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Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 25th May 2023, 12:27
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Posted By slartibartfast
Good news..... I now have an MOT (with a couple...

Good news..... I now have an MOT (with a couple of advisories ..) but the embarrassing news ...... it overheated and broke down half a mile from home on the way back, ! thankfully a mate was with me...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 26th April 2023, 09:07
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Posted By slartibartfast
Thanks for your various feedback ..... watch this...

Thanks for your various feedback ..... watch this space
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 25th April 2023, 11:01
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Posted By slartibartfast
Thanks Lucky; right ...... Footman James quoted...

Thanks Lucky; right ...... Footman James quoted me 103 pounds, which doesn't sound bad but they were pretty pushy and wanted me to sign up there and then. Sorry, but I wanted to see the terms and...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 24th April 2023, 16:53
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Posted By slartibartfast
.......let me have another try. Footman James...

.......let me have another try. Footman James quoted me
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 24th April 2023, 16:13
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Posted By slartibartfast
Not sur what is going on with this website ?!...

Not sur what is going on with this website ?! Footman James quoted me
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 24th April 2023, 16:11
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Posted By slartibartfast
ooops:

ooops:
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 24th April 2023, 16:10
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Posted By slartibartfast
Gentlemen: a question; which company are some of...

Gentlemen: a question; which company are some of you with for insurance and roughly how much are you being asked to pay? I just tried Footman James and was quoted
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 21st April 2023, 10:00
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Views: 98,138
Posted By slartibartfast
Hi Paul. Been a bit busy with other "domestic"...

Hi Paul. Been a bit busy with other "domestic" things at the moment. My dear lady wife has her foot in a surgical boot following a planned op: so I'm chief cook & bottle washer. Hoping to get an MOT...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 29th January 2023, 10:00
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Posted By slartibartfast
From my understanding it would only be exempt if...

From my understanding it would only be exempt if the vehicle "has not been substantially altered" ....... It's still exempt for Road Tax as it is an "Historic Vehicle" . Hope to be on the road very...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 27th January 2023, 12:11
Replies: 246
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Posted By slartibartfast
After 3 letters and nearly 5 months, I have...

After 3 letters and nearly 5 months, I have finally received a V5C with the original registration number for a Sammio Spyder .....:eusa_dance:
A final bit of tidying up and getting new stick on...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 5th October 2022, 09:13
Replies: 246
Views: 98,138
Posted By slartibartfast
All the paperwork has gone off to DVLA to change...

All the paperwork has gone off to DVLA to change from Triumph Herald to Sammio Spyder .....wish me luck. Once that's in place off for the MOT. Hopefully on the road by Christmas :pray2:
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 23rd August 2022, 18:43
Replies: 246
Views: 98,138
Posted By slartibartfast
Very good progress today. Very nearly there but...

Very good progress today. Very nearly there but don't think it will be on the road for Goodwood Revival this year. Just need to get it re-registered as a Sammio and get an MOT; no doubt easier said...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 11th August 2022, 11:19
Replies: 246
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Posted By slartibartfast
Hit a bit of a problem today. When I connected up...

Hit a bit of a problem today. When I connected up the rear lights & indicators, nothing worked. Very odd as I did check out the wiring BEFORE I put it together. So, the interior trim, seats &...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 7th August 2022, 15:41
Replies: 246
Views: 98,138
Posted By slartibartfast
Hopefully here are some photos: -

Hopefully here are some photos: -
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 7th August 2022, 08:09
Replies: 246
Views: 98,138
Posted By slartibartfast
........I was attempting to attach some pictures...

........I was attempting to attach some pictures and say ...."but as you can see, I'm making pretty good progress". I pressed the send button by accident. I'll have another go later at attaching...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 6th August 2022, 19:04
Replies: 246
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Posted By slartibartfast
Very hot in the Car-Port recently so progress is...

Very hot in the Car-Port recently so progress is sweaty and slow. It doesn't look like it will be on the road for this year's Goodwood Revival ..... but!
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 7th July 2022, 19:09
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Posted By slartibartfast
The "Barn Find" look that I was after. Now to...

The "Barn Find" look that I was after. Now to start putting it back together. Hopefully on the road for Goodwood Revival .....wish me luck, and keeeeep building.
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 11th June 2022, 15:35
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Posted By slartibartfast
Ford Burgundy Red. This is an old colour but...

Ford Burgundy Red. This is an old colour but there is another Ford BR that is a bit too shiny for what I want.
Thanks for your support
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 9th June 2022, 19:12
Replies: 246
Views: 98,138
Posted By slartibartfast
Photo's attached ..... I hope

Photo's attached ..... I hope
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 9th June 2022, 19:09
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Posted By slartibartfast
Sorry for the long silence. Grandchildren Duties...

Sorry for the long silence. Grandchildren Duties and other family matters have been getting in the way, not to mention my Milestone 70th Birthday (I hope I can get the Sammio on the road before I'm...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 12th October 2021, 18:22
Replies: 246
Views: 98,138
Posted By slartibartfast
Thanks Paul. Truly inspirational. I had better...

Thanks Paul. Truly inspirational. I had better get some paint ordered and erect some sort of tent in my carport. Hand painting seems to be the way forward.
Pictures to follow.
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 10th October 2021, 17:29
Replies: 246
Views: 98,138
Posted By slartibartfast
Oh dear...... I've only just caught up with your...

Oh dear...... I've only just caught up with your replies having done some further research. I've now chopped off about a foot from the boot support outriggers and re-glassed the hole I had previously...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 16th September 2021, 11:06
Replies: 246
Views: 98,138
Posted By slartibartfast
been having some good productive time in "the...

been having some good productive time in "the office". All dials working including the speedo.
I'm just wondering if I can cut these pesky outriggers off as I keep bashing my knees against them....
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 6th July 2021, 18:09
Replies: 246
Views: 98,138
Posted By slartibartfast
I have used Smiths instruments with a magnolia...

I have used Smiths instruments with a magnolia face which I purchased from Europa Specialist Spares. I now have the tacho and fuel gauges working but need a little advice on the speedo. This came...
Forum: Sammio Builds and discussions 30th June 2021, 18:41
Replies: 246
Views: 98,138
Posted By slartibartfast
7332Well here we are again. A long break without...

7332Well here we are again. A long break without any action .....Covid or COLD WEATHER? Still not sorted out the bonnet hinges but have noted your ideas. However been working on the dashboard with...
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