Every cloud...... British Vita

[Pete]

Pretty sure that last time I looked at the Lancs registration archive it was intact. I have the records for the three ‘68 cars.

[trevorhp]

Pretty sure that last time I looked at the Lancs registration archive it was intact. I have the records for the three ‘68 cars.

That’s interesting, do you know if it’s still the situation?
Is it possible to cross reference back from just a commission number or do you need the registration number to access the records?

[mk1coopers]

If they are like Hampshire County Council you can visit the archives, they will then supply a certified copy for DVLA use, might be worth an email or call to see what they have / if you can sit and search.

https://www.lancashire.gov.uk/libraries ... rd-office/

[mk1]

Hampshire are one of the very best in the whole country. Very few Councils are as clued up as they are.

M

[trevorhp]

Pretty sure that last time I looked at the Lancs registration archive it was intact. I have the records for the three ‘68 cars.

How long did that take ?
There must have been thousands to trawl through!!
I will pm you later.
Trevor

[Pete]

will call you this week Trevor.

[trevorhp]

Working in France back next week

[MiNiKiN]

I am needing a bit more advice re: rust prevention fillers and paint finishes....

Alex and I have very successfully used Hydrate 80 almost exclusively to treat the surface rust on KDK however I still am unsure of how to proceed with fillers and finishing paint.

We need to overpaint the Hydrate 80 and plan to use 2K primer which Bilt hamber say is ok as they indicate 'finish with the paint system of your choice' in their literature.
The problem is,I don't know if we can use modern lightweight filler over the Hydrate 80? there is not much required as there is very little in the way of repairs, fortunately.
Any shared experience and advice is most welcome and will be gratefully received.
Trevor

A bit late, but I'd suggest to use etch-primer which usually contains some amounts of phosphoric acid. This my choice of primer for slightly rusty panels and aluminium as well. The acidous content basically binds the rust (and etches the aluminium) and so better sticks to the metal.

https://www.phoenix-paints.co.uk/etch-primer

[trevorhp]

Thank you for the advice
We had come to the same conclusion so that's what we will do ....eventually.
stay safe
Trevor

[Pete]

J Fisher took this photo at Croft in ‘68 , Nobby Clark leaning into the car..

[trevorhp]

Many thanks Pete.
Not seen that one before.
It does confirm that the unusual 2 sets of throttle bodies with my cars are the correct ones.
I was unsure because there are so many TJ variations, but theres no doubt in my mind now.
It does mean I can offer the other OE sets of bodies to anyone who is looking for them.

[Pete]

I’ve managed to get the original slide for it so will try and get it blown up for you.

[trevorhp]

That would be fantastic
I do like the look of your new project, it must be great to have so much colour and detailed documentation.
1968 seems to have been a bad year for press coverage of ETCC.
Hope to see you soon...Shelsley maybe??

[Pete]

Gawd knows Trevor, cant see Blyton happening if things don’t improve,even Prescott in May is decidedly shaky so who knows?

[kevs 1961 mk1]

found a book on ebay of whizzo https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BARRIE-WILLI ... SwHNheVjiy,

[trevorhp]

found a book on ebay of whizzo https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BARRIE-WILLI ... SwHNheVjiy,

Thanks for the heads up...
Barrie signed my copy at Shelsley where he 'verified' KDK 320F as being the original
I think it was because I bought him dinner the night before
I miss him still.

[kevs 1961 mk1]

found these on ebay ?original or copies?https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSIC-MINI ... SwS2xfttsZ

[mk1]

Replica / repro

Similar to these though, which are genuine.

cufflinks.jpg

[trevorhp]

found these on ebay ?original or copies?https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSIC-MINI ... SwS2xfttsZ

I don't remember ever seeing these on an A panel in contemporary pictures and confirm that neither of my cars have holes or any corresponding evidence of anything other than vinyl stickers on the original paint.
Is ther a picture out there to confirm their use?

Nice though.

I do have 2 sets of original cuff links as Mark indicated.

[mk1]

They are a total fantasy item.