Many year ago when I worked at Lotus we used to bond aluminium foil to the inside of the roof panel and use that as the ground plane for the radio. It worked on the Excel and Esprit.
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Many year ago when I worked at Lotus we used to bond aluminium foil to the inside of the roof panel and use that as the ground plane for the radio. It worked on the Excel and Esprit.
Have a look at this https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/561/contents
If I have read it correctly all cars built after 1903 and registered in the UK need to have a front licence plate fitted.
Try this
https://www.alfaowner.com/threads/alfa-romeo-engine-numbers-ts-jts-v6-jtd.194264/
Also for the power etc look at wikepedia
Gordon
I vote for next year
The rubber version is called a rawlnut. I first used these when I worked at Lotus in the 80's and 90's. The benefit or these when used with glass fibre panels is that you don't have to torque them...
Norm,
Try this, https://www.platinumfighters.com/spitfiresm845 or this two seater which has sold https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/17254/lot/390/
or a kit spitfire https://www.spitfireclub.co.uk/...
Yes I'll be there, Stratosless. Do I need to bring my own face mask and rubber gloves or is that another event I'm going to!
David,
I have just booked.
Gordon
Car now sold.
Sad day.
Thank you to everyone who offered advice and support.
Gordon
Thank you everyone for your kind comments. Yes it has taken me a while to come to terms with my final decision.
Gordon
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LB STR Stradale body and interior, 3.0ltr 24v Alfa Romeo V6
I assembled the chassis and installed the engine up to a rolling chassis stage when it went back...
With advent of electric cars the government will be looking for a new way to raise tax, how about a volume tax the bigger it is the more you pay. You make your choice and pay your money.
A bit more info for you on the Shelby. Built by HiTech Auto (who brand is Superformance) under licence from Shelby. The car was the first RHD car built for the RR Financial Director. He specified a...
Phil,
OK do you still have my address
Gordon
No problem, see you on Saturday.
Yes no problem do you still have my address?
Just a reminder that the garage day is this Saturday. I have sent a PM to everyone who has been in contact with me with my address. If anyone else wants to pop over just drop me a line so I can get...
Just a reminder that I changed the date of the Garage day from 14th to 28th September. Thanks for all of you who have been in contact with me. If anyone else wants to come over to Buxton in 2 weeks...
Yes all vehicles welcome , first 10 get on the drive!
Robin,
Yes, get here when you can and leave when you have had enough of us (10.00 - 16.00)
Gordon
Apologies for the late notice but I have changed the date of the garage day from 14th September to Saturday 28th September. So please check your diaries and let me know if you are able to come.
Time for another Garage Day in Buxton Derbyshire on Saturday 14th September 10.00 till whenever. Bacon butties for the early birds.
Gordon
Norm,
You seen to have set a trend with your 'rant'; see what Andy Palmer CEO of Aston Martin has to...
I'll be there both days.
Gordon
Yes, add me to the list.