Exmoor Beast

I think its narrowed down to the starter the + connection at the starter seems a bit wobbly for want of a better word, not a good sign I would think. It does turn the engine but only very slowly and it does cook the wiring. Used a starting handle to turn the engine over so its not seized or even binding from the feel of it. As soon as I can find some help I can trust I will have a go at Bump starting it I think Will B)

Cheers Dave, I will take you up on that when I get back from the Alps Paul - I am trying to add character, it won't take me long. Will

No thread on hammers would be complete without.... Will

My Dads a chippy and he has thumbs like the lips on those African women who stuff plates in their gobs. Not sure how many hammers he owns though, several I imagine... Will

12 if you count mallets as well Will

Steady on Trev, we don't want the site clogged up with Japanese nonsense tut I will get my coat Will

fine tyres indeed... Michelin XZLs Will

Thats what it said at the start of the thread Looking forward to it, not sure if I will be up for laning but I am planning on partying and having a play Will

Steve I can't be R's ed to trawl through for the date again can you confirm that when you next post some info Cheers Will

You did well there David I have been watching ebay for a while on and off Will

Thanks folks, I had just got to the same conclusion after some surfing. cheers Will

right found out eventually, I need 6" rims at least. I am pretty sure SWB rims are 5.5" as you said Tonk... better check.... Will

so crudely speaking 225 being 95mm more than 135 (5.5"ish) is better than 285 on 175mm rims which is 110mm over. Am I any the wiser? errr..... Will

Not very helpful no Tonk Will

will 225/75x16s fit standard Series three SWB rims? Will

I think it looks better than the usual set up thats just external over the front seats. But then I would I find the full length bars really useful for climbing about and securing loads to the roof. Will

So it was you who owned my old Fiat x1/9 before me then!!! Git Will

The ole 110 has been undergoing a spot of rejuvenation. nothing major or expensive but its definately getting better. doors have been swapped for some slightly less rotten ones where necessary. I have started repainting her in 'International Tractor Red', very pleased with the colour but the weather and lack of time is against me at the moment. You can see the new colour on the o/s front wing, rear 'van' panel and drivers door on the photo. The wheels will be darkish grey when I find the right colour. seats have been given some attention. not too much though winch has gone on, T-Max 11000, The bikini mount from David Bowyer had to be modified a bit to fit over my slightly bent military bumper. Next job is to stiffen the roof a bit with some chequerplate, I send a lot of time carrying stuff on the roof and generally jumping on it to reach high things. I am after a pair of bargain floodlights for the rear next to replace the old rusty worklight. Not planning any additional front lighting as I don't think I need any, the halogens I have are more than adequate for the speed I drive. I have a few plans for the suspension in the pipeline, nothing extreme just new springs and dampers, should bring it back to about 1" above standard by my estimations. I am after a roofladder if anyone has an old rusty one they want to get rid of, the type that fit just above the bulkhead and just above the rear gutter. a bit further down the line I need to sort out how to fix some quick release roof bars to the rollcage. All suggestions gratefully received... Will

brilliant Will B)

Bad luck old chap. I am sure it will be easy to sort though. You should have seen our Mini when we started tapping it with a hammer, we had to stop and sweep up halfway through Will

Typical Only an SE owner would post something like that. The rest of us can't hear anything other than wind/transmission/engine/sandbag/tyre noise Will

opps forgot Nick had gone over to the dark side Will

Heh Nick is that fuel tank big enough to get you to J27 ??? Will

what no bronze green option, tut tut Will B)

winch sat next to me fresh from rebuild by Mr Bowyer so I have sent payment for fingersaver via paypal Will