henry21p Posted July 27, 2006 Posted July 27, 2006 If anyone can help, I need to change my engine mount rubbers and do some underfloor riveting this weekend possibly remove and re-bush my rear arb too. Therefore - if someone has a driveway, jack/engine hoist (to support it whilst mount is changed) and a rivet gun, i'd be dead grateful for a hand sat/sun..... have own spanners/axle stands/elbow grease Edited by - dave21p on 29 Jul 2006 23:45:50
John Howe Posted July 27, 2006 Posted July 27, 2006 Go South young man... we have every thing in "the pit lane" and usually other people Caterhams. Remind me again, where is Coventry? JH Deliveries by Saffron, the yellow 230bhp Sausage delivery machine
Alex Wong1697456877 Posted July 27, 2006 Posted July 27, 2006 Maybe a bit far but could help. I'm near Burton on trent (very close to Curborough)
neil.cavanagh Posted July 27, 2006 Posted July 27, 2006 Don't do it!!! This is how the curse is passed on..... *eek* 😬 😬
Castrol Posted July 27, 2006 Posted July 27, 2006 Dave, I'm based at Coalville (NW Leicestershire) and should be free on Sunday morning if you want, plenty of space in the garage, plenty of tools too. You can call me on 07967 206834. Regards, Matt.
henry21p Posted July 27, 2006 Author Posted July 27, 2006 Mr Wong - it's only about 40 mins from me (I'm actually in Brum now rather than Cov), straight cross the city, out on the A38. you've already proven that you're immune to the curse, haven't you? John - sounds tempting, but I've got Mum's birthday on sat evening at Blenheim Palace (going to the battle proms and fireworks there) - though I might take you up on some help to change my dampers/brakes etc the weekend after possibly. I'm investigating where i can do the work and with whose help at the moment (too many offers, don't want to offend everyone) Matt - might be a bit far to travel, though if it's ok with you, i'll store your number just in case
Castrol Posted July 27, 2006 Posted July 27, 2006 Dave, No problem, just call if you need to. Regards, Matt.
Alex Wong1697456877 Posted July 27, 2006 Posted July 27, 2006 It's like Chickenpox - If you've had it once, you surely cannot have it again! Give me a call tonight after 6pm - 01283 792746. Saturday would be better than Sunday.
henry21p Posted July 27, 2006 Author Posted July 27, 2006 Might well do that! I have the rivet gun now - so looking at just needing a spare pair of hands and a jack for those engine mounts and some extra brute force (and some grease) for those bushes..... Saturday suits me - would have to leave by 2:30-3ish as I have my dear old mum's birthday to get to, so morning suit you?
Alex Wong1697456877 Posted July 27, 2006 Posted July 27, 2006 Have rivet gun, jack, stands etc. My neighbour (a certain ECR) has a hydraulic rivetter that I could borrow if needed as well. Saturday morning sounds ideal.
henry21p Posted July 27, 2006 Author Posted July 27, 2006 haven't got any spare rivets I can buy off you can I? suitable for the floor of my car?
Normans_Ghost Posted July 27, 2006 Posted July 27, 2006 Dave, you mums not the Duchess of Marlborough is sh? That makes you....... your lordship. Just be careful of all my work on the canoe please. Norman Verona, 1989 BDR 220bhp, Reg: B16BDR, Mem No 2166, the full story here You and your seven to The French Blatting Company Limited
neil.cavanagh Posted July 27, 2006 Posted July 27, 2006 "some extra brute force (and some grease) for those bushes" yeh,...and some blow torches!!
Alex Wong1697456877 Posted July 27, 2006 Posted July 27, 2006 Have some rivets - should have some steel ones suitable for the floor but not many - how many do you need?
henry21p Posted July 27, 2006 Author Posted July 27, 2006 I've got about 20 left.... depends on how many have gone! Might be enough, but I think I'm maybe 10 or 15 short.
silver-7 Posted July 27, 2006 Posted July 27, 2006 Guys, if it helps ...... Im at caterham midlands tomorrow morning then passing the Wongs residence that evening id be happy to pick up a few rivets and drop them over cheers Alex
Alex Wong1697456877 Posted July 27, 2006 Posted July 27, 2006 Alex, assuming Dave agrees, that would be most appreciated - I'm not sure how many I have left. I've got loads of Ali ones but I think steel ones are a good idea for the floor. Would be good to see you and good to know you're still coming by our way!! Dave, you can fit these with a hand rivet gun but it's hard work! I did about 20 and my hands were pretty sore afterwards. I'll see if we can borrow the hydraulic rivet gun. Edited by - Alex Wong on 27 Jul 2006 16:04:30
silver-7 Posted July 27, 2006 Posted July 27, 2006 Alex / Dave - no problem will pick up enough steel rivets to complete the job lookforward to catching up with you again Alex, your house is just before Rogers on the left ?
mav Posted July 27, 2006 Posted July 27, 2006 Dave, Drop me a line. Sunday I / We can help. Saturday we are at Silverstone...
Myles Posted July 27, 2006 Posted July 27, 2006 It's like Chickenpox - If you've had it once, you surely cannot have it again! Mmm. If only... The only good news is that it *does* appear to be a homing-curse. Gets home-sick after a while. Mind you, that might be too late for your wallet... Project Scope-Creep is live... Alcester Racing 7's Equipe - 🙆🏻™ Alcester-Racing-Sevens.com
henry21p Posted July 28, 2006 Author Posted July 28, 2006 the good Doctor Wong has his very own "non k" version of the curse from what I can tell. In fact, after our conversation yesterday, he did comment "I feel SOOOO much better about the troubles I've had with my car now"
Alex Wong1697456877 Posted July 28, 2006 Posted July 28, 2006 I hadn't fully appreciated the extent and strength of the Curse of the Canoe...... 😳
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