MightyJoe Posted February 4 Author Share Posted February 4 21 minutes ago, Bling said: So i've showered but still smell like a British car, any tips? Go on strike tomorrow. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Have a hefty feed of eel pie, and wash it down with 6 pints of warm imperial stout. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Gruntfuttock Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 dreamy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4nd Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Or imperial head with metric thread. Did the car go for a run? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyJoe Posted February 4 Author Share Posted February 4 17 minutes ago, h4nd said: Or imperial head with metric thread. Did the car go for a run? No, not even sure why tbh, next time, when it goes for a wof. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d.p.n.s Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Good on you guys.. Bunch of legends... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlownCorona Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 23 minutes ago, MightyJoe said: No, not even sure why tbh, next time, when it goes for a wof. i think there was trepidation over the battery situation, too big and no real clamp means if it slid forward it would arc on the hood. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustHarry Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Sorry I couldn't stay any longer. Still got a pretty good sun burn lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyc123 Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 On 03/02/2024 at 23:57, yetchh said: Hi mate, you worked for Trevor Hone right? I sure did, and you worked for Mark? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post daveyc123 Posted February 5 Popular Post Share Posted February 5 Thank you so much to everybody that came. It was great to see some progress and just really nice seeing everybody have a good time. I really appreciate it. I will get a new battery this week, was there anything else that needs to be done? I will try and source the corner Cover things for the rear window. Once again thank you everyone 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyJoe Posted February 5 Author Share Posted February 5 I think once there's a battery, secure that, fresh fuel, check the lights, quick blast up the road to clean off the brakes/ listen and feel for anything weird and send it for a wof. Then if it fails, we'll get into that list, but tbh I can't see it failing on much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 Im not gonna lie. I had absolutely no idea about your personal situation prior to the day. (I just figured you must not be very good at working on cars) total progress was definately the sum of many parts. But it felt bloody good to help out. Im fuckng stoked to have been able to help out on this. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yetchh Posted February 5 Share Posted February 5 10 hours ago, daveyc123 said: I sure did, and you worked for Mark? Yeah bro, I didn't realise you were on the forum. Last I knew you had Chris doing some repairs and he told me what had happened, Really sorry to hear man and fingers crossed you're able to get some sort of mobility back. If I was still crimes I would defo have been there to help out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlownCorona Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 14 hours ago, MightyJoe said: I think once there's a battery, secure that, fresh fuel, check the lights, quick blast up the road to clean off the brakes/ listen and feel for anything weird and send it for a wof. Then if it fails, we'll get into that list, but tbh I can't see it failing on much. the fuel pump might want a rewire of some sort or just a prime button fitted. its wired to only run when the engine is running which is good but if left to sit the fuel can evaporate in the carby and cause the hard starting. a priming push button would let you blast some fuel into the float bowl before starting. im sure there's a clever automatic solution available too if so inclined. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePog Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 https://themetricnut.co.nz/store/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=1724&search=Relay 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h4nd Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Also install the thermostat fan control or similar (is manual at the mo). Cover for the starter relay terminals, or rubber boots. To avoid shorts when placing the battery holder rods. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUNAMUCK Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 4 hours ago, h4nd said: Also install the thermostat fan control or similar (is manual at the mo). Cover for the starter relay terminals, or rubber boots. To avoid shorts when placing the battery holder rods. I got these off aliexpress for peanuts. They might be too big? Id happily donate a pair. (Ive secured them with baby cable ties before to hold them in place due to their oversized-ness 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivaspeed Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 Good effort guys. Awesome to see this thread. If you need any Viva specific guidance or leads on any parts feel free to get hold of me. Message me on here or @RUNAMUCK and @- i5oogt - both know how to reach me on the telephone. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post daveyc123 Posted February 7 Popular Post Share Posted February 7 On 05/02/2024 at 22:33, RUNAMUCK said: Im not gonna lie. I had absolutely no idea about your personal situation prior to the day. (I just figured you must not be very good at working on cars) total progress was definately the sum of many parts. But it felt bloody good to help out. Im fuckng stoked to have been able to help out on this. I'm happy that everybody enjoyed themselves. I posted in the depression thread a while ago and Joe initiated the process of getting people together and helping me out. So almost 2 years ago I broke my C4 and C5 vertebrae diving into shallow water. Not the smartest thing I've ever done and I definitely wouldn't recommend it. I'm still trying to figure things out but seeing some progress on the car is absolutely huge for me. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveyc123 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 On 05/02/2024 at 23:09, yetchh said: Yeah bro, I didn't realise you were on the forum. Last I knew you had Chris doing some repairs and he told me what had happened, Really sorry to hear man and fingers crossed you're able to get some sort of mobility back. If I was still crimes I would defo have been there to help out. Chris is a good man! I'm absolutely over the moon with the work he done. I really appreciate that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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