Well, having been there as it were, if someone wants a quick job doing it's hard to say come back in 3 months when I've finished this complete resto so you do squeeze it in. Then sometimes that turns into a swath of quick jobs and after all, regular income is also handy.. and small jobs pay better. It is what it is.
Yeah hear ya. This is one of those 'small' jobs but not if you get my drift. The chap is used to starting with basket cases so I think he's actually looking forward to this, well he says so! It must be soul destroying sometimes on a big job seeing the same thing day in day out. These are better for the pocket and better for the mind! We've been conscious about that with the T3. Last time I posted about that was September...the reasons for that are too many to list and I can go on a bit I've left the mechanic to simply get on with it. Checking in a couple of times a week just to chew the fat. He's got other jobs booked in and ours is now just in the way, but has been an absolute A hole to diagnose. The combination of a gearbox, chassis, wiring loom and engine that were never designed to go together. Problems were perhaps inevitable. We need progress, but we don't need him to walk away. We are in fact dropping Chip off on our way to Scotland to collect the syncro...hopefully, assuming it doesn't decide to spit it's dummy out next week.. again. I'm looking forward to updating that thread. But not just yet, we've got too many things crossed and don't want to tempt the Fates
New boots arrived today. All the right ratings, stock size (185r14c) so our snow chains will still fit and pleasingly light to keep the unsprung weight down and stress off the running gear. I've been very impressed with the cheapo Event ML698s we've got on the doka (195r14). They are an early Goodrich tread copy I think and cost 45/corner. They've gone up a little and we fancied something different hence giving the Maxxis brand a run. Others on here run these, I recall @Ozziedog has a set, so I'd be interested in other folks feedback. We aren't lifting Chip, I prefer stock, but I will be fettling the gearbox
Others on here run these, I recall @Ozziedog has a set, so I'd be interested in other folks feedback. We aren't lifting Chip, I prefer stock, but I will be fettling the gearbox [/QUOTE] I’ve had them on for a little while now and the first thing is the road noise is no more than a set of radials. Second thing is getting out of the Bristol Volks Fest mud bath last time was a doddle but unless you’re looking for a new job for life, I’d leave the white lettering out of the game Looks fab and a bit ,,, but needs touching up rather frequently, a bit like me I’m guessing For my use, I don’t really notice much in the raised ratio thing as it’s so minor even to my lack lustre motor. Would I recommend them ? Yes, plus I’d like a chance to try it in the snow too, I think they’d be handsome but most engine over drive wheels work reasonably in the snow. Ozziedog,,,,,,,,, I’m sure there’s a few others have them too.
Thanks Ozz. @Ozziedog . I think yours are stock size aren't they, so matched to the van performance wise Ours, thankfully, have arrived without white or blue lettering and to be honest if they did it'd be my preference to have it on the inside anyway I've heard they're pretty good in the snow. If you get a chance this winter, please have a play Thanks for your thoughts on road noise and behaviour
Yup, stock size but a little larger because of the large tread, just a little. Ozziedog,,,,,,,, a chance to play??? I’m on it
So it begins! A teeny bit of perforation under the screen and one of the jalousies. The bits we knew about, cab step, lower rear corner, and front panel. All in all pretty pleased! Front window seals kits are pricey though...
They pulling a dent out? Looking back at the pics above it does look like the panel is split at the bottom.
Chip will be pleased with the loving attention he is being given. Deserves it completely and will soon be cavorting as usual. Our vans need cherishing.....
Long time, and many stories, ago Ray. The day we went to collect Chip we'd walked an hour in hot sun through San Diego from our Motel 6 to the shop. The guy coincidentally happened to be taking Chip for the smog test as we rounded the corner to the industrial estate. He turned left to wave at us, the guy in the pick up truck in front braked and our man drove straight into the back of the truck. The front spare wheel ended up at a jaunty angle, we turned round, walked back to the motel and got hammered! There was 25mm of filler in that panel. We've always known, so no surprises. Time to get it sorted!
