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Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
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Another fine day here in paradise so as I am sick of just looking at Lil Blue sitting there wanting to go for a spin I couldnt resist any longer.Down the road and the long way along the highway to my workshop to see the boys and make sure they are working to keep my pension topped up coffee and a chat help with a couple of wofs then another spin home the long way 10 mike round trip not far but at least an outing with everything running sweetly. Hopefully I will get out again before christmas if I can find time. I dont know how I ever had time to work I have so much on.
Take care out there
Mike
Take care out there
Mike
Well it was a little overcast here in Papamoa this morning so I thought that I would give Lil Blue a wash and shine.
washed her and toweled of then parked back in the shed to wax and buff took all day but wow what a shine now Lil blue is ready for the rally in January and possibly a club run at the end of this month which is 300 kms so I am told. Need a sign now keep your paws off the paint as I use a expensive silicone polimar wax .
Well time for a beer after all that work.
Cheers Mike
washed her and toweled of then parked back in the shed to wax and buff took all day but wow what a shine now Lil blue is ready for the rally in January and possibly a club run at the end of this month which is 300 kms so I am told. Need a sign now keep your paws off the paint as I use a expensive silicone polimar wax .
Well time for a beer after all that work.
Cheers Mike
Member Comments on Journal Entry: SHINE UP TIME ↵
2021-11-16 09:29:04 # 77937
Comment by John S
I can almost see itPut the beer down and take a picture Mike!
2021-11-16 22:36:49 # 77951
Comment by Mike Harman
Ok Jon I will when the weather fines up again meantime I might just need to have another beer
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Well the weather was fine and I had a free day so took Lil Blue for a spin cruised down the beach road for 20 Kms grabbed a coffee and came home via the highway crusing at 60 mph and decided to give Lil Blue a bit more pedal she was up to 90mph that quick even I was surprised had to slow down before i got a ticket damn as I am sure that Lil Blue was enjoying the turn of speed as much as I was.
Checked the plugs when I got home and they were looking great colour wise so now its more highway trips soon I hope.
Checked the plugs when I got home and they were looking great colour wise so now its more highway trips soon I hope.
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Well I got the WOF on Lil Blue had to tidy up the earth on the right park light to get it but all good now and road cert until April 22.
Weather has been rubbish over the weekend so I thought that I would tidy up a few little things.
First was the light in the Tacho found that the earth wires had just been placed onto a bolt and not fixed securely rectified that and all dash lights are better.
Weather has been rubbish over the weekend so I thought that I would tidy up a few little things.
First was the light in the Tacho found that the earth wires had just been placed onto a bolt and not fixed securely rectified that and all dash lights are better.
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Well I warmed up the motor today and dropped the oil out that was still a little milky. blew out the sump as I said before refilled the engine and ran it up again rechecked the head studs and found a little movement on 1-6 which is where the gasket had blown so I am thinking that the previous person to work on the motor hadnt done this.
Took Lil Blue for a spin 25 miles on the highway rechecked everything when back home oil nice and clean so thats all good and ready for the WOF on Thursday. After which I will go for another spin down the highway as where we live at the beach it is a trip down the highway to town.
Took Lil Blue for a spin 25 miles on the highway rechecked everything when back home oil nice and clean so thats all good and ready for the WOF on Thursday. After which I will go for another spin down the highway as where we live at the beach it is a trip down the highway to town.
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Well it was a bright sunny day and to top it all off I got the radiator in and hey presto Lil Blue fired up first pop and is running sweet as, oil a little milky still so will change that again tomorrow when the motor is warm and recheck the head while still warm. Checked the car over today as well ready for the warrant.
Next step a new warrant of fitness. Already had my VIC done by the vintage car club so hopefully that will arrive soon then every thing should be done ready for the international rally in January
Cheers Mike
Next step a new warrant of fitness. Already had my VIC done by the vintage car club so hopefully that will arrive soon then every thing should be done ready for the international rally in January
Cheers Mike
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