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Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 20th May 2022, 18:54
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Posted By Grey V8 Pete
That’s a smart bit of (wooden) kit you have built...

That’s a smart bit of (wooden) kit you have built there! Looks like the same high quality of construction that you demonstrate on the Sabre build! A man cave and now a wife cave! The ultimate bliss!...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 13th March 2022, 14:13
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Views: 702,440
Posted By Grey V8 Pete
Good to see the continuing high standard of...

Good to see the continuing high standard of workmanship.

Just a suggestion gleaned from my Classic car. If you lift the pry lever to remove the hub cap then any scuffing will be from the tip of...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 4th April 2020, 17:01
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Views: 702,440
Posted By Grey V8 Pete
A dodge that I have used to good effect in the...

A dodge that I have used to good effect in the past is to use Evo Stik! Option 1 is to put a smear of it in a socket, then pop the nut or bolt in the socket and wait 5 minutes. You can the manoeuvre...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 25th October 2019, 14:15
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Views: 702,440
Posted By Grey V8 Pete
Attached photos show my near side rear caliper...

Attached photos show my near side rear caliper brake pipe connection. Hope they help.

I have never taken this joint apart on my car so I can’t comment on the type of sealing method. However I...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 21st October 2019, 20:40
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Posted By Grey V8 Pete
No problem. Others on the forum may find the...

No problem. Others on the forum may find the photos useful anyway.

Once the front brake overhaul is finished (too many interruptions lately!) I will be working on the rears, so in a couple of days...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 20th October 2019, 20:41
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Views: 702,440
Posted By Grey V8 Pete
This photo shows my off side caliper. Peter.

This photo shows my off side caliper. Peter.
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 20th October 2019, 20:19
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Views: 702,440
Posted By Grey V8 Pete
It would be a shame to go back to rubber hoses as...

It would be a shame to go back to rubber hoses as the Goodridge braided hoses are so much better and give a really firm pedal feel.

As you say, for the copper washers to work there should be a...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 20th October 2019, 10:06
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Views: 702,440
Posted By Grey V8 Pete
Copper washers I have had problems recently...

Copper washers

I have had problems recently with copper washers on brake lines not sealing properly. The first instance was a classic car banjo connection to the rear brake cylinder. The second...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 11th June 2019, 22:48
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Views: 702,440
Posted By Grey V8 Pete
Its not the cable that concerns me but the...

Its not the cable that concerns me but the potential for fatigue cracking across the neck of the terminal connector. It has a very small cross sectional area and the constant vibration due to road...
Forum: Vintage and Classic Roadster Kit Car Builds 10th June 2019, 19:39
Replies: 649
Views: 702,440
Posted By Grey V8 Pete
Excellent quality of work and good progress....

Excellent quality of work and good progress. However a word of caution. The engine to chassis earth has a weakness at the shoulders of the terminals that in time will fracture due to their small...
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