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« Reply #165 on: 10 April, 2013, 09:32:38 PM » |
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The LX 188 is my John Deere mower!! But I did own a Massey Ferguson MF 35, 3 cyl Perkins diesel and two stage clutch, excellent little tractors. Also had a small Kubota a few years back. I won't mention the Panther motorcycles...
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« Reply #166 on: 13 April, 2013, 07:29:23 AM » |
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The LX 188 is my John Deere mower!! Noel But you've also got a TD5 , which is a bit like a tractor (ha ha - I had one and loved it!) so you can still join Roger and me ...... |
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« Reply #167 on: 13 April, 2013, 08:07:03 AM » |
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Getting there
Front all back together and working nicely, as with the back, I have added separate earths to everything. Some of the wires are beginning to deteriorate, so next year I think I will need to rewire the lights.
I can see now why my tell tales don't work. The headlight bulb holders have been modified and no longer have an the option of a small bulb behind the reflector. If anyone has a photo of the correct, unmolested bulb holder , I would appreciate it. then I can look out for a pair.
Front suspension oiled, radiator cleaned & flushed, I have temporarily replaced the thermostat with a correct straight tube which came in the box of spares because I am not convinced the thermostat is working properly. The housing is very tatty, so I can get that sorted whist still using the car
Fitted a new boot catch with one that locks ......
Front seats in and looking lovely and the inside already has that real leather smell ! They feel super-luxurious.
Starting on the side panels tomorrow with a visit to a friend who has a sewing machine. We will make up the parcel shelf (beaded edges) and door seals ready for fitting next week. Note to self - do the sewing before we have a glass of wine with the BBQ ......
Ready for a road test this pm and to set the lights tonight
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« Reply #168 on: 13 April, 2013, 01:59:32 PM » |
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I think the Aprilia bulb holders are the same as the early Aurelia, see attached pictures. note the side light festoon bulb is behind the holder and shines though a small hole.
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« Reply #169 on: 13 April, 2013, 03:56:37 PM » |
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Those are different to mine, I will dismantle and photograph. How are yours held in place ?
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« Reply #170 on: 13 April, 2013, 10:18:13 PM » |
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Just brilliant, i can't wait to hear about the road test !!
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« Reply #171 on: 14 April, 2013, 06:03:09 PM » |
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Quick road test - 3O mins around the lanes. Lots of bumps to test the suspension and see whether anything falls off ! Walls so you can listen to the exhaust (although it's no Aurelia) and no one else about .....
All perfect ! Freshly oiled suspension makes a huge difference, no knocks and lovely turn in ....
Lights set on the garage wall and marked before taking off the reflector/lens units and tightening the bolts. Made the door seals and rear parcel shelf before lunch, so they are straight .....
Need to put the rest of the interior back together and then ready to roll
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« Reply #172 on: 14 April, 2013, 09:25:12 PM » |
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Brilliant !!
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« Reply #173 on: 15 April, 2013, 08:04:33 PM » |
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Just noticed that I have been doing my Aprilia Diary for exactly a year now. Lots of happy memories .... and a reminder as to what I still have to do
My favourite image of the year was this view from our hotel window during our 10th wedding anniversary. Reminds me why we have and use old Lancias .
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« Reply #174 on: 17 April, 2013, 01:59:04 PM » |
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What a wonderful photo, Simon. Your car looks stunning! It reminds me why I like the Aprilia so much! Well done!
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« Reply #175 on: 18 April, 2013, 05:45:58 PM » |
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Upholstered one of the side panels today, took quite a while because lots of fiddly detail.
Once the basic shape has been cut out, the sides all have to be chamfered , the top edge significantly so. The panel was then covered in a kind of thin, padded nappy-liner before the fabric. I used 4mm staples to attach the fabric, as an amateur, tacks would have proved too much - Sorry purists !
Then I attached the covered rubber seal to the lower edge, sewed on a panel behind the door pegs before embarking on another bead along the top edge.
This final detail was achieved using a strip of fabric wrapped around hemp string - I had a few practice goes before the final version
The finished article looks very good - I would be happy even had I paid for it !!!
As mentioned elsewhere, I am going to keep the grey headlining until I can find an original to copy because I want to re-instate the rear blind. Even if I don't have the bits straight away, I want to have the guides in place. So if anyone can help and has either a headlining to copy, or has replaced their own and could lend me the tatty original, I would be eternally grateful !
Funny how the screen is held in - a few crinkly springs
Hopefully have some time tomorrow to finish this side
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« Reply #176 on: 18 April, 2013, 06:15:39 PM » |
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Simon....your talents know no bounds........great stuff....a one man production line!
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« Reply #177 on: 18 April, 2013, 10:00:55 PM » |
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Simon....your talents know no bounds........great stuff....a one man production line!
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Can you imagine the speed of a first class restoration if we could combine Chugga & Simons talents into one person, the job would be finished before it started  Can't say I've ever seen anything like the screen retention springs! look as though there's a fair bit of tension involved. brian 8227  |
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« Reply #178 on: 18 April, 2013, 10:04:04 PM » |
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Inspiring stuff.
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« Reply #179 on: 20 April, 2013, 07:22:34 PM » |
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Bit of time today between dropping the wires on the Syrah and preparing for the first treatment on the Carignan tomorrow. Weather not ideal but we are going organic, so HAS to be done - prevention is the name of the game ...
Anyway, back to important matters - finished off the first side and started on the other one. I have learnt a couple of things from the first side:
1) the panel fit is vital, so make sure the new panel matches the original exactly
2) better to pre-drill the screw holes before fitting the "nappy-liner" and leave a bit of space around the holes. Even though I used a bradawl type tool to make the hole, I found I was still picking up the wadding with the drill bit, so had to be very careful.
For the purists, I have covered the panels in one piece, however there were seams on the originals, one near the grab handle and another hidden behind the seat upright - photos for reference. (I am keeping all the original fabric and panels in case anyone else needs to make copies - this includes the seats which were unpicked rather than cut )
Door seal re-threaded with the old rubber tubing,and again for reference, 2.8 m (ish) of 10mm round rubber section
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