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by gazza82
Mon Dec 07, 2015 4:34 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Incoming MIG welder query
Replies: 36
Views: 10533

Re: Incoming MIG welder query

arceye wrote: But yeah, practice, practice, practice is the only real way to learn how to lay down weld that actually holds different pieces of metal together. :thumbs:
Not "Welding for Dummies" book then?
by gazza82
Wed Dec 02, 2015 10:17 am
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Incoming MIG welder query
Replies: 36
Views: 10533

Re: Incoming MIG welder query

We should be getting an article in the next A30/A35 Owners Club mag about welding and welders ... it has been promised. But their forum have a few posts and I think the 135 comes out as one that's recommended but you should use it with gas. Thicker steel is OK gasless, but thin body-work steel can b...
by gazza82
Mon Nov 30, 2015 4:48 pm
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: Austin A35 Project
Replies: 125
Views: 83608

Re: Austin A35 Project

He has ... don't worry this gentleman is a proper engineer .. if it wasn't done properly, he didn't do it!!

He can vary the boost from inside the car ... so when he needs a bit more .. :-) I've been in it and I can definitely say next time, I'll wear the brown trousers!! ;)
by gazza82
Mon Nov 30, 2015 4:09 pm
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: Austin A35 Project
Replies: 125
Views: 83608

Re: Austin A35 Project

One of my A35 owner colleagues is considering it .. possibly using the Mini SPI or MPI as the starting point. He's built his primarily as a hill-climb car but his project still very much 'work-in-progress' and he's looking for improvements all the time. Thinking about a DCOE as an interim phase if h...
by gazza82
Fri Nov 27, 2015 1:53 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Could or should they reintroduce the paper tax disc?
Replies: 10
Views: 3924

Re: Could or should they reintroduce the paper tax disc?

Plenty of ANPR equipped white vans around our way .. usually to be seen sitting on a bridge over the M40 ... most likely with a couple of speed cameras hidden away too. How many of these "criminals" are just people buying a second hand car that do not realise that the tax on it doesn't transfer ... ...
by gazza82
Fri Nov 27, 2015 9:21 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Could or should they reintroduce the paper tax disc?
Replies: 10
Views: 3924

Re: Could or should they reintroduce the paper tax disc?

They won't ...

a) they will increase the rates on law-abiding owners

b) they will collect more with the fines they process


:roll:
by gazza82
Thu Nov 26, 2015 8:39 pm
Forum: Technical queries
Topic: Three brake cylinders ...
Replies: 3
Views: 2122

Three brake cylinders ...

... on one wheel?

How many cars apart from Alfa Guilia have that set-up??
by gazza82
Thu Nov 26, 2015 11:17 am
Forum: Events / meets / local clubs
Topic: Restoration and Classic Car Show 2016
Replies: 0
Views: 2550

Restoration and Classic Car Show 2016

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http://www.necrestorationshow.com

At NEC on 5th and 6th March 2016

I'll be going ...
by gazza82
Wed Nov 25, 2015 11:17 am
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: Austin A35 Project
Replies: 125
Views: 83608

Re: Austin A35 Project

My A35 has an SU from a 998 Riley Elf ... the down-draft Zenith was a pain to keep tuned.
by gazza82
Tue Nov 24, 2015 8:15 pm
Forum: Members Cars & Projects
Topic: Austin A35 Project
Replies: 125
Views: 83608

Re: Austin A35 Project

Thanks guys .. I promise this won't be a quick project but it will be thorough ... :-)