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by pauliil1948
Sun Dec 03, 2017 11:04 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Brand new mk1 wings
Replies: 0
Views: 1494

Brand new mk1 wings

Mk1 fibreglass wings very strong good quality,£100
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by pauliil1948
Tue Nov 28, 2017 11:03 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: New sender units
Replies: 11
Views: 3185

New sender units

Sender units from retroford international £95 ,anyone used them are they any good,was going to order but thought I would check if anyone one here knows first thanks guys ,Paul.
http://www.retrofordinternational.com/f ... 6843-p.asp
by pauliil1948
Sun Nov 19, 2017 8:59 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Rollover jig
Replies: 6
Views: 2534

Re: Rollover jig

Thanks guys,for all the help and pics iam nearly done will post some pics of it when I get it on it once engine is out (if it doesn't fall to bits ) thanks again Paul.
by pauliil1948
Tue Oct 31, 2017 10:49 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Rear spring
Replies: 2
Views: 1062

Re: Rear spring

Thanks Wayne , much appreciated,
by pauliil1948
Mon Oct 30, 2017 9:23 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Rear spring
Replies: 2
Views: 1062

Rear spring

Hi folks ,iam starting a bit of a resto on my 280 my question is,I have new springs to go on rear do I need the flat rubber pads that go in the centre of the Spring,I was going to get a set and it was suggested that you don't need them on single leafs thanks ,
by pauliil1948
Mon Oct 30, 2017 9:16 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Rollover jig
Replies: 6
Views: 2534

Re: Rollover jig

When I said rollover jig,what I meant was what you described ,not one with the big hoops you rollover I posted a question on an other form (cp) and a kind gent has replied with some very handy pic ans sizes ,that you can see what is involved,hope this helps ,
by pauliil1948
Sat Oct 28, 2017 5:38 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Rollover jig
Replies: 6
Views: 2534

Rollover jig

Hi guys, I am going to build a rollover jig for my 280 ,has anyone done one before, some pics or measurements would help ,I know you can buy them for under £300 ,but I like making stuff,any help would be much appreciated,Paul.
by pauliil1948
Sun Oct 15, 2017 3:00 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Dash lights
Replies: 3
Views: 1375

Re: Dash lights

Thanks again for the advice Andrew will order them today ,much appreciated,
by pauliil1948
Sun Oct 15, 2017 12:13 am
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: Dash lights
Replies: 3
Views: 1375

Dash lights

Hi guys , dash lights are very dim even with the dimmer up full ,what's the best bulbs to replace with and is it possible to keep the dimmer switch working many thanks ,
by pauliil1948
Sat Oct 07, 2017 5:44 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: What petrol
Replies: 2
Views: 1028

What petrol

Going to fill car up I have additive to put in ,with this added dose it matter what petrol I put in ,thanks guys .
by pauliil1948
Sat Aug 26, 2017 5:37 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Steering wobble
Replies: 7
Views: 2432

Re: Steering wobble

Hi guys , yes it was the discs so new discs and pads fitted and a good 100 mile run twisted roads loads of braking with no problems thanks to all ,
by pauliil1948
Sat Jul 15, 2017 10:55 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Steering wobble
Replies: 7
Views: 2432

Re: Steering wobble

Thanks guys,have fitted new discs and pads and will try it out tomorrow,will update asap.
by pauliil1948
Sun Jul 09, 2017 9:09 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Steering wobble
Replies: 7
Views: 2432

Re: Steering wobble

Thanks for advice mate ,will get them Asap cheers,.
by pauliil1948
Sun Jul 09, 2017 9:06 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Sender unit faulty anybody repair
Replies: 2
Views: 1213

Sender unit faulty anybody repair

Hi guys , my sender unit is not working ,dose anyone repair these , have done the usual checks crossed the wires and reads full , tank was half full and reading nothing on the gauge,so I topped up the tank to full and it never left the red thanks guys ,
by pauliil1948
Sun Jul 09, 2017 8:51 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Steering wobble
Replies: 7
Views: 2432

Steering wobble

Hi folks ,Drives fine then touch the brakes and wobbles foot of the brakes all fine ,had a wee check of the discs but they look on OK ,could it be wheel balance or the rack ,thanks guys
by pauliil1948
Sat May 13, 2017 10:46 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Any body know this 280
Replies: 2
Views: 1272

Re: Any body know this 280

Hi there ,nice to hear from you , yes the guy I bought it of passed all the folder and history on to me with the newspaper, nice to have the history of the car ,yes the corrosion on the wheel arch is still there sadly the 2front wings have suffered also ,the roof is very good as is the floor ,boot ,...
by pauliil1948
Sun Apr 30, 2017 9:29 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Alternator
Replies: 2
Views: 1080

Re: Alternator

Just put new bulb in and now with a new battery w have now got 13.9 when car running, when I put on the lights and rear window heater and blower it's now reading 13.6 , is my alternator still gone or voltage regulator , thanks Paul .
by pauliil1948
Fri Apr 28, 2017 10:12 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale/Wanted
Topic: 13 pin connector for dash wanted
Replies: 3
Views: 1220

Re: 13 pin connector for dash wanted

Hi I done this a few years ago ,can't remember adding to loom I think the wires may be there maybe one from the coil for rev counter ,it was 30 years ago
by pauliil1948
Thu Apr 27, 2017 11:00 pm
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Alternator
Replies: 2
Views: 1080

Alternator

Hi guys , my alternator is only putting out 11 voLts ,does that men its goosed , is it worth getting it reconed or buy a new one ,thanks guys .paul.
by pauliil1948
Sat Apr 22, 2017 9:21 am
Forum: Q & A
Topic: Any body know this 280
Replies: 2
Views: 1272

Any body know this 280

Hi guys , bought a 280 that a guy ( nice guy) put on here about 2 months ago , happy with the car ,dose anybody on here know any history about car ,trying to find out if heads have been converted to run unleaded,also I was watching a video I have from cci summer camp I think 1995 or 98 not sure ,the...