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Post by bettyskeeper on Sept 19, 2011 11:40:55 GMT
 Vee is at this moment having her MOT so fingers crossed everyone |
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Post by bettyskeeper on Sept 19, 2011 12:39:24 GMT
look what Vee got  |
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Post by 33grinder on Sept 19, 2011 12:58:26 GMT
Superb!!! Ken, get that battery, insurance and tax sorted out and you'll finally be DAFfing!  |
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Post by howard on Sept 19, 2011 19:51:52 GMT
Awesome! What a lovely smart little car she is. Well done to all concerned!!!
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Post by spunkymonkey on Sept 19, 2011 20:35:26 GMT
Having had the immense pleasure of driving her to the test, all I can say is that she drives every bit as well as she looks.
Maybe a trifle "revvy" - she's reluctant to drop into overdrive below about 35 or 40mph and very quick to change down again at the slightest throttle input - but certainly not enough to be unpleasant and she's very nippy as a result!
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Post by kenr on Sept 19, 2011 22:02:28 GMT
Nippy is good, we like nippy. That ticket is a sight to behold!!!!!
IThe battery should turn up at the farm on Tuesday Joe. They have your mobi number, so there's no excuse for them not to deliver. If Matt can send me the MOT, I will pop over to the DVLA office in Borehamwood and get it all sorted. I will then post Matt the tax disk and all wil be well in the world.
Over the winter I will attend to a few cosmetic bits and bobs, nothing major, but I would like to have a less denty bonnet.
I still have a real soft spot for silly old Snowdrop. I wish I could justify having her but I don't see how it is possible.
Thanks to all at EDC and to Joe and Sian. What a bunch of total stars!
Ken
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Post by 33grinder on Sept 19, 2011 22:08:32 GMT
You're welcome Ken - you've been more than patient waiting for us to get Snowdrop sorted. She is a lovely car and very well deserved. Snowdrop will be finished one day but I think you're properly smitten with Vee anyway so you won't be too upset when she moves on.  Pop over for a cuppa when you've got her on the road and we'll sort out a new avatar.  |
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Post by kenr on Sept 20, 2011 18:06:51 GMT
Cheers Pete, all good things are worth the wait, except whan I want them immediately, hah! lol++
I shall indeed Sir!
Did Vee's battery arrive today?
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Post by bettyskeeper on Sept 20, 2011 18:35:06 GMT
Her battery arrived this afternoon Ken, its not attached to her yet though, and I posted MOT certificate first class today
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Post by kenr on Sept 20, 2011 21:46:15 GMT
Thank you for doing that Sian, I will try and sort out the paperwork asap.
Glad it arrived safely. Pretty good service. THanks to Howard for supplying the details.
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Post by kenr on Sept 21, 2011 12:01:46 GMT
MOT in my mitts. Just awaiting the insurance certificate now.
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Post by spunkymonkey on Sept 21, 2011 20:28:38 GMT
So do we book you in now for Henblas in May? It's not South at all |
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Post by kenr on Sept 26, 2011 14:28:21 GMT
Loking forward to it John, it's now just a question of sorting the pesky logistics out.
I went to the local DVLA office this morning, one V10 form to fill out and a lovely tax disc was thrust into my mitt. Even better given that the 'disabled' status has now been rightfully changed to 'historic vehicle' and of course the lovely VED exempt status that goes with it is a huge bonus. To be honest, I'd still be happy even if I had to pay.
One thing though, I looked again at the picture of Vee and was reminded that she only has one over-rider on the front bumper. Is there a spare one anywhere or shall I take it off completely?
Any news on the fate of Snowdrop? If your daughter doesn't fancy her Joe, I might be persuaded to take her home anyway. You never know.
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Post by kenr on Sept 26, 2011 14:35:33 GMT
Oh, meant to ask. Some of those side trims (stainless I believe) are a bit wonky. The securing clips here and there have also seen better days. Where can I get hold of some new clips? I will have a go at straightening the trims, so that should be ok.
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Post by spunkymonkey on Sept 26, 2011 15:02:55 GMT
She wants and is trying to work out the money (including collection), Ken.
As for the side trims, the best way I've found to straighten them is with a V block (or bit of wood with a V in it) and a slightly blunt cold-chisel. Put the trim in the V, tap each dent / bend from the back and they straighten up like magic - and grip the clips better because the lips will close up as you do it!
Clips I'm not sure of I'm afraid, but if they're straight you should get away with a few missing if you space them out.
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Post by kenr on Sept 26, 2011 16:28:56 GMT
Ahh! Thanks for the tip Joe. I will give it a shot.
Fair enough Joe, I hope she can do it.
Cheers mate.
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Post by 33grinder on Sept 26, 2011 17:04:41 GMT
Have you asked Matt Ken? I'm sure we can find you some stainless trims.
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Post by kenr on Sept 26, 2011 23:02:58 GMT
No mate, I haven't. I'd like to give it a go on the one's on the car. Besides, it's something I haven't tried to do and it might be quite good fun. Yep, weird I know, but.....
There may be other folk in greater need of 'em at some point. This isn't an emergency/OMG moment (not yet anyway lol+++).
However, if there is another bumper over rider lurking around in the parts dept!!!!
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Post by mattsdafs on Sept 27, 2011 7:10:11 GMT
ken..i put an over-rider inside vee..we might have to fiddle with it a bit ..i do have a pot with lots of clips in if needed rich,another good find with that site and 1 to remember,thanks |
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Post by kenr on Sept 27, 2011 21:43:12 GMT
Cheers Matt, I didn't realise. Much appreciated mate.
The glass paints have arrived re: bag of lenses. I'm not sure about the red. Vermillion was the one I went for, I guess I will have to see how it goes. Hoping to start on them tomorrow anyway.
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Post by spunkymonkey on Sept 27, 2011 22:23:58 GMT
Ohh, look forward to seeing the results with the lenses, Ken - it's one I've wondered about with faded lenses but never got round to trying! If it works it might even open up the possibility of casting replacements......
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Post by 33grinder on Sept 28, 2011 7:42:21 GMT
Ah, so that's where the spare lenses went to! Yes, I look forward to seeing the results too. |
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Post by kenr on Sept 28, 2011 13:10:32 GMT
I will do this tonight. Just a quick question. Are they sided?
There are some that are damaged. I might see if there is a way to make one good one out of two dead one's but no guarantees.
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Post by spunkymonkey on Sept 28, 2011 14:58:40 GMT
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Post by kenr on Sept 28, 2011 20:18:47 GMT
Cheers Joe.
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Post by kenr on Oct 2, 2011 12:59:53 GMT
Just had a text from Matt. Vee is misbehaving! Key in, lights on, nothing more than that. Bad Vee!
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Post by 33grinder on Oct 2, 2011 13:43:25 GMT
Fingers crossed Ken - need her ready to collect on Friday. Update: disaster averted! Battery clamps needed a little tweak and all now good. |
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Post by kenr on Oct 4, 2011 15:53:25 GMT
She's spending too much time next to a naughty white 44 I think.
Many thanks to Matt for sorting that and for giving her a little bit of exercise around the yard.
Joined the Whitewebb Museum today and bought a good little 6v/12v battery charger from the autojumble shop for £6. Bargain.
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Post by spunkymonkey on Oct 4, 2011 16:49:19 GMT
We'll be down on the 21st / 22nd /23rd October to collect Boris, Ken and should have some spannering time available on the Saturday. So if you or, more to the point, Vee is there with some electrical goodies I should be able to find time for that headlight upgrade for you |
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Post by kenr on Oct 4, 2011 17:48:21 GMT
Cheers Joe, now I just have to find the helpful PM that you sent me so I can buy the bits. Nrrgghhh!
I sent thank you pm's to Sian as the book things arrived. Very cool, thanks+++++.
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