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Regarding the issue of old fuel - at one stage, say ten years ago, Gleaming Beauty was off the road for about eight months - it was fifteen years ago. On completion of my work, I checked to make sure there was enough fuel showing on the gauge and, hey presto, this little beauty of mine started...

I hope you're right Bryce, because you'd be the only one that would be affected by Government's intention to strangle and perhaps crucify the Classic Car movement. I tend to think that one should worry about this type of wanton destruction if, and when, it is about to happen. Maybe too late...

The benefit of accidentally finding Graham has put a different perspective to the rebuilding of George's 3 litre Rover engine. With Graham doing all the measuring and most of the Engineering work, he has already assured me that the engine block, apart from sludge, is in really good condition...

All components have been removed from the first Engineering Shop at Blacktown. Their service was abysmal - I needed information as to standard/oversize pistons and bores, and they could not even tell me as to when they would be able to spare one hour maximum to carry out the...

NO PATRICK - NOT KEROSENE !..........................I'd probably blow myself up.

Mark, thank you for your enquiry. I take it that you are the owner of the white ex. John Laws car. Please give me a call on my mobile, 0428 50 1800, Regards Michael Parker

Will get back to this thread in due course. Regards Styria

Thanks for the compliment, Patrick. There is one important facet to my musings that is missing badly - they would be just that more interesting if photos were to accompany the text. As I was writing, I kept on thinking as "where the hell are all your photos" and it becomes an additional exercise...

I have had a closer look at some of those cars Patrick. For starters, I think I have spotted not one, but two, Alfa Romeo 2600 Sedans. They are rare - indeed, I have only ever seen one in real life, and that was at an Eastern Creek Display Day. There is just something very special about them, as...

That is very interesting, and is something I will want to have a closer look at. With the Rover Overdrive system, it was always felt that components in the overdrive unit could "burn out" and as a consequence, was never recommended. It is no secret of course that the Triumph Dolomite Sprint"s...

BenzBoy, what just about no one knows is the fact that in acceleration up to fifty miles an hour, the single inch and three quarters of the single carburetted car will out accelerate the TC model with its twin 2" Carburettors. Really quite remarkable. The best one I had at one stage was a very...

To continue on. The last 3500S I owned and drove, and totalled as a result of a collision, was fitted with a genuine Rover 5 speed gearbox. In contrast to the original four speed model which is all alloy, the construction of the main casing is cast iron, and there is a much improved gearchange...

The P6 - quite an interesting car in its own right and now starting to attract the correct and well deserved attention that they should have been afforded a long time ago. I have owned quite a number over the years, the last being a five speed manual model that was written off about twelve years...

Came across this gentleman by the name of Geraint Roberts on Facebook. He's obviously a man of good, and perhaps, rare taste as evidenced by his car collection as shown on Facebook. Some very delectable machinery on display and, unfortunately, languishing in a paddock. However, it's a good...

This subject matter has not been brought up for a while. the aftermarket unit as illustrated can no longer be bought from that Company. Obsolete stock, and no demand. I still have a reasonable selection of various Regulators and, one of these days, I will sort stock, check for operation, and...

The car didn't sport the two tone livery when I bought it. It was about fifty years ago when I saw it advertised in the Saturday edition of the Sydney Morning Herald (SMH). In those days, all cars were advertised in the SMH plus, in addition, a well credentialed Dealer by the name of R.C...

Well yes, Patrick. Great memories, beautiful car, nice romantic interludes that I won't elaborate on. As with everything that I do, rightly or wrongly, has some story attached to it. Can't beat old age for reminiscing because, believe it or not, the younger ones, even my oldest son who is now...

Very early 6.9s were fitted with the same water pump as specified on the 6.3. There is a real catch with these early 6.9s. The triangular water jacket that fits between engine block and housing the water pump is identical in shape, BUT NOT SIZE, as the 6.3. Now, those water jackets have a habit...

Hi Patrick, fascinating information. The Honda Jazz is specified to use semi-synthetic oil (Honda supplied) and the service interval, from memory, is about 10K. or 15K. kilometers. We don't observe that mileage. The car is serviced on the button every six months with the full synthetic and a new...

There is a lot of advertising on the net these days, but I have had no practical experience. Well, no experience at all, full stop. However, I did purchase two bottles of FORTIFY Quick Coat, and advertised as SHINE ARMOR. Made in America, the rest is guesswork. It claims to be a waterless wash...