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Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 26th October 2020, 08:56
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Posted By Dpaz
Hi Paul, these days it sometimes seems too much...

Hi Paul, these days it sometimes seems too much effort to scratch your bum! If you battery is a bit inaccesible like my Locust, put a heavy lead from the battery to a terminal post. It saved me a lot...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 20th August 2020, 22:28
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Views: 179,843
Posted By Dpaz
On my S1 landrover, I have an aluminium panel...

On my S1 landrover, I have an aluminium panel that is pop riveted to the body and is now not electrically connected. First rule of caravan (aluminium) electrics, check the earth. A lead from the...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 26th January 2020, 12:52
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Posted By Dpaz
It is good to get out, I remember, before I...

It is good to get out, I remember, before I retired it could be weeks before I could get the car out, now I wonder where I found the time then! We went to the King Tut at the O2 years ago. The beauty...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 1st September 2019, 08:32
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Posted By Dpaz
Hi Paul, That is bad, but between now and Spring...

Hi Paul, That is bad, but between now and Spring something could turn up. Ignore the naysayers, you know what it is worth. When you have created something it becomes part of you, something people who...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 27th August 2019, 22:49
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Views: 179,843
Posted By Dpaz
Love it, really atmospheric.

Love it, really atmospheric.
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 24th August 2019, 21:40
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Posted By Dpaz
Paul, the roads are full of idiots, smile and...

Paul, the roads are full of idiots, smile and patronize them, you are infinitely superior to their pathetic mediocrity. Don't let them spoil your day. Also, remember you are more vulnerable to the...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 24th August 2019, 09:10
Replies: 577
Views: 179,843
Posted By Dpaz
Hi Paul, presumably your car was registered...

Hi Paul, presumably your car was registered correctly not fiddled. Therefore it is OK so don't get dragged into someone else's spat. There are modern cars production flashers that are almost...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 14th August 2019, 11:59
Replies: 577
Views: 179,843
Posted By Dpaz
Nice motors. The Spitfire owner must spend most...

Nice motors. The Spitfire owner must spend most of his life polishing it and crying if it gets wet, lovely. Was that a genuine 7 next to you? I want it!
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 17th July 2019, 12:11
Replies: 577
Views: 179,843
Posted By Dpaz
As a Marlin owner with a Ford sender and a Marina...

As a Marlin owner with a Ford sender and a Marina gauge, I had the problem of an empty tank with a gauge showing half full. I cut the Ford sender out and fitted the Marina sender. Like you, I had a...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 19th June 2019, 08:10
Replies: 577
Views: 179,843
Posted By Dpaz
Such are the joys of unusual car ownership. Why...

Such are the joys of unusual car ownership. Why not get a Gazebo? I think Aldi is doing one at the moment. Working in the dry when it is raining is a bit sissy, but more like fun. Have you sorted the...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 7th June 2019, 17:27
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Views: 179,843
Posted By Dpaz
Paul if it's not too late, put big washers under...

Paul if it's not too late, put big washers under the trim and a normal washer under the bolt. It spreads the load and isn't so noticeable. It looks like a good time to do it with the rain coming.
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 30th May 2019, 15:23
Replies: 577
Views: 179,843
Posted By Dpaz
I still think calling those lardy beasts 'Mini'...

I still think calling those lardy beasts 'Mini' is taking the proverbial.
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 12th May 2019, 13:53
Replies: 577
Views: 179,843
Posted By Dpaz
Maybe a bit 'simples' but, why not use a nut and...

Maybe a bit 'simples' but, why not use a nut and bolt. With the nut not quite tight drill through and put a split pin in. Or just use a lock nut. Scary though!
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 27th April 2019, 13:13
Replies: 577
Views: 179,843
Posted By Dpaz
Hi Paul, Dry stone walling, very therapeutic and...

Hi Paul, Dry stone walling, very therapeutic and mind clearing total concentration, only pick up a stone once. Also, the physical tiredness really needs a pint or two to aid muscle relaxation. With...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 26th April 2019, 08:10
Replies: 577
Views: 179,843
Posted By Dpaz
There should be a law against men having to leave...

There should be a law against men having to leave seriously creative activities to indulge in trivial domestic chores. It has been good to get about in the fresh air topless. Even B&Q is better than...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 7th March 2019, 08:21
Replies: 577
Views: 179,843
Posted By Dpaz
Good man, when I have got my projects under...

Good man, when I have got my projects under control, New clutch for the Landrover and other 'little' jobs and a clutch release bearing on my Marlin. Then I will have a tidy. I love the Idea of saying...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 6th March 2019, 08:49
Replies: 577
Views: 179,843
Posted By Dpaz
Hi Paul , please tell me the meditation system...

Hi Paul , please tell me the meditation system you use to have a clear out. I have far too much useful stuff that I may never use, but maybe I will. I know about the idea that it is often quicker to...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 27th February 2019, 08:42
Replies: 577
Views: 179,843
Posted By Dpaz
Hi Paul Cheers for the thought. Many years ago we...

Hi Paul Cheers for the thought. Many years ago we had had lovely weather between Easter and Whit. I went to into town to tax my LocUst (pre-internet. I said it was long ago) It was a cloudless warm...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 24th February 2019, 13:41
Replies: 577
Views: 179,843
Posted By Dpaz
Funny innit how when the driving bug bites the...

Funny innit how when the driving bug bites the rest can wait? Go enjoy. I'm looking at the sun wishing it was the 1st of March and I could tax the Marlin. Then on the 31st cancell it and get free...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 22nd February 2019, 20:42
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Views: 179,843
Posted By Dpaz
With what you're doing with weld and filler that...

With what you're doing with weld and filler that finish is normal. Rub it down and dust it with primer, do it again till its right. Then it will be really good. I would leave it like it is until it...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 21st February 2019, 19:26
Replies: 577
Views: 179,843
Posted By Dpaz
Not wanting to teach Granny to suck eggs but if...

Not wanting to teach Granny to suck eggs but if you only have odd bits to weld, use flux cored wire. With the right size nozzle, it works well in my gas/Mig welder outside. For a lot of welding, it...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 16th February 2019, 11:55
Replies: 577
Views: 179,843
Posted By Dpaz
Surely the point of car building is to do as much...

Surely the point of car building is to do as much as you can yourself.
I loved the 4 wheel, Morgan, totally bonkers with no back brakes! Whats the chance of an IVA? Obviously too old to need an MOT.
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 25th December 2018, 09:15
Replies: 577
Views: 179,843
Posted By Dpaz
Happy Christmas to all men of strange cars. Paul,...

Happy Christmas to all men of strange cars. Paul, do not underestimate the nakid brutal power of the Triumph engine.
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 22nd November 2018, 22:03
Replies: 577
Views: 179,843
Posted By Dpaz
Earlier reference to freezing weather and...

Earlier reference to freezing weather and goggles: Look up SCARFIX.de. For a padded bandit type face mask /scarf Very efective. Lovely motor !
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