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- Mon Jul 29, 2019 9:34 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: VAK 1972 Clan Crusader
- Replies: 540
- Views: 117036
Re: VAK 1972 Clan Crusader
there is always sunday ......
- Sun Jul 14, 2019 9:36 pm
- Forum: Events - Club and Non Club
- Topic: National 2019 - Area centre needs
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2827
Re: National 2019 - Area centre needs
Clan Owners Club
3.6m X 3.6m gazebo (beer tent)
Plus a 7m motorhome
3.6m X 3.6m gazebo (beer tent)
Plus a 7m motorhome
- Tue Jun 04, 2019 5:56 pm
- Forum: Events - Club and Non Club
- Topic: Clan Gathering 30th june 10 am to 4 pm
- Replies: 4
- Views: 666
Clan Gathering 30th june 10 am to 4 pm
There will be a clan gathering at the rootes heritage centre near Banbury There will be an AGM of the Clan Owners Club at 12 noon However all guests are welcome Lets see how many Clans we can get in one place If you like what you see ,you may like to join the Owners club and volunteer for something ...
- Wed Mar 27, 2019 8:38 pm
- Forum: Events - Club and Non Club
- Topic: Imp Ecosse 2019
- Replies: 51
- Views: 6738
Re: Imp Ecosse 2019
Ist Imp Ecosse ,Big thanks to the organisers ,well done ! we were only there for the Saturday run out (cut short by mechanical maladies ) but the instructions were spot on ,The venue was great and spectacularly good value The wife loved it too ,so a result Colin the clan fared badly by flattening hi...
- Thu Mar 21, 2019 7:26 pm
- Forum: Events - Club and Non Club
- Topic: Imp Ecosse 2019
- Replies: 51
- Views: 6738
Re: Imp Ecosse 2019
I am trailering the clan toobazzateer wrote:Chamois strapped down on the trailer ready for an early start tomorrow. Hope to be at the hotel by mid afternoon.
From googlemaps there seems to be plenty parking round the hotel
Where are you planning to park/ stash the trailer ?
- Tue Mar 05, 2019 3:40 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: Clan JO JASON - New Mirror indicators
- Replies: 150
- Views: 29242
Re: Clan JO JASON - DOOR PICS for DOM
Cheers ! ,My drivers door beam is in remarkably good condition with no rust at all ,I suspect it was replaced at some time as the passenger door beam is almost exactly like yours As my door key is not attached to the lock in any way ,I fitted central locking with the actuator acting vertically on th...
- Tue Mar 05, 2019 12:27 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: Clan JO JASON - New Mirror indicators
- Replies: 150
- Views: 29242
Re: Clan JO JASON - DOOR PICS for DOM
Oh my your door beam is a bit rusty! Mine must have been replaced at some time ...
On picture 8 there is a rod going to a bell crank with a Black metal pin attached ,I am assuming that is the internal lock ?
Mine is missing ....
On picture 8 there is a rod going to a bell crank with a Black metal pin attached ,I am assuming that is the internal lock ?
Mine is missing ....
- Wed Jan 23, 2019 11:46 am
- Forum: Events - Club and Non Club
- Topic: Imp Ecosse 2019
- Replies: 51
- Views: 6738
Re: Imp Ecosse 2019
We have booked for the Saturday night
What is the skinny on raffle prizes ,should we bring one ?

What is the skinny on raffle prizes ,should we bring one ?

- Tue Sep 18, 2018 7:48 pm
- Forum: Events - Club and Non Club
- Topic: WICKED WELSH WEEKEND 2018
- Replies: 85
- Views: 28153
Re: WICKED WELSH WEEKEND 2018
Check out that engine ...
Eat yer tea off that
Eat yer tea off that
- Tue Sep 18, 2018 5:09 pm
- Forum: Events - Club and Non Club
- Topic: WICKED WELSH WEEKEND 2018
- Replies: 85
- Views: 28153
Re: WICKED WELSH WEEKEND 2018
There will be a Motorhome space opening up ,Unfortunately we have had to cancel under doctors orders ....
Gutted
Have a great time everybody and see you next year .....
(the clan was looking sooo good too )
Gutted
Have a great time everybody and see you next year .....
(the clan was looking sooo good too )
- Mon Sep 17, 2018 1:53 pm
- Forum: Events - Club and Non Club
- Topic: WICKED WELSH WEEKEND 2018
- Replies: 85
- Views: 28153
Re: WICKED WELSH WEEKEND 2018
The shrewsbury option then , our route planner had avoided the a49 first section and was routing us near Wrexham , I call this the Demon Tweeks route , but for some reason it is taking us down a b road off the a49 for little gain I can see , it connects back on to the a 4112 I will probably take you...
- Sun Sep 16, 2018 8:35 pm
- Forum: Events - Club and Non Club
- Topic: WICKED WELSH WEEKEND 2018
- Replies: 85
- Views: 28153
Re: WICKED WELSH WEEKEND 2018
booked ages ago
- Sun Sep 16, 2018 6:11 pm
- Forum: Events - Club and Non Club
- Topic: WICKED WELSH WEEKEND 2018
- Replies: 85
- Views: 28153
Re: WICKED WELSH WEEKEND 2018
Last lap for the preparations Been looking at the possible routes from Scotland ,three came up one was basically all the way down the m6/m5 before diving off cross country ...not a big fan of this one, m6/5 junction is always problematical second and third ,were shorter miles wise but longer time wi...
- Sun Aug 12, 2018 5:41 pm
- Forum: Events - Club and Non Club
- Topic: Imp 2018 Leicestershire.
- Replies: 65
- Views: 25401
Re: Imp 2018 Leicestershire.
It was our second national and our considered opinions was overall rather good ,the band was great on Saturday ,the fancy dress was much better attended than the first one and the auto test was brilliant ,especially as I won my class (of one..) The camping field was fine ,lots of space for everybody...
- Wed Jun 13, 2018 5:50 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: VAK 1972 Clan Crusader
- Replies: 540
- Views: 117036
Re: VAK 1972 Clan Crusader
Nice Rack.....
- Sat Mar 03, 2018 10:37 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: VAK 1972 Clan Crusader
- Replies: 540
- Views: 117036
Re: VAK 1972 Clan Crusader
Have you considered helper springs instead of straps ? My springs are quite loose and was considering using these to allow me to drop the front a little for the track
- Mon Jan 08, 2018 9:18 pm
- Forum: Events - Club and Non Club
- Topic: Ecosse 2018
- Replies: 44
- Views: 34166
Re: Ecosse 2018
Is there a camp site nearby ?
- Wed Sep 20, 2017 5:06 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: VAK 1972 Clan Crusader
- Replies: 540
- Views: 117036
Re: Up To Doune
Thanks



- Mon Sep 18, 2017 3:40 pm
- Forum: Events - Club and Non Club
- Topic: Wicked Welsh Weekend 2017.
- Replies: 76
- Views: 73820
Re: Wicked Welsh Weekend 2017.
Looks as if we are not going to make it this year ,Just had some minor surgery and the drive to wales would be a bit much for my stitches ,so with a heavy heart I will have to give it a miss this year ,hopefully this will open up a space for some-one else
next year then ....
George + Bev
next year then ....
George + Bev
- Mon Sep 18, 2017 3:36 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: VAK 1972 Clan Crusader
- Replies: 540
- Views: 117036
Re: Up To Doune
It was me who could not make it ...medical issues unfortunately ,just had some minor surgery today which will mean us missing the WWW ....before I was always missing meetings and trackway cos the car would fail ,now it is me falling apart !! Looked a great day and good turnout ,it is about 10 miles ...
- Wed Sep 13, 2017 10:03 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: Pimp2 - the rebuild starts
- Replies: 199
- Views: 65220
Re: Pimp2 - the rebuild starts
Evans coolant , Here is the best article I could find .... Here is the theory with Evans (or any coolant for that matter) First of all, discard everything you think you know about coolant temperatures. Coolant is the bucket in which heat gets carried away from the engine and dissipated in the radiat...
- Mon Sep 11, 2017 10:06 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: Pimp2 - the rebuild starts
- Replies: 199
- Views: 65220
Re: Pimp2 - the rebuild starts
From Hot rod forum .... Wrenchin' @ Random The specific heat capacity of ethylene glycol–based water solutions is less than that of pure water; in a 50 percent solution, ethylene glycol’s specific heat capacity compared with pure water is decreased at least 20 percent at 36 degrees and about 17 perc...
- Mon Sep 11, 2017 9:59 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: Pimp2 - the rebuild starts
- Replies: 199
- Views: 65220
Re: Pimp2 - the rebuild starts
Charge cooler temperatures are all about heat transfer ,coolant flow will help (bigger pump) or losing more heat from the radiator ,so size of radiator ,airflow through the radiator ,should make a difference ( I have seen ice boxes ...) As for the coolant to use ? water has the best heat transfer ,e...
- Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:14 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: VAK 1972 Clan Crusader
- Replies: 540
- Views: 117036
Re: VAK The rebuild continues
It must be the only one ....
- Mon Aug 14, 2017 9:31 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: VAK 1972 Clan Crusader
- Replies: 540
- Views: 117036
Re: VAK The rebuild continues
can't afford a 120hp imp engine ....
- Mon Aug 14, 2017 7:28 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: VAK 1972 Clan Crusader
- Replies: 540
- Views: 117036
Re: VAK The rebuild continues
Great work Scott ,very jealous of your paint finish...mine will have to wait !
The question of standard clans ...Is there any ? I really do not believe any are unmolested ,or am I wrong ?
I see the clan as a blank canvas to change to suit your requirements
The question of standard clans ...Is there any ? I really do not believe any are unmolested ,or am I wrong ?
I see the clan as a blank canvas to change to suit your requirements
- Tue Aug 01, 2017 4:42 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: VAK 1972 Clan Crusader
- Replies: 540
- Views: 117036
Re: VAK The rebuild continues
I have always towed with the clan on backwards ,my new trailer is just 2 wheels and is more sensitive to the right nose weight ,My last trailer was so heavy and twin axled ,it did not matter which way you put any car on !!
- Thu Jan 12, 2017 8:38 pm
- Forum: Events - Club and Non Club
- Topic: Wicked Welsh Weekend 2017.
- Replies: 76
- Views: 73820
Re: Wicked Welsh Weekend 2017.
booked a pitch ,looking forward to it ...
- Fri Oct 14, 2016 7:24 pm
- Forum: Events - Club and Non Club
- Topic: Reiver Raiders Weekend 9-11th June 2017
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4979
Re: Reiver Raiders Weekend 9-11th June 2017
Karen ,
Put us down for a camper van space ....
cheers
George
Put us down for a camper van space ....
cheers
George
- Sun Oct 09, 2016 9:31 pm
- Forum: Events - Club and Non Club
- Topic: Imp Ecosse 2017 Booking information
- Replies: 28
- Views: 22731
Re: Imp Ecosse 2017 Booking information
Coming late to this ... After enjoying the WWW we are up for another one ...I see all the rooms are booked ,although we would probably be using the motorhome Question is ,as we do not need a hook up and are "self sufficient " do you think it would be ok to park up outside the Hotel ? Is it a big car...
- Tue Sep 27, 2016 7:59 pm
- Forum: Events - Club and Non Club
- Topic: Wicked Welsh 2016
- Replies: 91
- Views: 41840
Re: Wicked Welsh 2016
What a great time ! big kudos to the Gurns far the fantastic organisation The Saturday run out was ,well wicked ,I was totally knackered afterwards ... Clan went faultlessly apart from losing the windscreen washer (needed a zip tie mod ...) and the crunching in the gearbox was sorted by not taking t...
- Wed Sep 21, 2016 8:49 pm
- Forum: Events - Club and Non Club
- Topic: Wicked Welsh 2016
- Replies: 91
- Views: 41840
Re: Wicked Welsh 2016
Clan loaded on the trailer ,'van packed with "stuff "
Sat-nav programed
Says 6 hr 20 mins ,methinks more like 9 ....
Off at the crack of dawn (well after breakfast ) 7am .hope to miss the jam at the a74/m8 roadworks
Should be there at beer o'clock

Sat-nav programed
Says 6 hr 20 mins ,methinks more like 9 ....
Off at the crack of dawn (well after breakfast ) 7am .hope to miss the jam at the a74/m8 roadworks
Should be there at beer o'clock

- Tue Sep 20, 2016 6:52 pm
- Forum: Events - Club and Non Club
- Topic: Wicked Welsh 2016
- Replies: 91
- Views: 41840
Re: Wicked Welsh 2016
Good Info ! We are heading down from Scotlandshire ,starting early o'clock We will be towing the clan behind our Motorhome ,Its the one with the bloomin big saltire on the back (and a red clan ....) Any more hints and tips to miss out potential pinch points and big hills will be very welcome Clan004
- Sat Sep 10, 2016 1:31 am
- Forum: Events - Club and Non Club
- Topic: Wicked Welsh 2016
- Replies: 91
- Views: 41840
Re: Wicked Welsh 2016
Counting down to this ,Clan is in the garage in bits as I refit the seat to the floor and add some electronic trickery to stabilise the rev counter ,make the fuel gauge more linear and add a go faster chip to help the flat spot at 4-6 k,I will give it a service and change the oils as well , Been onl...
- Tue Jul 05, 2016 12:56 pm
- Forum: Events - Club and Non Club
- Topic: Wicked Welsh 2016
- Replies: 91
- Views: 41840
Re: Wicked Welsh 2016
Motorhome and hook up for us too please 
cheers
George

cheers
George
- Thu Apr 21, 2016 11:29 am
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: VAK 1972 Clan Crusader
- Replies: 540
- Views: 117036
Re: VAK To BMW or not to BMW now thats the question
BMW all the way ... Simple fact is it is a modern engine ,efi ,electronic ignition and brings reliability and economy with it But it also brings POWAAA...the stats on the engines are on the pessimistic side ,the Horsepower quoted by BMW are at the wheels and are usually understated (remember the ban...
- Fri Mar 18, 2016 11:58 am
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: OAW 133P Restoration
- Replies: 79
- Views: 25722
Re: OAW 133P Restoration
I have seen it in the flesh and it looks great ...
(I thought I recognised the background)
(I thought I recognised the background)
- Sat Dec 12, 2015 8:07 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: Davrian MEY 882J
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4907
Re: Davrian MEY 882J
I find the clan the most practical of the 3 with it having the most internal room ,the g 15 is pretty ,but my it is tight ... There is so many different Davrains and some are really ugly to my view ,altho their is one mk which seems to get it all right ,but again it is tight and the visibility out i...
- Thu Jun 05, 2014 10:42 am
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: Irish Clan minor miracle
- Replies: 140
- Views: 59348
Re: Irish Clan
What is the spec on your engine ?
It looks fast !!
It looks fast !!
- Tue Dec 03, 2013 9:05 pm
- Forum: Readers Cars
- Topic: JCV 750L Clan *
- Replies: 269
- Views: 156774
Re: JCV 750L Clan *
it is black in normal light very happy with it the two part epoxy is rock solid and you can rub it no problem (ooerr missus ) I vacuumed it after the epoxy had gone off (couple of hours on a oil radiator ) Took two "coats ".....the first looked really threadbare ,the second did the business I will d...