Guest Posted September 19, 2023 Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 (edited) 13 hours ago, Vince Taylor said: Update. first registration I mentioned I’ve decided not to proceed. But I have another option, vehicle registration DE10NTV, anyone know of this car ? Mot history is full pass status so a good start apart from the usual tyre tread depth and " brake pipes covered in grease " and mention of the inner brake disc surface which is very very common on these. Any links to the car...? Just out of interest, why didn't you proceed on the other car..... gut feeling..? Edited September 19, 2023 by skoosh1970 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Taylor Posted September 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 6 hours ago, skoosh1970 said: Mot history is full pass status so a good start apart from the usual tyre tread depth and " brake pipes covered in grease " and mention of the inner brake disc surface which is very very common on these. Any links to the car...? Just out of interest, why didn't you proceed on the other car..... gut feeling..? Car just wasn’t right for me, like you say a gut feeling. But this one is a cracker, I’m not giving any links as yet, but I collect it on Saturday! Only issue I need help with is the little piece of elastic that pulls the roof behind the trim needs replacing. I’ve just watched a couple of YouTube videos and it looks straight forward, but I can’t sew 😂 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey P Posted September 19, 2023 Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 8 minutes ago, Vince Taylor said: I’ve just watched a couple of YouTube videos and it looks straight forward, but I can’t sew 😂 Can you operate a stapler...? I think you can use this method instead of sewing the elastic 👍 Good luck with the collection mate, no better feeling than picking up a Porsche, that's for sure ☺️ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Taylor Posted September 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, Davey P said: Can you operate a stapler...? I think you can use this method instead of sewing the elastic 👍 Good luck with the collection mate, no better feeling than picking up a Porsche, that's for sure ☺️ 🤣 I think I can manage a stapler, my good lady might be better qualified 🤣 . I agree no better feeling, I can wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codfanglers Posted September 19, 2023 Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 And buy a set of those stubby screwdrivers that have a coulple of small Torx drivers from the pound shop. Ideal for taking out the torx screw that holds the bottom end of the elastic. Don't think DaveyP even had a stapler. He only got as far as buying the elastic.😁 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted September 19, 2023 Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 Torx is a T15 iirc and if you have to take the screw out (you may not) stick a towel under the area in case you need to catch anything... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 19, 2023 Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 17 minutes ago, Vince Taylor said: 🤣 I think I can manage a stapler, my good lady might be better qualified 🤣 . I agree no better feeling, I can wait. ...just wait until you hear the Porsche howl over 5000rpm 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 19, 2023 Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, iborguk said: Torx is a T15 iirc and if you have to take the screw out (you may not) stick a towel under the area in case you need to catch anything... ....no need to remove I don't think, just loosen if memory serves me right..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattman42 Posted September 19, 2023 Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 34 minutes ago, Vince Taylor said: Car just wasn’t right for me, like you say a gut feeling. But this one is a cracker, I’m not giving any links as yet, but I collect it on Saturday! Only issue I need help with is the little piece of elastic that pulls the roof behind the trim needs replacing. I’ve just watched a couple of YouTube videos and it looks straight forward, but I can’t sew 😂 Just done it on mine - agree with @Davey P - stapler method is by far the easiest and quickest - just don't tell the seller that.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted September 19, 2023 Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 1 minute ago, skoosh1970 said: ....no need to remove I don't think, just loosen if memory serves me right..? I didn't when I did mine, towel might still be a good idea in case you drop the tool being used (a tip someone else gave me). 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Codfanglers Posted September 19, 2023 Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 1 minute ago, skoosh1970 said: ....no need to remove I don't think, just loosen if memory serves me right..? You could just put a slit in the elastic and loop it over a loosened scre but I removed and poked it through. The elastic then stops the screw falling. You may need to experiment by moving the point the screw goes through the elastic to get the tension just right to pull the hood bead into the channel every time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Taylor Posted September 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 Thinking about it, I’m far to busy I’ll get my Indie to do it 🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted September 19, 2023 Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 "My Ride:Bentley" Yeah we know your sort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Taylor Posted September 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 1 minute ago, Menoporsche said: "My Ride:Bentley" Yeah we know your sort 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menoporsche Posted September 19, 2023 Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 43 minutes ago, Vince Taylor said: Thinking about it, I’m far to busy I’ll get my Indie to do it 🤣 Tell you what, I've never seen an indie here rated for their sewing capabilities Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Taylor Posted September 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 Just now, Menoporsche said: Tell you what, I've never seen an indie here rated for their sewing capabilities Very true, as this vehicle will actually fit in my garage unlike my other 2 , I’m intending on doing bits to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted September 19, 2023 Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 3 hours ago, Codfanglers said: And buy a set of those stubby screwdrivers that have a coulple of small Torx drivers from the pound shop. Ideal for taking out the torx screw that holds the bottom end of the elastic. Don't think DaveyP even had a stapler. He only got as far as buying the elastic.😁 @Davey P would have had his valet do the sewing if the chauffer couldn't cope with the stapler. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Taylor Posted September 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 28 minutes ago, ½cwt said: @Davey P would have had his valet do the sewing if the chauffer couldn't cope with the stapler. 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Taylor Posted September 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 Just watched another video, and the chap didn’t even remove the screw. He just stapled both ends onto the old elastic. Anyone gone this route ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaregs Posted September 19, 2023 Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 4 hours ago, Davey P said: no better feeling than picking up a Porsche, that's for sure ☺️ Never had s3x with a woman then? 😜 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey P Posted September 19, 2023 Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 4 minutes ago, Scubaregs said: Never had s3x with a woman then? 😜 Yes, I have, but I still stand by my previous comment ☺️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scubaregs Posted September 19, 2023 Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 10 minutes ago, Davey P said: Yes, I have, but I still stand by my previous comment ☺️ Better hope she doesn’t read it then mate........... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted September 19, 2023 Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Vince Taylor said: Just watched another video, and the chap didn’t even remove the screw. He just stapled both ends onto the old elastic. Anyone gone this route ? The elastic on mine had totally perished. It’s genuinely an easy job to replace the elastic with some new button elastic and roughly sew the new stuff on, then adjust the tension over the screw by stretching it to the right length. something like https://www.amazon.co.uk/Buttonhole-Waistbands-Maternity-Knitting-Crafting/dp/B091D9DZK6 Edited September 19, 2023 by BBB link added 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Loon Posted September 19, 2023 Report Share Posted September 19, 2023 (edited) ^^^ What he said! Takes all of 10 mins a side to do it properly with new elastic. No point stapling it to the old stuff as that will snap soon after as its worn out Edited September 19, 2023 by Bike Loon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Taylor Posted September 20, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2023 4 hours ago, BBB said: The elastic on mine had totally perished. It’s genuinely an easy job to replace the elastic with some new button elastic and roughly sew the new stuff on, then adjust the tension over the screw by stretching it to the right length. something like https://www.amazon.co.uk/Buttonhole-Waistbands-Maternity-Knitting-Crafting/dp/B091D9DZK6 Thanks BBB 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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