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by Fatbloke
Tue Dec 22, 2015 3:01 pm
Forum: Welcome to the all new unofficial Practical Classics Magazine forum
Topic: Hi from Stevenage
Replies: 2
Views: 19390

Re: Hi from Stevenage

Welcome to the site. but we do need to see photos of your fleet! :)
by Fatbloke
Thu Nov 26, 2015 4:53 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Computer question
Replies: 9
Views: 2317

Re: Computer question

Apple Mac’s are just as vulnerable to infection or attack as PCs. However, there are far more windows PCs than there are apple. Therefore, most hackers/dodgy computer types/mischief makers write their naughty code for windows as there is far more potential to infect as many computers as possible. I ...
by Fatbloke
Thu Oct 29, 2015 5:07 pm
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: The misadventures of a fatbloke and 13/60 Herald named Poppy
Replies: 261
Views: 36154

Re: The misadventures of a fatbloke and 13/60 Herald named P

Thanks again for all the advice! :D I knew I could rely on you chaps. Kevin, It is an expensive time. My eldest is at Westminster in london and no, her cost of living loan doesn't cover the rent by a LONG way! My youngest is looking to go to a dance conservatoire (University for Classical dancers) a...
by Fatbloke
Wed Oct 28, 2015 3:38 pm
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: The misadventures of a fatbloke and 13/60 Herald named Poppy
Replies: 261
Views: 36154

Re: The misadventures of a fatbloke and 13/60 Herald named P

Thanks for the advice all, I know what you are saying about costs of compressor vs rattle cans but the beauty of rattle cans is you can buy them gradually a couple a month or so whereas stumping up 90 or more for a compressor (Swindon aldi's don't seem to have them at the mo.) plus all the paint and...
by Fatbloke
Tue Oct 27, 2015 10:44 am
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: The misadventures of a fatbloke and 13/60 Herald named Poppy
Replies: 261
Views: 36154

Re: The misadventures of a fatbloke and 13/60 Herald named P

Who said I had the major stuff done?? :oops: Paintwork is getting a bit "tired" (desperate) but I'm calling it a rolling resto which means as long as I do a bit here and there I can kid myself that it's getting along... :oops: I've never done "body work" so am very nervous of this. My plan is to "ha...
by Fatbloke
Mon Oct 26, 2015 12:56 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: oops
Replies: 11
Views: 2538

Re: oops

Come on chaps, lets not be rude to poor rich. It's a common enough mistake when you're a billy no mates with no one to shout "STOP".

I'm sure we've all done it....not me of course...i would never do that...honest! :oops:
by Fatbloke
Mon Oct 26, 2015 12:50 pm
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: The misadventures of a fatbloke and 13/60 Herald named Poppy
Replies: 261
Views: 36154

Re: The misadventures of a fatbloke and 13/60 Herald named P

Thanks John. I am aware of that general rule and have made sure that I have already purchased the replacements ready for when the weather becomes to bad for top down driving and carry them in my boot "just in case" :lol: I also carry a 5 l bottle of water. :lol:
by Fatbloke
Mon Oct 26, 2015 11:59 am
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: The misadventures of a fatbloke and 13/60 Herald named Poppy
Replies: 261
Views: 36154

Re: The misadventures of a fatbloke and 13/60 Herald named P

I had myself a bit of tinkering over the weekend and made some headway with the irritating little things that always get left out because they don't effect driving enjoyment so here is my winter to do list and progerss so far. Finish of the interior restoration by fitting the steering column switch ...
by Fatbloke
Thu Oct 22, 2015 2:53 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Austin 10 clutch
Replies: 8
Views: 3238

Re: Austin 10 clutch

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
by Fatbloke
Thu Oct 22, 2015 2:45 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Clocking
Replies: 10
Views: 3638

Re: Clocking

PS I had the same problem when I replaced the speedo on wifes Mini many years ago and called the police station to ask if I would be breaking the law. I was told that as long as I didn't claim that it was the actual milage when I sold it, all would be cushty.