Today I did just over 50 miles non-stop!
Nothing fell off.
The temperature gauge stayed mid-scale.
The ATF stayed in the gearbox and at a civilised temperature.
Sumpguard clipped a few stones.
I got wet (rain/spray).
Happy at last!!

Immediate needs now are a smaller steering wheel and MJ; and possibly raise seat about 1".
Thanks to one and all who have been so helpful over the past few months with advice and encouragement.

Congrats.... wish i could drive mine still waiting on DVLA.

congrats

well done

Nice one

The car first went on the road on 3rd April, by the way!
It's been a torrid tale over the past three months involving a change of both engine and gearbox.

well done mate......wish i could take mine out...ime battling with dvla too....

well done john, can you do the anti rain dance for us now and make the wet weather go away

Well done fella, its a good feeling more so after agro and hard work!

glad to hear the sump guard was working and didn't fall off!! i'm taking my mother out for a blast in the car on saturday, should be a laugh

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Originally posted by omega0684
well done john, can you do the anti rain dance for us now and make the wet weather go away

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Originally posted by MautoK
Today I did just over 50 miles non-stop!
Nothing fell off.
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I have had 2x trips in 6x weeks.
The 1st, approx 1200 x miles around Ireland, the 2nd, approx 500 x miles around Isle of Man.
Gear lever fell off both times (wont happen again after being welded up)
Apart from that everything spot on.
Got a little wet on both occasions, but hey, who cares???

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speedyxjs - 22/7/09 at 06:52 PM

Nice one

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MautoK - 22/7/09 at 07:06 PM

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Originally posted by MautoK
Today I did just over 50 miles non-stop!
Nothing fell off.
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I have had 2x trips in 6x weeks.
The 1st, approx 1200 x miles around Ireland, the 2nd, approx 500 x miles around Isle of Man.
Gear lever fell off both times (wont happen again after being welded up)
Apart from that everything spot on.
Got a little wet on both occasions, but hey, who cares???

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50 miles may not sound much, but not long ago I couldn't do 5 (five) without a boil-up!

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jacko - 22/7/09 at 07:10 PM

About time too
Is the SU carbs going ok ?
It's good when every thing is working as it should
Have fun and see you at a show one day
Graham

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MautoK - 22/7/09 at 07:32 PM

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Originally posted by jacko
About time too
Is the SU carbs going ok ?
It's good when every thing is working as it should
Have fun and see you at a show one day
Graham

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Hi Graham,
Yes, the SUs are fine - I put them straight on to my 'new' blue engine and it fired up first time.
My sphere of operations has now increased well beyond the town limits so I'll have to get to a show someday - certainly Exeter in ?November. (bit far from Hull!)
There's a possibility of heading to Yorkshire later in the year.
Cheers,
John.

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norm007 - 23/7/09 at 05:39 PM

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Originally posted by norm007

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Originally posted by MautoK
Today I did just over 50 miles non-stop!
Nothing fell off.
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I have had 2x trips in 6x weeks.
The 1st, approx 1200 x miles around Ireland, the 2nd, approx 500 x miles around Isle of Man.
Gear lever fell off both times (wont happen again after being welded up)
Apart from that everything spot on.
Got a little wet on both occasions, but hey, who cares???

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50 miles may not sound much, but not long ago I couldn't do 5 (five) without a boil-up!

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------------------------------------------------------Sorry.
I not gloating or taking the p**s.
I just trying to say stick at it, and as long as you have "AA"/RAC etc, dont be afraid of a long journey.

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MautoK - 23/7/09 at 09:55 PM

It's OK, Norm, no offence inferred in any shape or form!

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