[Mick O'Malley]

After my rest day, which turned out to be anything but, I pitched back in yesterday afternoon, having spent the morning with no.2 son in Cirencester. The fourth stud and the cover plate proved a doddle, so it was back to more regular re-assembly: seats and covers; exhaust; reconnect rear shocks and replace wheels and dummy spinners. To avoid the danger of scratching the bodywork whilst negotiating the narrow gap, I decided to push her out with the help of my good friend down the road. This we accomplished, although my daughter's car was blocking access to the road. We had a coffee fortified with some hard stuff to celebrate (he'd brush painted his 1960 Hillman Husky with boat enamel the day before).



He's a signwriter by trade, so this was meat and drink to him.

This morning, between showers, I went for a gentle test drive for a couple of miles and all seems well. I'll perform a hypoy level and nut and bolt check before anything more rigorous. Belt and braces always!

Regards, Mick