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by theoldman
Tue Apr 25, 2023 10:51 pm
Forum: Events: Calendar and Reports
Topic: North Norfolk Railway Event July 2nd 2023
Replies: 1
Views: 1667

North Norfolk Railway Event July 2nd 2023

Anyone wishing to come to this superb event can find details and entry forms at:-

https://www.nnrailway.co.uk/vintage/

I hope someof you will be able to attend(we alreday have 3 members coming!)
Cheers
Neil
by theoldman
Fri Jan 28, 2022 11:09 am
Forum: Events: Calendar and Reports
Topic: North Norfolk Railway Transport Event
Replies: 0
Views: 183

North Norfolk Railway Transport Event

All,
We are back to normal this year with the above event taking place on Sunday 3rd July.

All welcome!

Entry form can be downloaded HERE https://www.nnrailway.co.uk/wp-content/ ... m-2022.pdf

Cheers
Neil
(Yes, it's me!!!) :mrgreen:
by theoldman
Sun Jul 28, 2019 8:36 pm
Forum: Cars & Parts Wanted
Topic: Valve Springs for E 20
Replies: 9
Views: 2190

Re: Valve Springs for E 20

I have ONE if that's any help.
N.
by theoldman
Sat Mar 09, 2019 10:40 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: Leda Bootlid
Replies: 9
Views: 1925

Re: Leda Bootlid

There was more than one prototype, Ranald.
by theoldman
Tue Feb 26, 2019 10:33 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: Leda Bootlid
Replies: 9
Views: 1925

Re: Leda Bootlid

Ranald's pic shows one of the prototypes which has struts to hold up the boot and external hinges (which you can't see in the pic) This was changed in the production run to the self - supporting springs and internal hinges as the powers that be felt the external ones spoiled the lines. The work roun...
by theoldman
Wed Feb 06, 2019 3:04 pm
Forum: Daimler for sale
Topic: Conquest Century 7939BP
Replies: 5
Views: 1568

Re: Conquest Century 7939BP

Rescued from a Welsh farm by DaveP and sold to Greville Taverner. Greville kept it for some years and sold it prior to acquiring his Majestic.

I don't know the current seller.

It's a jolly good car, by the way!!!
by theoldman
Mon Jan 28, 2019 8:42 am
Forum: Daimler for sale
Topic: Majestic Major on Car and Classic - LF 1622
Replies: 3
Views: 1134

Re: Majestic Major on Car and Classic - LF 1622

Ben Flatman's car. Well worth a look.

Neil
by theoldman
Sat Jan 12, 2019 10:28 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: Buying (or not) a Daimler Conquest Century
Replies: 32
Views: 6530

Re: Buying (or not) a Daimler Conquest Century

Mike, 1. The delightful registration number is worth zilch in Hungary! 2. I would be looking to pay £5000 for a car in good condition, requiring no major mechanical or body attention. This requires both. 3. You are looking at £2000 for a decent engine rebuild (reground crank. new con rods and shells...
by theoldman
Sat Jan 12, 2019 10:15 pm
Forum: Daimler Forum (not SP250/251, 2.5 V8 or V8-250)
Topic: EL24 Rad
Replies: 6
Views: 1730

Re: EL24 Rad

Ron, Be VERY careful replacing the thermostat housing to the rad. It's made of cast iron and the rad is thin copper............................ Tighten the nuts like doing a cylinder head. Bit at a time, corner to corner. Only tighten until you get a seal (use a bit of blue Hylomar). It's not holdin...
by theoldman
Thu Dec 06, 2018 9:50 am
Forum: Parts for Sale & List of Suppliers
Topic: Manuals - Having a Clear Out
Replies: 0
Views: 973

Manuals - Having a Clear Out

Anyone interested in the following - please EMAIL (not PM) if so Thanks, all. Conquest Owners' Manual (Repro, softback) £7.50 posted Conquest Workshop Manual (Repro, softback) £15.00 posted (sorry, heavy!) Conquest Parts Book (Repro, Softback) £10.00 posted DF Parts book (inc wiring diagram) Owner a...