The All New, New "What have you done to your Bay today" thread.

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by top banana racing, Aug 27, 2015.

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  2. bluerustybucket

    bluerustybucket Supporter

    No worries @Dicky fingers crossed ive found the problem. Hows the heater install ? i thought i clicked watch on the thread but now can't find it !
     
  3. Mark one is in and working. just looking at a mod to do the option of rear and cab using a diverter valve.
     
  4. bluerustybucket

    bluerustybucket Supporter

    Sounds good. Can you post up a link to the thread ? its on my list to do next winter, shouldn't need it this summer ! :rolleyes:
     
  5. Lazy Andy

    Lazy Andy Supporter

    You best check the weather forecast for May Bank Holiday snow!! I think snow chains, heater and a plough attachment could prove wise summer accessories this year!!
     
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  6. Back on the road and sailed through her MOT, happy days!:)
     
  7. bluerustybucket

    bluerustybucket Supporter

    it will be fine......Although my sons camping with Scouts this weekend that might be a bit fresh !
     
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  8. mikedjames

    mikedjames Supporter

    Nothing to report.
     
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  9. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    :cheers:
     
  10. Lazy Andy

    Lazy Andy Supporter

    Tidied up some wiring and was foiled by not having a small screwdriver in my temporary abode. :(
     
  11. nicktuft

    nicktuft Supporter

    Painted it
    Sorry but it's an prototype bay maybe around 1870ish

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    Still have to titavate, but the graft is over.
    Mrs Tufty has done a magnificent job with the wallpapering.

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  12. That is classy!
     
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  13. I won the battle with the sump plug!!

    Tapped out to m16, new copper crush washer and new Vw t25 sump plug. Tighten up to 26 lb ft.

    Job done!!!

    Picking up the tin ware tomorrow from the painters, so the rebuild can start tomorrow evening and sat. :thumbsup:
     
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  14. Is it an 3arly bay?:rolleyes:
     
  15. nicktuft

    nicktuft Supporter

    Yes it is. It's a dulux with safari opening windows..
     
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  16. Put ribbons on and delivered the Bride....

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  17. Got it out and cleaned it in preparation for a little bumble around. Went online to tax it and realised the MOT had run out on 12th April.
     
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  18. Little bit further on in the engine build

    Fitted push rod tubes and under barrel tinware

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    Tin ware looks amazing.

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    Fitted engine mount brackets

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    And oil filler pipe

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    Then finally rocker stuff

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    And this came today

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  19. Nowt exciting. Swapped petrol pipes, including the tank connection, didnt get doused too badly , managed to snatch it but still smell of petrol even after a shower lol. Started doing a front bearing but ran out of daylight. Hub stripped out. Outer races are in the freezer ready to pop in tomorrow.
     
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  20. Checked under Delilah for oil stains on the driveway


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