Ron Lawson Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 10 hours ago, nearchoclatetown said: Old fashioned slotted screws?? I knew that I would get you going there Doug Happy New Year Mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 Right back at you guys down under. We have 12 hours to go. My old neighbor that brought in the new year with his shotgun is gone. I'll probably sleep right through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted December 31, 2021 Share Posted December 31, 2021 4 minutes ago, nearchoclatetown said: My old neighbor that brought in the new year with his shotgun is gone. Thats funny, My neighbor asked me last night if I was going to be firing mine at midnight as he thought he might be sleeping. I invited him over to take a shot or two. Shotgun and/or whisky. Just under 15 hrs out right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullfrog_eng Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Hey Ron, some time ago I was singing the praises of the "sock" type Radiator filter. I have used them on three other cars and recon they are great, BUT I have just discovered that my DA does not like them. I think the problem is that the one I have is too small (short) and does not protrude into the radiator far enough. This means that the water is forced out pretty well just the end of the sock. It squirts directly at the radiator cap and the radiator overflow pipe and chucks the water out when you crank out a few revs. I have one radiator that has a baffle in line with the radiator inlet pipe, which would stop this problem, but the radiator that I am using does not. I have taken the sock out and this has fixed the problem, and I have driven far enough that I think the sock has caught any gunk that was in the engine for the time being, so not an immediate problem, but will need a longer one if I re-fit one. They used to be available in three sizes, not sure if that is still so. Anyway, thought it should be something you should be aware of if your Senior radiator is similar. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 2 hours ago, Bullfrog_eng said: Hey Ron, some time ago I was singing the praises of the "sock" type Radiator filter. I have used them on three other cars and recon they are great, BUT I have just discovered that my DA does not like them. I think the problem is that the one I have is too small (short) and does not protrude into the radiator far enough. This means that the water is forced out pretty well just the end of the sock. It squirts directly at the radiator cap and the radiator overflow pipe and chucks the water out when you crank out a few revs. I have one radiator that has a baffle in line with the radiator inlet pipe, which would stop this problem, but the radiator that I am using does not. I have taken the sock out and this has fixed the problem, and I have driven far enough that I think the sock has caught any gunk that was in the engine for the time being, so not an immediate problem, but will need a longer one if I re-fit one. They used to be available in three sizes, not sure if that is still so. Anyway, thought it should be something you should be aware of if your Senior radiator is similar. John Thanks John, The Senior radiator has a baffle plate in the top tank to "spread" the water over the core If it is missing the pump tends to shoot the water straight up into the filler neck and consequently out the overflow tube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullfrog_eng Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 That is interesting, Ron. It's exactly what mine did with the sock, but does not seem to do it without. Time will tell, only took it for a run this morning. I am pretty sure that the radiator I am using never had a baffle, but it is of a different manufacturer, so it may be "after market". I wish that I had noticed the baffle in the other one when I had mine cleaned out, would have done something about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 12 hours ago, Ron Lawson said: Thanks John, The Senior radiator has a baffle plate in the top tank to "spread" the water over the core If it is missing the pump tends to shoot the water straight up into the filler neck and consequently out the overflow tube I have that same problem, Ron, especially first thing in the morning. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minibago Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 In this instance a baffle plate spreading the flow would be detrimental Doug. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 6 hours ago, nearchoclatetown said: I have that same problem, Ron, especially first thing in the morning. Maybe your water pump needs new seals and impeller 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minibago Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Perhaps start by tightening your nuts? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted February 6, 2022 Author Share Posted February 6, 2022 Sounds like the screws police have loose nuts and bent bolts to me. May need to run a die nut down them and then tap you nuts. 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted February 6, 2022 Share Posted February 6, 2022 Actually I am a little baffled, didn't think I would get this old this fast. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 4 hours ago, nearchoclatetown said: Actually I am a little baffled, didn't think I would get this old this fast. Don't fret Doug It catches up with us all at some stage 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minibago Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 This all started when somebody put a sock in it. 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 The whole subject has got me baffled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted February 10, 2022 Author Share Posted February 10, 2022 (edited) Ron’s of to the speedway this weekend in his senior. 😂 As long as the circuit is anti clockwise it won’t matter if you hit the wall with the old guard on. All fitted up The lights are not wired up yet but I tested them with a battery charger and great,Can't thank you enough Matt Connected to the battery charger The old girl is looking fantastic Ron. Edited February 10, 2022 by Mattml430 (see edit history) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted February 13, 2022 Author Share Posted February 13, 2022 Waiting for the 20 lap feature race to finish I then carried a past champion and the first 3 Place getters on a lap of honour so they could salute the crowd Ron! your car is looking beautiful mate it’s a credit to you. That would of been so much fun doing that for those guys. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 2 hours ago, Mattml430 said: Waiting for the 20 lap feature race to finish I then carried a past champion and the first 3 Place getters on a lap of honour so they could salute the crowd Ron! your car is looking beautiful mate it’s a credit to you. That would of been so much fun doing that for those guys. There is a hard dry section between the trach and the grasses infield and that is what I drove on The mud on that track is a sticky goo I had to cross the track at a slight angle but that section was drier than some parts 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Good for you, Ron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Love a gooey track, good grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWPerry Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 Ron Your car is really fantastic. I wonder if I could cut the top off of ours. Probably not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted February 14, 2022 Share Posted February 14, 2022 I had a wonderful experience in going the the track to do this for an old Mate The spectators were thrilled to see the Senior carrying their past and present hero's and I was very humbled by the interest that was taken in my car The speedway group are a bit like our clubs they are all getting older The 3 past Champions that I had the pleasure of carrying started their racing careers in the 1970s as young men These guys still go to the meets for enjoyment The only problem is that yesterday when we had our local club Valentines day Rally I had to keep saying "what" as the ears were still hungover from the noise. I don't think I could go every meeting but if my old mate Jonny Fenton needed a favour I would most probably say yes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted March 28, 2022 Author Share Posted March 28, 2022 Ron’s hood bows being made at his club. They are doing a beautiful job of them Ron they look amazing. This is the first one that they made On my car they are not all the same as on the early DB 4s mine taper from rear being the widest and the on on the screen posts the narrowest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted March 28, 2022 Author Share Posted March 28, 2022 Fitted three of the four Door check straps today What would be normally a three hour job took all funking day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted March 28, 2022 Author Share Posted March 28, 2022 Ron has made some very nice mirror extensions. Both on and I am happy with the outcome 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, Mattml430 said: Ron has made some very nice mirror extensions. Both on and I am happy with the outcome Thank you for being the unpaid secretary Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted March 28, 2022 Author Share Posted March 28, 2022 Your very welcome mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted April 26, 2022 Author Share Posted April 26, 2022 Ron’s new hood bows. Graham has done a really nice job of those Ron. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Greenlaw Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 Stunning work mate.....wish I had the skills you do ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 5 hours ago, Ian_Greenlaw said: Stunning work mate.....wish I had the skills you do ! Ian I never made the bows There is a chap at the VCC does them and very well to I must add Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichBad Posted April 28, 2022 Share Posted April 28, 2022 Beautiful - I could do with a set of those;) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted May 1, 2022 Author Share Posted May 1, 2022 Ronny has been busy getting his bows fitted. It's taken me 1 and a half days to set up these two bows,Darn shoulder. Had a stroke of luck A mate called in and he gave me a hand to set up the rest of the bows. Fitting them into the Irons with one arm won’t be much fun either mate. It’s hard enough fitting them with 2 good arms. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted May 4, 2022 Author Share Posted May 4, 2022 Got the front top bow fitted and the hold down catches bolted on Boy what a job and a half Had to be very careful not to make them too short for fitting in the taper view from the front. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted May 5, 2022 Author Share Posted May 5, 2022 Update on Ronny’s hood bows. He’s doing well for a one armed bandit. Just finished fitting the 3rd bow Just needs 2 screws fitted to hold it in the taper It's going to have to wait until tomorrow as I am stuffed Todays work. We are having a planned power outage today so I was down the shed at 5am so that I could finish the last bow Now to do my chores that are normally done before I go to the shed 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted May 11, 2022 Author Share Posted May 11, 2022 Made the brackets for the front license plate 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted May 24, 2022 Author Share Posted May 24, 2022 Bit of an update on Ronny’s senior. He’s been working on his right hand guard with only a left arm. Nothing dodge’y about him though preparing his guard for lead wiping. Got the problem area sorted and tinned ready for lead wiping Finished with the lead wiping and now mounted on the praying mantis ready for filing Can't do any more today as I have appointments. Very nice work Ron. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted June 20, 2022 Author Share Posted June 20, 2022 Had a coat of high build and a rub back A few little blemishes touched up with superfine bog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattml430 Posted June 30, 2022 Author Share Posted June 30, 2022 Ron has got his guard painted and fitted on today. Must feel good to have both Guards/wings /fenders on mate. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Lawson Posted June 30, 2022 Share Posted June 30, 2022 Thanks for posting Matt Looks terrible with the dusty left guard I am off back into Hospital tomorrow to have my shoulder redone so I am out of action for 6 weeks I have had friends that have said they will come and help me if I need it so all is good there My mate John came out and gave me a hand fitting this guard up Cost me a dozen free range eggs Very cheap labor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_Greenlaw Posted July 4, 2022 Share Posted July 4, 2022 Hope all goes well Ron, take care mate !!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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