Fair e'nuf!

Will have to talk nicely to my IAM observer and see if we can re-arrange. (Yeah right!)

we normally meet at walton bridge the other sundays,its the only time i get a decent meal

Hi James thanks for the pointers in making
the wishbones.

What prompted my question on the ford pcd was I compared my fiesta wheels;

13" with the escort back end , seemed to be no great shakes there.

However as I checked the holes in said wheel with front hubs that just happened to be sierra;they did not appear to be compatible.

Will bring my sierra hub to compare against a wheel just in case I've missed something.

Trueblue

My mk1 Escort back end and sierra front hubs have the same wheel bolt alignment. Cant imagine how yours are different ??

the offset (hub flange to wheel centreline) may be different between escort and sierra, i can't remember though.

Ned.

I think the ONE of the problems here is the fiesta wheels,i fear they have to go steve.

How can you say that Bob???! I'm shocked at you!

I mean, some 1983 13" 1.0 Fiesta steels will look effing brilliant!

Ditch 'em Steve!

James

I should be there (if i'm still allowed)

Yes, most likely be the offset... Front wheel drive wheels are no good on a rear wheel drive car ! Get some Sierra wheels if you want to be really cheap.. cough, sorry want to be really locost

I was trying to be really locost (TIGHT like scrooge) in using what i had.

however i will still bring the hubs along as
i am curious just to see if my sandblasting and painting has made any difference to the fit.

This is all getting rather exciting; maybe its another excuse to junk some other bits.

Clear garage approaching faster.!!!

Might even get around to having a play with the welder.

If i can start this side of xmas before there are other distractions.

See you all sinday, should be sunday
depends whats about.

Trueblue

THATS IT,not going.

I fear i may need sectioning

After a cup of coffee and some counciling at walton mountain i have relented

Any time Bob!

See ya Sunday!

fozzie

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Originally posted by bob
After a cup of coffee and some counciling at walton mountain i have relented

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The Sierra wheels with the large holes could look pretty cool , I was going to use them but the offsets where wrong.

Also (contraversially) steel wheels are often lighter than (lightweight) alloy ones!!

Could be a good thread , put together a database of wheel weights............................

Plus they can stand up to being bumped up and down curbs lol (women take note!!!)

Dave,

Pardon my enquiry but how are the offsets wrong?

I will be using sierra wheels now; have to speak to Ben,

Will bring half shaft along to compare as Im getting confused here!

Trueblue

if halfshafts confuse you (they fit in the axle casing ) just think how bad it'll be if you ever start welding up the chassis, think fu1+2 guys

Ned.

The Sierra wheels have there main offset to the inside ,so on a book chassis with an Escort axle they will rub on the chassis without spacers.

Typical wider Escort mk2 wheels have the larger offset to the outside.

I know this 'cos I had a set off Sierra steel wheels on my car while I was building it........

'Pepper pots' also have the offset towards the axle and therefore rub on the trailing arms RS Alloys are correct tho !!

Jason

What luck!! My room mate @ Bradfield lives walking distance from Newlands Corner. I'll have to stay over at his house one weekend when you are there!

Hmmm, greasy egg and bacon bap!

I'm already moist with anticipation!

Seeya there,

James

Have a feeling we might all get a bit moist actually- BBC Weather says it gonna rain.

Do we wanna go someplace else instead- like over the road?

Cheers,
James

Heard the same thing about the weather, i think hicost must be driving through it now !! over the road sounds better, (or box hill !) but doesn't it open alot later ?

Jason

Let's just say normal place unless it's raining- then over the road.

Box Hill will be open but I don't think we should change location now. There's too much possibility of people planning to come not checking here first.

Cheers,

James

box hill opens at 9 i think,every chance we will visit the hill nov/dec/jan as we did before.


I'm doubtfull for sunday morn now as i'm picking up some ali for a boot box,this 9i feel is more important than having to suffer you ugly lot and stupid questions (thats apart from james who owes me a tenner)

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Originally posted by bob
box hill opens at 9 i think,every chance we will visit the hill nov/dec/jan as we did before.


I'm doubtfull for sunday morn now as i'm picking up some ali for a boot box,this 9i feel is more important than having to suffer you ugly lot and stupid questions (thats apart from james who owes me a tenner)

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No councelling needed,it was phone conversation i had with an old mate from up north that did it.

I forgot that once on the road i should be making all the peeps who havnt finished there cars HAVE IT large style LOL

The place 'across the road', is it a proper brekie place or just 'tea and coffee' ??

Jason

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Originally posted by bob
No councelling needed,it was phone conversation i had with an old mate from up north that did it.

I forgot that once on the road i should be making all the peeps who havnt finished there cars HAVE IT large style LOL

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Houston - I have pedals again ,will be there if not pithing down.



Bob - How long is a piece of string?
Bob - Is the pope catholic?
Bob - Is Bernie Ecclestone a greedy little git?
Bob - Is an Indy a kit car?
Bob - Have you got a screen yet?
Bob - Whats the time?
Bob - Do you think I'm ugly?

DAVE is that a polo rad ?

No you are not ugly but i'm not that way inclined,yet

NO! Bob please take another look I really am pretty ****ing ugly!!!

Dave

I've seen worse mate,trouble is it would get me in trouble if i siad where

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Originally posted by bob
suffer you ugly lot and stupid questions (thats apart from james who owes me a tenner)

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quote:

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Originally posted by Deckman001
The place 'across the road', is it a proper brekie place or just 'tea and coffee' ??

Jason

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Oooooops, got back late from Germany last nite and completely forgot about this mornings meet - but as it's p*ssing down I'm rather glad!

Here's the October meet at Newlands corner ,there was briefly a nice Luego Velocity also in attendance..........................

None of the " you dont need weather equipment" mob arrived:
Rescued attachment newlands oct.jpg

Whats donut doing there,i thought we had blackballed him

There were so many cops there they took away the barricades we'd put up for him!

See, I said at the time the avatar got put up (by ChrisW) my hair doesn't look like that normally:
<<<---------------

Instead, now it looks like I've joined the paras!

Hope you enjoyed the ride Jason! (And the one in Dave's car).

Seeya,
James
(still freezing!)

P.S. Where the hell's Conrod? First time I've known him to miss a brekkie?

[Edited on 3/10/04 by James]

i have a car not a boat,thats why i didnt turn up

Thanks for all the advice on offsets etc.

Glad I got that cleared up, I had visions of
two different wheel types to accomodate the axle sets I ended up with.

Another question!

What types of steering racks are more widely available?

Presumably escort types will disappear soon; I'm trying to use more withit components to update the design.


Trueblue

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Originally posted by Surrey Dave
Here's the October meet at Newlands corner ,there was briefly a nice Luego Velocity also in attendance..........................

None of the " you dont need weather equipment" mob arrived:

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I didnt turn up because i dont like anybody except james cos he owes me a tenner

Daves polo rad is nice though

You know the only reason you didn't turn up, is cos i couldn't be there

yes ben thats the reason

Bob,
I'm surprised you didn't come just to see lovely Dave's lovely radiator- it's lovely!

quote:

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Originally posted by trueblue
What types of steering racks are more widely available?

Presumably escort types will disappear soon; I'm trying to use more withit components to update the design.

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No - Bob this is what you missed my luverly new pedal box cover and bulkhead extension..

[Edited on 4/10/04 by Surrey Dave]
Rescued attachment Pedal cover 2 sml.jpg

A big thanks to Dave for the lift back to redhill, was very enlightning and enjoyable even in the rain

Jason

Enlightening ? or frightening?...........

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Originally posted by Surrey Dave
No - Bob this is what you missed my luverly new pedal box cover and bulkhead extension..

[Edited on 4/10/04 by Surrey Dave]

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Thanks James

I'll have a wander up blackbushe and see
what they got.

Someone told me there is a Ford place over near Bracknell that has all sorts of classic items; now wheres my A-Z?


Cheers

Trueblue

Why does it look like i'm scratching my balls???? Probably because i am!!



Andy

P.S. You wait till you see what i turn up in in a few months!!!!

You may well turn up in it,but we will be rolling up watching you get out of it .

I saw a good mini last week,it made of leather and wrapped round a an old brass.

LOL

Going back to my roots there,i missed out the word "was"thought i was going bodmin

Well here is a pic of my recently painted mini. It's still in the paintshop in this pic but is in my garage at home right now waiting to be put back together. It will look better when it's finished!

Incidently the colour scheme is the Gulf Oils racing scheme.



[Edited on 6/10/04 by donut]

hey judas you turncoat

I remember when there was an indy in your garage.

anyway whos going to put that pile of filler back together ?

Nice one Andy mate!

fozzie

ps: just lurve the Gulf colours

Bob: You're such a cheeky bugger!!! You're turning into one of those 'grumpy old men'!! and it's ME ME ME who is going to put that peice of british craftsmanship back together.......with a little help from a friend

Fozzie: Thank you! Nice to see someone apreciates a good thing when they see it We must be two of a kind!!

This is the self preservation society!


Saw a programme about a new theatre show last night. it was Shakespeare performed with 3 Mini's forming all the props and scenery...........

How Bizzare!!!

or was that the self persevering society

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Originally posted by Surrey Dave
This is the self preservation society!


Saw a programme about a new theatre show last night. it was Shakespeare performed with 3 Mini's forming all the props and scenery...........

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Fo ned, gave young james those indicators, but he didn't have the dosh , so you need to pay me not him !!
See ya next meet

What indicators?

James

Jason

No, definately can't remember you giving me any indicators for Ned.

There certainly isn't a pair of rather nice looking Ducati indicators anywhere near me that are for Ned.

James

James, I'll be round with the heavies
Jason, I owe you some mullah! I can post a cheque if you want to u2u me details..

Ned.

james is going to be skint when we all catch up with him

Too late!

Why do you think I'm building a car for 250quid!

James