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Topic: 2014 National Rally |
Andy Perman
Replies: 4
Views: 2029
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Forum: Events Posted: Sat Jun 28, 2014 10:40 am Subject: 2014 National Rally |
I'll be there in my VP 1500, who is 40 yrs old this year, and passed the MOT today with new steering rack fitted  |
Topic: Steering racks |
Andy Perman
Replies: 1
Views: 1399
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Forum: Suspension Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 9:45 pm Subject: Steering racks |
Hi Dave,
Yes, there are MK1 & MK2 racks & they don't fit each other - the clamp bolts don't line up.
MK1 are usually AP lockheed & MK2's Camgears stamped on the casing
Hope that h ... |
Topic: Vanden Plas restoration on the south coast |
Andy Perman
Replies: 56
Views: 11252
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Forum: Members Motors Posted: Sun May 25, 2014 10:23 pm Subject: There certainly is more to follow.... |
Bank holiday weekend. Sun kinda shinning and the MOT now booked for Sat 31st :affraid:
Ground and polished the solenoid contacts...
http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag62/Andy_Perman/Facebook/ ... |
Topic: Vanden Plas! |
Andy Perman
Replies: 120
Views: 26026
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Forum: New Members Posted: Wed May 21, 2014 7:39 pm Subject: Vanden Plas! |
| Thanks Joe. My VP is off the road with a dead starter (solenoid) and an expired MOT just now. I'm using this bank holiday weekend to fix the starter & some pre-MOT work ready for test next week. ... |
Topic: Vanden Plas! |
Andy Perman
Replies: 120
Views: 26026
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Forum: New Members Posted: Sat May 17, 2014 10:37 pm Subject: Vanden Plas! |
| Well done on passing the MOT Joe !! Just in time to enjoy the good weather. Your problems with the CV gaitor reminded me of when I was restoring my VP last year and ran into the same problem. The ... |
Topic: Vanden Plas restoration on the south coast |
Andy Perman
Replies: 56
Views: 11252
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Forum: Members Motors Posted: Tue May 06, 2014 9:25 pm Subject: 2nd MOT.......... |
Well, it's been a year since the 'old girl' was restored and put back on the road and the 2nd MOT is now looming so I've made a start - on the starter Not exactly MOT work but the cranking has be ... |
Topic: Tow bar & spoiler series 2 |
Andy Perman
Replies: 4
Views: 1982
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Forum: Wanted Posted: Fri Mar 28, 2014 7:55 pm Subject: Tow bar & spoiler series 2 |
£50 Obviously room to haggle then
Thanks Paul |
Topic: Tow bar & spoiler series 2 |
Andy Perman
Replies: 4
Views: 1982
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Forum: Wanted Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2014 10:37 pm Subject: Tow bar & spoiler series 2 |
| As per title I'm after a tow-bar and also a front lower 'chin' spoiler both for a series 2 if anyone can help? Located south coast. Cheers. Andy. |
Topic: brooklands austin morris day! |
Andy Perman
Replies: 5
Views: 2542
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Forum: Events Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2014 7:33 pm Subject: brooklands austin morris day! |
Cheers Merv. I have got it sorted, it was down to stale petrol. Once I got the car started (eventually) and to the petrol station, topped up with some V-power super, the poor running vanished
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Topic: Pride of Longbridge Rally 12 April 2014: who's going?? |
Andy Perman
Replies: 3
Views: 1811
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Forum: Events Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2014 6:52 pm Subject: Pride of Longbridge Rally 12 April 2014: who's going?? |
Hi Paul & all,
I'm planning to go this year, pending passing the MOT Andy. |
Topic: Happy New Year from a new Allegro owner in West Sussex.... |
Andy Perman
Replies: 5
Views: 1942
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Forum: New Members Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 12:19 am Subject: Happy New Year from a new Allegro owner in West Sussex.... |
Hi Rich and welcome to the forum Thats a nice motor you have there, think I remember it for sale last year?? Where abouts in West Sussex are you, I'm just north of portsmouth on the Hants/West s ... |
Topic: ...Another New Member! |
Andy Perman
Replies: 6
Views: 1976
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Forum: New Members Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 11:48 pm Subject: ...Another New Member! |
Ah!! Good to see you on here Jamie Hope to catch up with you at some of the shows this year, I'm kicking off at the Brooklands Austin/Morris day on the 9th March, pending fixing a starting probl ... |
Topic: brooklands austin morris day! |
Andy Perman
Replies: 5
Views: 2542
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Forum: Events Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 11:26 pm Subject: brooklands austin morris day! |
Hi Josh,
I'm planning to go in my Mirage VP, pending a starting problem being fixed!! |
Topic: ACI National Event, 2014 (including VP 1500 40th birthday) |
Andy Perman
Replies: 18
Views: 5712
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Forum: Events Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2014 11:00 pm Subject: ACI National Event, 2014 (including VP 1500 40th birthday) |
| There is an excellent museum in Dudley - 'the black country living museum' Has a working newcomen beam engine, a coal mine, working canal workshops and a working village center. Not sure whether they ... |
Topic: Happy New Year! |
Andy Perman
Replies: 4
Views: 2019
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Forum: Club Chat Posted: Sun Jan 05, 2014 10:40 pm Subject: Happy New Year! |
| Are there any plans for a 40th anniversary national event for the Vanden Plas does anyone know? |
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