Wondered about doing the same thing with the steering box in my Pop Dave. 2 inches of free play, but I'm told it's normal & the VOSA guy was quite happy with it, but driving it's definitely an acquired taste!
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« Reply #100 on: September 15, 2014, 07:42:10 PM »

Think the pop has worm and gear. The Morris has a Bishop Cam steering box.
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« Reply #101 on: September 15, 2014, 07:58:12 PM »

Just part of the fun of vintage driving!
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« Reply #102 on: September 16, 2014, 06:04:16 AM »

Just part of the fun of vintage driving!
You mean things like, steering that has a mind of it's own, tall skinny crossplys that are never quite round with suspect grip levels, suspension from an ox cart, uncomfortable, draughty, noisy, oily,.................. ? Oh such fun!
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May have a bit of a problem. Sad With the seats and steering wheel roughly in place, I realise that while I will be able to get in ok, getting out again might be a problem ( unless someone has a 'sky hook' I can use ). Just too old and stiff, so may have to fit doors  Sad
Hopefully  make them so that they are not to obvious, but it would add complication.
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« Reply #103 on: September 16, 2014, 07:11:47 AM »

LAMBO SCISSOR DOORS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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« Reply #104 on: September 16, 2014, 08:14:35 AM »

 Cheesy Now that really would add complication.
Looks like I wont have to re bush the steering box housing after all. Just bought a new one on evil bay.
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