Practically Classics Forum

Great thanks next time I'm at the PC I'll give it a whirl!

I'm just a little in love with the riley so take a few photos

Right I see, can you make them smaller?

Give me a car any day I'm not very technically minded (tree surgeon by trade !)

Hi

I'm starting a resto of a riley elf, I'm trying to upload photos but it says. 'Photo incompatable'

Any ideas ? (From my iphone )

Thanks
Joe

Mate, who did your carbs because that man is getting a mini carb to refurb, they look mint better than new

I love reading this blog and seeing your progress, im an Essex boy (living in bristol) myself so hope to see the car at a show (next year?) next month at the rate youre going!

very inspirational during stricly I went out and stripped and painted my mini's gear linkage and stick so cheers!

Unusual not to see a collection like this half covered by jungle!

put me down for the mini pickup mentioned in the text!

Hi although not a vitesse i recently overhauled the twin su's on my spit 1500 so very similar, I would say the current state of your carbs and the extent of your ability would dictate what was the best course of action. You can get ALL parts you need individually or as a service kit and what I found...

Some good ideas especially spare fan belt! why are the obvious things things so ... obvious when someone says it! latex gloves are also a great idea I keep my overalls in the boot all purpose really, warm if you break down in the cold weather, keep you clean if you need to do a repair in your good c...

Hi all today was a special day, after MUCH 'playing' with my spitfire 1500 I bought 6 months ago I finally got her mechanically good enough and reliable to drive the 10 miles to work for the first time wooohooo! Driving round at the weekend locally it didnt really spring to mind as i have a few tool...

excellent post mate and really love a classic with a story! just howi got classics in my blood starting by washing the cars with my dad!

one thing MOT 40 miles away??? you must be very loyal to that garage! best of luck with it and enjoy it as much as possible

cheers

joe