Newbie with 74 westy called Jude

Discussion in 'Introduce Yourselves' started by Gary Kenna, Sep 20, 2022.

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  1. F_Pantos

    F_Pantos

    3rd to 2nd is the zen moment, get that and grasshopper-san is your friend :thumbsup:

    Welcome along, Gary:)
     
    F_Pantos, Sep 20, 2022
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  2. Gary Kenna

    Gary Kenna

    Bodywork and engine are spot on , interior bit shabby but sorting her out ..can’t wait to get our properly in her :)


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    Gary Kenna, Sep 20, 2022
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  3. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    ...but of course, there is always this - time for the bears!
     
    Zed, Sep 20, 2022
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  4. Gary Kenna

    Gary Kenna

    1st to second is my zen at mo - get a huge smile when it slips in without gears grinding or bus going into reverse !


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    Gary Kenna, Sep 20, 2022
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  5. Gary Kenna

    Gary Kenna

    I’ve got the hill part already just taking my “bus” into Forest of Dean ! As for rust , got a MGB 66 roadster so well into rust !


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    Gary Kenna, Sep 20, 2022
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  6. F_Pantos

    F_Pantos

    When you're ready take a look at the various bushes and linkage bits in your gear column, there's plenty of advice to be had on here, tho, to be honest it ain't great, even when it's working properly...


    As a friend said, driving a Bay long distance is a bit like trying to drive a sponge :D
     
    F_Pantos, Sep 20, 2022
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  7. scrooge95

    scrooge95 Moderator and piggy bank keeper

    Hello and welcome!
    Nice looking westy.
    You’ll get the hang of the gears, although a nice fresh bush at the front (snigger. sorry!) and a well positioned selector plate will make things much easier.
     
    scrooge95, Sep 20, 2022
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  8. Huyrob

    Huyrob Supporter

    Look on the bright side, if you cannot find second then it will be virtually new when discovered liberated !
    Enjoy the experience .
     
    Huyrob, Sep 20, 2022
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  9. Huyrob

    Huyrob Supporter

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    I got these from Schofields, good quality but can I hell get them to stay in place. Haven’t yet cut them up and siliconed them in , but getting close to being barbaric !
     
    Huyrob, Sep 20, 2022
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  10. Day

    Day


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    Can i ask... Did you glue the window rubber on, mine comes off on one corner always (not glued)
     
    Day, Sep 20, 2022
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  11. theBusmonkey

    theBusmonkey Sponsor

    That suggests your actual gear stick could do with a bit of love and adjustment. :thumbsup:
    Haynes 108/110...your first purchase followed by Bentley ;)
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    theBusmonkey, Sep 22, 2022
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  12. cunny44

    cunny44

    WElcome from West Lancashire - 73 Westy here plus 60 MGA.
    Mine had an EMPI gear stick when I got it and likewise 2nd gear was difficult to find and fingers hit handbrake going into 1st - but fitted a CSP gear stick which is much better - 1st to 2nd is OK now and can get 3rd to 2nd most of the time (I now go 3rd into neutral - feint up to 1st then surprise it by dropping into 2nd instead!!
     
    cunny44, Sep 26, 2022
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  13. ianleb

    ianleb

    Hi from sunny Devon.
    I've no idea what blue you have but she sure looks a beauty.
     
    ianleb, Sep 28, 2022
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  14. CollyP

    CollyP Moderator

    Howdy! :)
     
    CollyP, Sep 28, 2022
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  15. donaldraymond342

    donaldraymond342

    Hello


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    donaldraymond342, Oct 3, 2022
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  16. Gary Kenna

    Gary Kenna

    This little bus is taking over my life
     

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    Gary Kenna, Oct 9, 2022
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  17. harryphillip6782

    harryphillip6782

    Hello


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    harryphillip6782, Oct 11, 2022
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  18. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    Cant you say anything more than "Hello" ?

    We have an introduction section, why not post up a little bit about your bus, what adventures you have been on and post a few pictures up.

    We don't bite :D
     
    MorkC68, Oct 11, 2022
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  19. JamesLey

    JamesLey Sponsor

    @snotty might try and lick you though.
     
    JamesLey, Oct 11, 2022
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  20. MorkC68

    MorkC68 Administrator

    :lol: there's no might about it Jim..especially if you have any gold about your presence :eek:
     
    MorkC68, Oct 11, 2022
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