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Sybhil RIP No.1
Sybhil RIP No.1
Fontaine's first week
- Thread starter CommerJon
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Indeedy. When we actually get to go away in her (50th meet) she will have a trunk on her one off roof rack, and my short legs may just about reach!
I've some Ford Tractor Blue kicking about so the grey primer will get a little colour soon. It'll be a bit of a quick/crude job done by me, but it'll look better - in pictures if not in the flesh
Jon&Cara-Gramarye Fontaine
I've some Ford Tractor Blue kicking about so the grey primer will get a little colour soon. It'll be a bit of a quick/crude job done by me, but it'll look better - in pictures if not in the flesh
Jon&Cara-Gramarye Fontaine
looks so much better without those stupid rubber mounted indicators [^]
can see why they were added at the time so no offence to who ever did it have you added orange bulbs do they flash ? :I
Sybhil RIP No.1
can see why they were added at the time so no offence to who ever did it
have you added orange bulbs do they flash ? :ISybhil RIP No.1
It's just the clear flashing bulbs at the moment...a period feature! I may put in orange bulbs though for safety. The wiring to the centre console is a bit lose and dodgy to as they come on and off depending on how bumpy the road is! So no dusk and night driving for a bit!
Jon&Cara-Gramarye Fontaine
Jon&Cara-Gramarye Fontaine
wouldn't want Fonty to be beeped at by some one or worse! sort it out!
Sybhil RIP No.1
Sybhil RIP No.1
modern motorists won't know what clear flashing lights are may think you are beckoning them on orange bulbs if I were you & preferably not as & when [8D]
Sybhil RIP No.1
Sybhil RIP No.1
Everything you do to your van Jon i seem to want to copy HAHAHAHAHA! Fonty is looking smarter than ever dude
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHA!!!
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Originally posted by Comm - Pete
Everything you do to your van Jon i seem to want to copy
Like hissing and spitting at the side of the road
"You,re only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
Originally posted by Comm - Pete
Everything you do to your van Jon i seem to want to copy
Like hissing and spitting at the side of the road
"You,re only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
Keep it shut racer....it's our handy work . I always favoured Rover V8 engine [B)]
Took her out again today. I only went about 12 miles and she was very very hot - 125 degrees (just over the top red) but I did want to test her in the afternoon sun. The weather is looking to be 28 degrees on Friday, do you think it is wise for me to travel the 60 miles to the barn and then back again in her?
She is getting a bit tatty having spent a bit of time in the rainy summer. I shouldn't think you should copy that Scott! Nor you actually Admin - you should have a air few more years before that!
I'll try get some bulbs tomorrow Chris
Jon&Cara-Gramarye Fontaine
. I always favoured Rover V8 engine [B)]Took her out again today. I only went about 12 miles and she was very very hot - 125 degrees (just over the top red) but I did want to test her in the afternoon sun. The weather is looking to be 28 degrees on Friday, do you think it is wise for me to travel the 60 miles to the barn and then back again in her?
She is getting a bit tatty having spent a bit of time in the rainy summer. I shouldn't think you should copy that Scott! Nor you actually Admin - you should have a air few more years before that!
I'll try get some bulbs tomorrow Chris
Jon&Cara-Gramarye Fontaine
You want to keep that lovely pinto
just bring water and take your time
"You,re only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
just bring water and take your time
"You,re only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
Wow you've not stopped this year! Looking very good, those wheels are a very original choice too. With a bit of spit and polish they'll look even more awesome. Something sounds seriously wrong with your cooling system, have you thought about getting a re-con rad and is the water pump working as it should??? I know the Commer's cooling is marginal, but yours sounds non-existent at present.
See if you can use one of those infra-red digital thermometers and check the temp of the rad and hoses etc. Andy's (Thowman) Babs was going into the red on the gauge but when we measured the temp of the hoses etc all was fine. Maybe the sender/gauge are faulty or mis-matched?
Peggy drinks too much!
If I told you I was a pathological liar, would you believe me?
Peggy drinks too much!
If I told you I was a pathological liar, would you believe me?
quote:
Originally posted by Fontaine
I'm thinking IF I actually leave when I say I will and get to the barn on time.....it won't be too hot!
quote:
just bring water
Are you sure that's all I need??? No cherries or cream, not even any sponge type burnt thing?
Jon&Cara-Gramarye Fontaine
a Red top might be a good idea speak to Dad say Chris says so you should be able to sell the pinto no probs ?
Sybhil RIP No.1
Originally posted by Fontaine
I'm thinking IF I actually leave when I say I will and get to the barn on time.....it won't be too hot!
quote:
just bring water
Are you sure that's all I need??? No cherries or cream, not even any sponge type burnt thing?
Jon&Cara-Gramarye Fontaine
a Red top might be a good idea speak to Dad say Chris says so you should be able to sell the pinto no probs ?
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Fonty has 2 aluminium radiators , and 2 fans :I and yes its HOT [B)]
"You,re only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
"You,re only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
My dad will sell me - and then the Commer Chris! Plus I am going to 'view' something else hopefully tonight - I came accross my first Barn find (although it was in the guys huge garage I was measuring) which I may try to buy with non existant funds :I/ go halves with my sisters boyf. It's not a commer though, nor a van!
The guy is moving to Cyprus and doesn't want to take his bits with him. He has a Jenson 541 which is part restored if anyone is interested and a E-Type Jag (original chassis and engine but with a fibreglass body) AND a car from 1911 which is the only one left...but I can't remember what it was! Day...something?
Anyway, back to Fonty - Yep, new ali rad, new water pump and new thermostat a few months ago so they should be fine. I am intriqued by the infrared temp thingy though, that would be interesting to use to see how hot it really is - but it is really hot!!
The wheels do need a tidy up but that'll be a while off yet.
Is it worth me getting another new headgasket Tim?
Jon&Cara-Gramarye Fontaine
The guy is moving to Cyprus and doesn't want to take his bits with him. He has a Jenson 541 which is part restored if anyone is interested and a E-Type Jag (original chassis and engine but with a fibreglass body) AND a car from 1911 which is the only one left...but I can't remember what it was! Day...something?
Anyway, back to Fonty - Yep, new ali rad, new water pump and new thermostat a few months ago so they should be fine. I am intriqued by the infrared temp thingy though, that would be interesting to use to see how hot it really is - but it is really hot!!
The wheels do need a tidy up but that'll be a while off yet.
Is it worth me getting another new headgasket Tim?
Jon&Cara-Gramarye Fontaine
No, the head gasket isn,t blown............yet [}]
a chocolate fudge sundae is more useful
"You,re only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
]a chocolate fudge sundae is more useful
"You,re only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
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Originally posted by Fontaine
Plus I am going to 'view' something else hopefully tonight - I came accross my first Barn find (although it was in the guys huge garage I was measuring) which I may try to buy with non existant funds :I/ go halves with my sisters boyf. It's not a commer though, nor a van!
Jon&Cara-Gramarye Fontaine
If its got a pinto in it....................you,re on your own
"You,re only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"
Originally posted by Fontaine
Plus I am going to 'view' something else hopefully tonight - I came accross my first Barn find (although it was in the guys huge garage I was measuring) which I may try to buy with non existant funds :I/ go halves with my sisters boyf. It's not a commer though, nor a van!
Jon&Cara-Gramarye Fontaine
If its got a pinto in it....................you,re on your own
"You,re only supposed to blow the bloody SLIDING doors off"