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by buckfield
Wed May 25, 2022 1:02 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Another engine disaster
Replies: 22
Views: 2234

Re: Another engine disaster

Hi. just remember speaking to a former employee of daimler works about 20 years ago and he knew how they bench tested them in the factory and the engines were not allowed to idle for long and when warm were taken up to low to mid revs? 1500-3000 rpm and held there for a while and left to rev down. t...
by buckfield
Tue Nov 23, 2021 5:03 pm
Forum: Lanchester for sale
Topic: LD10 briggs on ebay
Replies: 0
Views: 3085

LD10 briggs on ebay

Not sure if this has been seen before, but near me in swansea but maybe a bit overpriced. but is original so that is a plus. not my cup of tea but might be a good buy? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185178488935 ... SwUU9hm1o1
by buckfield
Sun Nov 21, 2021 11:30 pm
Forum: Lanchester for sale
Topic: 1939 Lanchester 11 EHP 130
Replies: 2
Views: 1949

Re: 1939 Lanchester 11 EHP 130

Here it is from a few years ago. very smart then.
by buckfield
Tue Nov 16, 2021 5:24 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: old car show pics on Flickr
Replies: 0
Views: 2195

old car show pics on Flickr

Hi, just found my Lanchester 11 from late 70's early 80's with it's old plate on this Flickr site, as it's described as being a list of cars taken from slides that were found in a skip over a thousand maybe, might find your car there lots of daimlers as well. Dave philpott has made some comments so ...
by buckfield
Wed Nov 10, 2021 11:17 pm
Forum: Cars & Parts Wanted
Topic: Lanchester LA11 Rear Window Blind
Replies: 9
Views: 2567

Re: Lanchester LA11 Rear Window Blind

Hi alan , does the later version with the solid metal roof have these fitted? tony
by buckfield
Sat Oct 30, 2021 12:44 pm
Forum: Lanchester for sale
Topic: LD10 on ebay
Replies: 0
Views: 2200

LD10 on ebay

Not too bad and could be a good project for somebody? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/275007621480 ... Sw~p1hfSO7
by buckfield
Wed Oct 27, 2021 1:16 pm
Forum: Daimler SP250/251, 2.5 V8 & V8-250 Saloon Forum
Topic: Horn problem
Replies: 10
Views: 1976

Re: Horn problem

What model dart or saloon?
by buckfield
Sat Oct 23, 2021 8:28 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: Lanchester 11 rear lower body shapes
Replies: 2
Views: 1031

Re: Lanchester 11 rear lower body shapes

Hi Alan, thanks for the reply, it's been a long time to get back to the resto, 11 years can't believe it, i need to finish the car asap as my father wants a ride in it before he goes if you know what i mean? if you could take some pics as low as possible of the moulding running up from the bottom to...
by buckfield
Fri Oct 22, 2021 12:46 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: Lanchester 11 rear lower body shapes
Replies: 2
Views: 1031

Lanchester 11 rear lower body shapes

Hi, this maybe a strange request as i need to fine tune the way the rear lower section of bodywork mainly where the rear wings fit against the body moulding, mine were all filler and chicken wire so need some close up images of this area of the wing to body design. was this area lead loaded? or just...
by buckfield
Thu Oct 14, 2021 7:19 pm
Forum: Lanchester Forum
Topic: Seat belts in ash framed vehicle?
Replies: 9
Views: 1398

Re: Seat belts in ash framed vehicle?

Thanks all, i've decided when i rebuild the front seats i will encompass a metal bracket which a belt can be connected to but will be hidden from view as a means to secure a front seat passenger ie my father and will make the seat more like a "bucket" type as to stop my father sliding out ...