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by benofbrum
Fri Jun 11, 2021 5:19 pm
Forum: Engine conversions
Topic: Re: MKII suzuki 1300 gti 16 v conversion
Replies: 74
Views: 287268

Re: MKII suzuki 1300 gti 16 v conversion

Have you looked at the Mash range? They do 250 and 400's in a variety of styles, some retro.
by benofbrum
Thu Jun 10, 2021 10:09 pm
Forum: Engine conversions
Topic: Re: MKII suzuki 1300 gti 16 v conversion
Replies: 74
Views: 287268

Re: MKII suzuki 1300 gti 16 v conversion

[quote="ilmung"]I was out for more than 4 months because of a stroke of a kickstarter who damaged my angle , I think I am at the age to stop motorcycling ;)
Why not buy something modern instead? Motorcycles have had electric starters for the last 40 years. I am 77 and still riding. Did a 210 mile ...
by benofbrum
Mon Mar 15, 2021 9:54 pm
Forum: For sale
Topic: Mk 3 rear lights
Replies: 0
Views: 11312

Mk 3 rear lights

Pair of mk2 Cavalier rear lights for Mk3 Midas
Only N/s has bulb holder. One lug broken on o/s unit
£20 inc postage
by benofbrum
Fri Jun 19, 2020 2:07 pm
Forum: Freebies
Topic: Austin Metro workshop manual
Replies: 0
Views: 12311

Austin Metro workshop manual

Haynes manual all metro 1080 to 1989 haynes number 718
Free to collector, or you pay the postage Neil 077699 24513
by benofbrum
Fri May 29, 2020 9:29 pm
Forum: Complete Midas rebuild
Topic: Mk 1 Project Zippy. Looking Like a Car.
Replies: 809
Views: 1473971

Re: Mk 1 Project Zippy. Looking Like a Car.

you can almost feel the heat coming off it
by benofbrum
Fri May 29, 2020 7:54 pm
Forum: Midas Owners Club meets and events
Topic: Practical Classics Show, 27-29 March, NEC Birmingham
Replies: 4
Views: 19060

Re: Practical Classics Show, 27-29 March, NEC Birmingham

new dates were announced on Wednesday 26th to 28th March 2021
by benofbrum
Wed Apr 29, 2020 4:18 pm
Forum: Complete Midas rebuild
Topic: Mk1 001 FNT349V
Replies: 14
Views: 66322

Re: Mk1 001 FNT349V

[quote][/quoteI especially liked window heating system. You can see rectangular metal tube with lot of small holes in it, including screw holes. Through those bigger holes air was blown to front window :) Dashboard cover have the same holes. How they work, I still will see.]
Midas chassis number all ...
by benofbrum
Tue Feb 25, 2020 9:27 pm
Forum: How to Guides & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Topic: Metro Balljoints - part nos
Replies: 3
Views: 21634

Re: Metro Balljoints - part nos

I my red convertible, I had a top joint snap at the taper when driving rather rapidly around a roundabout. It was the taper pin that broke off. A most helpful farmer went off to fetch his "telehoist" and returned shortly afterwards with a bloody big tractor with lifting forks fitted. He went under ...
by benofbrum
Sun Jan 05, 2020 8:25 pm
Forum: Complete Midas rebuild
Topic: Mk 1 Project Zippy. Looking Like a Car.
Replies: 809
Views: 1473971

Re: Mk 1 Project Zippy. Looking Like a Car.

any chance of doing something creative with a cocktail stick, araldite (or epoxy putty) and your old needle .
I am old enough to remember tales of rotor arms being replaced with a cork and a pin
by benofbrum
Wed Nov 13, 2019 12:48 am
Forum: Midas Owners Club meets and events
Topic: The Classic Motor Show 8-10 November 2019
Replies: 5
Views: 18786

Re: The Classic Motor Show 8-10 November 2019

Just a thought.
If we put the individual information boards, which are presently on floor mounted frames, on the windscreen, where the top trumps cards were this year, then punters will have to come further into the stand and be more approachable. A number that I spoke to were surprised that some ...

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